Conservative Emergency Preparedness and Community Resilience Critic Dane Lloyd (Parkland, Alta.) and Conservative MP Mel Arnold (Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies, B.C.) are calling on the federal government to maintain avalanche control operations at Rogers Pass after the Canadian Armed Forces announced it would end its support role in 2027. The Conservatives say closures along the Trans-Canada Highway corridor … Read more
Shadow Minister for Employment Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.) issued a statement: “Today’s job numbers confirm the sad reality that 112,000 Canadians have lost their jobs in the first four months of 2026, pushing our unemployment rate to 6.9 per cent – the highest level in six months. Canada’s unemployment rate is now 1.4 percentage points … Read more
Conservative MP Fraser Tolmie (Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan, Sask.) criticized the Liberal government over plans to ground the Snowbirds aerobatic team, calling for replacement aircraft and continued operation of the squadron beyond 2030. Tolmie said the Snowbirds are an important recruitment tool for the Canadian Armed Forces and warned the loss of the team would erode … Read more
Conservative MP Raquel Dancho (Kildonan – St.Paul, Man.) will bring forward her private member’s bill, the Silver Alert National Framework Act, for second reading debate in the House of Commons today. Bill C-263 would establish a national framework for Silver Alerts aimed at helping locate missing seniors living with dementia or other cognitive impairments through coordinated … Read more
Conservative MP Ted Falk (Provencher, Man.) announced a private member’s bill to protect access to cash and prohibit the issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) by the Bank of Canada. The proposed Framework on the Access to and Use of Cash Act would require the federal government to maintain cash infrastructure and remove … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Energy and Natural Resources Shannon Stubbs (Lakeland, Alta.) released a statement on U.S. approval of the Bridger Pipeline, contrasting it with delays in Canada. “Pipelines can get approved in the US exponentially faster than in Canada,” said Stubbs, arguing that federal policies are slowing development and investment. She added that, “The Prime … Read more
The Conservative Party of Canada announced it raised over $9.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, marking the Party’s second-best non-election Q1 fundraising result on record. Contact sarahfischer@conservative.ca. Shadow Minister for National Defence James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, Man.) issued a statement: “The Minister of National Defence held a press conference last week specifically to brag about what he sees as … Read more
Conservatives questioned the government’s Canada–U.S. strategy, citing conflicting statements from Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ambassador. “After a week of contradiction, Canadians are left wondering what their government’s strategy is with the Americans,” the statement said, pointing to uncertainty around trade talks and tariff negotiations. It also raised concerns about rising tariffs on steel, … Read more
Leader of the Official Opposition in the Senate and Conservative Senator Leo Housakos issued the following statement regarding reports that Mehdi Taj was denied entry into Canada, following Housakos’ question in Senate Question Period on April 28th: “If indeed Mehdi Taj has been denied entry to Canada, that would be welcome news. However, fundamental questions remain surrounding his travel to Canada. Canadians deserve to know if … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta.) issued a statement marking the National Day of Mourning, honouring workers who have been killed, injured or made ill on the job. He highlighted the contributions of Canadian workers and the role of unions in advancing workplace safety. “On the National Day of Mourning, we remember those who … Read more
