Fraser Valley – The Honourable Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, announced the Conservative Shadow Cabinet for the second session of the 43rd Parliament. In addition to his primary responsibilities as Member of Parliament for Chilliwack—Hope, MP Strahl has been appointed the Official Opposition’s Shadow Minister for Labour. Strahl is also CPC Party Whip.
Mission-Matsqui-Fraser Canyon MP Brad Vis will shadow the Minister for Housing.
Strahl’s statement: An integral part of MP Strahl’s new role will be holding the Liberal government to account on files pertaining to Canada’s workers, fighting for those who build our country.
“Canada is the strongest and most capable country in the world,” stated MP Strahl. “Canadian workers have a great champion in our new Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole. Under his leadership, our party’s mission statement is the Latin phrase ‘Per ardua ad astra’ meaning, ‘Through adversity, to the stars.’ Our mission statement applies to the challenges Canada’s working people are currently facing and the plan Canada’s Conservatives have to help them.”
“I have been appointed the Conservative Shadow Minister for Labour with a mandate to put Canadian workers first. This is a critical time for our working people and across the country, families are facing disappointment and uncertainty. Hundreds of thousands of energy workers and forestry workers have lost their jobs. Thousands of autoworkers have been laid off. Many others are struggling just to keep their heads above water.”
“Amidst this jobs crisis, the Liberals and NDP are fixated on the wrong things; special interest groups and insiders. Canadian workers don’t need empty words and fancy photo ops, they need a real plan and hope for the future.”
“Canada’s Conservatives will be there for the struggling working class,” concluded MP Strahl. “We will fight for Canada’s workers and the jobs that feed their families, support their communities and make Canada strong.”
Vis Statement: “I am honoured to be named to Mr. O’Toole’s Shadow Cabinet and am excited to continue working with my colleagues in this new capacity as part of our Conservative government-in-waiting. We have a strong, capable team that is ready for the potential of a fall federal election.The Trudeau Liberal government is failing to deliver on numerous issues and sadly, housing is no exception. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporations’ own data shows that over the past two years, only 0.5 per cent of $1.46 billion allocated through the National Housing Co-Investment Fund has gone to affordable housing projects in B.C. Accessible, targeted federal programs with built-in regional equity provisions are clearly needed. Affordable, appropriate housing remains a challenge for far too many. Canadiansshould have a reasonable opportunity to own their own home, and everyone should have access to safe and affordable housing. I look forward to providing solutions and driving policy change to ensure this is the reality for Millennials, Gen Z, and future generations of aspiring homeowners.”
