OTTAWA – Liberal Aboriginal Affairs Critic, Carolyn Bennett, today issued the following statement on National Aboriginal History Month: “In June, we celebrate National Aboriginal History Month. We take this time to celebrate and honour First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities in Canada, and their fundamental contributions to the building of our country. “This month-long period[…]

OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement in celebration of the Day of Vesak: “On the Day of Vesak, Buddhists in Canada and around the world honour the birth, enlightenment and passing of Gautama Buddha. “It is a chance for all to reflect on the[…]

MONTREAL – Liberal Critic for Foreign Affairs, Marc Garneau, today made the following statement on International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers: “Today, we celebrate peacekeepers, in Canada and around the world, who have dedicated their lives to promoting global peace and security. “We can be deeply proud that it was Canadian values and leadership that[…]

The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and his wife, Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, meet with his Highness the Aga Khan at the new Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Ottawa.

OTTAWA – Today, Liberals called on Stephen Harper’s Conservatives to end their muzzling of scientists and create a Chief Science Officer for Canada. “I have met with scientists and Canadians across the country, and it is clear they are deeply troubled by Mr. Harper’s suppressing of science and muzzling of scientists,” said Liberal Critic for[…]

MONTREAL – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today discussed his vision for the Canadian economy and his plan for fairness for the middle class, during a roundtable with members of the Fédérations des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ). “I was very pleased to meet with the FCCQ, an important[…]

OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 101st anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident: “On May 23, 1914, hundreds of passengers aboard the SS Komagata Maru were denied entry into Vancouver upon arrival from Hong Kong. Following a two month standoff with officials,[…]

OTTAWA – Under the Conservatives, Canadians have witnessed tens of billions in wasteful spending, and a future Liberal government today committed to ending Stephen Harper’s irresponsible use of taxpayer dollars. “Mr. Harper’s Conservatives have an absolutely startling record of fiscal mismanagement,” said Liberal MP Adam Vaughan. “As we approach the federal election, it is vitally[…]

TORONTO – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia: “Today, I proudly reaffirm the Liberal Party’s commitment to working with Canadians and those around the globe to combat homophobia and transphobia. “Protecting and promoting human rights must be an[…]