Liberal Seniors, Pensions and Status of Women critic Judy Sgro (York West, ON) made a statement on the government’s announcement regarding stiffer sentences for people convicted of elder abuse. Sgro said the government's announcement is a half-measure that fails to address underlying issues such as poverty, a lack of affordable housing and inadequate caregiver support. … Read more
Liberal Water critic Francis Scarpaleggia (Lac-Saint-Louis, QC) issued a statement regarding Bill C-267, Canada Water Preservation Act. Scarpaleggia said that the government and Bloc Quebecois voted down a long-standing attempt to safeguard Canada’s freshwater from the threat of future export to the U.S. and other countries. Scarpaleggia said that the bill was defeated by a … Read more
Liberal Prince Edward Island Senator Percy Downe said a Canada Revenue Agency audit of its own enforcement branch confirms the agency’s inability to prosecute Canadians with secret overseas bank accounts. Downe said that the October 2010 “Enforcement and Disclosures Programs Evaluation” report highlights a key problem noted in the audit : the cases the agency … Read more
Liberal Interim Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) said that the Liberals are calling on the government to immediately launch a Royal Commission on the possible electoral fraud during the May 2011 general election and to determine whether the Canada Elections Act and other Canadian laws are sufficient to protect the integrity of Canada's electoral … Read more
Liberal Interim Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) issued a statement on the death of Canadian skier Nik Zoricic. Rae said that Zoricic was a world-class competitor and his tragic death is a great loss for the sport he loved and excelled in. Rae added that Zoricic was part of the first skicross competition at … Read more
Liberal Justice and Human Rights critic Irwin Cotler (Mount Royal, QC) condemned the culture of corruption and impunity in Russia, epitomized by the fraudulent parliamentary elections and the unprecedented posthumous prosecution of murdered whistle-blower Sergei Magnitsky. Cotler said the Putin presidency will be tested by its commitment to the rule of law, human rights, and … Read more
Liberal Health critic Hedy Fry (Vancouver Centre, BC) and Liberal Industry critic Geoff Regan (Halifax West, NS) accused the government of incompetence regarding the critical issue of drug shortages in Canada. Fry said for over a year, Liberals have been asking the government to investigate the cause of prescription drug shortages in Canada and establish … Read more
Liberal Prince Edward Island Senator Percy Downe issued a statement regarding overseas tax evasion. Downe said that National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) is continuing the same policy of tough talk and inaction as her predecessors when it comes to overseas tax evasion. Downe added that not one Canadian with secret overseas bank accounts … Read more
Liberal Interim Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) and Liberal Justice and Human Rights critic Irwin Cotler (Mount Royal, QC) said that the government's incompetence in drafting Bill C-10, Safe Streets and Communities Act, is yet another reason they need to rethink the omnibus crime bill. Rae said that it took the Liberal Party to … Read more
Liberal Interim Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) issued a statement on his meeting with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu. Rae said that the visit by Netanyahu to Ottawa gives all Canadians the chance to reflect on the deep friendship and strong ties between Israel and Canada, as well as the critical issues of … Read more
