MONTREAL – The Conservative Party of Canada is showing its disregard for the French language by presenting a unilingual English candidate, Mohammad Zamir, in the Montreal constituency of LaSalle–Émard–Verdun. “In 2015, it is inconceivable that a candidate for a federal election would be unable to communicate with the majority of the people they want to[…]

WEST VANCOUVER, BC – A Liberal government will take immediate steps to protect our oceans, safeguard our marine and coastal habitats, and ensure a more beautiful and prosperous country for our children and grandchildren, said the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today. “Liberals will build a better country and a sustainable[…]

VANCOUVER – A Liberal government will provide funding for local transit priorities in Metro Vancouver as part of an historic investment in public transit and job creation, said the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today. “When it comes to transit, the need is real, and the projects are ready to go.[…]

Liberal Party of Canada candidates in Quebec welcome the government of Quebec’s initiative to triple the number of refugees fleeing the Syrian civil war that it will accept, and deplore the lack of cooperation provided by Stephen Harper. “Quebec wants to do its share, but rather than working with the province, Stephen Harper is throwing[…]

MONTREAL – Stephen Harper’s cabinet minister, Bal Gosal, made the following statement on assisting Syrian refugees: “In an interview with the Star, Conservative candidate Bal Gosal (Brampton-Centre), said supporters in his riding ‘don’t want them. The majority of people don’t want them [Syrian refugees].’”  (Toronto Star, September 10, 2015) “Canadians have opened their hearts and opened[…]

SCARBOROUGH, ON – Today, Liberal candidates John McCallum, Arnold Chan, Jane Philpott, Arif Virani, Ahmed Hussen, and Gary Anandasangaree held a roundtable at the Canadian Centre for Refugees and Immigrant Health Care about their concrete plan to help those fleeing the civil war in Syria. “Canadians around the country – from our premiers and mayors,[…]

TORONTO – Liberals will invest in the middle class and those working hard to join it by making it easier to find an affordable place to call home, said the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today. “Safe, adequate, and affordable housing is essential to building strong families, strong communities, and a[…]

NEW MINAS, NS – The Bank of Canada’s decision to keep the interest rate frozen shows the economy – and growth for the middle class – remains weak, said Liberal candidate for Kings—Hants, Scott Brison. “The bad economic news keeps on coming. Last week, StatsCan confirmed Canada entered recession this year and today the Bank of[…]

Tax hike on local business, cuts to the economy will kill jobs  TORONTO – Thomas Mulcair’s corporate tax hike and cuts to the economy will kill jobs in the auto sector, said Liberal candidate for Markham—Thornhill, John McCallum.  “Thomas Mulcair is proposing job killing tax hikes on local business and deep cuts to the economy[…]