Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: “On the 22nd annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recognize and reiterate our commitment to building an accessible and inclusive society for all Canadians.” Call 613-947-5100.
The Liberal Party of Canada critic for health, Dr. Hedy Fry (Vancouver Centre, B.C.) issued the a statement on World AIDS Day: “On World AIDS Day, we remember those lost to HIV and AIDS, and stand in solidarity with those who continue to fight against this deadly pandemic.” The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100.
Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued the following statement on Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Firearms Act and the Criminal Code and to make a related amendment and a consequential amendment to other Acts (Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act). “The Liberal Party of Canada feels strongly that Bill C-42, … Read more
The Liberal Party issued a statement regarding the 2014 Fall Report of the Auditor General. More information is available online. The Liberal Party issued a statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The full statement is available online.
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on National Holodomor Awareness Week. “It was over 80 years ago through Holodomor that millions of Ukrainians were systematically and deliberately starved in an attempt to break a nation and destroy a people. During National Holodomor Awareness Week, Canadians reflect on this truly dark period in history. Canada is among a … Read more
Liberal foreign affairs critic Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie, Que.) issued a statement regarding the situation in Ukraine. “Liberals are very troubled by reports over the past few days of increasing violence in eastern Ukraine. We are also deeply concerned by NATO reports of Russian troops and military equipment entering eastern Ukraine. This is a clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and … Read more
Liberal MP Frank Valeriote (Guelph, Ont.) announced that he will serve out his term in the House of Commons, but will not be running in the next federal election. “Representing the people of Guelph is a great privilege. Service is an honour, but family is paramount and fatherhood is a greater honour. It is for that reason that … Read more
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on the resignation of the Premier of Prince Edward Island, Robert Ghiz. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100.
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement to mark Remembrance Day. “On Remembrance Day, Canadians come together in solemn recognition of the incredible courage and sacrifices of our country’s men and women in uniform. Recent events serve as a reminder for us all of the enormous debt owed to our Canadian Armed Forces members, … Read more
Liberal MP Irwin Cotler (Mount Royal, Que.), Conservative MP Scott Reid (Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington, Ont.), NDP MP Wayne Marston (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, Ont.), and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.), joined with former Secretary of State (Asia-Pacific) David Kilgour at a press conference to call for the immediate release of celebrated Chinese pro-democracy activist and prisoner of conscience Dr. Wang Bingzhang. Also present were Dr. … Read more
