Canadian Sovereignty Act

 

Canadian Sovereignty Act

On Jan. 27, 2026, the Conservatives used their allotted 'supply day' to have their motion debated and voted on in the House of Commons. The motion calls on the Liberal government to introduce the Canadian Sovereignty Act (Conservative) that was previously before the House.

The votable Motion re-establishes Canada as a competitive resource-producing nation by repealing federal measures that block or penalize development. It rewards provinces, businesses, and workers who build and invest in Canada.  It protects Canadian innovation by requiring the Minister of Industry to present plans to Parliament to keep Canada's inventions, discoveries and innovations from being sold off to other countries.

The plan urges the Liberals to stop delaying and support enlightened legislation that will slash red tape and get government out of the way, so Canadians don't just survive but thrive. It is possible to create an economic climate for good-paying jobs that allow workers to afford safe homes and place nutritious food on the table. When Canada builds products and exports more, general incomes rise, and life becomes more affordable for all Canadians. Taxes can then go down to expand personal freedoms. Healthcare and the social safety net become sustainable.

There are strategic and fundamental reasons for the needed change. The Liberal legislative agenda since 2015 has been driven by erroneous philosophies and ideas that have proven contrary to Canada’s best interests. While the beliefs were opposed when made into legislation, the predictable consequence left Canada in a weak economic predicament and culturally divided. 

In reaction to Liberal aberrations, Canada now has two vigorous and fully involved separatist movements. Canada as a nation, faces the prospect of dissolution. However, if one believes in evidence-based policy-making and using research data to inform decisions grounded in fundamental principles, there is a path to meet Canadians' need to live well within a united Canada.

The Conservative policy ideas reflect the pressing challenges and opportunities facing policymakers in 2026, emphasizing the need for innovative, collaborative approaches to build a more equitable and sustainable society. The record reveals that the Liberal administration has completely failed and must be replaced as soon as possible.

The Conservative House of Commons motion calls on the government to make Canada a competitive resource-producing nation by repealing anti-development laws to unleash our economy, including:  -- The Impact Assessment Act (formerly Bill C-69); The Oil Tanker Moratorium Act (formerly Bill C-48); The federal industrial carbon tax; The oil and gas emissions cap; The federal electric vehicle sales mandate; The federal plastics manufacturing prohibitions; and Federal regulatory restrictions that impede communication and advocacy by Canadian energy companies.

There are also Justice and Public Safety problems that need urgent attention.

Conservatives have brought forward realistic policy plans. If the Prime Minister remains true to his speeches, his government should adopt these solutions to realize his intentions. At a time of geopolitical uncertainty, the government must do everything possible to unleash Canada's incredible potential. However, the Canadian economy is suffering after a decade of Liberal policies that have crushed workers' hopes, killed jobs, and stifled innovation and investment. The problems of Canada have been mostly home-made.

It takes about 19 years to approve a new mine. Then, additional Liberal policy blocks Canadians from exporting to new customers overseas, which is opposite to the Prime Minister’s rhetoric about “diversifying trade.”  Meanwhile, President Trump’s unjustified tariffs have more than doubled.

The facts are stark. Recent Employment Insurance (EI) figures show that almost 600,000 Canadians are now receiving EI, and more than double that number are out of work. Sadly, Canadian food banks saw more than two million visits in a single month. It is a direct measure of the consequences of Liberal policy.

Since taking office, the Prime Minister has neither permitted nor initiated the construction of a single nation-building project, despite numerous press conferences and verbose claims in the House of Commons. The Conservatives previously supported Bill C-5, because the Liberals promised it would “realize our country’s full potential as an energy superpower by creating new trade and economic corridors that diversify our economy.”  Meanwhile, none of the Liberal ideological laws blocking such progress have been cleared away.

Our nation is blessed with vast resources and inventive people. Embracing this potential can inspire pride and hope, making Canada the wealthiest and most affordable country on earth. Ending Liberal policies that block our progress will turn 'Canada Strong' from a TV ad slogan into reality, fostering unity and optimism. Fully dealing with affordability will bring unbounded opportunity.

Last August, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre unveiled the Canadian Sovereignty Act: a detailed, practical plan to make our country self-reliant and affordable by unlocking our economic potential – focused on actionable steps within Canada's control that can be effectively implemented with bipartisan support.

Along with repealing anti-development laws, Conservatives propose that the government incentivize hard work and investment through a reinvestment tax cut and “free trade bonuses” for provinces that open their markets to their fellow Canadians.

Conservatives are committed to protecting Canadian research and development. We call on the Minister of Industry to present to Parliament a plan that empowers administrators to safeguard our scientific expertise from foreign actors, and foster national resilience through collective action.

Conservatives are ready to collaborate with any Member of Parliament to get Canada working an earning. All parliamentarians must unite and support the Conservative rescue plan with resolve to secure a prosperous united Canada.