The new planes come amid more than 15 years of controversy over the government's effort to buy replacements for the ancient Buffalo and older-model Hercules aircraft used by the military.

If Parliament is prorogued, the move kills all bills that have not yet received royal ascent, and no committees are allowed to sit during a prorogation.

Stephen Harper first announced plans to build the Nanisivik deep-water port in Nunavut along with up to eight armed Arctic patrol vessels in 2007.

Poilievre said the office was doing 28 audits a year during Stephen Harper's leadership 10 years ago with a budget of $250 million, but now only does 14 — despite doubling its budget.

The permanent offices will be located in Tokyo, Singapore and New Delhi and are expected to open in early 2021.

As the Conservative leadership election approaches, looking in the rearview mirror is rarely the best way to move forward, Bill Kelly says.

MacKay, who served in a number of portfolios under prime minister Stephen Harper, made the announcement at the Museum of Industry in Stellarton, N.S.

"Yes, Mr. Harper has left his position on the Conservative Fund," said a Conservative spokesperson.

2020 finds the Conservatives needing to figure out how to get ahead themselves.

A battle is underway within the Conservative Party over the firing of executive director Dustin van Vugt and an internal audit into party expenses.