In their own words: Meet Senator Runciman

In their own words: Meet Senator Runciman
January 29, 2010
When he was Ontario’s Public Safety Minister, Bob Runciman sparked outrage for making comments directed towards the black community in Toronto: “People who don’t accept any [...] More »
Harper Conservatives continue to ignore missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls
January 29, 2010
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Liberal Status of Women Critic Anita Neville renewed calls today for a comprehensive, national investigation into the more than 520 missing and [...] More »
Liberals are working to keep Canadians healthy
January 29, 2010
Liberals are at work today participating in a unique web conference that examines ways of closing the gap in health status to ensure all Canadians are [...] More »
Senate appointments latest in Conservative nepotism
January 29, 2010
265 Conservative insiders appointed since 2008 election Conservative patronage continues to plumb new depths of cynicism, as five new Conservative Senators and 32 more Conservative [...] More »
Liberals are working for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia
January 29, 2010
Liberals are working to help improve the quality of life of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and their families, by hosting a forum on Parliament [...] More »
Harper government delays endangering food safety
January 28, 2010
The Harper government’s failing grade from federal meat inspectors on improving food safety is proof that the Conservatives have learned nothing from the 2008 deadly listeriosis [...] More »
Just the Facts: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Canada’s Veterans
January 28, 2010
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Historically, PTSD has been associated with military personnel and their reactions to traumatic experiences involving combat and warfare situations. [...] More »
Liberals are working to help Canadian veterans
January 28, 2010
Liberals are working today on Parliament Hill by hosting a forum that focuses on how government can better aid and support Canadian veterans and their families. [...] More »
Liberals call for special envoy to Afghanistan
January 27, 2010
As the international conference on Afghanistan opens in London tomorrow, Liberals are calling on the Harper government to appoint a special envoy to lead Canadian efforts [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on International Day of Commemoration for Victims of the Holocaust
January 27, 2010
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement today: “Today, we stand with the international community to observe the 5th Annual International Day of Commemoration for [...] More »
Liberals present job creation proposals
January 27, 2010
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff presented three proposals today that would help to create new, high-paying jobs in many sectors of the economy and alleviate the worst [...] More »
Liberals press Harper on foreign aid for women
January 27, 2010
In the wake of Stephen Harper’s sudden interest in maternal and child health in the developing world, Liberal MPs are urging the Prime Minister to reverse [...] More »
Liberals are working to ensure women’s equality
January 27, 2010
OTTAWA –Liberals are working today on Parliament Hill by hosting a forum on women’s issues to steer gender equality back on course, and to discuss concrete [...] More »
Just the Facts: Harper Conservatives paid Mulroney’s $2 million legal fees – but won’t pay Colvin’s
January 27, 2010
The Harper Conservatives are trying to intimidate and punish Canadian diplomat Richard Colvin by refusing to pay for the legal counsel he is entitled to as [...] More »
Liberals are working to protect the independence of government agencies
January 26, 2010
Liberals are working on Parliament Hill today by hosting a panel on governance, focussing on the independence of the government agencies that safeguard our public institutions. [...] More »
Liberals are working
January 25, 2010
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Liberals are working to bring back high-quality jobs
January 25, 2010
While Liberals are working with representatives of different economic sectors on Parliament Hill to develop new job creation strategies, Liberal MP John McCallum is asking about [...] More »
Liberals slam delays in non-profit infrastructure funding
January 25, 2010
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Just the Facts: RCMP oversight under the Conservatives
January 25, 2010
The new interim chair of the independent RCMP Public Complaints Commission, Ian McPhail, is a long-time supporter of the Conservative party with no relevant qualifications for [...] More »
Liberals are Working
January 25, 2010
Liberal MPs are at work in Ottawa despite Stephen Harper’s shutdown of Parliament. They are embarking on the first of several weeks of roundtables and working [...] More »
Liberals pledge to prevent abuse of prorogation
January 25, 2010
Surrounded by members of the Liberal caucus in front of the House of Commons on the day when Parliament should have resumed, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff [...] More »
Written Order Paper Questions go unanswered as Parliament shut down
January 24, 2010
Stephen Harper’s decision to shut down Parliament means that dozens of written MP questions to the government will go unanswered. In addition to killing 36 [...] More »
Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament
January 23, 2010
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Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the passing of former Liberal MP Serge Marcil
January 23, 2010
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement after learning of the passing of the Hon. Serge Marcil, PC: “It was with great sadness that I [...] More »
Stephen Harper’s top twenty democratic abuses
January 23, 2010
In advance of today’s rallies organized by Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament, we thought we would remind Canadians of Stephen Harper’s top twenty abuses of democracy: 1. [...] More »
Small literary and artistic publications endangered by Conservative policy
January 22, 2010
Following a decision by the Harper Conservatives, magazines and periodicals that sell or distribute less than 5,000 copies will not have access to the Canada Periodical [...] More »
Reality Check: Harper twists crime agenda to justify Senate appointments
January 22, 2010
Whenever Stephen Harper is backed into a corner, truth is the first casualty. Witness Mr. Harper’s comments yesterday in Truro, Nova Scotia, regarding to the sentencing [...] More »
Conservative cost-cutting should start with new partisan TV ad campaign
January 22, 2010
Contrary to claims that prudent spending is on the way, the Conservatives have launched a brand new, multi-million dollar advertising campaign using tax-payer money to promote [...] More »
Report card: Grading Conservative prorogation damage control strategies
January 22, 2010
Ever since Stephen Harper decided to shut down Parliament, his MPs have improvised dozens of different methods to quell voter backlash. For the benefit of Conservative [...] More »
Just the Facts: The Cost of Prorogation
January 22, 2010
According to media reports, the cost to taxpayers of shutting down Parliament is nearly $50 million – tax dollars wasted for basically nothing. Members of Parliament [...] More »
Transcript of Michael Ignatieff’s online town hall
January 21, 2010
Below is a full transcript of the Liberal Leaders online town hall from earlier today. More »
Exceptional immigration measures required for Haiti crisis
January 20, 2010
The unprecedented crisis in Haiti calls for exceptional immigration measures, Liberal MPs said today. “While we welcome the initial steps taken by Minister Kenney, the scale [...] More »
An open letter to the members of Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament
January 20, 2010
To view the original letter on Michael Ignatieff’s facebook page, please click here. To the members of CAPP, This Saturday, January 23, thousands of Canadians will [...] More »
Just the Facts: Stockwell Day’s spending spree
January 20, 2010
Following yesterday’s Cabinet shuffle, new Treasury Board President Stockwell Day has been tapped to control expenditures. Judging by his past record, if he succeeds, this will [...] More »
Liberals are working while Conservatives take extended vacation
January 20, 2010
Over the coming weeks, Liberals will be working on Parliament Hill by focussing on the issues that matter to Canadians, while the Conservatives stay home to [...] More »
Canada at 150
January 19, 2010
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University of Ottawa town hall
January 18, 2010
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Liberals propose 2009 tax year eligibility for Haiti quake donations
January 18, 2010
Following the outpouring of generosity towards the Haitian earthquake relief effort, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff called on the federal government to extend last year’s tax deadline [...] More »
Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the deaths of Canadians in Haiti
January 18, 2010
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement today regarding the ongoing search for survivors and the deaths of Canadian citizens following the earthquake in Haiti: [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the death of Sgt. John Faught in Afghanistan
January 16, 2010
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University of British Columbia town hall
January 15, 2010
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University of Victoria town hall
January 15, 2010
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Conservative government finally heeds Liberal calls to substantially increase the number of election observers to Ukraine
January 15, 2010
For Immediate Release January 15, 2010 Ottawa – A concerted effort by MP Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Centre) and Liberal MPs has finally forced the Conservative government [...] More »
De Montréal à Mississauga
January 15, 2010
Les manches retroussées jusqu’au coude, Michael Ignatieff a répondu mardi aux questions de plus de 200 étudiants de l’université Concordia sur tous les sujets lors de [...] More »
From Montreal to Mississauga
January 15, 2010
With his sleeves rolled up, Michael Ignatieff took questions from over 200 students from Concordia University on Tuesday touching on all topics as the campus tour [...] More »
University of Calgary town hall
January 14, 2010
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University of Manitoba town hall
January 14, 2010
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In Haiti’s time of need
January 14, 2010
Full text of an email message from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff to supporters: It’s time to stand with Haiti. The scenes of devastation beamed from Port-au-Prince [...] More »
Julian New Year’s Message from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff
January 14, 2010
To all those celebrating the arrival of 2010 according to the Julian calendar, happy New Year. As you come together with family and friends to reflect [...] More »
In Haiti’s time of need
January 14, 2010
Friend– It’s time to stand with Haiti. The scenes of devastation beamed from Port-au-Prince and elsewhere have shaken all of us. But they have also reminded [...] More »
McMaster University town hall
January 13, 2010
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University of Toronto, Mississauga town hall
January 13, 2010
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PBO report shatters Conservative fiscal credibility
January 13, 2010
The Parliamentary Budget Officer’s latest report today confirms the Conservatives’ $13-billion payroll tax hike and shows they have no credible fiscal plan to rescue Canada from [...] More »
Liberals call for independent probe of Rights and Democracy
January 13, 2010
The Liberal Party of Canada is calling on the government to appoint an independent administrator to deal with the crisis of confidence and governance of the [...] More »
Liberals rally for immediate action in Haiti
January 13, 2010
Liberals support all federal government efforts to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to the people of Haiti, and encourage all levels of government and all Canadians to [...] More »
Statement from Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Official Opposition, on the Earthquake in Haiti
January 12, 2010
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff released the following statement after reports of an earthquake in Haiti: Tonight, I join Canadians across the country in expressing my concern [...] More »
Town hall at Concordia University
January 12, 2010
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Town hall at HEC Montréal
January 12, 2010
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Just the Facts: A history of prorogation
January 12, 2010
From the moment Stephen Harper decided to shut down Parliament, he has used Parliamentary history to justify his decision. A closer look at the facts, however, [...] More »
In their own words: Harper’s excuses for shutting down Parliament wearing thin
January 12, 2010
Tom Flanagan, who served as Stephen Harper’s campaign manager and chief of staff, yesterday confirmed the real reasons behind Mr. Harper’s decision to shut down Parliament: [...] More »
Dalhousie University town hall
January 12, 2010
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Giving young Canadians centre stage
January 11, 2010
Polite. Respectful. Tough. That’s the best way to describe the questions coming from young Canadians in Halifax today. But Michael Ignatieff wouldn’t want it any other [...] More »
Harper government attacks climate change science in Canada
January 11, 2010
By refusing to renew Canada’s capacity for climate change research, the Conservative government is encouraging a mass exodus of Canada’s top climate scientists to other countries, [...] More »
NSCC town hall
January 11, 2010
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Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on Sir John A. Macdonald Day
January 11, 2010
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement to commemorate the birthday of Canada’s first Prime Minister: “Today we honour the memory of the first Prime [...] More »
- The ads you made possible -
January 10, 2010
Friend – Today, hard-hitting radio and print ads hit airwaves and newspapers across Canada – ads speaking out against Stephen Harper’s shutdown of Parliament, ads that [...] More »
The ads you made possible
January 10, 2010
Friend – Your online donations raised over $100,000 the last 3 days of December – helping us launch an ad campaign when it matters most. Today, [...] More »
Liberals launch radio and print ads
January 10, 2010
In light of Stephen Harper’s unjustified shutdown of Parliament, the Liberal Party of Canada today launched a series of radio and print ads, which can be [...] More »
Prorogation: Learn more about the issues
January 9, 2010
What is Stephen Harper trying to hide? What’s his real agenda? Why doesn’t he want to face Parliament. Liberals are asking the tough questions Stephen Harper [...] More »
Harper government’s cuts to learning council come at worst possible time
January 8, 2010
The Harper government’s decision to cut funding to the Canadian Council on Learning comes at a critical time in the nation’s economic recovery when we should [...] More »
In their own words: Conservatives throw out their prorogation talking points
January 8, 2010
“I don’t buy the reason of the Olympics… I don’t think the business of government should stop (because of them).” (Conservative MP Mike Allen, Victoria Star, [...] More »
Harper’s silence on MPs’ attacks against women unacceptable
January 8, 2010
Prime Minister Stephen Harper must disavow Conservative MP Maurice Vellacott’s false and misleading statements about abortion, Liberal Status of Women Critic Anita Neville said today. “Mr. [...] More »
The Economist: Harper’s shutting down Parliament looks like “naked self-interest”
January 7, 2010
Stephen Harper doesn’t have to leave Canadian soil to give Canada a black eye internationally, it seems. The Economist, often the last word on international affairs, [...] More »
In their own words: The Harper Conservatives on shutting down Parliament
January 7, 2010
Now: “A decision to prorogue when the government has the confidence of the house is a routine constitutional matter.” (Stephen Harper, CBC’s The National, January 5, [...] More »
Our Net Neutrality Q&A
January 7, 2010
When we were asked by the SaveOurNet.ca Coalition to discuss our position on net neutrality and the future of the internet in general we jumped at [...] More »
Statement by Michael Ignatieff, Leader of the Opposition, on Julian Christmas
January 6, 2010
On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our Parliamentary caucus, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating Christmas according [...] More »
Just the Facts: Stephen Harper’s CBC interview
January 6, 2010
In case you spent last night cheering on Canada in that oh-so-close World Junior hockey final, here are some highlights from Stephen Harper’s interview, contrasted with [...] More »
Government Silent on Small Business Loans
January 6, 2010
The Harper government has reneged on its promise to fix a small business loan program that is helping less businesses while costing more money, Liberal Small [...] More »
Leader’s OP-ED: Shutting down Parliament: The arrogance of power
January 5, 2010
Below is the full text of Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff opinion piece, running in Canadian papers this week. The first duty of leaders in a democratic [...] More »
Just the Facts: Shutting down Parliament, in perspective
January 5, 2010
“When a government starts trying to cancel dissent or avoid dissent is frankly when it’s rapidly losing its moral authority to govern.” (Stephen Harper, Canadian Press, [...] More »
Et voici le concours de la réponse automatique d’absence du bureau « où suis-je » de Stephen Harper
January 5, 2010
Quand nos vaillants Canadiens partent en vacances, ils ont le bon réflexe : ils mettent en place une réponse automatique pour expliquer leur absence du bureau. [...] More »
Introducing the Stephen Harper ‘Just Vacationing’ Out-of-Office Reply Challenge
January 5, 2010
When hardworking Canadians go on vacation, they do the responsible thing and set up an automated out-of-office reply explaining their absence. But when Stephen Harper shut [...] More »
In their own words: Editorial and expert opinion against shutting down parliament
January 5, 2010
(Quotes are included in their original language) “The Prime Minister is turning prorogation, a sometimes sensible parliamentary procedure, into an underhanded manoeuvre to avoid being accountable [...] More »
Leader’s OP-ED: Shutting down Parliament: The arrogance of power
January 5, 2010
Below is the full text of Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff opinion piece, running in Canadian papers this week. The first duty of leaders in a democratic [...] More »
Just the Facts: Canada’s Parliament during the 1988 Calgary Olympic Games
January 4, 2010
“It wouldn’t surprise me one bit if they decided to prorogue Parliament… I’m sorry if I sound a little cynical. This is a government (for which) [...] More »

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