Liberal MP Judy Sgro (Humber River-Black Creek, Ont.) introduced legislation in the House of Commons to establish a national strategy for eyecare in Canada. Bill C-284, An Act to establish a national strategy for eye care, would commit the federal government to develop a robust strategy to work with the provinces and key eyecare stakeholders to provide a plan for the … Read more
Liberal MP Salma Zahid (Scarborough Centre, Ont.), joined by representatives of the National Council of Canadian Muslims and other community organizations, announced her plan following public consultations this summer on private members legislation that would enshrine lawyers’ obligation to exercise a “duty of candour” in their dealings with the courts, with measures to provide accountability. “As … Read more
With June 1’s unanimous 327-0 vote in the House of Commons, Liberal MP John McKay (Scarborough–Guildwood, Ont.) and ISG Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne have taken a significant step toward the Royal Assent of Bill S-211, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act. The Bill will now be studied by the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Bill S-211 … Read more
Liberal MP Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Hochelaga, Que.) issued a statement: “Quebeckers and all Canadians are looking for responsible and ambitious leadership to tackle the challenges they face, but [last night], Conservative leadership candidates once again proved that they aren’t up to the job,” she said. “Conservative leadership candidates aren’t focused on the things that matter to … Read more
Liberal MP Yvan Baker (Etobicoke Centre, Ont.) received unanimous consent in the House of Commons on May 18 for his motion seeking to recognize Stalin’s 1944 deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide and to establish May 18 of each year in Canada as Crimean Tatar Deportation (“Sürgünlik”) Memorial Day. “My sincere gratitude to MPs of all parties in … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada (Manitoba) hosted its 2022 Convention, focused on the work that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and our Liberal team are doing to move forward on the priorities that matter most to families in Manitoba and across Canada. “Manitobans and all Canadians are counting on us to build on our … Read more
Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Canadians deserve responsible leadership, but instead, Conservative leadership candidates are focused on appeasing the anti-science, anti-vaccine, anti-choice, and pro-blockade wings of their party,” he said. “Instead of talking about making life more affordable and growing our economy, Conservative leadership candidates wanted to undermine our public institutions, scrap … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada (British Columbia) hosted its 2022 Convention, focused on the work that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and our Liberal team are doing to move forward on the priorities that matter most to families in British Columbia and across Canada. “In last fall’s election, our Liberal team elected 15 MPs … Read more
Liberal MP Rachel Bendayan (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement: “After two years of a global pandemic, Canadians want to see all parties focused on building a brighter future and tackling the real challenges that people face right now. But tonight, Conservative leadership candidates once again showed that they are unprepared to provide responsible leadership and out … Read more
The National Board of Directors of the Liberal Party of Canada announced that the 2023 Liberal National Convention will be hosted in Ottawa, Ont., from May 4-6, 2023. Complemented by innovative new virtual participation as well, the 2023 Liberal National Convention will welcome thousands of supporters to Ottawa for policy discussions, keynote speakers, training, and the election of … Read more
