TORONTO – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling striking down the Prime Minister’s judicial appointment, Marc Nadon: “A Prime Minister has a responsibility to get the big things right. Supreme Court appointments are one of the most fundamental and[…]

NEW YORK CITY – Liberal Rights, Freedoms, and International Justice Critic, Irwin Cotler, issued the following statement today on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: “Around the world, racial and ethnic discrimination too often threatens to subvert human rights and fracture communities. On this day in 1960, 69 people protesting against Apartheid[…]

MONTRÉAL – Liberal Critic for Foreign Affairs and La Francophonie, Marc Garneau, issued the following statement today on the International Day of La Francophonie: “Today we celebrate the rich diversity of the French language at home in Canada and around the world. Throughout our history and to this day, Francophone Canadians shape our diverse nation[…]

TORONTO – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on Nowruz: “Today marks a new beginning for those celebrating Nowruz, the first day of spring and the beginning of a new year in the Persian calendar. “This time of rebirth and renewal offers us all an opportunity[…]

Stephen Harper’s new Finance Minister, Joe Oliver, brings a questionable record to one of the most important jobs in government. Here are the top questions Mr. Oliver must answer for Canadians: 1. Given that the RCMP is currently investigating the Wright-Duffy scandal, something in which your Chief of Staff, Chris Woodcock, actively participated, will he remain[…]

VANCOUVER – Liberal National Defence Critic, Joyce Murray, issued the following statement today on the end of Canada’s 12-year military involvement in Afghanistan: “Today, as our flag was lowered in Kabul, Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan has drawn to a close, and Canadian troops begin the journey home. “All Canadians join in extending our appreciation[…]

TORONTO – The Liberal International Trade Critic, Chrystia Freeland, issued the following statement today on the free trade agreement concluded between Canada and the Republic of Korea: “The Liberal Party of Canada supports free trade, as this is how we open markets to Canadian goods and services, grow export-oriented businesses, create jobs, and provide choice[…]

Commissioner of Canada Elections c/o Elections Canada 257 Slater Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M6 Dear Commissioner: I am writing to you concerning a serious matter involving the by-election that took place last fall in the federal electoral district of Bourassa. Media articles at the time, notably a November 18, 2013, and a November 19, 2013,[…]

OTTAWA – Liberal Status of Women Critic, Kirsty Duncan, made the following statement today on International Women’s Day: “Today, as Canadians from across the country join together in celebration of International Women’s Day – and this year’s theme, “Equality for women is progress for all” – it is important to recognize the historic struggles that[…]