Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) made a statement to commemorate Eid al-Adha. Rae said this celebration of family and community is an opportunity to reflect on the shared values that bring all Canadians together and truly reflect the spirit of Eid al-Adha, that of peace, charity, family, and friendship. The full release … Read more
As MPs in the House of Commons paid tribute to the veterans that proudly served Canada, the government refused that the right to speak be given to the Bloc Quebecois and the Green Party, under the pretext that they do not have official party status. When his turn to address the House came, Interim Liberal … Read more
Liberal Heritage critic Scott Simms (Bonavista-Gander-Grand Falls-Windsor, NL) made the following statement on the 75th anniversary of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Simms said for three-quarters of a century, Canada's public broadcaster has given us the platform to tell our stories, in both official languages, and share them across the country. As Canada has grown and … Read more
Liberal Environment critic Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, ON) hosted leading Canadian atmospheric scientists on Parliament Hill to speak at a non-partisan event to Members of Parliament and Senators. The scientists spoke about Canada`s leadership role in ozone research, and the importance of continued monitoring of the ozone layer and the environment in general. Their visit … Read more
Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) made a statement on the death of Master Corporal Byron Greff in Kabul, Afghanistan. On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our Parliamentary Caucus, Rae offered his deepest condolences to Greff's family, friends and Canadian Forces colleagues and honoured his dedication and courage in serving our … Read more
According to copyright expert Michael Geist, Conservative MP Lee Richardson (Calgary Centre, AB) has been telling concerned constituents that it’s OK to break the new law in order to circumvent digital locks. The Liberal Party said thousands of Canadians have spoken out against digital locks, expressing concern that their rights will be taken away. The … Read more
Liberal Democratic Reform critic Stéphane Dion (Saint-Laurent-Cartierville, QC) made a statement on the Conservative announcement on seat redistribution. Dion said democratic reform is not a game and must be done in coordination with the provinces. Call 613-947-5100. Liberal Veterans Affairs critic Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PE) called on the government to allow the Veterans Affairs Committee … Read more
Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) made a statement on the occasion of Diwali. Rae said within communities Canadians must join together to share the light of tolerance, understanding, and care for others to help create a better Canada for all. The full release is available online. Call 613-947-5100. Interim Liberal Leader Bob … Read more
Liberal Defence critic John McKay (Scarborough-Guildwood, ON) issued a statement on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program. McKay said it is unclear whether or not these planes will be able to communicate with the north without compromising their stealth capability. McKay said the only way to resolve the technical, industrial and financial problems is to … Read more
Liberal Foreign Affairs critic Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, NB) made a statement on the Tunisian elections. LeBlanc said the elections are an important step for the Tunisian people to become self-governing. The future leaders must work to ensure that the rule of law and respect for human rights become a fundamental part of society. The full … Read more
