OTTAWA – The Conservatives’ announcement that defence procurement will be “reset” once again, and will largely be removed from the Department of National Defence, is a clear admission that military procurement over the last eight years has been wrought with failure, said Liberal National Defence Critic, Joyce Murray, today. “This announcement does nothing to erase[…]

OTTAWA – The Liberal Democratic Reform Critic, Scott Simms, issued the following statement today in response to proposed changes to the Canada Elections Act: “The changes to the Canada Elections Act introduced by the Conservative government are clearly an attack on Elections Canada. These legislative changes are evidently in response to Elections Canada investigating the[…]

OTTAWA – In response to Canadians’ deep concern over reports that their personal information is being illegally monitored by national security agencies, Liberals will be introducing a motion in Parliament to end this surveillance and establish an oversight body, said Liberal Public Safety Critic, Wayne Easter, today. “Reports indicate that Communications Security Establishment Canada (CSEC)[…]

MONTRÉAL – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on Black History Month: “Black History Month is a time to highlight and celebrate the history and contributions that Black Canadians have made across our country. “Canadians of African and Caribbean heritage have made an immeasurable impact on our[…]

VANCOUVER – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the celebration of Chinese New Year: “Today, friends and family will gather to celebrate the Chinese New Year. This New Year ushers in the Year of the Horse, an energetic, warm-hearted, and intelligent figure. We can all[…]

VANCOUVER – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on the celebration of Tet, the Vietnamese New Year: “Today, friends and families in Canada and around the world will gather to commemorate Tet, the Vietnamese New Year. “Tet provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the successes and[…]

VANCOUVER – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the celebration of Korean New Year: “Today, friends and families will come together to celebrate Seollal, the Korean New Year. This year marks the Year of the Blue Horse, a figure that symbolizes optimism and devotion. These[…]

OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement: “Canadians expect their leaders to be open and honest with them, and they expect us to come forward with practical solutions that address problems directly. The Senate, through extreme patronage and partisanship, has become an institution that poorly[…]

OTTAWA AND KRAKOW, POLAND – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on International Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Today, Canadians join in honouring the memories of the more than six million victims of the Holocaust. We also acknowledge the survivors of the Holocaust– including many Jewish-Canadians – the[…]