Liberal public safety critic Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, Que.) has submitted a motion to the House Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security requesting that the committee hold hearings into the state of rail security in Canada. Call 613-995-8281. Liberal treasury board critic John McCallum (Markham-Unionville, Ont.) presented an analysis of the government’s Reports on … Read more
Liberal Quebec Senator Céline Hervieux-Payette denounced the decision of the General Court of the European Union, which confirmed the moratorium on Canadian seal products unilaterally proclaiming that "the fundamental economic and social interests of Inuit communities" are preserved. Interestingly, Inuit communities were at the forefront of the legal challenge on the European boycott and they … Read more
Liberal democratic reform critic Stéphane Dion (Saint-Laurent-Cartierville, Que.) issued a statement on the Liberal opposition day motion to make Parliament more representative of Canadians and their priorities. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100.
The Liberal Party of Canada launched a campaign introducing Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to Canadians. These ads will run online as well as on television. To view the ad, click here. Call 613-237-0740.
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on the recent earthquake in China. "I was deeply saddened to learn about the devastating earthquake that hit China’s Sichuan province, killing more than 150 people and injuring thousands," said Trudeau. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100. Liberal Environment critic Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, … Read more
Liberal New Brunswick Senator Pierrette Ringuette moved a motion to have the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science, and Technology address the possible of abuse of the temporary foreign workers program, by companies such as RBC and iGate, in order to hire cheaper temporary foreign workers over qualified Canadians. In addition, the motion asks … Read more
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on the 31st anniversary of the adoption of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. "It was more than 30 years ago that we set out to identify and enshrine the values that define our rights and responsibilities as Canadians; the Charter was the result. Three … Read more
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on the explosions at the Boston Marathon. "During what was an event worthy of celebration for thousands of people – including many Canadians – this senseless act of violence has left us reeling," said Trudeau. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100. Liberal human resources … Read more
Outgoing Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, Ont.) issued a statement on the election of Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) as the new Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. “It is with great pleasure that I offer my congratulations to Justin Trudeau on his election as Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Justin’s victory … Read more
Liberal Interim Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, Ont.) made a statement on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Rae said that Liberals welcome U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s efforts to renew Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, and hope that Canada will return to playing an active and constructive role in these negotiations. Rae added that the Canadian government … Read more
