Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Liberal Party of Canada

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on the anniversary of 9/11 and on the National Day of Service. The full statement is available online.

Liberal foreign affairs critic Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie, Que.) called for an emergency debate in the House of Commons on the government’s decision to deploy Canadian Armed Forces in Iraq and the security situation in the region. Garneau submitted a letter, 9 Sept. 2014, to the Speaker of the House of Commons indicating that he will rise in … Read more

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued the following statement on the formation of Canadians for a New Partnership: “We welcome the launch of Canadians For a New Partnership, aimed at improving the relationship between Indigenous communities and the federal government. There is an immediate and critical need for a partnership that addresses urgent issues in a manner which respects … Read more

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) called on Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) to take action and call a national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The full release is available online. Call 613-947-5100. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on Black Ribbon Day: “As we mark the 75th anniversary of the … Read more

After three days of  meetings and discussions in Alberta, Liberal MPs and candidates will continue building the plan for the months ahead in preparation for the next federal election. “Liberal MPs and candidates have brought feedback for communities across the country to our Summer Caucus in Edmonton, and I am very pleased with the strong plan and … Read more

The following changes and additions to the critic roles of the Federal Liberal Caucus were announced:  Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament for Trinity—Spadina, is the new Liberal critic for housing and urban affairs; Arnold Chan, Member of Parliament for Scarborough—Agincourt, is the new Liberal critic for the federal economic development initiative for Northern Ontario and … Read more

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on National Acadian Day. Trudeau’s full statement is available online.

Liberal foreign affairs critic Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie, Que.) made a statement on National Peacekeepers’ Day. “Peacekeeping has long played a central role in shaping the identity of Canadians, as well as how they see their nation and understand its role in the world. Today, we join together in celebration and recognition of the laudable work of Canada’s … Read more

Liberal MP Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) issued a statement on the Mount Polley tailings pond spill near Likely, British Columbia. “Monday’s devastating tailings pond spill from the Mount Polley mine has become an unprecedented disaster for the Cariboo region of British Columbia. Worse still, the 10 billion litres of polluted water is threatening to contaminate British … Read more

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement following Liberal MP Ted Hsu’s (Kingston and the Islands, Ont.) announcement that he will not be seeking re-election: “Today, I would like to thank Ted for his devoted service to the people of Kingston and the Islands, as well as for the many contributions that he has made to the … Read more