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[…]

OTTAWA – The report tabled today by the Special Committee on Violence Against Indigenous Women fails to provide a tangible action plan that will address the ongoing human tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada, said Liberal Aboriginal Affairs Critic, Carolyn Bennett. “Today’s report is completely inadequate,” said Dr. Bennett. “The[…]

OTTAWA – Scott Simms, the Liberal Critic for Democratic Reform will stand in the House of Commons today to bring forward a motion calling on the Board of Internal Economy to instruct the non-partisan professional administrative staff of the House of Commons to begin posting all travel expenses incurred under the travel point system, as[…]

MONTRÉAL – Canadians have shown at this week’s Liberal Biennial Convention that we can build a bold plan for the future and a strong team that is committed to a real and fair chance for the middle class, said the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau. “The last several days have been[…]

MONTRÉAL – Thousands of Canadians are coming together today at the Liberal Biennial Convention to build the strong team and new ideas that will offer a real and fair chance for the middle class, said the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau. “It is time for new leadership on the economy and[…]

QUÉBEC, QC – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on International Mother Language Day: “International Mother Language Day celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity around the world, and recognizes the importance of protecting and preserving languages spoken by all people. Language represents an essential element in one’s cultural[…]

When asked if the Conservatives would deliver on their campaign promise of income-splitting, Stephen Harper’s senior Minister, Jason Kenney, said that: “all I know is we keep our platform commitments.” Now the Conservatives are flip-flopping on this promise for cynical political reasons. Here are just a few of Stephen Harper’s more than 100 broken campaign[…]