Liberals call on government to help CBC

Liberals call on government to help CBC
March 31, 2009
Liberals today tabled a motion in the House of Commons calling on the Harper government to provide CBC–Radio Canada with the bridge financing it requires to [...] More »
Liberals seek North American solution to auto crisis
March 31, 2009
Frank Valeriote, Liberal Member of Parliament for Guelph, today tabled in the House of Commons the Liberal proposal calling for the establishment of a North American [...] More »
Letter from the Liberal Party of Canada and the Michael Ignatieff Liberal Leadership Campaign on Donations to the Leader’s Dinner in Toronto
March 30, 2009
Dear Friends, On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and the Michael Ignatieff Liberal Leadership Campaign, we would like to set the record straight with [...] More »
Visitor visas lifted for Croatia!
March 29, 2009
For Immediate Release March 29, 2009 Ottawa – The Canadian government has finally lifted visitor visa requirements for Croatia. “Today’s a day to celebrate! People from [...] More »
Liberals call for mandate and transparency on food safety
March 26, 2009
The Conservatives must stop stalling the listeriosis investigation and provide Canadians with a clear and transparent study of food safety, said Liberal Health Critic Dr. Carolyn [...] More »
RCMP Commissioner misled Canadians on Taser use policy
March 26, 2009
The Commissioner of the RCMP must explain why he misled Canadians on the RCMP’s Taser use policy, said Liberal Public Safety Critic Mark Holland today. “The [...] More »
Conservatives must honour funding for Atlantic Canada
March 26, 2009
The Conservative government has created chaos and uncertainty for dozens of community-based environmental groups throughout Atlantic Canada who have been left in financial limbo, Liberal Environment [...] More »
CBC-Radio-Canada: Liberals denounce Conservative inaction
March 25, 2009
The Conservative government has long been aware of the financial problems facing CBC-Radio-Canada, but has done nothing to prevent the current job losses and asset sales, [...] More »
Statement from Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Official Opposition, on the passing of former Member of Parliament Douglas Frith
March 23, 2009
I was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing on Saturday of former Liberal Member of Parliament, the Honourable Douglas Frith. Mr. Frith was first [...] More »
Speech to the Liberal Party of Canada (Quebec)
March 23, 2009
Please note that this speech is only available in the official language in which it was delivered. To see the full text, please click here. More »
Liberal MP Keith Martin congratulates British Columbian athletes and coaches
March 23, 2009
The Liberal Critic for Amateur Sport, Health Promotion and the Olympics, Keith Martin, today congratulated the finalists of Sport BC’s 43rd Annual Athlete of the Year [...] More »
Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the deaths of four Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan
March 20, 2009
Today, I join all Canadians in mourning the tragic loss of four soldiers killed in Afghanistan. Master Corporal Scott Francis Vernelli, 28, and Corporal Tyler Crooks, [...] More »
Statement by Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Official Opposition, on the occasion of the Journée internationale de la Francophonie
March 20, 2009
Près de quarante ans ont passé depuis le 20 mars 1970, jour où le Premier ministre Pierre Trudeau a pris l’engagement historique, au nom du Canada, [...] More »
Conservatives failing new Canadians
March 19, 2009
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Federal support for World Police and Fire Games out of line with economic impact and past commitments
March 18, 2009
VANCOUVER – The Conservative government has failed to offer substantial support for the 2009 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG), which are expected to bring in [...] More »
Government cuts to complaints commission seriously erode RCMP accountability
March 18, 2009
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Liberal transport critic challenges the government to build for the future
March 18, 2009
The Conservative government has no vision and has no plan to build a passenger rail network for the future, Liberal Transport Critic Joe Volpe said today. [...] More »
Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the Occasion of the Newfoundland and Labrador Helicopter Crash Memorial Service
March 18, 2009
On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our parliamentary caucus, I offer my sincere condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the seventeen [...] More »
Liberal women’s caucus supports U.S. war resisters
March 17, 2009
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MPs Press for Government to Stop Deportation of U.S. Solidiers
March 17, 2009
By ANDREW SERBA March 17, 2009 Toronto Community News (Etobicoke Guardian) Two Toronto MPs say the government’s deportation of American soldiers who have defied orders to [...] More »
MPs Visit Deserter in U.S. Prison, Urge Ottawa to Allow Resisters Refuge in Canada
March 16, 2009
Canadian Press TORONTO — Two members of Parliament who met Sunday with an Iraq army deserter court-martialed after fleeing to British Columbia are hopeful their San [...] More »
Canadian Politicians Meet with U.S. Deserter
March 16, 2009
Los Angeles Times March 15, 2009 Tony Perry Two members of Canada’s Parliament met Sunday with a U.S. Army deserter being held at the brig at [...] More »
11th Banquet of the Francophonie – March 14th, 2009
March 14, 2009
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Minister Kenney should stop attacking MPs and instead reverse the cuts to the Immigration Section at the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv?
March 14, 2009
For Immediate Release March 10, 2009 Minister Kenney should stop attacking MPs for pointing out the Conservative’s dismal record on immigration from Ukraine and instead reverse [...] More »
Tabaj Family Gets Reprieve
March 14, 2009
February 27, 2009 4:16 PM Andrew Serba The deportation order faced by the Tabaj family has been stayed. The family learned today (Feb. 27) that the [...] More »
Canada Wants No Visas For Croats
March 14, 2009
“Croatia is on the way to joining the European Union, will soon join NATO, and is standing shoulder to shoulder with Canadian armed forces.” February 26, [...] More »
Family’s Deportation Delayed
March 14, 2009
Immigration to review case of Albanians who fear for their lives if returned to their homeland By TOM GODFREY , SUN MEDIA Last Updated: 4th March [...] More »
Assassination Attempt Victim Served Deportation Papers
March 14, 2009
The Tabaj family of Etobicoke have been given a date for deportation next month from Canada back to their home country of Albania. Anilda Tabaj and [...] More »
Michael’s Trip to Quebec, March 21-22, 2009
March 13, 2009
While touring Quebec in March, Michael made a stop at Bell Helicopters in Mirabel More »
90 events – where will you be?
March 13, 2009
Is there a Liberal Helpings event with your name on it? March 27th is fast approaching and we would like you to join us at one [...] More »
Just the Facts: Canadian Job Losses Continue to Outpace United States
March 13, 2009
Please click here to view comparative job loss statistics for Canada and the US under the Harper government. More »
Athletes with disabilities need greater support
March 12, 2009
VANCOUVER – With the one year countdown to the Vancouver Paralympic Games beginning today, Liberal Critic for Amateur Sport, Health Promotion and the Olympics Dr. Keith [...] More »
Just the Facts: EI Benefits under the Budget Implementation Act
March 12, 2009
Mr. Flaherty’s appearance before the Senate National Finance Committee yesterday alongside his departmental advisors brought to light an important part of this legislation that in the [...] More »
Economic and security issues essential for Canada’s shipbuilding strategy
March 12, 2009
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Just the Facts: Jim Flaherty … in his own words
March 11, 2009
On the budget bill before the Senate: “[The budget bill] can be passed today. It can receive royal assent, it can help the unemployed people in [...] More »
Thousands call on government to take action on Africa
March 11, 2009
Liberal Members of Parliament are joining thousands of Canadians in the campaign for immediate action to help combat disease in Africa. “Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government [...] More »
Just the Facts: Canada’s Comparative Economic Performance Under Harper
March 10, 2009
Please click here to view a backgrounder on Canada’s comparative economic performance under Prime Minister Stephen Harper. More »
Statement by Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Official Opposition, on the loss of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan
March 8, 2009
It is with great sadness that Canadians learned of the death of Trooper Marc Diab who was killed in the line of duty today in Afghanistan. [...] More »
Liberals celebrate International Women’s Day
March 8, 2009
OTTAWA- Today the Liberal Party joined Canadians across the country and around the world, in celebrating International Women’s Day. “Today we pay tribute to the countless [...] More »
Liberal Party of Canada Welcomes Liberal International to 2009 Convention
March 6, 2009
Liberal President Doug Ferguson and National Director Rocco Rossi announced today that the 2009 Liberal Leadership and Biennial Convention will be held in conjunction with a [...] More »
Statement by the Honourable Gurbax Malhi, Member of Parliament for Bramalea – Gore – Malton
March 5, 2009
Today I attended a rally on Parliament Hill in support of a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Sri Lanka. I attended this rally out of [...] More »
Liberals move to fast track crime legislation
March 5, 2009
While the Conservative government is focused exclusively on exploiting criminal justice issues for partisan gain the Liberal Party today renewed its efforts to fast track two [...] More »
Liberals to support House motion on employment insurance
March 5, 2009
Liberals today supported a motion in the House of Commons that aims to quickly and efficiently get employment insurance (EI) into the hands of those who [...] More »
Just the Facts: Harper’s Record on Infrastructure
March 5, 2009
• Budget 2007 allocated $4.653 billion to infrastructure (Budget 2007, Table 5.3, 167). • Subtracting allocations for the Gas Tax Fund and the GST rebate, Parliament [...] More »
Harper government continues to embarrass Canada on world stage
March 5, 2009
WINNIPEG – Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government is continuing to embarrass Canada on the international stage with its regressive policies towards women, Liberal Status of Women [...] More »
Cotler calls International Criminal Court decision to issue arrest warrant for Sudanese President “historic”
March 4, 2009
OTTAWA — Mount Royal Member of Parliament Irwin Cotler, Special Counsel on Human Rights and International Justice for the Liberal Party, today characterized the International Criminal [...] More »
Conservative government failing Canadian children: Liberal Senators mount concerted assault on government’s “embarrassing” record
March 4, 2009
Liberal Senators took aim at the Conservative government’s “failed child care policies” in Question Period today, with five Senators each looking at a different element of [...] More »
Farms must not be forgotten – Op-ed by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff
March 4, 2009
The Chronicle Herald Rural and agricultural issues are very important to me, as they should be to all Canadians. Canada’s farmers have inherited a formidable heritage. [...] More »
Liberals table motion to bring accountability to the government’s request for $3 billion in unmarked funding
March 4, 2009
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Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the deaths of three Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan
March 4, 2009
Today we mourn the loss of three Canadian soldiers killed yesterday afternoon by an improvised explosive device in the Arghandab district northwest of Kandahar city. Warrant [...] More »
Dr. Ruby Dhalla to address 53rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York today
March 4, 2009
NEW YORK – Dr. Ruby Dhalla, Member of Parliament for Brampton Springdale, will speak today at the International Knowledge Network of Women in Politics (iKnow Politics) [...] More »
Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the death of former MP and Speaker of the House Gilbert Parent
March 3, 2009
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of a great Canadian, the Honourable Gilbert Parent, who passed away today at the age of [...] More »
Motion to Harper: get infrastructure right
March 3, 2009
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Liberal Party reiterates support for a sustainable seal hunt
March 3, 2009
The Liberal Party of Canada supports a sustainable and humane seal hunt, said Liberal Fisheries Critic Gerry Byrne. The Liberal Party of Canada’s support of Canada’s [...] More »

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