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Conservatives ridicule Liberals’ carbon pricing defence as in ‘complete shambles’During question period on Wednesday, Conservative MPs accused the Liberals of hiding a “secret report” from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) regarding carbon pricing analysis. Conservative MP Andrew Scheer claimed that the Liberal’s defence of the carbon pricing scheme was in “complete shambles” and suggested that the release of the information would be “an easy...CanadaJun 5
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Liberals refuse to say if current Cabinet ministers named in foreign interference reportComing on the heels of the release of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) report, Conservative MP Andrew Scheer asked the Liberal government during Thursday’s question period if any current sitting Cabinet members were included in that report. While avoiding a yes or no answer, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and...CanadaJun 6
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Canadians paying for Trudeau’s ‘carbon hypocrisy’ with Jamaican vacation: Conservative MPConservative MP Andrew Scheer took a jab at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in question period on Thursday, by saying that the prices of Jamaican vacations have “skyrocketed” amid inflation. Scheer said the prime minister’s trip costs to the Caribbean nation this year increased by 42 per cent, and accused Trudeau of getting to “pass his...CanadaMar 21
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Canadians pay more in carbon pricing than they get back in rebates, Conservatives claimSpeaking during Monday’s question period in the House of Commons, Conservative MP Andrew Scheer proclaimed that Canadians pay more in the so-called “carbon tax” than they receive back in climate incentive rebates. Liberal Treasury Board president Anita Anand replied that Conservatives deny the existence of climate change, as they pressure her party to “axe the...CanadaFeb 26
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Conservatives support Bloc’s call for House Speaker to resign over Ontario Liberal convention video messageConservative House leader Andrew Scheer raised a question of privilege in Ottawa on Monday, after House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus apologized for a video message he recorded to thank the departing interim Ontario Liberal leader, which was played at the provincial party’s leadership convention on the weekend. NDP MP Peter Julian said he was...CanadaDec 4, 2023
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Canada “cursed” by Trudeau amid foreign interference allegations, Conservative MP claimsMembers of Parliament continued to call for the dismissal of David Johnston in parliament Thursday, one day after he — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s special rapporteur — was voted to step aside by a majority of opposing MPs for being against launching a public inquiry on foreign interference. As Liberal MP Bill Blair continued to...CanadaJun 1, 2023
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Growing calls for Scheer to quit as Conservative leaderAfter Andrew Scheer lost the election, there are growing calls for him to step down as the Conservative party’s leader. As Mike Le Couteur reports, while some right-wingers say Scheer deserves another chance, others disagree.Global NationalNov 27, 2019
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Scheer announces parliamentary leadership team, names new deputy leaderConservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer announced his House leadership team in Ottawa on Thursday, including naming MP Leona Alleslev as his new deputy Conservative leader.CanadaNov 28, 2019
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Scheer presses Trudeau on minister’s WeChat group post promoting lawsuit against Global NewsConservative Leader Andrew Scheer pressed prime minister Trudeau on Tuesday about why a minister’s WeChat group promoted an event fundraising to sue Global News over its China coveragePoliticsMay 26, 2020
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Coronavirus outbreak: Scheer says reopening economy providing much needed encouragementConservative Leader Andrew Scheer said at a Friday news conference, reacting to the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, that he was optimistic and was encouraged by the plans to reopen the economy in a responsible way.CanadaMay 15, 2020
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Andrew Scheer critical of foreign minister’s latest disclosure to ethics commissionerLeader of the Official Opposition Conservative Andrew Scheer said on Friday that “he’s not surprised” with Justin Trudeau’s choice of his Foreign Affairs Minister to be François-Philippe Champagne, given the recent ethics commissioner disclosure on June 4 that indicated Mr. Champagne has a $1.2 million debt to a Chinese bank. Scheer brought up remarks Trudeau...MoneyJun 12, 2020
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Conservatives call for emergency meeting of the Canada-China relationship committee following ethics commissioner reportLeader of the Official Opposition Conservative Andrew Scheer said on Friday that he is calling for an emergency meeting of the Canada-China relationship parliament committee after the recent ethics commissioner report which showed Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne is indebted to a Chinese bank. Scheer added that Canadians deserve transparency and accountability when it comes...PoliticsJun 12, 2020
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Scheer ‘very troubled’ by arrest video of Chief Allan Adam, refuses to further commentLeader of the Official Opposition Andrew Scheer said on Friday that he was ‘very troubled’ to see the video of an RCMP officer tackling and punching Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam during an arrest in March. Scheer said there is an investigation going on and “it would be inappropriate” for him to further...PoliticsJun 12, 2020
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Andrew Scheer compares left-wing rhetoric to communism in final speech as party leaderDuring the Conservative Party of Canada’s 2020 event to elect a new party leader, outgoing leader Andrew Scheer delivered his final speech in the role. Scheer compared the rhetoric of the left-leaning Liberals to eastern European communist nations of the 1980s, stating that although their policies “were supposed to help the poor and promote equality,”...CanadaAug 23, 2020
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Derek Sloan drops off following first ballot in CPC leadership voteDuring the reveal of the first ballot results for the leadership race of the Conservative Party of Canada early Monday morning, it was announced that Derek Sloan dropped off the ballot with 4,864 votes. Candidate Peter MacKay has a slight lead after the first ballot. The person elected will replace Andrew Scheer as party leader.CanadaAug 24, 2020
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Andrew Scheer, protesters clash at Conservative rally favouring John A. Macdonald statueWATCH: Protesters confront Andrew Scheer in Regina’s Victoria Park on Sept. 3, after the Conservative MP, and former party leader, held a rally in the downtown park to show his support for the John A. Macdonald statue erected there.CanadaSep 3, 2020
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Coronavirus outbreak: Conservatives propose placing summer student in agricultural jobsSpeaking to reporters in Ottawa on Thursday, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer proposed the government match students and youth employees with jobs in the agriculture and agri-business sector.CanadaApr 23, 2020
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Coronavirus outbreak: Scheer says Trudeau’s spending ‘spent the cupboards bare’ ahead of COVID-19Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Monday, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer accused the Trudeau government of spending too recklessly prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, which “spent the cupboards bare” when it comes to Canada’s ability to mitigate the economic impacts of the pandemic.CanadaMay 4, 2020
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Coronavirus outbreak: Scheer says return of parliament allows for ‘better legislative process’Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said Tuesday that he and his party has been calling for the House of Commons to resume in-person, even with a smaller number of MPs physically present, because it allows for a “better legislative process,” including having committees being able to compel both documents and witnesses to help better hold the...CanadaMay 19, 2020
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Coronavirus outbreak: Trudeau responds to Scheer’s calls for more oversight in the House of CommonsConservative Leader Andrew Scheer says more parliamentary powers must be restored to properly scrutinize the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to reporters outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government needed to be “cautious and responsible” when it came it any considerations on how to ramp-up...CanadaMay 19, 2020