Liberal MPs have said that the the Harper government is muzzling the voice of a group called Sisters in Spirit which speaks on behalf of murdered Aboriginal women. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-9475. Liberal Foreign Affairs Critic Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) has said Canadian taxpayers are being forced to pay $300 million … Read more
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON) made a statement regarding the resignation of British Columbia's Premier, Gordon Campbell. Ignatieff praised Campbell for his years as a public servant. The full statement is available online. Call 613-996-6740. To commemorate Veterans’ Week, Liberal Veterans Affairs Critic Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, ON) announced her intention to table a … Read more
Liberal Status of Women Critic Anita Neville (Winnipeg South Centre, MB) urged Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon (Pontiac, QC) to once again intervene in the case of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani who, according to media reports, may be hanged for murder in Iran. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-9475.
Deputy Liberal Leader Ralph Goodale (Wascana, SK) issued a statement regarding news reports about a decision on the takeover of PotashCorp, saying he is "deeply troubled" the deal could be rubber stamped. The full release is available online. Call 613-943-4995. Industry Critic Marc Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie, QC) says the government and the CRTC must set a … Read more
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON) made a statement declaring the Liberal Party's support for Canadian industries at home and abroad despite the defeat of Bill C-300. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-6740. Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON) made a statement after the House of Commons Board of Internal Economy released previously unavailable records … Read more
In the wake of the Auditor General’s warning about the government’s $16-billion F-35 purchase, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON) said that to prevent further abuse, a future Liberal government would cancel the F-35 stealth fighter deal and hold an open competition to replace Canada’s CF-18s. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-6740.
Following the Auditor General's report, Liberals are calling for answers before support can be given to the F-35 jet fighter deal. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-1020.
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff (Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON) issued a statement on United Nations Day, saying "Canadians can be justly proud of the pivotal role Canada has played in the United Nations’ key initiatives." Call 613-996-6740. Liberal MPs are calling for Natural Resources Minister Christian Paradis (Mégantic—L'Érable, QC), formerly the public works minister, to resign amid allegations … Read more
Ontario Liberal Senator Art Eggleton and Liberal Critic for seniors and pensions, Judy Sgro (York West, ON), called on the government to fast-track Bill S-216 – which would amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the Companies’ Creditors Arraignment Act to protect employees on long-term disability (LTD) – through Parliament by the end of the year. Call 613-943-3639. The … Read more
Liberal MPs called on the federal government to reject a takeover bid for PotashCorp of Saskatchewan, and said a Liberal government would take a more strategic and transparent approach to foreign direct investment in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-943-4995.
