Conservative Senator Leo Housakos issued a statement: “The Trudeau government has been using LGBTQ2S Canadians as political pawns and conversion therapy as a political weapon. Long enough. That’s why today [Dec. 7] we gave the govt a clear path forward in banning conversion therapy.” Call 613-996-7068. Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) issued a statement: “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and … Read more
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) issued a statement: “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) put his own political interests ahead of taking care of thousands of Canadians and Afghans. He chose an election for him over salvation for others. People were failed and Canada’s reputation has paid the price. Canadians watched the horror of people … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Dan Albas (Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, B.C.) and Conservative Shadow Minister for Official Languages and Quebec Lieutenant Alain Rayes (Richmond–Arthabaska, Que.) issued a statement: “Today, the Liberal government announced they are using a section of the new climate ‘accountability’ law to delay the required tabling of their climate plan to March. This news comes just … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Public Services and Procurement Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg-Haute-Saint-Charles, Que.) and Shadow Minister for National Defence Kerry-Lynne Findlay (South Surrey-White Rock, B.C.) issued a statement: “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) has needlessly delayed the selection of new fighter jets, and in the process, wasted hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars on used jets for our Air Force. Now, the … Read more
Conservative Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu welcomed the Quebec government’s decision to implement electronic tracking bracelets on people accused of intimate partner violence. During the 12 days of action on ending violence against women, Boisvenu called on the federal government to support Bill S-205, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to another Act (interim release and … Read more
Conservative Senator Leo Housakos asked his Senate colleauges to support his legislation, Senate public bill S-203 – An Act respecting a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder, which is at second reading. The proposed legislation calls on the federal government to act on the Senate report from 2007 by implementing a federal framework on autism spectrum disorder … Read more
Conservative Senator Yonah Martin, Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, hosted a virtual commemoration to mark the historic 70th anniversary of the Battle of Hill 355 (November 1951), during the Korean War. “Today we mark a historic day for the Royal 22nd Regiment, our proud French Canadian regiment famously known as the Van Doos. The Van … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Northern Affairs and Arctic Sovereignty Bob Zimmer (Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies, B.C.) and Shadow Minister for National Defence Kerry-Lynne Findlay (South Surrey-White Rock, B.C.) released a statement: “In the face of growing challenges posed by China and Russia’s Arctic military and economic ambitions, this Liberal government has made no mention in the Speech from the Throne that they are going … Read more
Conservative Deputy Leader Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) and Opposition House Leader Gérard Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent, Que.) released a statement: “Conservatives believe that the best way to hold this government to account is in-person, in the House of Commons,” they said. “Despite having the highest vaccination rates in the G7 that has allowed our economy to reopen, the Liberals and … Read more
Conservative Senator Claude Carignan has reintroduced his bill amending the Governor General’s Act to make changes to governors general’s pension plan. More specifically, Carignan’s Bill S-221 creates a new condition for a former Governor General to be entitled to their lifetime pension, that is, to have completed their full term of office, which is usually five years. In … Read more
