Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) issued a statement commemorating the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Rae said the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is a day to honour and celebrate the traditions and culture of Indigenous Peoples around the world, including those of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people … Read more
Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON), Liberal MP Ted Hsu (Kingston and the Islands, ON) and former Liberal MP Mark Holland will attend a commemorative vigil for prison farm in Kingston, ON, that was shut down by the Conservative government one year ago. Rae said the prison farm was a valuable and effective rehabilitation program … Read more
Liberal Environment critic Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, ON) called on the government to reconsider its reckless plan to cut 700 scientists from Environment Canada. Duncan said at a time when extreme weather dominates the headlines the government should not turn its back on climate science. Duncan said the loss of 19 meteorologists will seriously impact … Read more
Liberal Industry and Consumer Affairs critic Geoff Regan (Halifax West, NS) is calling for more transparency from the Conservative government on its plan to hike user fees on Canadians and Canadian businesses. Regan said that while this government refuses to deal with billions of dollars in waste like untendered jets, management consultants and a constantly … Read more
Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) made a statement on the Holy month of Ramadan. Rae said that as Muslims in Canada and around the world fast during the daylight hours they will contemplate the values of patience, modesty, and spirituality. Rae said these values are important to all Canadians and help us think … Read more
Liberal Energy and Natural Resources Critic David McGuinty (Ottawa South, ON) made a statement upon the Conservative Government's decision to cut funding to the ecoEnergy for Renewable Power program. McGuinty said that over the past 14 years the Renewable Power program has encouraged a generation of electricity from renewable energy sources such as wind, low-impact … Read more
Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) made a statement on the floods in South Korea. Rae extended his deepest sympathies to the people affected by the record floods and landslides in the area around Seoul. Rae said that Liberal Party has been in contact with the South Korean communities in Canada, and will continue … Read more
Liberal Finance critic Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, NS) and Deputy Liberal Leader Ralph Goodale (Wascana, SK) are calling on the Conservative government to take immediate action to mitigate the effects of the impending US debt crisis on Canadian families, beginning with a meeting of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance to ensure a contingency … Read more
Liberal Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency critic Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul's, ON) called on the government to honour its commitment to maintain good faith negotiations on specific claims with First Nations, given the alarming media report that the government is planning to cut off all negotiations on specific claims. … Read more
Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) made a statement on the bombings in Norway. Rae said he is shocked and deeply saddened by the senseless terrorist attacks in Norway and wishes to express his sincere condolences to the families of those who died and those who were injured. The full release is available online. … Read more
