Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on Parliament to adopt harsh penalties for arsonists. He stated, “We support bringing in mandatory prison sentences for anyone convicted of arson — no house arrest, no early release. Offenders should face a minimum of five years in prison for a first offence, and a minimum of seven years for repeat offences. … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) to permanently drop the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. He stated, “Canada’s auto industry is already under enormous stress due to US tariffs and cannot afford the costs of Carney’s punishing mandate. Starting next year, the number of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and gas-powered … Read more
Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Michelle Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) announced that the Conservatives will introduce legislation to amend the Criminal Code and restore the value of Canadian citizenship by ending the practice of judges considering a non-citizen’s immigration status in sentencing. She stated that, “Our bill will add a section after Section 718.202 of the Criminal Code which … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre issued a statement: “On Sussex Drive in Ottawa, not far from Parliament Hill, sits a solemn monument called ‘Reconciliation’. Atop its walls, three bronze peacekeepers of the Canadian Armed Forces silently observe the city: ever vigilant, as Ottawans pass them by. From Cambodia to Croatia and beyond, Canadians have demonstrated courage … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Employment Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.) issued a statement: “Young Canadians are being crushed by Carney’s failure to get our economy moving again. This was confirmed by July’s Labour Force Survey, which found that the youth employment rate has sunk to its lowest level in over 25 years. 34,000 youth aged 15 to … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre unveiled the Conservative’s “Canadian Sovereignty Act” and call to action, a plan to counter illegal foreign tariffs and get Canada back to work. This plan calls on the government to: repeal the Liberal “growth-blocking” laws, including Bill C-69 and C-48; reward those who build through a Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut and Pay Free Trade Bonuses to provincial … Read more
The Conservative Party criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) and the Liberal government for failing to end U.S. tariffs on Canadian lumber, steel, and aluminum. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre accused Carney of backing down despite promises to stand firm with the U.S., and pledged that Conservatives would work across party lines to put Canada … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre issued a statement: “On this day 111 years ago, Canada, and its place in the world, changed forever. Britain’s declaration of war on Imperial Germany brought our young nation to the front lines of an apocalyptic conflict that would reshape the world forever. Some 650,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders served in this … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre issued a statement: “Beginning tomorrow evening, Jewish families and communities will join together to mark the beginning of Tisha B’av: a solemn period of fasting and reflection to mourn the destruction of the first and second temples of Jerusalem. These pivotal moments of loss and exile, though separated by centuries, are … Read more
The Conservative Party of Canada issued the following statement on Canada’s recognition of Palestinian Statehood: “Conservatives have long supported a two-state solution—one that allows a future Palestinian state to exist peacefully, securely, and prosperously alongside the State of Israel. But recognizing a Palestinian state in the aftermath of the October 7 terrorist atrocities sends the … Read more
