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

Liberal foreign affairs critic Marc Garneau (Westmount—Ville-Marie, Que.) and Liberal international development critic Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) expressed their deep concern about the persecution of religious minorities and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Iraq. Liberals are concerned by the ongoing sectarian violence and worsening humanitarian crisis in Iraq. Religious minorities in particular Assyrian Christian, … Read more

Liberal MP Geoff Regan (Halifax West, N.S.) sent a letter to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson concerning the RCMP investigation into the actions of Senator Mike Duffy and Nigel Wright, the former chief of staff to the Prime Minister. The letter is available online. Call 613-947-5100.

Members of the Whitby—Oshawa Federal Liberal Association met on the evening of July 17, 2014 to nominate Celina Caesar-Chavannes as the candidate who will represent the Liberal Party of Canada in the upcoming federal by-election in Whitby—Oshawa. Call 647-521-5825.

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on the situation in Israel and Gaza. “The Liberal Party of Canada strongly condemns Hamas’ rejection of the Egyptian ceasefire proposal and its rocket attacks on civilians. Israel should be commended for having accepted the ceasefire proposal, and demonstrating its commitment to peace. The Liberal Party of Canada, … Read more

Liberal New Brunswick Senator Pierrette Ringuette issued a statement saying the government’s implementation of FATCA raises grave concerns over Canadian privacy and sovereignty. “This new law forces Canadian banks to share the information of U.S. citizen who have accounts in Canadian banks. It will also mean sharing information of other citizens of Canada who are in … Read more

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement in observance of the first anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100.

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on the by-election results in Fort McMurray—Athabasca, Alta. Macleod, Alta., Scarborough—Agincourt, Ont., and Trinity—Spadina, Ont. Trudeau’s statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement to mark Canada Day. Trudeau’s statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100.

Liberal critic for transport, infrastructure, and communities David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) issued a statement calling on the government to fully release its report on the impact of tolls on the Champlain Bridge. The full release is available online. Call 613-947-5100.

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement to mark Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and Quebec’s National Holiday. Trudeau’s statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100.

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement to mark National Aboriginal Day, which is June 21. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100.