Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) announced a Conservative government will provide the federal funding needed to ensure the extension of the Surrey Langley SkyTrain is completed. “British Columbians have been fighting for this SkyTrain expansion and ignored by the Liberals,” said O’Toole. “Justin Trudeau has failed to deliver for British Columbians for two years.” A Conservative … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Refugees, Immigration, and Citizenship Jasraj Singh Hallan (Calgary Forest Lawn, Alta.), Conservative Shadow Minister for National Defence James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, Man.) and Conservative Shadow Minister for Public Services and Procurement Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg–Haute-Saint-Charles, Que.) issued the following statement: “The withdrawal of American military forces and NATO partners in Afghanistan have given rise to a sharp increase in Taliban activity … Read more
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Eight years ago, a train carrying crude oil derailed in the heart of Lac-Mégantic, devastating the town and taking the lives of 47 people. This would be the worst rail disaster in Canadian history – and one that has forever marked the community and our country … Read more
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) issued the statement on July 1: “This is our national day of celebration where Canadians of every background can come together and give thanks for living in a country that has welcomed millions to our shores for opportunity, liberty, and a shared commitment to freedom,” he said. “Canada is a great country and … Read more
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) unveiled the Conservative’s Canada Emergency Preparedness Plan. The comprehensive plan will serve as the roadmap to secure our country and protect Canadians from COVID-19 and future pandemics “When COVID-19 hit, the Trudeau government wasn’t ready,” said O’Toole. “Caught unprepared, they made decisions that put lives at risk and crippled our economy. Canada has … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Seniors Rosemarie Falk (Battlefords–Lloydminster, Sask.) issued the following statement: “The Trudeau government needs to provide direction on the Guaranteed Income Supplement program immediately. It is unacceptable that GIS applications have been left in limbo for seniors who were eligible and collected the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Seniors are being told that their … Read more
On June 23, the House of Commons passed Bill C-206, an Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farming fuel). This legislation introduced by Conservative Shadow Minister for National Revenue Philip Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough South, Ont.) will exempt farmers from paying the Liberal carbon tax on natural gas and propane used for farming operations. “This legislation is a necessary … Read more
Conservative MP Kevin Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood, Sask.) issued a statement: “The passage of my Private Member’s Bill to legalize single-event sports betting in the Senate is a victory for Canadian sport, sports fans, and businesses,” he said. “Following this legislation becoming law, provincial governments will be responsible for implementing regulations and wagering operators in their jurisdictions. I call … Read more
A compassionate bereavement bill that will allow Canadian employees more time off work following a family member’s death has passed unanimously in the Senate of Canada and will become Canadian law. Bill C-220, introduced by Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend, Alta.), will allow employees who work under the Canada Labour Code to have 10 days of … Read more
Conservative Shadow Minister for Health Michelle Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill, Alta.) and Conservative Shadow Minister for Public Services and Procurement Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg–Haute-Saint-Charles, Que.) issued the following statement on the Liberal government’s border announcement: “Today, the Liberal government once again failed to put forward metrics for safely reopening areas of federal jurisdiction. There is no reason other than politics … Read more
