Keynote Address to the 29th Annual Plenary of the Canadian Jewish Congress

Keynote Address to the 29th Annual Plenary of the Canadian Jewish Congress
May 31, 2009
Check against delivery Toronto, Ontario Thank you. Good afternoon. Vice Prime Minister Shalom, Ambassador Ziv, Consul General Gissin, fellow parliamentarians, friends: When I get an introduction [...] More »
Liberals call on Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre to withdraw and apologize for his latest offensive statement
May 29, 2009
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, must apologize for the using the racist term “tar baby” in the House of Commons, [...] More »
Liberal Party President Announces Bold Fundraising and Recruitment Initiatives
May 29, 2009
OTTAWA, ON – Liberal Party President Alfred Apps announced plans today to launch a series of bold initiatives designed to dramatically increase membership and donations to [...] More »
By the numbers: Government waste under the 50 billion dollar man
May 29, 2009
“There’s certainly nothing today that says we should go into deficit.” - Stephen Harper, October 6, 2008 Consultants: The Harper government spent nearly $1 billion on [...] More »
Liberals to demand action and accountability on fisheries issues from Harper government
May 28, 2009
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Conservative mismanagement of Chalk River puts lives at risk: 5000 Canadians can’t get the cancer tests they need each day
May 28, 2009
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Harper government delays federal border infrastructure projects
May 27, 2009
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Just the Facts: Jim Flaherty’s top 10 mismanagement moments
May 27, 2009
“I’m comfortable with our projections. I’m staying with our budget projection. We’re on track.” - Jim Flaherty on the budget deficit, April 22, 2009 1. Broken [...] More »
Michael Ignatieff calls for the resignation of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty
May 27, 2009
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Flaherty fails his own 120-day test: No jobs, no infrastructure, at least $50 billion deficit
May 27, 2009
Having arrived at Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s 120-day self-imposed deadline for stimulus spending, the only result the Harper Conservatives can point to is a record deficit [...] More »
Michael Ignatieff meets with Palestinian President Abbas, presses for Canadian presence in Middle East peace process
May 26, 2009
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Wrzesnewskyj re-introduces bill on Croatian internment
May 26, 2009
For Immediate Release May 26, 2009 Ottawa – Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre) today re-introduced his Private Member’s Bill (Bill C-394) urging the acknowledgement and [...] More »
Liberals support rural mayors in calling Harper government to action
May 26, 2009
Liberals support rural mayors in calling Harper government to action Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Liberal MPs have thrown their support behind rural mayors who are calling [...] More »
Harper Conservatives neglect official languages
May 26, 2009
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Zero additional laid-off workers to benefit from latest Conservative EI re-announcement
May 25, 2009
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Make EI work
May 23, 2009
Michael Ignatieff, National Post Published: Saturday, May 23, 2009 We’re in a recession that is rewriting the rules of our economy. Unemployment is surging, bankruptcies are [...] More »
Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador Annual General Meeting
May 23, 2009
Please check against delivery Gander, NL Thank you. Good evening. Let’s hear it for Gerry Byrne, ladies and gentlemen. I want to thank Gerry for the [...] More »
Harper Conservatives eroding Canada’s international reputation on multiple fronts
May 22, 2009
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Harper government’s response to lobster crisis too little, too late
May 22, 2009
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Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the death of famed architect Arthur Erickson
May 21, 2009
An Order of Canada Officer and Companion, multiple Governor General’s Award recipient, an Honorary Fellow – Arthur Erickson’s list of commendations is too lengthy to list. [...] More »
Harper Conservatives leave supply management on the table in EU free trade negotiations
May 21, 2009
Alexandra Mendes, Liberal critic for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, and Wayne Easter, Liberal agriculture critic, today condemned Agriculture Minister [...] More »
CIDA acts more like CSIS as Minister’s announcement leaves humanitarian partners in the dark
May 21, 2009
The Harper Conservatives’ restructuring of international assistance has come at the cost of a total lack of decision making transparency, Glen Pearson, Liberal Critic for International [...] More »
New Conservative credit card rules fail small business
May 21, 2009
Today’s Conservative announcement on changes to credit card regulations fall far short of what is necessary to help Canadian small businesses and families during this recession, [...] More »
Statement from Michael Ignatieff, regarding the recent Conservative attack ad campaign
May 20, 2009
Please find attached a statement from Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Official Opposition, regarding the recent Conservative attack ad campaign. Please left click on the link [...] More »
Harper Conservatives cover up torture allegations by Canadian facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia
May 20, 2009
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Conservative MP speaks out against Stephen Harper’s personal attack ads
May 20, 2009
In the wake of Conservative MP Cathy McLeod’s criticism of her own party’s personal attack ads, it’s becoming clear that Conservative Members of Parliament are being [...] More »
Michael’s response to Conservative personal attack ads
May 20, 2009
A statement from Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Official Opposition, regarding the recent Conservative attack ad campaign. Disponible en français ici More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Red Cross
May 20, 2009
Today marks a century of outstanding service from the Canadian Red Cross as Canada’s primary provider of volunteer aid. Through the Canadian Red Cross, thousands of [...] More »
Latest Chalk River shutdown and delayed public notification poses health and safety risk to Canadians
May 19, 2009
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Statement from Michael Ignatieff on the trial and detention of Aung San Suu Kyi
May 18, 2009
The unjustified trial and continued detention of Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi serves as a stark reminder of the need for greater vigilance by [...] More »
Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the reported end of fighting in Sri Lanka
May 17, 2009
The reported end of fighting between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and the Government of Sri Lanka are events to which the Government of Canada [...] More »
Enough is enough
May 15, 2009
Trust the Conservatives to get attack ads out faster than they can deliver their promised stimulus funding. Unable to provide leadership himself, Stephen Harper launched new [...] More »
OnProbation.ca
May 14, 2009
We deserve transparency, accountability, and action from our government so that we can address this economic crisis responsibly and plan for our recovery. As the much-anticipated [...] More »
Just the Facts: Stephen Harper misleads Canadians on Employment Insurance
May 14, 2009
The Facts: Prime Minister Stephen Harper made several misleading statements about EI in the House of Commons yesterday. “It is simply a proposal… to raise payroll [...] More »
Harper government ignoring Aboriginal communities on Bill C-8
May 14, 2009
Liberals are calling on the Harper Conservatives to delay the passage of Bill C-8 after the government failed to properly consult First Nations governments in the [...] More »
Liberals call on Minister Shea to meet with Atlantic lobster fishermen
May 14, 2009
In the wake of intergovernmental infighting over a failing lobster industry, Liberal MPs Gerry Byrne, Denis Coderre and Lawrence MacAulay want to know if Conservative Fisheries [...] More »
Michael speaks to Victory Fund members in the Ottawa/Gatineau Region
May 13, 2009
Michael’s remarks at the Victory Fund Reception for the Ottawa/Gatineau Region – held at the National Art Gallery on May 13th, 2009 More »
Auditor General finds no financial planning at the upper echelons of National Defence in a scathing indictment of Harper government
May 13, 2009
The Auditor General has found the Harper government responsible for National Defence’s dismal lack of financial planning capacity, putting the interests of Canadian troops at risk [...] More »
Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the results of the British Columbia election
May 13, 2009
On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our parliamentary caucus, I extend my congratulations to British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell and all the elected [...] More »
Harper Conservatives forget missing and murdered Aboriginal women
May 13, 2009
Liberals are calling on the Harper government to launch an independent investigation into the devastatingly high number of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls. A [...] More »
Liberal MP Wrzesnewskyj re-introduces bill to care for families of fallen enforcement officers
May 12, 2009
For Immediate Release May 12, 2009 Ottawa – Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre) re-introduced a Private Member’s Bill in the House of Commons today that [...] More »
Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Israel
May 11, 2009
Today we celebrate six decades of friendship and cooperation between Canada and the State of Israel. Ours is a relationship between proud allies, built on our [...] More »
Harper government continues to fail test of independence with regards to listeriosis probe
May 11, 2009
Confirmation that listeriosis investigator Sheila Weatherill has hired employees from the very government departments that are at the centre of the probe shows that the Harper [...] More »
Just the Facts: Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s memory loss on employment statistics
May 11, 2009
“Mr. Speaker, I do not comment on employment numbers before the numbers are announced in the morning on the Friday when asked.” - Finance Minister Jim [...] More »
Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on yesterday’s Tamil protest in Toronto
May 11, 2009
Yesterday, in collaboration with police and out of concern for public safety, Liberal Party officials intervened to help end the demonstration by Tamils on the Gardiner [...] More »
Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff to commemorate Mother’s Day
May 10, 2009
On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our parliamentary caucus, I would like to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to those special women who [...] More »
Harper government opposes police officers’ rights once again
May 7, 2009
The Harper government’s decision to fight against the RCMP’s right to collective bargaining is yet more evidence that it does not have the best interests of [...] More »
MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj re-introduces bill to combat underground trade in human organs and body parts
May 7, 2009
For Immediate Release May 7. 2009 Ottawa – Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre) today re-introduced Bill C-381, a Private Member’s Bill that would address the [...] More »
Ignatieff congratulates Canadian scientists on sequencing of H1N1 virus
May 6, 2009
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement that scientists at the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg have completed the world’s [...] More »
Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the death of RCMP Constable James Lundblad
May 6, 2009
I was saddened this week to hear of the loss of one of Canada’s brave officers, RCMP Constable James Lundblad, who was killed in a traffic [...] More »
Liberal MP re-introduces bill to protect women from hate crimes
May 6, 2009
Ottawa – Liberal MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre), seconded by Liberal MP Maria Mina, today re-introduced in the House of Commons his Private Member’s Bill that [...] More »
Harper government failing softwood lumber workers – again
May 6, 2009
The Harper government continues to put jobs at risk by failing Canada’s softwood lumber industry with its inaction over the latest tax incentive – essentially a [...] More »
Statement by Michael Ignatieff
May 6, 2009
This morning I accepted Ruby Dhalla’s resignation as Youth & Multiculturalism Critic. Ms. Dhalla will continue to serve as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Brampton-Springdale. [...] More »
Liberals call for Harper government action on EU seal products ban
May 5, 2009
Harper government has failed to protect Canadian jobs With today’s news that the Harper government has failed to prevent a European ban on seal products, Liberal [...] More »
Harper government needs comprehensive plan to fight human trafficking
May 5, 2009
The Harper government must take stronger action against human trafficking, particularly as Canada prepares to host the world at the 2010 Vancouver OIympic Games, the Liberal [...] More »
Baird fails to create jobs with economic stimulus and infrastructure funds
May 5, 2009
Transport Minister John Baird has yet to provide any job creation details for infrastructure and economic stimulus funds, Liberal Infrastructure Critic Gerard Kennedy and Public Works [...] More »
Remarks to Canadian Legislative Conference Building and Construction Trade Department, AFL-CIO, Canadian Office
May 5, 2009
Please check against delivery Ottawa, Ontario Thank you. Good afternoon. Thank you Mary (Dougherty). I’m glad to be back with you this year, and to see [...] More »
Harper government cuts spark scientist brain-drain
May 4, 2009
With today’s news that one of Canada’s top AIDS researchers is moving with his 25-member team to the U.S. due to science funding cuts, Liberal Industry, [...] More »
Michael Ignatieff calls on Prime Minister Harper to reform Employment Insurance
May 4, 2009
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff in the House of Commons today called on the Harper government to immediately increase Employment Insurance eligibility to protect vulnerable laid-off workers, [...] More »
Government failing to stand up for Canadians abroad
May 4, 2009
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Conservative government must take action to protect Canadian pulp and paper producers
May 4, 2009
The Conservative government must act immediately to ensure the Canadian pulp and paper industry is protected in light of a new $8-billion U.S. tax credit that [...] More »
From the convention floor
May 3, 2009
Yesterday I had the privilege to speak at our Biennial Convention in Vancouver. What an incredible feeling! We had a room packed to the rafters with passionate [...] More »
The Canadian Way – Michael’s introduction video at the 2009 Biennial Convention
May 2, 2009
Michael’s vision for Canada is shared by Liberals and Canadians from coast to coast. This video is a tribute to that vision. Photo credit: JM Carisse. More »
Speech Accepting the Leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada
May 2, 2009
Vancouver, British Columbia Fellow Canadians. Fellow Liberals. Thank you, Bob. Thank you, Dominic. Thank you Mona and Yasmine. Thanks to all of you. Three thousand Liberals [...] More »
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff calls for a new politics
May 2, 2009
VANCOUVER – Calling for a new politics, Michael Ignatieff reached out to Canadians with his vision for the future of the country as Liberal delegates voted [...] More »
Liberal convention by the numbers
May 2, 2009
Total number of participants at the Liberal convention: 3, 143 Total number of volunteers: 216 Total number of former Prime Ministers in attendance at the Liberal [...] More »
Liberals vote overwhelmingly in favour of one-member, one-vote
May 2, 2009
VANCOUVER – Grassroots Liberals voted to make their party more open, inclusive and democratic by giving all members a vote for choosing future party leaders. “Now [...] More »
Liberals vote overwhelmingly in favour of one-member, one-vote
May 2, 2009
VANCOUVER – Grassroots Liberals voted to make their party more open, inclusive and democratic by giving all members a vote for choosing future party leaders. “Now [...] More »
Liberal convention by the numbers
May 2, 2009
Total number of participants at the Liberal convention: 3, 143 Total number of volunteers: 216 Total number of former Prime Ministers in attendance at the Liberal [...] More »
Liberals honour Stéphane Dion
May 1, 2009
VANCOUVER – A star-studded cast of Liberals will gather at the Vancouver Convention Centre tonight to pay tribute to former Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion for his [...] More »
2009 Liberal Biennial Convention in Vancouver
May 1, 2009
A selection of photos from the Liberal Biennial Convention held in Vancouver 2009 from March 30th to May 2nd More »
Over 2,500 Liberals hard at work as convention gets into full swing
May 1, 2009
VANCOUVER – Over 2,500 Liberals from across the country pulled up their sleeves and got down to the work of renewing the Liberal Party through commission [...] More »
Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on Asian Heritage Month
May 1, 2009
Today starts a month of festivities across Canada to highlight and acknowledge the rich contributions that Asian-Canadians have made to the cultural, economic and social fabric [...] More »

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