The Liberal Party was the first to submit its amendments to Bill C-38, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 29, 2012 and other measures (Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act), tabling the required documentation to delete 503 clauses. This means Liberal amendments will be considered first in … Read more
Liberal Foreign Affairs critic Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, NB) issued a statement on the continuing violence in Syria. LeBlanc said as the House of Commons undertakes a take note debate on the humanitarian crisis in Syria, it is important that Canadians recognize that the status quo is not acceptable. LeBlanc added that it is time for … Read more
Quebec Liberal Senator Céline Hervieux-Payette denounces article 602 of the government's budget bill, Bill C-38, Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, which removes a clause in the Employment Equity Act, requiring contractors to comply with employment equity in the Federal Contractors Program. Hervieux-Payette said this will have a negative impact on the employment access of women, … Read more
Liberal Defence critic John McKay (Scarborough-Guildwood, ON) issued a statement on Canadian Forces Day. McKay said on June 3, Canadians celebrate the Canadian Forces members and the significant contribution they make to peace and security in Canada and around the world. McKay added that from Vimy Ridge and the battle of Juno Beach, to peacekeeping … Read more
Liberal Prince Edward Island Senator Elizabeth Hubley spoke on May 30 in the Senate at second reading of Bill S-10, an Act to Implement the Convention on Cluster Munitions. While she was pleased to finally see Canada moving toward ratification of the Cluster Munitions Treaty after a three and a half year wait, she was … Read more
Liberal Human Resources and Skills Development and Labour critic Rodger Cuzner (Cape Breton-Canso, NS) made a statement on the government’s changes to Canada’s Employment Insurance system. Cuzner said as the House debates the changes to the EI program, the NDP will again be calling on the government to strip the EI provisions from the budget … Read more
The federal government has a role to play in strengthening Canada’s cooperatives, Liberals said as they tabled an opposition motion recognizing the importance of these organizations in Canadians daily lives. The Liberal opposition motion would establish a special House of Commons committee to consider the role cooperatives play in Canada and identify areas where the federal … Read more
Interim Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) issued a statement on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. Rae said that when conflict or disaster undermines the rule of law and threatens the safety of innocent people, UN Peacekeepers risk everything to restore stability and security. Rae added that currently in 17 countries on four … Read more
Liberal House Leader Marc Garneau (Westmount–Ville-Marie, QC) said the Liberals are continuing to provide real opposition to the government by using all resources available to amend government legislation, like Bill C-31, Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act. Garneau said the Liberals will be supporting the report stage amendments of an Independent MP, who because she does … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) issued a statement on former prime minister Paul Martin being named Companion of the Order of Canada. Rae said as prime minister of Canada, and finance minister before that, Martin left a legacy of fiscal prudence, social justice and international leadership. Call 613-947-5100.
