The Conservative Party: Controversial Motion

Stephen Harper Dept: The high-profile cabinet minister, who is considered a likely contender for leadership of the Conservative Party some time down the road, indicated Monday that he would vote in favour of the motion even though his boss Stephen Harper has promised to vote against it , according to Vancouver Sun. I think we can have a respectful debate on this question and, like I said, the big tradition of all parties in government is to allow a free vote on questions of conscience and oTTAWA Immigration Minister Jason Kenney says he will vote in favour of a backbencher colleague s controversial motion critics say will reopen the abortion debate in Canada. I have said I will vote in favour of the motion and I respect all the point of views of all the ministers and all the MPs, he said Monday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.