Peace Country MP Warkentin lists Conservative priorities as Parliament resumes
Chris Warkentin says affordability, jobs and immigration confidence will top the Conservative agenda for the new parliamentary session.
Why it matters
The statement reflects concerns from Peace Country constituents about rising living costs as federal budget debates resume.
Peace Country MP Chris Warkentin has released a statement setting out Conservative priorities for the new session of Parliament, which resumed Monday. He said the party will push to lower costs, protect Canadian jobs, keep communities safe and restore confidence in the immigration system.
Warkentin said constituents told him over the summer that groceries, mortgages and other monthly bills have become harder to afford. He disputed Prime Minister Mark Carney's statement that affordability is at its best point in over a decade, calling the claim "ridiculous" and citing a spring poll that found nearly six in 10 Albertans said it was difficult to meet their monthly expenses.
Warkentin said Conservatives have identified more than $150 billion in proposed federal spending reductions, targeting bureaucracy, consultants and corporate subsidies, which the party intends to bring forward to reduce deficits and taxpayer pressure.
He said Conservatives will focus on practical measures to let people keep more of their earnings and help businesses create jobs, adding that the party wants a Canada where families can build a future and communities remain safe.
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