Liberal Aboriginal affairs critic Dr. Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul's, Ont.) issued a statement on the sixth anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). “As we mark the anniversary of the adoption of the UNDRIP, we must recognize the immense work still required to address the urgent … Read more
Liberal amateur sport critic Massimo Pacetti (Saint-Léonard-Saint-Miche, Que.) issued a statement on the Games of La Francophonie. "This wonderful event, which brings together 57 countries, is an occasion to celebrate the common language we love that brings us together," said Pacetti. The full statement is available online. Call 613-957-5100.
Liberal Aboriginal affairs critic Dr. Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul's, Ont.) said that with Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) set to prorogue Parliament this month, the government must immediately commit to re-establishing the Special Committee on Violence Against Indigenous Women or risk compromising the committee’s critical and time-sensitive mandate. “If this government is serious … Read more
Liberal Senator Mac Harb delivered a letter to Governor General David Johnston to advise that he was retiring Aug. 26 from the Senate of Canada. Harb was appointed to the Senate on Sept. 9, 2003 after serving as a ,ember of Parliament for fifteen years and three years as a City Councillor in Ottawa. Call … Read more
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on the occasion of Black Ribbon Day. “Black Ribbon Day is commemorated around the world as a reminder of the pain and suffering generations endured under the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany, traced back to the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. These two tyrannical regimes oppressed and destroyed … Read more
Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) announced the team of caucus leaders, issues advocates and critics who will carry out the work necessary to prepare the party for the 2015 election. “I am proud to unveil these changes to our team, which reflect the experience and energy of the women and men … Read more
Liberal deputy leader Ralph Goodale (Wascana, Sask.) said that with the number of by-elections approaching, Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) must answer several outstanding questions about the electoral fraud that occurred during the last federal election and take steps to prevent it from happening again in the future. “With four by-elections about to … Read more
Liberal Aboriginal affairs critic Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul's, Ont.) issued a statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People. “Today we mark the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People by acknowledging the unique indigenous cultures around the world, and honouring the fundamental and ongoing role Aboriginal peoples have played, and continue to … Read more
Liberal MP and advocate for co-operatives Mauril Bélanger (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.) said the government's decision to end funding to low-income co-operative housing units will hurt struggling Canadians and must be reversed. “More than 50,000 Canadians rely on the federal government’s rent-geared-to-income subsidy in order to pay their co-operative its monthly rent,” said Bélanger. “Without this support, … Read more
Liberal veterans affairs critic Sean Casey (Charlottetown, P.E.I) issued a statement on the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. "Sixty years ago the world marked the cessation of hostilities between North and South Korea. On this occasion – and throughout the Year of the Korean War Veteran – we honour those who laid down … Read more
