Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued the following statement on World Mental Health Day, Oct. 10: “While we have made progress, mental health issues are too often met with shame and discrimination, preventing those living with mental illnesses from seeking the help they need. We must take real action by strengthening prevention, encouraging positive mental health, and … Read more
A Liberal government will invest in Canada’s North to help northern Canadians with the high cost of living, and to grow our northern economies, said Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.). A Liberal government will make significant investments in Canada’s North. The Northern Residents Deduction – designed to help mitigate the higher costs of living and … Read more
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on the 44th anniversary of Canada’s official policy of multiculturalism. “Since 1971, our policy of multiculturalism has proudly reflected Canada’s unique cultural diversity,” said Trudeau. “Canadians are united by our shared values and steadfast commitment to freedom and equality. Multiculturalism reaffirms our belief that individual and cultural community … Read more
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) said his party has a plan that will make 1.4 million of the 1.6 million families in Ontario with children under 18 better off than under Stephen Harper. “Our government will introduce a new Canada Child Benefit to give families more money to help with the high cost of … Read more
At the Olympic Stadium, in Montreal, Que., the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.), committed to growing the middle class by immediately investing in the hard-working parents and families who need help the most. “A new Liberal government will create the Canada Child Benefit, ensuring nine out of ten Canadian … Read more
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on Oct. 4 on the Sisters in Spirit Vigils, occurring across the country, in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. “Today, from coast to coast to coast, Canadians will gather to honour the memory of the nearly 1,200 Indigenous women and girls who have … Read more
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on reports of a pregnant woman recently assaulted in the Anjou area of Montréal: “I was deeply concerned to learn of this assault on a pregnant Muslim woman in Montreal,” said Trudeau. “Such acts are completely unacceptable and run counter to basic Canadian values and rights, embodied in … Read more
Liberal candidate Bill Blair (Scarborough Southwest, Ont.) said the Conservatives failed marijuana policies are putting more young people at risk while enriching criminal gangs. “The Harper Conservatives refuse to create policy based on evidence, and instead rely on ideology,” said Blair, who outlined the Liberal plan for marijuana regulation. “We will – in collaboration with the provinces … Read more
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) announced his party’s plan to improve health and home care. “We need a federal government that will prioritize and invest in home care,” said Trudeau. “Liberals are committed to innovation and partnering with provinces and territories to create a modern, efficient system of universal health care.” The Liberal plan … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada said that during the Munk Debate, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) demonstrated that only Liberals have a plan to bring real change to our foreign policy and reclaim Canada’s place on the world stage. Under a Liberal government, Canada will: invest in a strong and ambitious plan to combat climate change; … Read more
