Liberal Health critic Hedy Fry (Vancouver Centre, BC) made a statement on World Alzheimer's Day. Fry said on the occasion of World Alzheimer's Day that it is important to recognize the impact of Alzheimer's both in Canada and around the globe. Fry said a commitment must be made to those living with the disease and … Read more
Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) said that as the House of Commons returns for the Fall session, the Liberal caucus is prepared to keep the Conservative government focused on jobs, jobs, jobs and away from more blind ideological cuts. Rae said that if the Conservatives and NDP return to the ideological brinksmanship that … Read more
The Liberal Party of Canada said that while the future of Libya must be decided by the Libyans themselves, Canada must not miss an opportunity to play a proactive and constructive role in offering support to the Libyan people during this transitional period. Liberal Defence critic John McKay (Scarborough-Guildwood, ON) said the U.N. backed military … Read more
Liberal House Leader Marc Garneau (Westmount-Ville-Marie, QC) made a statement on the fifth anniversary of the shooting at Dawson College. The college will host a conference that will focus on education and preventing violent behaviour. Garneau said he commends the students, faculty and support staff of Dawson College for the strength they exhibited in a … Read more
Liberal Treasury Board critic John McCallum (Markham-Unionville, ON) announced that when the House returns the Liberals will seek to have the all-party Government Operations committee conduct an immediate probe into the G8 Legacy Fund over whether the government misled Parliament in authorizing funds for the projects, as well as the Auditor General’s office in conducting … Read more
Liberal Agriculture and Agri-Food critic Frank Valeriote (Guelph, ON), along with Liberal Deputy Leader and former minister responsible for the Canadian Wheat Board Ralph Goodale (Wascana, SK), called on the Conservative government to abide by the result of the Prairie grain farmer plebiscite. The Liberal Party said prior to the 2011 federal election, Agriculture Minister … Read more
Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) made a statement concerning Minister Flaherty’s comments on the harmonization of sales taxes in Quebec. Rae said it is unacceptable for the Conservative government to renege on its election promise concerning the harmonization of sales taxes with the Province of Quebec by September 15th. Call 613-943-4995.
Sheila Copps officially announced that she is seeking the presidency of the Liberal Party of Canada. She made the announcement during a guest appearance on the popular Radio Canada television program, “Les Lionnes”. Copps said there is much work to be done, but she is excited to join her fellow Liberals to listen, learn and … Read more
Liberal Small Business and Tourism critic Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, BC) urged the government to reconsider its decision to not send a Canada Pavilion to the 2012 World Expo in Yeosu, South Korea. Murray said the Conservative government’s decision to skip Expo 2012 will cost Canada a golden opportunity to showcase Canadian business, technology and … Read more
Following the Liberal summer caucus, past-candidates, MPs and senators will return to their communities with their message for Canadians: The Liberal Party is focused on jobs, jobs, jobs; not cuts, cuts, cuts. Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) said when he travelled the country people told him they want a government and a Parliament … Read more
