OTTAWA – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Ramadan: “Today marks the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims in Canada and around the world will join together in fasting, prayers, charity, and spiritual reflection. “During this month[…]

OTTAWA – The Liberal Critic for Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities, David McGuinty, today issued the following statement, calling on the Conservative government to fully release its report on the impact of tolls on the Champlain Bridge. “The Conservative government is hiding important information from Quebecers about how tolls on the Champlain Bridge will impact the[…]

MONTREAL – Liberal Critic for Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Stéphane Dion, today issued the following statement on the additional cuts announced today by CBC/Radio-Canada: “The cuts announced today by CBC/Radio-Canada are a direct result of the Conservative government’s reckless slashing of our national broadcaster’s operating budget, after the former Minister of Heritage James Moore[…]

QUEBEC CITY – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and Quebec’s National Holiday: “Today, on Quebec’s National Holiday, I wish all Quebecers a day of celebration with their families, friends, and neighbours. I am proud to join with them in paying tribute[…]

OTTAWA AND TORONTO – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on National Aboriginal Day: “Today, on National Aboriginal Day, Canadians take the time to celebrate the culture and history of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. “Let us take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to creating real[…]

In 2007, the Conservatives claimed they were taking action to preserve the integrity of our natural environment and the Great Bear Rainforest. The Minister of the Environment at the time, John Baird, even declared: “We know there is a strong link between a healthy ecosystem, a healthy society and Canada’s economic prosperity.” You can read[…]

OTTAWA – Today, Liberals strongly criticized the Conservatives’ decision to approve the Northern Gateway Project in British Columbia, citing concerns for the coastal economy and environment, local communities, and First Nations. “The Northern Gateway pipeline places an unacceptable level of risk on British Columbia’s coastal economy and environment. From fishing to tourism, those individuals whose[…]

MONCTON, N.B. – The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the election of Kathleen Wynne as Premier of Ontario: “I congratulate Premier-designate Kathleen Wynne on a hard-fought election campaign and her majority win. This election is an historic moment for the province: Kathleen Wynne has now[…]

MONCTON, N.B. — The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement in recognition of Philippine Independence Day: “Today, Canadians join with Filipinos across this country and around the world in celebrating this 116th anniversary of Philippine independence. “The values of the Filipino community are ones that all Canadians[…]