Liberal MP Sonia Sidhu (Brampton South, Ont.) announced that her private member’s bill, C-237, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Diabetes, has received royal assent. This bill requires the Minister of Health to create and report to Parliament on a national framework to defeat diabetes. This discovery is one of the most important medical achievements of … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and the Liberal Party of Canada announced that Azam Ishmael will serve as campaign director for the next federal election campaign. “For whenever the next election arrives, Azam’s experience and leadership will ensure our party continues to build an effective and empowering campaign focused on our real plan to deliver support for … Read more
The Liberal Members of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security spoke to the Final Report on the Implementation of the Merlo Davidson Settlement Agreement entitled Broken Dreams Broken Lives: The Devasting Effects of Sexual Harassment on Women in the RCMP by Michel Bastarache. Liberal MP John McKay (Scarborough–Guildwood, Ont.), Chair of the Committee, said, “All Committee … Read more
Liberal MP Bob Bratina (Hamilton East–Stoney Creek, Ont.) has formally asked the Parliamentary Budget Office to review the Hamilton LRT funding commitment announced by Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.). The request is asking for the PBO to review two major aspects of the LRT Funding Commitment. Bratina is extremely concerned that major funding decisions … Read more
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the Queen’s Privy Council Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) joined MP Jenica Atwin (Fredericton, N.B.) to announce that Atwin is joining the Liberal Party of Canada and the Liberal caucus in the House of Commons. “With her tireless and effective advocacy on priorities like climate action, mental health, reconciliation, and making life more affordable for … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and the Liberal Party of Canada announced that Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) and Liberal MP Navdeep Bains (Mississauga—Malton, Ont.) will serve as co-chairs of the party’s National Campaign committee for the next federal election campaign, whenever it arrives. “The leadership of Mélanie Joly and Navdeep Bains will … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada (Québec) is hosted its 2021 convention on March 13, with a virtual event focused on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and the Liberal team’s work to deliver crucial support for Québec families and keep moving forward with bold action on health, the economy, the environment, and much more. “Over … Read more
Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz (Davenport, Ont.) has introduced legislation in the House of Commons that would enable a national strategy for a guaranteed basic income in Canada. This is the first time a bill has been introduced in the House of Commons on guaranteed basic income. If passed, this bill would enable the federal government to … Read more
Following baseless and dangerous accusations against a number of his caucus colleagues, Chief Government Whip Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) announced that Ramesh Sangha (Brampton Centre, Ont.) has been removed from the Liberal caucus. Contact: Charles-Eric.Lepine@parl.gc.ca.
Suzanne Cowan, President of the Liberal Party of Canada, issued a statement: “After careful consideration of public health guidance and related planning factors in recent months, the Liberal Party of Canada’s National Board of Directors has decided to postpone the next Liberal National Convention until April 9-10, 2021. The Liberal National Convention had been originally scheduled … Read more
