OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement in recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week: “Mental Illness Awareness Week is designed to raise awareness in Canada about the realities surrounding mental health, and to help end the stigma too often associated with mental illness.” “One in[…]

OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Yom Kippur: “Today at sundown marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.” “As the Jewish community gathers in fasting and prayer, this is a time for repentance and renewal. Synagogues will[…]

OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Eid al-Adha: “Today, Muslims in Canada and around the world come together in observation of Eid al-Adha.” “This occasion allows for reflection on the importance of sacrifice and charity. Friends and family will gather for gift-giving to[…]

Unlike the Prime Minister, Liberals believe Canada can make a more helpful contribution to the international effort to combat ISIL than aging war planes.

Thank you for giving me this opportunity to speak today. Thank you for being here this weekend to debate the key issues we face as a country. In thinking about this speech, I asked myself the question Canada 2020 is asking us as part of this conference: In 2020, what kind of country do we[…]

OTTAWA – The Prime Minister has given Canadians little reason to believe that his government is being open about the current – or any new – military mission in Iraq. In fact, Mr. Harper has left Canadians without any answers to a number of very reasonable and serious questions. 1. What military support has the[…]

MONTREAL – Liberal Foreign Affairs Critic, Marc Garneau, today issued the following statement on Canada’s involvement in the mission in Iraq: “Liberals support the present limited duration, non-combat, advisory mission of Canadian Armed Forces in Iraq.” “We cannot support any new military mission in Iraq without hearing directly from the government the full details of[…]

TORONTO – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Canada’s involvement in the mission in Iraq: “Prime Minister Harper has a duty to be upfront and a responsibility to be truthful. This should be especially the case when Canadian Forces personnel are being sent into harm’s[…]

OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Rosh Hashanah: “Today, family and friends in the Jewish community come together to celebrate the occasion of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.” “Rosh Hashanah is a time to reflect on the past year and to look[…]