BRAMPTON, ON– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on Canadian Multiculturalism Day: “Today, on Canadian Multiculturalism Day, we celebrate the incredible ethnic, religious and cultural diversity of our beautiful country. From our earliest days as a nation, through to the official adoption of multiculturalism in 1971 and the later inclusion of this[…]

OTTAWA– In a roundtable with business, education and student leaders, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and Liberal Finance critic Scott Brison today will discuss the need for federal action to address the fact that the youth unemployment rate is now 2.4 times higher than the adult unemployment rate. “Young Canadians have been left behind in the[…]

OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the death of the Honourable Andy Scott, former Liberal MP for Fredericton: “It is with great sadness that I learned of Andy Scott’s passing. For 15 years, Andy dutifully served the people of Fredericton in the House of Commons. In addition, he held a[…]

MONTRÉAL– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the occasion of Quebec’s National Holiday and St. Jean Baptiste Day: “On Quebec’s National Holiday, I wish all Quebecers a joyous celebration. Today, people will celebrate and pay tribute to our open and generous province of which I am so proud. June 24th also[…]

OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on National Aboriginal Day: “National Aboriginal Day is first and foremost an occasion to celebrate the history and fundamental role of First Nations, Métis and Inuit in shaping the identity of all Canadians. Our country is stronger and more vibrant because of their remarkable contributions.[…]

BURLINGTON, ON– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the tragedy at Coteau-du-Lac where two people lost their lives: “It is with sadness that I learned the news regarding the explosion in Coteau-du-Lac this morning. In moments like this our thoughts are with the families of the workers who lost their lives. On[…]

OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the announcement that Bob Rae will be stepping down as Liberal MP for Toronto Centre: “Bob Rae’s contribution to the Liberal Party and to Canada cannot be overstated. He is one of this country’s great public figures, whose intellect, wit and powerful oratory will leave an[…]

As Parliament rises for the summer, Liberals can look back on a successful and action-packed spring sitting. A strong Liberal opposition, headed by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, has held Stephen Harper’s Conservatives to account, along with achieving many other notable accomplishments, including: A national leadership campaign was held with a record number of participants. In[…]

OTTAWA– Liberal House Leader Dominic LeBlanc made the following statement today in response to the Speaker’s ruling on a Liberal Question of Privilege regarding Conservative non-compliance with the Canada Elections Act: “The Speaker has concluded that there is sufficient evidence of Conservative wrongdoing to warrant the immediate consideration of the House of Commons. Liberals firmly believe that[…]