Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) issued a statement on National Acadian Day. Rae said for more than 400 years, the Acadian people have played an essential role in Canada's cultural and social vitality. Rae added that Acadians constitute the first permanent settlement from France in Canada, bringing with them a unique history … Read more
Liberal post-secondary education, youth and amateur sport critic Justin Trudeau (Papineau, QC) issued a statement on the closing of the Summer Olympic Games in London. Trudeau said the 2012 Summer Olympic Games were marked with their share of glory and hardship for Canadian athletes. Trudeau added that in triumphant moments, as well as in moments … Read more
Liberal aboriginal affairs and northern development critic Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul's, ON) issued a statement on the United Nations’ International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Bennett said on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Canadians celebrate and pay tribute to the traditions and cultures of indigenous peoples around the world, and in particular … Read more
Liberal public safety critic Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, QC) said the government must immediately reverse damaging cuts to youth crime funding programs. Scarpaleggia added that the government's decision to slash funding to youth crime programming – most notably to the Youth Justice Services Funding Program – is costly and a threat to community safety. The full … Read more
Liberal Democratic Reform critic Stéphane Dion (Saint-Laurent–Cartierville, QC) wrote a letter to Minister of State (Democratic Reform) Tim Uppal (Edmonton-Sherwood Park, AB) regarding Bill C-7, Senate Reform Act. Dion said he would like Uppal to respond to the legitimate objections expressed by the Liberal opposition: that having two elected chambers, with no mechanism for resolving … Read more
Liberal Quebec Caucus Chair Denis Coderre (Bourassa, QC) issued a statement on the possible acquisition of RONA by the US-based Lowe’s. Coderre said it has quickly become evident that the Government of Quebec has serious concerns about what a foreign takeover of RONA would mean for the province. Coderre added that the federal Liberal Party … Read more
Liberal Citizenship and Immigration critic Kevin Lamoureux (Winnipeg North, MB) said the government’s cuts to refugee health care will have an irreparable impact on the most vulnerable members of society, especially children and youth, and must be studied by Parliament. In the upcoming fall sitting of Parliament, Liberals will introduce a motion to conduct an … Read more
Liberal Veterans Affairs critic Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PE) issued a statement on the anniversary of the Korean Armistice. Casey said on July 27 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed in Panmunjom, ending what had been three years of conflict. Casey added that Canada’s commitment to the United Nations intervention was remarkable. Call 613-947-5100. … Read more
Liberal Health critic Hedy Fry (Vancouver Centre, BC) said Canada's provincial and territorial leaders are meeting at the Council of the Federation to discuss the future of Canada’s healthcare system and Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) should have been at the table. Fry said she was pleased the premiers are showing the leadership … Read more
The Liberal Party said this season’s significant drought and extreme heat have placed serious pressure on farmers in many parts of Canada, especially Ontario, highlighting ongoing problems in lagging federal agricultural emergency assistance programs. Liberal Agriculture and Agri-Food critic Frank Valeriote (Guelph, ON) said farmers in several provinces across Canada are suffering from the effects … Read more
