Liberal leadership candidate and MP Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) issued a statement after the results of the Liberal leadership race. "Justin, as our new Leader, as my colleague in Parliament and on the hustings, has shown that the strength of Liberalism lies in the values and experiences we share. I congratulate and salute him. … Read more
Liberal leadership candidate and MP Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) outlined a seniors policy proposal from the social plank of her sustainable society platform. Main points included: extending the RRSP mandatory withdrawal age to 75; creating a voluntary Supplementary Canada Pension Plan; explore removing the financial and other institutional barriers to a phased retirement for federal … Read more
Liberal leadership candidate and MP Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) hosted three public teletownhalls across the country to discuss her leadership bid directly with Liberal voters from coast to coast to coast. Thousands of Canadians phoned in to listen to Murray answer questions on topics ranging from how she plans to help Canada become a … Read more
Liberal leadership candidate and MP Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) unveiled a new economic sustainability proposal from her sustainable society platform on world class research that would reinvest in Canada's basic research capabilities. Murray said that world class research generates innovation, creativity, productivity, and prosperity. She added that Canada has the talent, but world class … Read more
Liberal leadership candidate and MP Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) expressed her pleasure at the agreement of the Green Party of Canada to help ensure the election of a progressive candidate in the by-election expected to be called for the riding of Labrador shortly. Murray called Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) and … Read more
Liberal leadership candidate MP Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) released a statement in reaction to the government's 2013 federal budget. "A sustainable society underpinned by a value-added economy that stimulates the creation of value-added jobs should be at the center of the federal government’s long term decision-making particularly such pivotal platforms as the federal budget," … Read more
Liberal MP and Liberal leadership candidate Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) issued a statement on the withdrawal of fellow candidate David Bertschi from the Liberal leadership race. The full statement is available online. Call 613-371-1977. Liberal MP Ted Hsu (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) released the a statement on the withdrawal of Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie, … Read more
Liberal Leadership candidate and MP Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) called on the federal government to enact better protection for Gatineau Park. Murray said [Gatineau Park] is the only large federal park that is not a national park, meaning its boundaries can be changed without Parliament knowing about it or approving it. More information is … Read more
Liberal leadership candidate and MP Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) issued a statement on the Liberal Party of Canada's decision to extend the registration deadline. Murray said she accepts the decision by the Liberal Party of Canada to extend the time period available for supporters to register to vote for the Leadership in April. Murray … Read more
Liberal leadership candidate and MP Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) issued a statement on International Women's Day. The full statement is available online. Call 613-371-1977. Liberal leadership candidate and MP Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) secured the endorsement of Kevin Chalmers, who recently stepped down as national campaign director for fellow Liberal leadership candidate David … Read more
