Liberal National Defence critic John McKay (Scarborough-Guildwood, Ont.) issued a statement on the parliamentary budget officer’s report concerning the government’s shipbuilding plan. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100.
Liberal aboriginal affairs and northern development critic Dr. Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul's, Ont.) issued a statement on the vote on the Liberal opposition day motion concerning missing and murdered Indigenous women. Bennett said she is pleased to have unanimous party agreement on the motion calling for the House of Commons to investigate Canada’s missing and … Read more
Liberal Canadian heritage critic Scott Simms (Bonavista-Gander–Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L.) issued a statement on the he occasion of the 85th Academy Awards. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100.
Liberal public safety critic Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, Que.) submitted a motion requesting that the House of Commons Committee on Public Safety and National Security immediately undertake a comprehensive study of cyber security. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100.
In advance of the upcoming budget, Liberal treasury board critic John McCallum (Markham-Unionville, Ont.) released a list of the 10 least transparent federal departments and agencies, and called on Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) to adhere to his promise of full transparency by spring 2013. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Liberal New Brunswick Senator Pierrette Ringuette said since the introduction of her private members' bill, Bill S-215, An Act to amend the Payment Card Networks Act (credit card acceptance fees), last December, VISA and MasterCard have been in the giving spirit, both have given merchants significant boosts to the fees charged to them on each … Read more
Liberal status of women critic Judy Sgro (York West, Ont.) issued a statement on the anniversary of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100. Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, Ont.) issued a statement on Louis Riel Day. Rae said Canadians from across … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, Ont.) issued a statement on National Flag of Canada Day. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100.
Liberal finance critic Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) said the government must take concrete steps in budget 2013 to restore Canada’s competitiveness, such as those outlined in the report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100.
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, Ont.) issued a statement on the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Rae said Pope Benedict XVI will be missed by millions worldwide as a spiritual leader, and an important voice for global peace and reconciliation. The full statement is available online. Call 613-947-5100.
