Statement by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on the By-Elections

October 20, 2013

OTTAWA– The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, made the following statement today in response to the Prime Minister’s decision to call the by-elections in Toronto Centre, Bourassa, Provencher and Brandon—Souris:

“The Liberal Party of Canada knows that Canadians want representatives to be their voice in Ottawa, not Mr. Harper’s voice in their communities. They deserve better.

“We are focused on Canadians; on enhancing and championing the prospects of middle class Canadians, seniors and youth; on raising the bar on openness and accountability, as we did by publicly disclosing our travel and hospitality expenses; and on fighting for an inclusive, united Canada where our diversity is held up as a strength and never a weakness.

“Liberals are taking every by-election seriously. I have travelled across this country and I have heard Canadians’ calls for something new, something better.”