OTTAWA– Documents obtained under the Access to Information Act reveal the Conservatives’ real opinion on fleet separation and owner-operator policies for fishers, said Liberal Fisheries and Oceans critic Lawrence MacAulay today. “Once again, the Harper Conservatives are taking a swipe at fishers and Atlantic Canadians, their seasonal industries and way of life,” said Mr. MacAulay.[…]

MONTREAL– The Liberal Party will launch a debate in the House of Commons next week to help make Parliament more democratic and more representative of Canadians and their priorities, said Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau today. “Members of Parliament from all parties should be community leaders, free to share the priorities and express the views of[…]

TORONTO– Liberal Foreign Affairs critic Bob Rae made the following statement today on recent events in Sri Lanka: “The reports of recent attacks at the Uthayan newspaper and on-going violence in Sri Lanka are deeply concerning. Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has not matched his rhetoric on Sri Lanka with concrete, strong actions. He must[…]

OTTAWA– Liberal International Trade critic Wayne Easter made the following statement today on the NDP’s rejection of a Liberal amendment for public hearings across Canada on the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA): “Today, the Liberal Party of Canada presented a motion in the House of Commons calling for the International Trade committee[…]

OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the 31st anniversary of the adoption of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: “Today marks one of the most important days in our country’s history: the anniversary of the adoption of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It was more than 30[…]

OTTAWA– Liberal MP for Cape Breton—Canso, Rodger Cuzner, made the following statement today on the death of Rita MacNeil: “It is with sadness and pride that we pay tribute to Rita MacNeil, a gentle soul, a great person and a much-loved Canadian who passed away last night. Her personal story is almost as well-known as[…]

OTTAWA– Liberals are pushing the House of Commons to take immediate action today to remedy problems with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and ensure that it is used to complement and not replace the Canadian workforce, said Liberal Human Resources and Skills Development and Labour critic Rodger Cuzner. “The TFWP was designed to supplement Canadian[…]

OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel Independence Day: “Today we celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut with our Israeli friends and Jewish communities both here in Canada and around the world. Canada is proud to have recognised Israel’s independence on May 14, 1948, and of our shared commitment to peace and democracy,[…]

OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the explosions at the Boston Marathon: “I was shocked and saddened to hear of the explosions that occurred today at the Boston Marathon. During what was an event worthy of celebration for thousands of people – including many Canadians – this senseless act of[…]