Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on the election of Philippe Couillard as premier-designate of Quebec.“Today, Quebecers voted for a better economy, instead of a third referendum, by electing Philippe Couillard as their new Premier and giving the Quebec Liberal Party a strong mandate to address the real issues in the province,” said … Read more
Over 100 Liberals met in Okotoks, Alta., in the riding of Macleod, to nominate Dustin Fuller as the Liberal Party of Canada’s candidate in the riding’s upcoming by-election. Fuller grew up in Okotoks and worked at many local businesses, as well as served as a mentor and supervisor for the Okotoks Referee Association. Call 780-424-1984.
More than 200 members of the Fort McMurray-Athabasca Federal Liberal Association met to participate in an open and positive nomination race to elect the candidate who will represent the Liberal Party of Canada in the upcoming by-election in Fort McMurray—Athabasca. After an engaging race, they selected Kyle Harrietha. Harrietha spent seven years on Parliament Hill … Read more
Canadian communities are in urgent need of infrastructure investment, and the government should immediately end its funding cuts, said Liberal critic for transport, infrastructure, and communities, David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.). “The Liberal Party has been reaching out to Canadians who have identified hundreds of infrastructure projects across the country that are in immediate need of funding,” … Read more
Liberal open government and ethics critic Scott Andrews (Avalon, N.L.) sent a letter to the Board of Internal Economy regarding taxpayer-funded NDP offices outside of Ottawa. The letter is available online. Call 613-947-5100. Liberal foreign affairs critic Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie, Que.) issued a statement on the sanctions imposed by the Russian Federation against Liberal members of Parliament. … Read more
Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling striking down the Prime Minister’s judicial appointment, Marc Nadon. “A Prime Minister has a responsibility to get the big things right. Supreme Court appointments are one of the most fundamental and important responsibilities of a Prime Minister, and this appointment and … Read more
Liberal critic for foreign affairs and la francophonie Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie, Que.) issued a statement on the International Day of La Francophonie. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100.
Liberal national defence critic Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) issued a statement on the end of Canada’s 12-year military involvement in Afghanistan: “All Canadians join in extending our appreciation and thanks to the brave women and men of the Canadian Forces, the RMCP, public servants, and civilians who served valiantly in Afghanistan. We also owe a … Read more
Liberal international trade critic Chrystia Freeland (Toronto Centre, Ont.) issued a statement on the free trade agreement concluded between Canada and the Republic of Korea: “The Liberal Party of Canada supports free trade, as this is how we open markets to Canadian goods and services, grow export-oriented businesses, create jobs, and provide choice and lower prices to Canadian consumers. … Read more
Liberal status of women critic Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) issued a statement to mark International Women’s Day. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100. The Liberal Party wrote a letter to the commissioner of Canada Elections concerning a matter involving the by-election that took place last fall in the federal electoral district of Bourassa, Que., … Read more
