Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) announced that his Private Member’s Bill has been endorsed by Women Building Futures. “I am honored that my Private Member’s Bill has received the support of Women Building Futures, an organization which has done so much to increase the number of women in the construction industry.” … Read more
Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) announced that his Private Member’s Bill has been endorsed by the National Council of Women of Canada. In a statement, NCWC President Karen Monnon Dempsey said: “Bill C-243 improves and gives needed flexibility to maternity leave so that women who need to take their leave earlier than usual … Read more
Liberal MP Eva Nassif (Vimy, Que.) welcomed the news that Pope Francis has appointed a new bishop of Lebanese origin, Antione Nassif, to relocate to Canada to assist and oversee the great number of Syrian refugees who have travelled across the world to find peace. The recently ordained bishop is set to lead the Syriac … Read more
Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued the following statement regarding the crash of a Russian passenger plane that was flying between Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, and St. Petersburg, Russia: “I was shocked and saddened to learn today that a Russian passenger plane crashed in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, killing all on board. While we do not yet know the … Read more
Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne issued the following statement: “Earlier today we met at Queen’s Park to discuss how the incoming Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario can work together on issues important to Canadians and Ontarians, including investing now to create economic growth and jobs. At the meeting, we … Read more
The office of the Prime Minister-designate issued the following statement: “The Prime Minster-designate, Justin Trudeau, his wife, Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, and their three children will be immediately relocating to Rideau Cottage, part of the Rideau Hall grounds in the National Capital Region. Mr. Trudeau and his family will reside at Rideau Cottage until further notice. The … Read more
Prime Minister-designate, Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.), issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the Parliament Hill shooting: “One year ago, our nation was shaken by brutal and heartless acts of violence that occurred in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and in Ottawa on Parliament Hill. We are grateful for all the brave men and women who sought to … Read more
Liberal candidate John McCallum (Markham-Unionville, Ont.) sent a letter to the prime minister on the Trans-Pacific Partnership. “It is troubling that with just four days remaining until Election Day, you continue to refuse to release the text of the agreement for Canadians to see,” wrote McCallum. “I once again urge you to publicly release the … Read more
Liberal candidate Bill Blair (Scarborough Southwest, Ont.) commented on the Conservative Party’s latest election ads. “The Conservative campaign has given up on a positive vision for Canada and instead is launching over-the-top attacks and outright fabrications,” said Blair. “Many ridings are seeing deceptive fearmongering through flyers, written in Chinese and Punjabi, claiming Liberals will allow the sale … Read more
Liberal candidate Marco Mendicino (Eglinton – Lawrence, Ont.) met with retiring Liberal MP Irwin Cotler as well as community leaders, constituents and supporters to discuss issues of concern to the Jewish community in Mendicino’s Toronto riding and across Canada. “[Mendicino’s] understanding of the issues that are most important to us and his commitment to our national security … Read more
