Stephen Harper went to Russia this week to lecture G-20 countries about fiscal responsibility. It all rang a bit hollow because of his fiscal record here at home. In 2006, he was handed a steadily growing economy which had generated 3.5 million net new jobs, declining debt and taxes, a decade of balanced budgets, annual[…]

We’ve come a long way together since April. That’s thanks to your hard work, dedication, and belief in what we can achieve together. There’s still lots more to do. We aren’t yet where we need to be. And it’s going to be up to you and I to engage even more Canadians in this movement[…]

Recent media reports continue to poke holes in the Prime Minister’s claims that his former Chief of Staff, Nigel Wright, acted alone in offering then-Conservative Senator Mike Duffy a $90,000 cheque. These latest reports appear to show the following: That Mr. Wright worked closely with the two Conservative Senators who sat on the subcommittee directing[…]

Canadians continue to respond to Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada’s message of openness and transparency. It’s the type of leadership that they have been waiting for. This week, rather than duck and dodge like other politicians, our Leader gave straight answers to tough questions. As he began his current tour of Quebec,[…]

  Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry (SDSG) Federal Liberal Association held an exceptional event on August 17th in perfect weather. Nearly 400 people attended the association’s BBQ and Corn Roast at the Lost Villages Museum in Cornwall. While the association only expected 150- 200 people, the large attendance was a welcomed surprise. Liberal members, supporters and family members were[…]

Earlier this week, the Senate received an independent audit of former Conservative Senator Pamela Wallin’s expenses. This report not only confirmed what has been reported in the news for weeks – that Senator Wallin was involved in submitting potentially fraudulent expense claims costing taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars – but it exposed the latest[…]

In 2015, the policies that make up our electoral platform will be inspired by resolutions adopted by Liberal members. The Montreal 2014 – Liberal Biennial Convention, February 21-23, will be your next major opportunity to shape those policies. Before resolutions make it to a vote on the convention floor, however, policy ideas touching important issues[…]

Last week, I travelled through British Columbia with my family. During our visit, I was honoured to attend Iftar – a breaking of the fast meal during the holy month of Ramadan – in Surrey. Iftar is a time for family and community. Ramadan too, though, is a special occasion for loved ones and friends,[…]