Liberal International Trade critic Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PE) made a statement on the U.S. Perimeter Security Deal. Easter said the while the Conservatives were negotiating their $1 billion security deal, the Americans have been pushing punishing restrictions on Canada, like Buy American, Country of Origin Labeling and levies on goods flowing from Canada. Call 613-992-2406. … Read more
Liberals launched a day of action on suicide prevention designed to raise awareness and call for the creation of a National Suicide Prevention Strategy in partnership with the provinces, territories, First Nations, Inuit, Métis and other stakeholders. Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) and Liberal Health critic Hedy Fry (Vancouver Centre, BC) were joined by … Read more
Liberal Seniors and Pensions critic Judy Sgro (York West, ON) made a statement on National Seniors Day. Sgro said after a lifetime of contribution and hard work, Canadians deserve the assurance that the country's universal health care system will be there for them, and that they will be financially secure when they retire. The full … Read more
Liberal Health critic Hedy Fry (Vancouver Centre, BC) welcomed the unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of Canada this morning allowing for the continued operation of InSite. Fry said addiction is a medical problem and requires medical and public health solutions. The full release is available online. Call 778-918-7285.
Liberal Industry critic Geoff Regan (Halifax West, NS) made a statement on Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Copyright Act. Regan said the re-introduction of the Copyright Modernization Act makes a mockery of the consultations held last year. Liberals believe Canada needs updates to the Copyright Act that balance the interests of both Canadian … Read more
Liberal Justice critic Irwin Cotler (Mount Royal, QC) deplores the Conservative government's attempt to curtail debate on Bill C-10, Safe Streets and Communities Act. Cotler said this is an abuse of democracy and is a disturbing precedent from the new government. Call 514-283-0171. Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) made a statement on the … Read more
Liberal International Trade critic Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PE) presented two motions to the Standing Committee on International Trade calling for open hearings on the Conservative government’s failure to anticipate and resolve Buy American provisions and to give a full briefing on the status of free trade talks with the European Union. If the motion passes, … Read more
Liberal Environment critic Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, ON) and Liberal Energy and Natural Resources critic David McGuinty (Ottawa South, ON) called on the Conservative government to take concrete steps to protect the environment, reduce emissions, and develop a national energy strategy. Duncan said Canadians want to see the government craft environmental and energy policy based … Read more
Liberal House Leader Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie, QC) called on Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) to personally intervene in the case of Paola Ortiz. Ortiz is married to a Canadian citizen and is the mother of two young children. She faces serious danger if deported to Mexico, and is set to be … Read more
Liberal MP Scott Simms (Bonavista-Gander-Grand Falls-Windsor, NL) condemned National Defence Minister Peter MacKay's (Central Nova, NS) personal use of a life-saving search and rescue helicopter while on a fishing trip in Gander, NL. Simms said military search and rescue helicopters are not limousines for ministers. The full release is available online. Call 709-256-3130. Liberal Citizenship … Read more
