Liberal Prince Edward Island Senator Percy Downe expressed his concerns with regard to Bill C-23, the Canada–Jordan Trade Agreement, specifically relating to the Conservative Government using limited resources to pursue trade deals with small countries. Downe questioned if such agreements are the most efficient use of the government’s time and effort, especially at a time … Read more
Deputy Liberal Leader Ralph Goodale (Wascana, SK) said given the disappointing results of the “Dinning process,” the government’s latest attempt to find common ground between railways and shippers, it is even more urgent that the federal government move quickly on legislation that guarantees shippers the right to enforceable Level of Service Agreements. The full release … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) issued a statement on the ongoing rescue efforts in Elliot Lake, ON. Rae said the residents of Elliot Lake should know that they are not alone. Rae added that the collapse of the Algo Centre Mall has gripped the entire country, and thoughts and prayers are with … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) issued a statement on the anniversary of the Air India bombing. Rae said on June 23 in 1985, Canada was forever changed when Air India Flight 182 was struck down in a horrendous act of extremism and violence. Rae added that as the worst encounter with terrorism … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) issued a statement on National Aboriginal Day. Rae said that on National Aboriginal Day, Canadians celebrate the rich culture of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples living within Canada, and reflect on the fundamental contributions they have made, and continue to make, in shaping the Canadian … Read more
Liberal Citizenship and Immigration critic Kevin Lamoureux (Winnipeg North, MB) issued a statement on the United Nation’s World Refugee Day. Lamoureux said World Refugee Day is an opportunity to reflect on the state of the world’s displaced peoples, the conflicts, humanitarian crises and environmental disasters creating upheaval, and Canada’s place as a safe haven for … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada said the government must comply with the law and immediately provide the Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page with information on the government’s spending cuts. Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) said as Members of Parliament, the job is to examine the government’s books and determine if Canadian taxpayers … Read more
Liberal Party of Canada president Mike Crawley issued a statement to members after the national board of directors' meeting. Crawley said the party has narrowed down the possible date for the leadership vote to April 2013. An ad hoc leadership vote and expense committee has been tasked with finding a suitable date in the month … Read more
The Liberal Party said that by shutting down the Experimental Lakes Area the government is needlessly eliminating landmark research performed nowhere else in the world. Liberal Water Policy critic Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, QC) said this laboratory provided research not just for Canada, but for the world. The full release is available online. Call 613-947-5100.
Liberal Fisheries and Oceans critic Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PE) and Liberal Water Policy critic Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, QC) issued statements on the United Nation’s World Oceans Day. MacAulay said Canada has the longest coastline in the world and Canadians must do whatever they can to ensure the protection of oceans. The full release is available … Read more
