The Liberal Party of Canada issued a statement from Marilyn Gladu, formerly a Conservative MP for Sarnia—Lambton—Bkejwanong, Ont., announcing she will join Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) and the government caucus. “I have made a choice to do the best thing for our community’s priorities, and importantly, for our country,” said Gladu, adding that “Sarnia—Lambton was … Read more
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout announced she is joining the Liberal government caucus and will work with Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) to advance priorities for Nunavut and the North. Idlout said issues such as the high cost of living, housing, food security and Arctic sovereignty require stronger collaboration between Nunavut and the federal government. … Read more
Liberal MP Chi Nguyen (Spadina—Harbourfront, Ont.) marked the 25th anniversary of the Women in House program, which connects female-identifying students with women leaders in Canadian politics. The initiative, co-founded by Nguyen, has brought more than 5,000 students to Parliament Hill to shadow female MPs or senators and learn about public life. “Twenty-five years ago, we … Read more
Liberal Mp Braedon Clark (Sackville—Bedford—Preston, N.S.) welcomed the successful vote on his private Member’s bill, Bill C‑227, An Act to Establish a National Strategy on Housing for Young Canadians. The bill has now been referred to the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities for further study. The strategy is designed to address the unique challenges young Canadians are … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada announced Doly Begum as its candidate for Scarborough Southwest, with party officials citing her record of public service and community leadership as an Ontario MPP and former deputy leader of the Ontario NDP. Begum said she is seeking a seat in Ottawa to represent local priorities and work with Prime … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada issued a statement announcing Danielle Martin as its candidate for University—Rosedale in the upcoming federal byelection. The party says Martin, a family physician and former executive vice-president at Women’s College Hospital, brings decades of health-care leadership and deep ties to the riding. “Danielle Martin has spent her career working to … Read more
Liberal MP Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation, Alta.) issued a statement: “I want to welcome Canadians coming from across the country to Calgary this weekend. While this should be an opportunity for Conservatives to focus on the issues that matter to Calgarians and Canadians, they’ll instead be spending their time debating a woman’s right to choose, the … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada announced that 2025 marked its best-ever fundraising year, with Canadians chipping in over $29 million to support Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) and the Liberal Party — over 60 per cent more than the previous campaign year and nearly double that of 2024. “This was a historic year, and it … Read more
The Liberal Party issued the following statement from MP Michael Ma (Markham–Unionville): “After listening carefully to the people of Markham–Unionville in recent weeks and reflecting with my family on the direction of our country, I have informed the Speaker and the Leader of the Opposition that I will be joining Prime Minister Mark Carney in … Read more
Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a statement: “This afternoon, it is with great sadness that I submitted my resignation to Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec. As you … Read more
