Liberal MP Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie, Que.) expressed his gratitude that debate will continue in the House of Commons on his private members Bill C-420, an Act to Establish the Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young Persons in Canada. The full statement is available online. Call 613-220-2287.
Liberal pensions and seniors critic Judy Sgro (York West, Ont.) issued a statement on National Seniors Day. Sgro said Canadians recognize that Canada is the result of the hard work and determination of its seniors. Sgro added that it is Canada's seniors that have ensured that the next generation of Canadians will inherit a better … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, Ont.) issued a statement on Yom Kippur. Rae said on the Day of Atonement, Jews around the world gather to pray, to fast and to reflect. Rae added that synagogues across Canada and around the world will fill with friends, family and neighbours who come together to reflect … Read more
Liberal health critic Dr. Hedy Fry (Vancouver Centre, B.C.) issued a statement on World Alzheimer's Day. Fry said that Canada needs a National Dementia Strategy to identify the risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease early and to delay its onset as long as possible, so that all Canadians can maintain the best quality of life as … Read more
Liberal health critic Dr. Hedy Fry (Vancouver Centre, B.C.) issued a statement on Prostate Cancer Awareness Week. Fry said Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men. Over 25,000 new cases will be diagnosed and over 4,000 men will die this year in Canada alone. Fry added that many in Parliament have worked … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, Ont.) issued a statement on the death of former Liberal MP Jim Jordan. Rae said as an educator by trade, Jordan made significant contributions to his community through his work as a teacher, principal and school inspector. Rae added that Jordan was elected in 1988 to represent the … Read more
Liberal advocate for cooperatives MP Mauril Bélanger (Ottawa-Vanier, Ont.) said the Special Committee on Cooperatives’ report, tabled in the House of Commons, will play a significant role in raising awareness about the importance of the cooperative sector to Canadians. Bélanger said the cooperative model is a resilient structure that places real power in the hands … Read more
Liberal Interim Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, Ont.) extended warmest wishes to the Jewish community for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. The full press release is online. Call 613-947-5100
Aboriginal affairs and northern development critic Dr. Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul's, Ont.) issued a statement on the fifth anniversary of the United Nations’ Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. In recognition of the anniversary, Bennett said that Liberals reaffirm their duty as parliamentarians to embrace and support Aboriginal rights in Canada. The full press … Read more
Interim Liberal leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, Ont.) issued a statement regarding the attack on the United States consulate in Libya. Rae said that the Liberal Party of Canada extends its deepest condolences to the families and colleagues of United States ambassador to Libya, J. Christopher Stevens, and the three embassy personnel and service members … Read more
