Conservative Shadow Minister for Finance Ed Fast (Abbottsford, B.C.) and Shadow Minister for Innovation, Science and Industry Gérard Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent, Que.) issued a statement: “For the second time in as many months, inflation has reached a “once in a generation” high. For the first time since August 1991, prices are up 5.7 per cent over the previous year,” they said. “Now is … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Matt Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend, Alta.), Conservative Associate Shadow Minister of Finance and Housing Inflation Dan Albas (Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola. B.C.) and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition and Québec Political Lieutenant Luc Berthold (Mégantic–L’Erable, Que.) released a statement on Canada’s housing inflation after figures were released by the Canadian Real Estate Association: … Read more
Conservative Leader Candice Bergen (Portage–Lisgar, Man.) issued a statement: “Canada has been blessed through our membership in the Commonwealth of Nations. We hold so much in common with other member states, including our shared goals to protect human rights, democracy, freedom and the rule of law. This heritage continues to link us together amidst all … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Natural Resources Greg McLean (Calgary Centre, Alta.) and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Michael Chong (Wellington-Halton Hills, Ont.) issued a statement: “We need real action to ensure Canada is not funding Vladimir Putin’s war machine or his ongoing illegal invasion of Ukraine. Each day that goes by without a ban on all petroleum products from Russia … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Matt Jeneroux (Edmonton-Riverbend, Alta.) and Associate Shadow Minister for Finance and Housing Inflation Dan Albas (Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, B.C.) and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition and Québec Political Lieutenant Luc Berthold (Mégantic-L’Érable, Que.) issued a statement: “As the average home price skyrockets from coast-to-coast-to-coast and rents across the country continue to become … Read more
The Leadership Election Organizing Committee released comprehensive rules to govern the contest to elect the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. “The public release of these rules reflects our commitment to running an open, fair and transparent race,” said Ian Brodie, LEOC chair. “Moreover, the financial rules for this race ensure it will be … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Michael Chong (Wellington–Halton Hills, Ont.), Conservative Shadow Minister for National Defence Kerry-Lynne Findlay (South Surrey-White Rock, B.C.) and Conservative Shadow Minister for Ethics James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, Man.), issued the following statement calling for further action to counter Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: “While we continue to support the actions taken to date by the Government of … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Security John Barlow (Foothills, Alta.), Conservative Deputy Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Security Dave Epp (Chatham-Kent-Leamington, Ont.) and Conservative Deputy Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Security Richard Lehoux (Beauce, Que.) released a statement on the P.E.I. potato ban: “The Conservative Party is calling on the Liberal government to expend some … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for International Development Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Park-Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.) spoke about his Private Member’s Bill, C-257, An Act to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act (protecting against discrimination based on political belief) which would amend the Canadian Human Rights Act to add “Political Belief” and “Political Activity” to the categories of prohibited grounds for discrimination. “This Bill is about protecting … Read more
Conservative House Leader John Brassard (Barrie-Innisfil, Ont.) and Deputy Opposition Leader and Québec Political Lieutenant Luc Berthold (Mégantic-L’Érable, Que.) issued a statement: “The Liberals, backed by their NDP allies, are weakening the accountability and oversight measures required under the Emergencies Act. The purpose of the oversight committee is to review the use of the extraordinary powers the Prime Minister gave … Read more
