Liberal finance critic Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) commented on a fiscal analysis released July 22 by the Parliamentary Budget Officer revealing the federal government is on track to run a $1 billion deficit this year. “Stephen Harper is still running a deficit so he can give taxpayers’ money to those who need it least,” said Brison. … Read more
As Canadian parents receive their Universal Childcare Benefit (UCCB) this week, Liberal critic for national revenue Emmanuel Dubourg (Bourassa, Que.) wants to remind families these checks will be taxed at the end of the year. “If Prime Minister Harper was truly concerned about Canadian families’ financial security, he would stop spending their hard-earned money on … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada is concerned that Francophones are not being equally served by the organization of leaders’ debates in the upcoming federal election. The Liberal Party of Canada also believes that the leaders of all parties represented in Parliament should be invited to participate in the debates, and that the National Broadcast Consortium … Read more
Liberals have a plan for real change that will restore the federal government’s relationship with Aboriginal Peoples, said Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) at the Assembly of First Nations 36th Annual General Assembly. “Canadians recognize the urgent need for a renewed nation-to-nation relationship between the federal government and Indigenous Peoples – one built on respect, … Read more
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement about the ongoing wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan: “The devastating and ongoing wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan deserve national attention. The hearts of all Canadians go out to those who are suffering, particularly the thousands of people who have been forced to leave their homes. I am pleased that the Canadian … Read more
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement to mark Canada Day: “We mark the anniversary of Confederation, the foundation of the Canada that we know and love: a place of fairness and of opportunity; a place where people from every imaginable country and culture, who speak every language, live and work, and build and thrive … Read more
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued the following statement: “I am deeply disappointed that Stephen Harper’s Conservative Senators have rammed through Bill C-377, a direct attack on Canadian workers and an attempt to weaken Canada’s labour movement. A Liberal government is firmly committed to repealing this deeply ideological and highly partisan legislation. It serves no … Read more
Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) presented an agenda for change that he says will create clean jobs, grow the economy, and protect the environment. More information is available online.
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued the following statement on la Fête nationale du Québec and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: “Today, Quebecers and French-Canadians celebrate la Fête nationale du Québec and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. On la Fête nationale, we highlight the history of Quebec and our ancestors. As a Quebecer, I am proud of my province’s unique character, … Read more
“Canada needs real change in our relationship with the United States if we are to build our future economic success”, said Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) at a Canada 2020 event. “Under the Harper Conservatives, we have less influence in Washington and our relationship with the US is worse than it was a decade ago. … Read more
