The Liberal Indigenous Caucus is once again reaffirming their call for Senator Lynn Beyak to resign from the Senate. Over the past week, Beyak has refused to heed calls to resign and our Caucus believes she should do so before Parliament resumes. Reconciliation must go beyond partisanship; it must involve all Canadians regardless of political stripe … Read more
Liberal MP Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont.), issued a statement regarding Senator Lynn Beyak’s ongoing efforts to downplay the impact of residential schools on Indigenous peoples: “I remain steadfast in my support for survivors and Indigenous peoples throughout the riding and across the country. Senator Beyak’s severely misguided perspectives fly in the face of the government’s goal … Read more
MPs and Senators from all political parties sent a letter to Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) urging him to make a historic investment to deliver on Canada’s commitment under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity to protect at least 17 per cent of Canada’s land and freshwater and 10 per cent of our ocean … Read more
Liberal MP Rob Oliphant (Don Valley West, Ont.), Chair of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, tabled the committee’s 15th report: “Building an Inclusive Canada: Bringing the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in Step with Modern Values.” The committee calls for the repeal of section 38 (1) (c) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, … Read more
Liberal MP Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont.), issued the following statement in support of Bill C-45, The Cannabis Act: “I believe the time has come to regulate the legal sale of cannabis. Today, over 699,000 Canadians have a criminal record as a result of convictions related to possessing small amounts of cannabis. When we look at statistics … Read more
Liberals in Bonavista-Burin-Trinity have nominated Churence Rogers, an experienced community leader and Mayor of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity, as the official Team Trudeau candidate in the upcoming federal by-election. Rogers has served as Mayor of Centreville-Wareham-Trinity since 2009, and previously served as Mayor of Harbour Breton from 1997 to 2003. From 2011 to 2015, Rogers also served as President of … Read more
Battlefords—Lloydminster, Sask., Liberals have nominated Larry Ingram, a hardworking small business owner and former municipal councillor, as the official Team Trudeau candidate in the upcoming federal by-election. “Larry Ingram knows Battlefords—Lloydminster inside and out, and he is deeply committed to growing Saskatchewan’s middle class,” said Anna Gainey, President of the Liberal Party of Canada. “We are … Read more
Scarborough—Agincourt Liberals have nominated Jean Yip, a devoted community leader and experienced insurance professional, as the official Team Trudeau candidate in the upcoming federal by-election. “We are very proud to welcome Jean Yip as our newest Team Trudeau candidate for this important by-election,” said Anna Gainey, President of the Liberal Party of Canada. “Jean has demonstrated … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada issued a statement: ““The lawsuit brought by Christine Innes and Tony Ianno against Justin Trudeau and David MacNaughton for defamation has been settled by mutual agreement of the parties. The parties have agreed to keep the terms of the settlement confidential,” read the statement. “The Liberal Party of Canada acknowledges … Read more
Gordie Hogg has been acclaimed to be nominated by South Surrey—White Rock Liberals as the official Team Trudeau candidate in the upcoming federal by-election. Hogg is an accomplished community leader with decades of dedicated public service both as a former Mayor of White Rock and as a Member of the BC Legislative Assembly. “Gordie has served … Read more
