Conservative MP Irwin Cotler (Mount Royal, Que.) introduced three motions at the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Human Rights, all of which passed with unanimous support. The motions address matters of human rights in Russia and Iran, and two of them reaffirm Parliament’s support for the imposition of sanctions against human rights violators. Call 613-995-0121.
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) discussed his vision for the Canadian economy and his plan for fairness for the middle class, during a roundtable with members of the Fédérations des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ). “I was very pleased to meet with the FCCQ, an important player in Quebec’s economy,” said Mr. Trudeau. “I heard clearly … Read more
Liberal MP Adam Vaughan (Trinity-Spadina, Ont.) said that under the Conservatives, Canadians have witnessed tens of billions in wasteful spending, and a future Liberal government would be committed to ending that. “Mr. Harper’s Conservatives have an absolutely startling record of fiscal mismanagement,” said Vaughan. “As we approach the federal election, it is vitally important that Canadians are … Read more
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued the following statement on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia: “Protecting and promoting human rights must be an imperative for governments and individuals alike. In the last generation we have made great strides in securing legal rights for the LGBTQ2 community in Canada – from enshrining equality rights in … Read more
Liberal MP John MacKay (Scarborough-Guildwood, Ont.) introduced legislation to end the sale of personal care products containing microbeads in Canada. Bill C-680, The Ban the Microbead Bill, would amend the Food and Drugs Act to prohibit the sale of personal care products containing pieces of plastic up to five millimetres in size. “This legislation will motivate industry-wide compliance … Read more
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day: “Over the course of the war, more than 1 million Canadians participated in the Allied efforts in Europe, during which more than 44,000 were killed and some 55,000 wounded,” said Trudeau. “We take this opportunity to pay tribute to our … Read more
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on Mental Health Week: “Mental Health Week is an opportunity for us all to have a candid discussion about mental health issues and awareness. During their lifetimes, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health issue. It is crucial that we foster a welcoming environment for … Read more
Liberal labour critic Rodger Cuzner (Cape Breton — Canso, N.S.) issued a statement on International Workers’ Day: “Today we celebrate and recognize the hard working men and women who make this country great,” said Cuzner. “Great not only because of the first class products and services they produce or provide, but because of the workers’ rights they have … Read more
Liberals will push the House of Commons to take immediate action to end the wasteful use of Canadians’ tax dollars on partisan government advertising. The Liberal Party motion, based on Liberal MP David McGuinty’s (Ottawa South, Ont.) private member’s Bill, Bill C-544, calls on the government to submit all advertising to a third-party review process for vetting … Read more
Liberal MP Stéphane Dion (Saint-Laurent — Cartierville, Que.) announced that he had tabled in the House of Commons a bill entitled An Act to amend the Carriage by Air Act (fundamental rights). “A Canadian citizen who has been denied service in the official language of his or her choice, when on a flight where the Official Languages Act applies, can … Read more
