OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the Canadian Soccer Association’s suspension of the Quebec Soccer Federation: “The Canadian Soccer Association is right to suspend the Quebec Soccer Federation for its turban ban. It is unfortunate that we are dealing with such an inexcusable situation in 2013. As I mentioned during[…]

OTTAWA– The Liberal Party will continue to raise the bar on Parliamentary openness and accountability by putting forward opposition motions to immediately deal with Parliament’s transparency issues, said Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau today. “Canadians have indicated that they’re looking for better accountability proposals, so why should Parliament wait to get started?” said Mr. Trudeau. “Last[…]

MONTRÉAL– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the anniversary of D-Day: “Today we remember the day 69 years ago when Canadian soldiers, sailors and airmen assaulted the Normandy coast in a battle that would ultimately turn the tide of world history. June 6, 1944, will live forever in the memory of[…]

OTTAWA– The Conservative government must immediately take action to address the crisis in Atlantic Canada’s lobster fishery, said Liberal Fisheries and Oceans critic Lawrence MacAulay today. “Our lobster fishers are losing money with these slumping prices every time they fish and try to sell their catch, and this has spiralled into a disastrous situation where[…]

OTTAWA– The Liberal Party is putting forward a comprehensive plan to increase openness and transparency in Parliament, said Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau today. “Canadians’ faith in public office holders and politics has been seriously shaken in recent weeks by the ethics scandal rooted in a $90,000 payment by the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff to[…]

OTTAWA– Liberal Industry critic Geoff Regan made the following statement today on the Conservative government’s decision to prohibit the transfer of spectrum to other telecom carriers: “The federal government’s decision to pull the plug on the Telus-Mobilicity deal is a clear sign that Conservative telecom policies are a failure. Industry Minister Christian Paradis’ decision has[…]

OTTAWA– Liberal Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development critic Carolyn Bennett made the following statement today on National Aboriginal History Month: “This month we take time to reflect on the central and vital contributions that Aboriginal Peoples have made – and are making – to Canada. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Royal Proclamation,[…]

TORONTO– Liberal National Defence critic John McKay made the following statement today on Canadian Forces Day:   “Today, on Canadian Forces Day, we pay tribute to the tremendous service and sacrifice of our women and men in uniform.   From the Battle of Vimy Ridge, to the landing on Juno Beach, to decades of leadership in[…]

OTTAWA– Liberal Fisheries and Oceans critic Lawrence MacAulay sent the following letter to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans regarding the crisis in Atlantic Canada’s lobster fishery: The Hon. Keith Ashfield, P.C., M.P. Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway Room 107, Confederation Building House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6[…]