The Conservative Party of Canada, in 2016 and Beyond
Interim Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Official Opposition
Lunch and Program: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Hon. Rona Ambrose
The Conservative Party of Canada was formed in 2003 and governed Canada for almost a decade. Following the result of October’s Federal election, the party will hold a leadership race while its parliamentary caucus acts as the Official Opposition in the House of Commons.
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Leader of the Opposition and interim Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, will talk about the challenges and opportunities she sees on the horizon for Canada in 2016 and the broader future of the party as it looks ahead to the next election. Ms. Ambrose will also discuss the party’s continued support for growth in Canada’s energy sector, including capitalizing on export opportunities and expanding LNG infrastructure on Canada’s coasts; while maintaining and building upon our strong environmental record.
Following Ms. Ambrose’s remarks, she will be joined by The Globe and Mail’s Gary Mason for a moderated discussion.
MODERATOR:
Gary Mason
National Affairs Columnist, The Globe and Mail
About the Speaker
The Honourable Rona Ambrose was first elected as a Member of Parliament for Edmonton — Spruce Grove in 2004, Ms. Ambrose was re-elected in 2006, 2008, 2011, and most recently in 2015 in the newly created riding of Sturgeon River — Parkland.
Ms. Ambrose has held several federal cabinet positions including Environment, Intergovernmental Affairs, Western Economic Diversification, Labour, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Receiver General, Status of Women, Regional Minister of Northern Alberta, and Health.
On November 5, 2015, Ms. Ambrose was chosen to be the interim Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Official Opposition.
When she was appointed Minister of the Environment in 2006, she was the youngest woman to be appointed to Cabinet in Canadian history.
Ms. Ambrose holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria and a Master's Degree in Political Science from the University of Alberta.
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