In response to the Mayor of Montreal’s statement that the federal government failed to consult with communities on home mail delivery, Liberal candidate David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) issued the following statement: “We strongly disagree with Harper’s decision to ask Canadians to pay more for a reduced quality of service,” he said. “Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, and … Read more
A Liberal government will establish a renewed partnership with First Nations that ensures high-quality education and economic opportunity, both of which are vital to long-term economic growth, said the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.). “Canada only succeeds when we all succeed. Indigenous Peoples are the fastest growing segment of our population, … Read more
As the first federal party leader to campaign in Saskatchewan, Justin Trudeau is joining former Finance Minister and Liberal candidate for Wascana, Ralph Goodale, to speak about the Liberal plan to create jobs, grow the economy, and strengthen the middle class. “We know that an economy that works for the middle class means a country that works for … Read more
Canadians deserve an open, transparent government that will focus on their real priorities – economic growth that works for everyone, said the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.). “As the Mike Duffy trial resumes tomorrow – and after a decade of Stephen Harper – Canadians’ faith in government has never been … Read more
On Aug. 7, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) is shared his plan for real change in the Greater Toronto Area, and showing Canadians that only Liberals have the leadership and the plan to grow the economy and strengthen the middle class. “Joe Oliver might have a lot of ways to make his Ottawa numbers look good, … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada commented on the NDP leader’s performance in the Aug. 6 leaders’ debate, saying “After last night, it is no surprise that Thomas Mulcair is ducking more debates. He has no answers on the issues that matter to Canadians. Mulcair has said he will drop out of the most-viewed election debates. Now he … Read more
In anticipation of the Maclean’s leaders debate on Aug. 6, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) said Canadians will see first-hand that the Liberal team is the only one offering new leadership and a new plan for real change. “Tonight’s debate will give Canadians the chance to compare my real plan against Harper’s failed plan and Mulcair’s empty promises,” said Trudeau. “I … Read more
Liberal candidate Ralph Goodale (Wascana, Sask.) and Liberal candidate Greg Fergus (Hull-Aylmer, Que.) said that Conservative leader Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) is funneling as much as 27 million taxpayer dollars into Conservative Party coffers. “Harper claims the longest election in a century is needed to save taxpayers money. In fact, he has gamed the system so that his Conservatives receive … Read more
Marc Garneau, Liberal candidate for the riding of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce–Westmount, announced that a Liberal government would establish an Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young Persons in Canada. “A Commissioner for Children and Young Persons would meet a pressing need for our youth, which is to have their interests and rights given full consideration at … Read more
The Liberal Party issued a statement noting that an early election call will cost Canadians millions. “While the economy is stalled, Canadians will pay the price for Stephen Harper’s early election call, which will cost taxpayers millions of dollars,” said Liberal MP Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie, Que.). “Harper has made clear where his priorities lie: he would rather waste public money on … Read more
