Liberal MP Doug Eyolfson (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia-Headingley, Man.) tabled his Private Members Bill, An Act Respecting a Federal Framework on Distracted Driving, in the House of Commons. Eyolfson’s bill calls upon the Minister of Justice, in collaboration with the Minister of Transport to work with provincial governments to develop a federal framework that coordinates and promotes efforts in … Read more
Liberal MP Doug Eyolfson (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia-Headingley, Man.) tabled Senator Nancy Greene Raine’s Senate Public Bill S-228 in the House of Commons which seeks to amend the Food and Drugs Act in an effort to fight childhood obesity by prohibiting the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages marketing towards children. “As Parliamentarians, it is our duty to … Read more
Azam Ishmael, National Director for the Liberal Party of Canada, issued the following statement on the NDP leadership vote: “Liberals across Canada offer our congratulations to Jagmeet Singh on his election as Leader of the New Democratic Party. The Liberal team looks forward to a constructive debate on how we can continue to strengthen Canada’s middle … Read more
Liberal MP Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) was selected by consensus as the new Chair of the Liberal Indigenous Caucus. Call 204-983-3183. The Liberal Indigenous Caucus is reaffirming their call for Conservative Senator Lynn Beyak to resign from the Senate. The Caucus also calls for the Leader of the Official Opposition, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.), to … Read more
The Liberal Indigenous Caucus applauds Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s(Papineau, Que.) decision to restructure the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada as recommended by the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in 1996. The caucus has long advocated for change within the Ministry, and with this exciting announcement Trudeau has solidified his commitment to establishing a more inclusive … Read more
Liberal MP Bob Nault (Kenora, Ont.) sent an open letter to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne (and copied Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.)) regarding the delay of the twinning of Highway 17. “Delaying the twinning of the Highway 17 until at least 2021, is both disappointing and disturbing,” wrote Nault. “The postponement of … Read more
The Liberal Indigenous Caucus issued the following statement: “The Liberal Indigenous Caucus welcomes the appointment of former astronaut Julie Payette to the position of Governor General of Canada. The caucus feels that Ms. Payette will bring extensive experience and perspective to the role. She has long been a beacon of hard work and innovation in Canada … Read more
Liberal MP Mona Fortier (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.), Ontario MPP Nathalie DesRosiers and City Councillor Mathieu Fleury issued a statement: “The Salvation Army announced its intention to relocate its present facility at 171 George St. to a newly built modern facility at 333 Montreal Rd. As elected officials from all three level of government who represent the communities … Read more
Azam Ishmael, National Director of the Liberal Party of Canada, issued the following statement on the Conservative Party leadership vote: “With so much at stake for Canadians, Liberals are looking forward to a robust debate with Andrew Scheer on how to continue Canada’s real progress to strengthen our middle class and support every family working hard … Read more
Braeden Caley, Senior Director of Communications for the Liberal Party of Canada, issued the following statement on this weekend’s Conservative Party leadership contest: “The Conservative Party’s leadership race has highlighted a party that is as divided as it is divisive, with an agenda that is deeply out of touch with Canadians. Stephen Harper’s negative approach … Read more
