Statement on Fouad Nayel
In 2012, Fouad Nayel was murdered, but because the case took four years to come to trial, the judge ordered a stay of proceedings yesterday, allowing the accused to walk free. No trial. No justice. No closure for the family of the victim. I am calling on the provincial and federal justice ministers to order […]
Liberals refuse to study carbon tax impact on poverty
OTTAWA, ON – Today the Liberal majority on the House of Commons’ human resources committee voted against studying the impact of a carbon tax on poverty. Carleton Member of Parliament Pierre Poilievre moved that the committee study the effects of a carbon tax and call witnesses from Employment and Social Development Canada and Statistics […]
Statement on Canada’s Special Olympians visiting Parliament Hill
Today 70 special Olympians, their parents and volunteers are on Parliament Hill to share their incredible stories. Special Olympics Canada provides sporting opportunities to over 35,000 athletes of all ages, 100 of whom will be going to the games in Austria next year for Canada. They represent a powerful movement of those who show […]
Speech on Bill C-26 (CPP premiums increase)
Mr. Speaker, let me begin by thanking the leader of Her Majesty’s loyal opposition for recently naming me the spokesperson for work and opportunity for the Conservative caucus. I will approach this issue and all issues by breaking them down into those two constituent parts, work and opportunity. The reason that those two things are […]
Poilievre appointed Official Opposition Critic for Work and Opportunity
OTTAWA, ON – Today Member of Parliament Pierre Poilievre made the following statement on being appointed the Official Opposition Critic for Work and Opportunity by the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Leader of Her Majesty’s Official Opposition: “I would like to thank the Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Rona Ambrose, for naming me the […]
Who benefits from the Trudeau tax? At whose expense?
What will the new carbon tax do to the gap between rich and poor? From whom will the money come, and to whom will it go? The carbon tax will apply to heat, gas and groceries. Poor households spend a third more of their income on those items than do rich households, so the […]
Poilievre spars with Trudeau over carbon tax
OTTAWA, ON – Today Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament for Carleton, participated in the leaders’ round of Question Period with the following question for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: “The executive director of the Windsor Mission said: “People have actually come in with their hydro bill in one hand and said ‘If you can help […]
Submission to the NCC regarding the Ottawa Hospital Site Review
Yesterday I wrote to the National Capital Commission regarding their Ottawa Hospital Site Review. Read my letter by clicking here. Your opportunity to give your feedback to the NCC closes on October 6, 2016. I encourage you to complete the NCC’s online survey to have your voice heard.
Ottawa residents voiceless as Montreal Minister decides on hospital location for Ottawa
OTTAWA, ON – Today Member of Parliament for Carleton Pierre Poilievre asked the following questions to Minister Catherine McKenna regarding her continued avoidance of accountability over her role in delaying the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus: “Almost one year ago Ottawa’s regional minister slammed on the brakes on plans for a new Civic Hospital in her […]
Statement to mark the passing of Shimon Peres
In 1951, a 28-year-old Israeli wearing screeching white socks arrived in Canada with the impossible goal of buying $2 million in artillery equipment and finding the money to pay for it. A few days later when he departed, he had done both, and he had a brand new pair of socks. Everything that Shimon […]