OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on Vaisakhi: “Today, hundreds of thousands of Canadians will join Sikhs around the world in celebrating Vaisakhi, the holiest celebration in the Sikh calendar. “As Canadian Sikhs gather with friends and family to celebrate the creation of the[…]

VANCOUVER – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the death of the Honourable James Flaherty: “It is with great shock and sadness that I learned of Jim Flaherty’s death. “It was only last month that Jim resigned as Minister of Finance, and I joined with[…]

OTTAWA – The Prime Minister must allow his MPs to have a voice on fundamental changes to our democracy and hold a free vote on the Unfair Elections Act, said the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau. “The Conservatives’ Unfair Elections Act will bar thousands of Canadians from voting and limit investigations[…]

OTTAWA AND VIMY – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the 97th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge: “Today is a day of reflection and solemn remembrance of the sacrifices made by Canada’s soldiers during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. “At Vimy, Canada accomplished[…]

OTTAWA — The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on the election of Philippe Couillard as Premier-designate of Quebec: “Today, Quebecers voted for a better economy, instead of a third referendum, by electing Philippe Couillard as their new Premier and giving the Quebec Liberal Party a strong mandate[…]

OKOTOKS, AB – Over 100 Liberals met on Sunday in Okotoks, in the riding of Macleod, to nominate Dustin Fuller as the Liberal Party of Canada’s candidate in the riding’s upcoming by-election. Dustin grew up in Okotoks and worked at many local businesses, as well as served as a mentor and supervisor for the Okotoks[…]

MONTRÉAL – Liberal National Caucus Chair, Francis Scarpaleggia, issued the following statement today on the provincial election in Quebec: “In light of the importance of today’s election in Quebec, it is incumbent on NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to confirm that all his Quebec MPs support federalist parties in this crucial election. “I am pleased to[…]

Today, Conservative cuts will slash infrastructure investment across the country by nearly 90 percent. This decision, which was made by the Conservatives in an attempt to balance the budget for the next election, will do nothing to generate economic growth or help middle class families.   • As of April 1st, 2014, new funding for[…]

FORT McMURRAY – More than 200 members of the Fort McMurray—Athabasca Federal Liberal Association met on Saturday to participate in an open and positive nomination race to elect the candidate who will represent the Liberal Party of Canada in the upcoming by-election in Fort McMurray—Athabasca. Aft​er an engaging race, they selected Kyle Harrietha. Mr. Harrietha[…]