Liberal MP and chair of the National Liberal Caucus Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, Que.) tabled legislation in the House of Commons to amend the Canada Water Act to authorize the federal government to play a lead role in promoting the optimum use of water resources in Canada. The bill, entitled An Act to amend the Canada Water Act (recycling, conservation and efficiency), would … Read more
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement to mark National Flag Day: “Envisioned in 1964 by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, our distinctive maple leaf flag was designed to reflect a new, modern Canada – continually looking to its future, but respectful of its past. More than 80 years prior, not long after our country … Read more
Liberal rights and freedoms critic Irwin Cotler (Mount Royal, Que.) and Liberal justic critic Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) issued a statement calling for greater diversity in judicial appointments. “Canada’s judiciary should be made up of highly qualified people who reflect our country in all its diversity. It is therefore unacceptable that, according to the government, statistics … Read more
Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) welcomed Eve Adams, Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Brampton South, to the Liberal Caucus. “Eve Adams entered public service to be her community’s voice in Ottawa – not Stephen Harper’s voice in her community – and today I am pleased to welcome her to the Liberal … Read more
In a speech before the Canadian Club of Calgary, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) announced that if he is elected Prime Minister, he will welcome provincial and territorial leaders to join him at the upcoming Paris climate conference, and within 90 days, hold a First Ministers meeting to work together on a framework for combating climate … Read more
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on Feb. 1 on Black History Month. “Black History Month, marked each February, is a time to educate ourselves and celebrate the tremendous influence of Black Canadians on our society. For more than four centuries, Black Canadians have made significant contributions to Canada’s storied history – from Mathieu Da Costa … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada used a rare Opposition Day motion in Parliament to call on the prime minister to hold annual First Ministers’ meetings. “Canadians want to see leaders in all orders of government work co-operatively, yet this Prime Minister has shirked that obligation in favour of pitting the Premiers and our regions against one … Read more
Liberal MP John McKay (Scarborough-Guildwood, Ont.) released a copy of a letter he received from the federal government in response to his Order Paper Question regarding expenses for the Office of The Corporate Social Responsibility Counsellor. Call 613-992-1447.
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. “Today, as we commemorate one of history’s darkest periods, we honour the memories of the more than six million victims of the Holocaust and pay tribute to those who survived. In 2015, this day carries … Read more
Liberal MP Arnold Chan (Scarborough — Agincourt, Ont.) issued a statement on his health: “I was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer,” said Chan, noting that while he will have to take time away from his duties as MP, his office will remain open. “It is my intention to continue to serve the residents of Scarborough-Agincourt,” he said. Call 613-992-4501.
