Liberal MP John McKay (Scarborough-Guildwood, Ont.) tabled a proposed Modern Slavery Bill in the House of Commons. “Canadians want to be assured that the goods they consume and the services they receive are not infected by the scourge of slavery anywhere in the supply chain. This Bill is entirely consistent with the government’s initiative in responsible … Read more
Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould (Burlington, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health John Oliver (Oakville, Ont.) and Liberal MP Pam Damoff (Oakville North-Burlington, Ont.) hosted an all-party Hope in High Heels walk on Parliament Hill to raise awareness of the role men and boys play in the fight against gender-based violence. “Halton Women’s Place is honoured to be on … Read more
“As we count down to the next election, Canada’s Liberal movement is stepping up with our strongest-ever third quarter for grassroots fundraising outside of a campaign,” said Suzanne Cowan, President of the Liberal Party of Canada. More than 33,000 Canadians have contributed $3,761,601 to support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.). The median donation to the Liberal Party … Read more
Liberal MP Doug Eyolfson (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia-Headingley, Man.) has sponsored petition E-1902 from Linda Silas, President of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. The petition calls upon the Minister of Health to develop a pan-Canadian prevention strategy to address growing incidents of violence against health care workers. Eyolfson previously worked with the CFNU and the Manitoba Nurses Unions … Read more
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) and Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) joined local Liberals in Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes on Oct. 18 to nominate Mary Jean McFall as the Team Trudeau candidate in the upcoming federal by-election. Call 613-627-2384.
Liberal MP Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont.) released the following statement regarding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement: “I am very pleased that we have reached a preliminary agreement with our North American counterparts. It is a complex, intricate agreement, but Canada has walked away with a deal that protects Canadian businesses, workers, and their families through a new, … Read more
Liberal MP Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont.) joined with members of the Kenora Airport Authority, provincial and municipal leaders, to celebrate the grand opening of the Kenora airport. “In rural Northern Ontario, airports serve as a lifeline to communities for the delivery of goods and services, as well as a method of transportation for the public. Ensuring … Read more
Liberal MP John Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City, B.C.) has been elected the new Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. “The committee has studied a broad range of issues of great importance to Canadians and I’m excited to continue supporting this work as Chair,” he said. Since his appointment to the Environment Committee … Read more
Liberal MP Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont.) issued a statement: “Having served as Chair of Canada’s Foreign Affairs Committee since 2015, I have decided to step down. Recently, I was elected as President of ParlAmerica’s International,” he said. “I felt that now was the right time to have someone to take on the responsibilities as Chair of the Foreign Affairs … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and the Liberal Party of Canada announced that Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) and Liberal MP Mona Fortier (Ottawa—Vanier, Ont.) will serve as Co-Chairs of the party’s National Platform Committee in advance of the 2019 federal election campaign. Fortier and Goodale will begin discussions and consultations with business, labour, environmental, Indigenous, … Read more
