Liberal health critic Dr. Hedy Fry (Vancouver Centre, B.C.) issued a statement on World Suicide Prevention Day. Fry said suicide is a preventable tragedy that has touched every Canadian in some way. Fry added that in the autumn of 2011, Liberals launched a day of action on suicide prevention, designed to raise awareness and call … Read more
Liberal MP Irwin Cotler (Mount Royal, Que.) said the Canadian government’s decision to close the Canadian Embassy in Iran – and expel Iranian diplomats from Canada – is as important for the reasons underlying the decision, as the decision itself. Colter added that Iran has emerged as a clear and present danger to international peace … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) issued a statement on the resignation of outgoing premier of Quebec Jean Charest. Rae said the contribution and dedication of Charest to Quebec and Canada, after 28 years in political life, is undeniable. Rae added that he has always been a great defender of Canadian unity, all … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto, Centre, Ont.) issued a statement on the violence at the Parti Québécois election rally. Rae said he is deeply shocked and disturbed to learn about the shootings that took place during Quebec premier-elect Pauline Marois’ victory speech. Rae added that there is never an excuse or justification for acts … Read more
Liberal post secondary education, youth and amateur sport critic Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement on the opening of the Summer Paralympic Games in London. Trudeau said the Paralympic Games give Canadian athletes and athletes from around the world the opportunity to showcase their talents and their sport. Trudeau added that as the world … Read more
Nova Scotia Liberal Senator and Leader of the Opposition in the Senate James S. Cowan issued a statement regarding Alberta Liberal Senator Joyce Fairbairn. Cowan said Fairbairn has developed health challenges of her own, as a result of which she will be unable to take up her legislative duties when the Senate resumes sitting in … Read more
Liberal MP Frank Valeriote (Guelph, Ont.) issued a statement on the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's findings. Valeriote said he accepts the findings of the commission regarding the election call placed by his campaign designed to educate Guelph, Ont, voters about specific policy differences between himself and an opponent. Valeriote added that he was unaware … Read more
Interim Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) issued a statement on Black Ribbon Day. Rae said in 2009, Parliament passed a solemn, unanimous resolution calling on all Canadians to recognise the significance of Aug. 23 as the anniversary of the infamous agreement between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany known as the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. Rae … Read more
Liberal industry and consumer affairs critic Geoff Regan (Halifax West, N.S.) said the government must stand up for consumers and put an end to prohibitively high cell phone contract cancellation fees. Regan added that with more than 26 million cell phone subscriptions in Canada, it is clear that cell phones have become a near mandatory … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) issued a statement on the United Nation’s World Humanitarian Day, Rae said World Humanitarian Day is an opportunity to highlight the extraordinary commitment of humanitarian workers serving around the world who, day after day, face danger and adversity to help the most vulnerable. Rae added that the … Read more
