October 6, 2008
Giving everyone a fair shot
Do you know anyone with children under the age of six? If so, read on.... Read More

October 6, 2008
Statement by the Minister of Finance on the Unfolding Global Market Turmoil
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today issued the following statement: "Tumultuous shocks to the global credit system, beginning in the United States and now spreading to Europe, have required dramatic responses by governments in the U.S. and in a number of European countries..." Read More

October 3, 2008
FINANCIAL EXPERTS DISMISS DION’S GIMMICK
Last night, a panicked Stéphane Dion introduced the latest installment in his ‘plan’ – this time a plan to develop a plan. Yet the very experts Dion has pledged to consult with have already dismissed Dion’s latest proposals. Read More

October 3, 2008
HARPER REASSURES CANADIANS WITH PLAN FOR ECONOMY
On October 14th, Canadians will choose between a real plan to protect the economy, and no plan – opposition policies that will take our economy in the wrong direction. Read More

October 3, 2008
NEW SUPPORT FOR APPRENTICES
Saint John, NB – Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that a re-elected Conservative Government will help address Canada’s skilled trades shortage by providing a new completion bonus to apprentices who finish their training. Read More

October 3, 2008
CONSERVATIVES WILL HELP KEEP NEW BRUNSWICK STRONG
Saint John, NB – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today said that his Government’s economic policies would help to keep the local economy growing and address local labour shortages. Read More

October 2, 2008
STÉPHANE DION’S HYPOCRISY ON ARTS FUNDING
While the Liberals talk a good game on the arts, their record tells a different story. In fact, when Stéphane Dion had the chance to defend the arts, he instead voiced no objection when the Liberal government made cuts. Read More

October 1, 2008
HARPER SCORES ON ECONOMY
Ottawa – Prime Minister Stephen Harper put the economy front and centre tonight in the first of two national debates, highlighting the choice facing voters between now and October 14. Read More

October 1, 2008
IT’S THE ECONOMY, STÉPHANE!
This evening, Canadians will be watching the leaders debate their parties’ priorities. The economy will be front and centre. Read More

September 27, 2008
CONSERVATIVES OFFER STABILITY AND A CLEAR DIRECTION
Ajax, ON – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today highlighted the choice facing voters between now and Election Day. Read More

September 26, 2008
PROTECTING NATURAL RESOURCES AND BUILDING A CLEAN ENERGY SUPERPOWER
(AND… DION STILL DOESN’T GET IT)
Dion is finally waking up to the fact that this election is about the economy. In recent days, we’ve seen some cheap attempts at sound bites from the Liberal leader, but his platform reveals he doesn’t understand basic fiscal principles. Read More

September 25, 2008
DION FUMBLES ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Yesterday, Stéphane Dion stumbled badly in attempting to answer basic questions on foreign policy Read More

September 25, 2008
PROTECTING CONSUMERS
Victoria – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that a re-elected Conservative Government will implement a strong consumer protection plan, to protect Canadians from anti-competitive practices and from other abuses. Read More

September 22, 2008
STEPHANE DION OPPOSES STRENGTHENING YOUNG OFFENDERS’ LAW
Today, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced several measures designed to strengthen the existing young offenders’ law. Read More

September 22, 2008
LIBERAL CANDIDATE ON STEPHANE DION’S ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD: HE “DIDN’T GET IT DONE”
Today, in the Toronto Star, Liberal candidate and ideological extremist Rebecca Finch refused to apologize for her callous remarks about the suffering of others – defending her opinions as “carefully researched”. Read More

September 22, 2008
DION’S NUMBERS DON’T ADD UP
Ottawa, ON – The election platform released today by Stéphane Dion does not account for billions in promises Dion has made over the past two years. His plan would result in crippling tax hikes, multi-billion dollar deficits, or both. Read More

September 21, 2008
STÉPHANE DION MUST EXPLAIN CANDIDATE’S INTOLERANCE
Ideological extremist Rebecca Finch continues to carry Liberal colours in Dufferin-Caledon. Liberal leader Stéphane Dion must explain why he is endorsing candidate Rebecca Finch. Read More

September 21, 2008
A CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT TOLERATE FURTHER LIBERAL OBSTRUCTION ON CRIME
TORONTO – A re-elected Harper Conservative Government will apply a zero-tolerance approach to attempts by the Liberal Party to stand in the way of badly needed new crime laws, Conservative candidate Rob Nicholson announced today. Read More

September 20, 2008
UNLEASHING THE POTENTIAL OF CANADA’S NORTH
The North is the greatest and most unique asset that Canada possesses. Its vast horizons, natural beauty and cultural heritage are at the core of our national identity. Read More

September 20, 2008
LEADERSHIP CERTAINTY FOR CANADA’S NORTH
Iqaluit – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced new steps to unleash the potential of Canada’s North in the best interests of the country and those who live, work and support their families there. Read More

September 20, 2008
JACK LAYTON’S DENIALS OF A MARIJUANNA PARTY ALLIANCE GOING UP IN SMOKE
NDP spin doctors are working overtime claiming that there is no alliance between Jack Layton and the BC Marijuana Party’s Marc Emery. Read More

September 20, 2008
DION THROWS IN THE TOWEL ON DEFENDING CANADA’S NORTH
Stéphane Dion continues to insist that he is not throwing in the towel on his ill-fated “green shift” or on his faltering campaign. Read More

September 20, 2008
CONSERVATIVE RECORD ON THE ARTS
Today Stéphane Dion is attacking the Conservatives over the arts. Yet it has been the Harper Government that has finally been delivering for Canadian artists: Read More

September 20, 2008
DION AND THE LIBERAL RECORD ON ARTS FUNDING
Today Stéphane Dion lectured the Conservative Party on the arts. Does Mr. Dion think Canadians have forgotten the 13 years of Liberal rule? Read More

September 20, 2008
LIBERAL CARBON TAX CONFUSION CONTINUES
The Liberals are increasingly confused on Stéphane Dion’s risky carbon tax scheme. Stéphane Dion tried to avoid talking about his carbon tax and when pressed by reporters, he distanced himself from it. Read More

September 19, 2008
THE REAL LIBERAL PLAN: HIGHER TAXES AND A DEFICIT
Today, Stéphane Dion continued his wild spending spree, promising another $1.2 billion. Read More

September 18, 2008
70 BILLION REASONS STÉPHANE DION WILL PLUNGE CANADA INTO DEFICIT
HOW MUCH WOULD THE ANNUAL INTEREST PAYMENT BE TO COVER STÉPHANE DION’S $70 BILLION SPENDING SPREE? Read More

September 18, 2008
70 BILLION REASONS STÉPHANE DION WILL PLUNGE CANADA INTO DEFICIT
Today, Stéphane Dion promised to spend $70 billion over ten years on infrastructure, an average of $7 billion annually. Read More

September 18, 2008
DION’S NUMBERS DON’T ADD UP
Trois-Rivières, QC – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced further steps in the Conservative Government’s plan to continue providing tax relief to Canadian seniors, to support their dignity and economic security. Read More

September 17, 2008
CRACKING DOWN ON ALL TOBACCO PRODUCTS MARKETED TO CHILDREN
THOROLD, ON – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that a re-elected Conservative Government will take further action against tobacco products being marketed to children Read More

September 17, 2008
LIBERALS CONTINUE CAMPAIGN OF MISINFORMATION ON JOBS
Stéphane Dion continues to provide Canadians with misleading information on Canada’s economy. Most troubling, the Liberal Party continues to fabricate employment numbers Read More

September 17, 2008
STÉPHANE DION WON’T RULE OUT RUNNING DEFICIT TO PAY FOR HIS UNCOSTED SPENDING PROMISES
Today, Stéphane Dion categorically refused to rule-out running a deficit to pay for all of his uncosted spending promises. He was given at least three opportunities to rule out a deficit. Three times, he refused. Read More

September 17, 2008
STÉPHANE DION WON’T RULE OUT RUNNING DEFICIT TO PAY FOR HIS UNCOSTED SPENDING PROMISES
Today, Stéphane Dion categorically refused to rule-out running a deficit to pay for all of his uncosted spending promises. He was given at least three opportunities to rule out a deficit. Three times, he refused. Read More

September 17, 2008
Conservative Government to Ensure CRTC Reflects Canada’s Linguistic Reality
Saguenay, QC _ Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that a re-elected Conservative government would ensure that the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC) reflects and respects Canada’s linguistic reality. Read More

September 16, 2008
HELP FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS
Kitchener, ON – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced another step in the Conservative party’s economic plan to deliver practical help to hard-working families: if re-elected, a new Conservative Government will give first-time homebuyers a tax credit for up to $5,000 of the closing costs on the purchase of a new home. Read More

September 15, 2008
LIBERALS CONTINUE TO MISLEAD ON JOB GROWTH
The Liberals falsely claim that Canada’s economy only created 40,500 new jobs so far this year, and that Canada has lost 11,900 full-time jobs Read More

September 14, 2008
More Dion Double-Talk on the Carbon Tax
It seems that every day Stéphane Dion is changing the details of his half-baked carbon tax plan. One day he claims... Read More

September 13, 2008
CERTAINTY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Conservative tax relief versus Liberal carbon tax
Fredericton – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced new measures to increase certainty and opportunity... Read More

September 13, 2008
LIBERAL POLICIES WILL HARM CANADIAN SMALL BUSINESSES
Stéphane Dion has made promises which will cost Canadian taxpayers billions. His permanent carbon tax on everything is the way he’ll get the money he needs to fund his huge, expensive programs. Read More