Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Conservative Party of Canada

Conservative Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) says he can deliver the stable government that Canada needs to complete the economic recovery and keep taxes low. Call 1-877-262-7026. Conservative Leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) met with Governor General David Johnston, asking him to dissolve Parliament and call the next federal election for May 2, 2011. Call 1-877-262-7026. Conservative … Read more

Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary-Southwest, AB) stated that the global economy is still fragile even though Canada's recovery has been strong. Harper said that the budget tabled this week is the Next Phase of Canada's Economic Action Plan and is critical to Canada's economic recovery. The full statement is available online. Call 1-877-262-7026.

Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith rose in the Senate to recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Call 1-800-267-7362. Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith is now giving some substantial thought to the roles of entrepreneurial, innovation and development goals in present day Africa after taking part in the Africa Rising conference in … Read more

Conservative Party spokesperson Shelly Glover (Saint Boniface, MB) issued a statement after remarks made by Liberal MP Justin Trudeau (Papineau, QC) in regard to honour killings. Call 613-755-2035.

Conservative Quebec Senator Jacques Demers, a former NHL coach, responded to the current violence in hockey debate surrounds Zdeno Chara, saying that young people look up to hockey players and this violence sets a bad example. Call 613-992-0151. Conservative Ontario Senator Doug Finley outlined his beliefs on Senate Reform, saying that he believes Canada should … Read more

Conservative MP Joy Smith (Kildonan-St. Paul, MB) made comments in recognition of International Women’s Day and International Women’s Week, saying that this is an important occasion for Canada to recognize its success in promoting the full participation of women in the democratic, social and economic life of the country, and to support equality for all … Read more

Conservative MP Royal Galipeau (Ottawa-Orleans, ON) celebrated the success of his motion calling for the creation of National Tree Day. Call 613-995-1800.

Conservative Ontario Senator Salma Ataullahjan says she strongly condemns the assassination of Pakistan’s Minorities Minister, Shahbaz Bhatti, a well-respected advocate for human rights across the world, and a strong opponent to Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. Call 613-947-5906. Conservative Ontario Senator Don Meredith said in a statement that he recalled "the deep commitment of Pakistani Minorities Minister … Read more

Conservative MP Scott Reid (Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington, ON) says he will jointly present resolutions in the House of Commons and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to amend Canada’s Constitution, embedding property rights for Ontarians within the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Call 613-947-2277.

Conservative MP Candice Hoeppner (Portage-Lisgar, MB) gave a keynote address at an anti long-gun registry rally at the Royal Canadian Legion in Windsor, NS, saying that the political will to end the long-gun registry did not die with Bill C-391, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Firearms Act (repeal of long-gun registry). … Read more