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Support Peter Penashue in Labrador!
March 25, 2013
Peter Penashue is running for re-election in a Labrador by-election – and we need your help!
Thomas Mulcair’s Year in Review
March 25, 2013
As Thomas Mulcair marks one year as Leader of the NDP (not surprisingly with his union bosses), let’s look back on a year in which the NDP Leader attacked Canadian jobs, attacked Canada’s national interests on the world stage, advanced dangerous economic theories, advocated for reckless new spending and new taxes, attacked Canada’s Premiers, lost three Members of his Caucus, met with a convicted cop shooter, placed a higher priority on placating separatists in his party than defending Canadian unity, and was forced to repay illegal donations received from union bosses.
Mulcair’s Attacks on Canadian Jobs
March 15, 2013
Thomas Mulcair visited the United States in an attempt to undermine the Keystone XL pipeline, a pro-Canadian interests project with the potential to create thousands of jobs in both countries. He wrapped up his trip by reiterating his plans for a $34 billion tax hike on job creators to go with all his other planned tax hikes on Canadian families.
Helping Keep our Communities Safe
March 11, 2013
On Monday, Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced that the Harper Government’s Citizen’s Arrest and Self-Defense Act has come into force.
Mulcair’s Senate Contradictions
March 05, 2013
Only our Conservative Government has brought forward a legitimate plan to reform the Senate.
Promoting Trade and Helping Create Jobs
March 05, 2013
On Tuesday, Joe Oliver highlighted Canada’s leadership in advancing environmental protection and energy security between our nation and the United States.
Canada Shines on World’s Stage
February 27, 2013
On Wednesday, our Conservative Government was once again endorsed for its strong economic leadership and handling of the Canadian economy.
Harper Government Opposes Dangerous New NDP Spending Scheme
February 27, 2013
Today, the Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, announced that the Harper Government will not support Bill C-400, which is NDP legislation that calls on the federal government to create a new national social housing strategy. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada estimates that the price tag for this legislation will be at minimum $5.5 billion per year.
Leading Canada to New Global Markets
February 27, 2013
On Tuesday, Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, spoke at British Columbia’s first international liquefied natural gas (LNG) conference about the importance of responsible resource development and reaching new markets for Canadian natural resources.
Protecting the Health of Canadian Families
February 21, 2013
On Thursday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced our Government’s collaboration with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada to place Automated External Defibrillators in community hockey arenas across the country.
Promoting Freedom at Home and Abroad
February 19, 2013
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the establishment of the Office of Religious Freedom within the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and named Dr. Andrew Bennett as Ambassador to the Office.
Keeping Taxes Low for Canadian Families
February 18, 2013
On Monday, Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, and Brad Butt, Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Streetsville, highlighted our Government’s continued support for Canadian families through our sensible low-tax plan.
Protecting Victims of Crime
February 08, 2013
On Friday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced our Government’s Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act.
Removing Foreign Criminals, Protecting Canadians
February 06, 2013
On Wednesday, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, called on NDP and Liberal MPs to support the Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act and stop voting against it as it reaches its Third Reading.
Putting Canadians’ Safety First
February 04, 2013
On Monday, Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, outlined the Harper Government’s next steps in improving both the safety of our streets and communities and the justice system as a whole.
Updating Canada’s Succession Laws
January 31, 2013
On Thursday, James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, announced that the Harper Government will soon be introducing legislation that will provide Canada’s assent to changes concerning gender equity and freedom to marry an individual of another faith into the laws governing the Royal line of succession.
Your Voice: On The Issues
January 30, 2013
The Conservative Party of Canada depends on the support and advice of Canadians like you – that’s why we’re reaching out in 2013 with a series of online surveys. We want to hear from you – will you join the conversation and fill out our survey?
Delivering Results in Parliament
January 28, 2013
On Monday, Peter Van Loan, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, outlined our Government’s legislative agenda for the coming session of Parliament.
Supporting Innovation and Entrepreneurship through Immigration
January 24, 2013
On Thursday, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, announced that Canada will be launching Start-Up Visa, a program designed to recruit innovative immigrant entrepreneurs who will help create jobs and growth for the Canadian economy.
Seven Years
January 23, 2013
Today is an important anniversary for the Conservative Party of Canada – it’s been seven years since we helped elect Stephen Harper as our Prime Minister.
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Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper is dedicated to building a stronger, prouder, more prosperous Canada by delivering real results for everyday Canadian families. He has spent his entire political career standing up and speaking out for Canadians who work hard, pay their taxes and play by the rules.
Canada’s Founding Party
On October 16th, 2003, the leaders of the Canadian Reform Conservative Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada announced an agreement-in-principle to unite under a new political banner. In December 2003, the merger was overwhelmingly ratified by members of both parties and the Conservative Party of Canada was officially born.
