Former Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj challenged Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) to call a by-election in Etobicoke Centre, ON, immediately. Wrzesnewsky said in light of Superior Court Justice Lederer's clear decision to overturn the election results in Etobicoke Centre, the Harper should waste no time in calling a by-election. Wrzesnewskyj was in Ottawa and … Read more
Liberal Foreign Affairs critic Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, NB) issued a statement on the United States Senate’s approval of expanding sanctions against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iran’s oil sector. LeBlanc said that Liberals welcome the announcement from the United States for tougher sanctions against the Iranian regime. LeBlanc added that it is clear that … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) issued a statement on the Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision to declare the 2011 election results in Etobicoke Centre null and void. Rae said he is pleased with the Ontario Superior Court’s decision to declare the 2011 election results in Etobicoke Centre null and void. Liberal … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) issued a statement regarding the 1914 Komagata Maru incident. Rae said Canadians must always be mindful of the times when prejudice was engrained into the fabric of laws and institutions and of the Komagata Maru, and the 376 passengers, most of whom were denied entry to Canada … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) made a statement on International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Rae said the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia celebrates the progress that has been made by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Two Spirit and Queer (LGBTTQ) community in the struggle for equality and acceptance, and renewing … Read more
Liberal Manitoba Senator Maria Chaput introduced Bill S-211, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act (communications with and services to the public). The purpose of this bill is to modernize Part IV of the Official Languages Act – communications with and services to the public. Chaput said this modernization will result in stronger protections … Read more
Liberal Small Business and Tourism critic Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, BC) said the government’s decision not to participate in Expo 2012 will have a damaging effect on trade and tourism jobs in Canada. Murray said if Canada wants to attract investment, businesses and tourists in order to create good jobs then it needs to be … Read more
Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, ON) issued a statement on Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Duncan said the awareness month is meant to raise the profile of the devastating disease, and support improvements to services for those affected by MS, including efforts to develop new treatments and the continued search for a cure. The full … Read more
Liberal Human Resources and Skills Development and Labour critic Rodger Cuzner (Cape Breton-Canso, NS) made a statement to commemorate the Westray Coal Mine tragedy. Cuzner said Liberal members remember the 26 miners who were trapped and killed in a massive explosion at the Westray Coal Mine in Nova Scotia and the Westray Bill is a … Read more
Liberal MPs issued a statement on on the meeting with Israeli President Shimon Peres. The Liberal Party remains committed to a secure and democratic Israel, a stable and democratic Palestinian state and to the ultimate goal of peace in the region. MPs said they believe that direct negotiations are the only way to resolve the … Read more
