Category: Politics

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement regarding the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project restarting construction: “The ‘Notice to Proceed’ is a step forward for the much-delayed Trans Mountain Pipeline. This project has the support of the vast majority of Canadians, including seven out of 10 British Columbians. The news that construction will restart on…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement in response to Quebec Premier Francois Legault’s comments on equalization: “Quebec Premier François Legault’s comments reflect a misunderstanding of the history of equalization, and Alberta’s demand for fairness in the federation. “Equalization has not ‘been in the Constitution since Day 1 of Canada.’ The principle of equalization was…

St. Catharines, ON – This morning, Andrew Scheer, the Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and the Official Opposition, sent the below letter to the RCMP Commissioner regarding the SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal: Commissioner, I am following up on my correspondence of February 28, wherein I wrote to you to draw your attention to troubling events related to Justin Trudeau’s attempts…

Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish is embarking on a provincewide tour to meet Albertans and discuss the path forward to reducing obstacles that affect their lives.  “I have heard about specific challenges that Alberta communities are facing, from broadband service in rural Alberta to local registries and mobile home tenancy issues in more urban settings.…

REGINA, SK – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, released the following statement regarding the Ethics Commissioner’s ruling that Justin Trudeau broke ethics laws during the SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal: “Justin Trudeau is guilty again.  Heading into this election, Trudeau had already become the only Prime Minister in Canadian history…

Contravention of section 9 of the Conflict of Interest Act found in report released by Commissioner Dion Ottawa, August 14, 2019 Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion today released the Trudeau II Report, an examination of the allegation that the Prime Minister sought to influence the Attorney General of Canada in her decision on…

CALGARY, AB: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation applauds the Alberta government’s decision to cut MLA pay by 5 per cent and the premier’s pay by 10 per cent. “Premier Jason Kenney and Alberta MLAs deserve a lot of credit for following through on their campaign promise and cutting their own pay,” said Franco Terrazzano, Alberta Director for the CTF.…

Minister of Service Alberta Nate Glubish issued the following statement on cutting red tape in the real estate sector: “Today I gave direction to the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) that proposed changes to business signage requirements, as well as any other policy, bylaw or regulatory changes must first pass through my office. “Our…

As it reaches its 100-day milestone, Alberta’s new government is keeping another promise by introducing a $10-million fund to stand up for Indigenous peoples’ prosperity. Premier Kenney recaps promises made, and promises kept during the government’s first 100 days in office. The new Indigenous Litigation Fund means groups that include Indigenous people can now apply…

Toronto, ON – Today, the Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, revealed his Health and Social Program Guarantee: a commitment to increase both the Canada Health Transfer and the Canada Social Transfer each year, if elected Prime Minister. “Under a new Conservative government, Canadians will be able to count on stable…

Saugenay, Quebec – The Hon. Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, today released the following statement: “Today I was disturbed to read that Justin Trudeau’s political office has ordered Canada’s non-partisan public service to do his political damage control. “According to media reports, officials from Global Affairs Canada were ordered by…

REGINA, SK – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, released the following statement: “Justin Trudeau is once again displaying his terrible judgment by welcoming back into the Liberal fold his right-hand man, who was one of the key players in SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal. “This is outrageous and shows a…

Lakeland, AB – Shannon Stubbs, Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, issued the following statement on Minister Sohi attending the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference in Cranbrook, British Columbia: “This week, Minister Sohi has the opportunity to listen to his provincial counterparts instead of ignoring the continued calls of the Premiers to cancel the Liberals’ job killing…

Regina, SK – The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, released the following statement regarding the resignation of the Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Paul Wynnyk: “Justin Trudeau’s meddling and political interference has created unprecedented chaos in the Canadian Armed Forces. In four years, he has destroyed the careers of two of…

Bold action and promises kept by the Alberta government during the spring session have resulted in record savings for Alberta families and job creators. With a strong slate of tax relief measures, the province has set the record for the most tax relief provided to Albertans and businesses by any Alberta government in a single…