Townhall in London, ON

Townhall in London, ON
March 31, 2011
2011/03/31 | London, ON Photos: Dave Chan More »
Before believing Harper, remember his Atlantic Accord betrayal
March 31, 2011
ST. JOHN’S & HALIFAX – Stephen Harper’s Atlantic Accord betrayal proved that he cannot be trusted to keep his word to Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova [...] More »
Plays well with others
March 31, 2011
At Lord Roberts, Michael Ignatieff met kids who, unlike a certain other party leader, know how to play well with others, share, and finger paint. More »
Harper must answer for Fabian Manning’s $1.1 million abuse of the public purse in the Senate
March 31, 2011
CONCEPTION BAY, NL – Conservative candidate Fabian Manning – who as of last week was a Conservative Senator – is attempting to become the first MP [...] More »
Lunch in Winnipeg
March 31, 2011
2011/03/31 | Winnipeg, MB Photos: Dave Chan More »
Michael Ignatieff visits Lord Roberts preschool in Winnipeg
March 31, 2011
Michael Ignatieff spent the morning of Day 5 of the Federal Election Campaign at Winnipeg’s Lord Roberts preschool where he announced the Liberal Early Childhood learning [...] More »
Giving our Children the best possible start in life
March 31, 2011
2011/03/31 | Winnipeg, MB Photos: Dave Chan More »
Michael Ignatieff announces Early Childhood Learning and Care Fund
March 31, 2011
WINNIPEG – A Liberal government will strengthen families through a new Early Childhood Learning and Care Fund to give our kids the head start they need, [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the federal leaders’ debates
March 31, 2011
WINNIPEG – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement regarding the federal leaders’ debates: “I look forward to debating the federal party leaders on April [...] More »
Liberal campaign rally in Winnipeg
March 31, 2011
Michael Ignatieff speaking about the need for greater education in Aboriginal Communities. “Education is so important, it put’s the lights on, it takes the fear away [...] More »
Harper welcomed to Atlantic Canada with another patronage investigation
March 31, 2011
CAPE BRETON – As Stephen Harper arrived in Halifax today, Liberals are calling on him to explain his abuse of power in the wake of an [...] More »
Town Hall in Winnipeg
March 30, 2011
2011/03/30 | Winnipeg, MB Photos: Dave Chan More »
A debate with Stephen Harper
March 30, 2011
If Stephen Harper wants to stop by and answer some questions, he's welcome, too. Otherwise, we'll see him at the debates. More »
Thanks Vancouver, Off to Winnipeg!
March 30, 2011
2011/03/30 | Vancouver & Winnipeg Photos: Dave Chan More »
Pensions Canadians can count on
March 30, 2011
A Liberal government will help Canadian families save for retirement with new measures to enhance our public pension system, including increased support for seniors and a [...] More »
In their own words: Praise for the Liberal Party’s Canadian Learning Passport
March 30, 2011
(Quotes are included in their original language) IGNATIEFF’S ‘LEARNING PASSPORT’ WOULD HELP POOR REACH UNIVERSITY (Globe and Mail, March 29, 2011) LA FAÉCUM ACCUEILLE FAVORABLEMENT L’ANNONCE [...] More »
TV AD: Pensions you can count on
March 30, 2011
I’ve had an interesting life. I was a self-employed writer. I was a journalist. And I was a teacher. And for about 18 of those years [...] More »
No fear here
March 30, 2011
Another day, another definition of “late March.” Somewhere over the Rockies, the flight deck informed us that the temperature in Vancouver was in the neighbourhood of [...] More »
Michael Ignatieff announces Liberal plan to strengthen public pensions and support seniors
March 30, 2011
VANCOUVER – A Liberal government will help Canadian families save for retirement with new measures to enhance our public pension system, including increased support for seniors [...] More »
In their own words: Critics pan Harper’s plan to make families wait for five years behind corporations
March 30, 2011
(Quotes are included in their original language) “It’s my wife’s birthday next month, and I have a great idea for a present. I’m going to give [...] More »
Conservative G8 Legacy Fund had no controls, documents reveal Liberals launch G8/G20 “Wish you were here – you already paid for it!” postcard campaign
March 30, 2011
Days after announcing a Liberal government’s plan to cut Conservative waste and stop corporate giveaways, Liberal candidate David McGuinty revealed new evidence today that there were [...] More »
Wish you were here: Introducing the Limited Edition ‘Memories of Muskoka’ G8 Postcards
March 30, 2011
To commemorate the wasteful excesses of the G8 – the Liberal Party today launched a G8/G20 “Wish you were here – you already paid for it!” postcard campaign. Check it out on the Liberal blog. More »
TV AD: Michael Ignatieff on Family Care
March 30, 2011
"My mother died of Alzheimer's disease. Caring for her was the toughest thing that ever hit our family. Like most Canadian families, we took responsibility, but we often felt alone. It's time to stand together. The Liberal Family Care Plan will provide paid time off to care for sick family members and get you the support you need. Because your government should be there when your family needs it most." Authorized by the Federal Liberal Agency of Canada, registered agent for the Liberal Party of Canada. More »
TV AD: A Canada we can all be proud of
March 30, 2011
“Stephen Harper is spending millions attacking me and it makes me angry ’cause it lowers the bar for everyone else. It says if you step outside [...] More »
TV AD: Corruption: Stephen Harper has gone too far
March 30, 2011
Stephen Harper. He's gone too far. A top advisor under investigation for allegedly using his connections to win millions of dollars in government contracts for his girlfriend. Harper's shrugging off charges against his inner campaign circle, including senators who could face jail time for breaking election laws. He shut down parliament to silence his critics... and now's he's dictating that your government should be called "The Harper Government". Abuse. Deceit. Contempt for Canadians. Harper thinks he's above the law. Is this your Canada? Or Harper's?" More »
Pensions Canadians can Count On
March 30, 2011
2011/03/30 | Vancouver, BC Photos: Dave Chan More »
Vancouver Campaign launch rally
March 29, 2011
2011/03/29 | Vancouver, BC Photos: Dave Chan More »
Round table in Vancouver
March 29, 2011
2011/03/29 | Vancouver BC Photos: Dave Chan More »
On our way to Vancouver!
March 29, 2011
Michael Ignatieff and Zsuzsanna Zsohar board the Liberal campaign plane after launching the Learning Passport in Toronto. Next stop British Columbia. More »
Michael Ignatieff commits to reversing Conservative cuts to family reunification
March 29, 2011
VANCOUVER – At a roundtable at Langara College in Vancouver today, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff committed to reversing five years of short-sighted Conservative cuts to family [...] More »
We can’t wait for the future
March 29, 2011
This morning, Michael Ignatieff announced the single largest annual investment in non-repayable student assistance in Canadian history: the Canadian Learning Passport. Conservatives tell families to wait their turn. Liberals help families build their future right now. We can’t afford to wait. More »
GTA campaign launch rally
March 29, 2011
Michael Ignatieff shares a story of a recent immigrant to Canada studying for her citizenship exam. “She was studying about how the Parliament of Canada works, [...] More »
Just the Facts:Shelly Glover covers up ageist slur with a lie
March 29, 2011
Yesterday, in another case of Conservatives attacking people instead of problems, Conservative candidate for Saint Boniface Shelly Glover launched a personal, ageist attack on Liberal Winnipeg [...] More »
Canadian Learning Passport
March 29, 2011
2011/03/29 | Oakville, ON Photos: Dave Chan More »
Launching the Liberal Learning Passport
March 29, 2011
Michael Ignatieff presents the details of a historic initiative aimed at opening the doors to every young Canadian who wants to go to college or university. [...] More »
Michael Ignatieff announces Canadian Learning Passport
March 29, 2011
OAKVILLE – A Liberal government will open the doors for every young Canadian who wants to go to college or university with a historic new Learning [...] More »
Conservative MP must apologize to all seniors for her “expiry date” slur
March 29, 2011
WINNIPEG – Liberal Winnipeg South Centre MP Anita Neville is demanding Conservative Saint Boniface MP Shelly Glover apologize to all seniors for disparaging them by referring [...] More »
Rally in Mississauga, ON
March 28, 2011
2011/03/28 | Mississauga, ON Photos: Dave Chan More »
Mainstreeting in Toronto’s Chinatown
March 28, 2011
2011/03/28 | Toronto, ON Photos: Dave Chan More »
Michael Ignatieff speaks to a sea of supporters in Saint-Léonard-Saint-Michel
March 28, 2011
Addressing an enthusiastic crowd of more than 1,300 Liberal Party supporters and 60 Liberal candidates in the 2011 federal elections, Michael Ignatieff presents a vision of [...] More »
Harper’s broken tax cut promises
March 28, 2011
Stephen Harper has broken seven Conservative tax cut promises. Now he’s promising help for families after his next fixed election date in May 2015, making families [...] More »
Press Conference in Toronto
March 28, 2011
2011/03/28 | Toronto, ON Photos: Dave Chan More »
Michael Ignatieff announces Liberal plan to cut Conservative waste
March 28, 2011
TORONTO – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff visited the site of the billion-dollar G20 boondoggle today to announce a Liberal government’s plan to cut Conservative waste and [...] More »
(Bad) memories of a fake lake…
March 28, 2011
Over the last five years, Conservatives have given us plenty of reasons to worry about our tax dollars. Their spending has been reckless, and often quite… unusual. Like the infamous $2 million G20 fake lake built just a single kilometer away from the real, and much more beautiful, Lake Ontario. More »
Raymonde Folco to retire after five terms
March 28, 2011
MONTREAL – Outgoing MP for Laval—Les Îles, Raymonde Folco, has informed Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff that for personal reasons she will not be seeking a sixth [...] More »
Montreal Liberal Campaign Rally
March 28, 2011
2011/03/27 | Montréal Photo : Georges Alexandar More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the death of Cpl. Yannick Scherrer in Afghanistan
March 28, 2011
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement upon learning of the death of Cpl. Yannick Scherrer who was serving the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan: “Like [...] More »
Michael Ignatieff rallies Liberals in Quebec
March 27, 2011
MONTREAL – After successfully kicking off the Quebec leg of the Liberal Party campaign in Montreal this morning, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff rallied more than 1,000 [...] More »
The real deal
March 27, 2011
You never forget your first time. For me, it was on a wet, cold Saturday night. My first reaction was to the price; I couldn’t believe it was only 60 cents. I’ll never forget how warm and tender, sweet and chewy it was – my first hot bagel in Montreal. More »
Liberal campaign launch rally in Ottawa
March 27, 2011
More »
Speech: Quebec has the power to change things
March 27, 2011
2011/03/27 | Montréal Photos : Georges Alexandar More »
Michael Ignatieff and Martin Couchon in Outremont
March 27, 2011
2011/03/27 | Montréal Photos : Georges Alexandar More »
Michael Ignatieff & Martin Cauchon in Outremont
March 27, 2011
Michael Ignatieff stopped by the Montreal riding of Outremont to help Martin Cauchon take it back for the Liberals. “Maintreeting” on St. Viateur Avenue Mr. Ignatieff stopped by the famous bagel shop and chatted with Sunday shoppers. Check out Martin’s website: http://www.martincauchon.ca More »
Reality Check: Harper’s tax record
March 27, 2011
Today at a campaign stop in Brampton, Stephen Harper tried to distract from his record on taxes with the bogus claim that Liberals would raise taxes [...] More »
Reality Check: Harper’s spending record
March 27, 2011
Today at a campaign stop in Brampton, Stephen Harper said: “Most of Mr. Ignatieff’s Liberals have never in their lives been in a position where they [...] More »
Harper vs. Pearson: a minority report
March 27, 2011
After looking at Lester Pearson’s achievements one thing becomes perfectly clear: Stephen Harper has a long road ahead of him if he ever wants the residents of Bramalea-Gore-Malton to name a building after him! More »
Conservative Candidate Parm Gill involved in Kenney’s ‘Very Ethnic’ abuse of power scandal
March 27, 2011
As Stephen Harper visits Brampton, new revelations have emerged about Brampton-Springdale Conservative candidate Parm Gill’s role in Immigration Minister Jason Kenney’s ethnic outreach scandal, pointing to [...] More »
Michael Ignatieff and the Liberal Party of Canada: “Quebec has the power to change things”
March 27, 2011
MONTREAL – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff launched the Quebec leg of the Liberal Party campaign in Montreal today with a speech about the importance of [...] More »
Speech: Le Québec a le pouvoir de changer les choses
March 27, 2011
Check against delivery. Montréal, Québec. Chers amis, C’est formidable de débuter notre campagne au Québec ici dans un bon restaurant montréalais ! Merci de votre présence et [...] More »
Campaign Launch and Rally
March 26, 2011
2011/03/26 | Ottawa, ON Photos : Radey Barrack More »
Liberals launch advertisements for multicultural audiences
March 26, 2011
OTTAWA – The Liberal Party of Canada got the election campaign rolling with a series of TV ads that speak directly to Canadians from vibrant communities [...] More »
Michael Ignatieff rallies Liberals in Ottawa
March 26, 2011
Michael Ignatieff rallied more than 1,000 Liberals today at a raucous gathering to officially kick off the 2011 election campaign. “Are you ready to turn the [...] More »
Liberals launch radio ads
March 26, 2011
On the first day of the 2011 election, the Liberal Party of Canada launched two English election campaign radio ads that will run in Vancouver and [...] More »
Liberals launch campaign television ads
March 26, 2011
The Liberal Party of Canada launched two election campaign ads today, one reminding Canadian families that they’re being short-changed by Stephen Harper and the other speaking to Québecers. More »
Liberals call on Harper and his Quebec caucus to repay illegitimate in-and-out rebates
March 26, 2011
The Liberal Party of Canada is calling on Stephen Harper to use his visit to Quebec City today to urge his Quebec MPs to pay back [...] More »
Campaign Launch in Ottawa
March 26, 2011
2011/03/26 | Ottawa, ON Photos : Radey Barrack More »
Let’s go
March 26, 2011
On May 2nd, we can elect a government that respects the institutions of our democracy and the priorities of our families. It starts today. More »
Reality Check: Stephen Harper’s 2004 coalition letter
March 26, 2011
Stephen Harper said today: “In 2004, we did not form a coalition.” (CBC, March 26, 2011) Below is the coalition letter signed by Stephen Harper that [...] More »
Michael Ignatieff launches campaign focused on equal opportunity and renewing Canadian democracy
March 26, 2011
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff kicked off the Liberal Party’s 2011 election campaign with a promise to strengthen equal opportunity and renew Canadian democracy after five years [...] More »
Liberal campaign launch rally in Ottawa
March 26, 2011
Michael Ignatieff kicked off the Liberal campaign in an Ottawa room packed to the hilt with 1000 cheering Liberal supporters. “To know who you’re fighting for. [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff: The rules of our democracy
March 26, 2011
This election is not just an exercise in democracy, it’s about democracy. So as we begin the campaign, let’s be clear about the rules. Whoever leads [...] More »
Harper Conservatives defeated with historic vote finding government in contempt of Parliament
March 25, 2011
History was made today in Canada with the passage of a Liberal motion that found the Harper Conservatives in contempt of Parliament and declares non-confidence in [...] More »
Speech in the House of Commons to Introduce a Motion of Non-Confidence
March 25, 2011
For our part, there is no doubt. You have spoken, Mr. Speaker. The committee has spoken. And now the House must speak with a clear voice: a government that breaks the rules and conceals facts from the Canadian people does not deserve to remain in office. More »
Harper regime’s abuses of power at ACOA
March 24, 2011
The Harper regime’s pattern of abuse of power continues as it faces yet another investigation, this time by the Public Service Commission of Canada for the [...] More »
Open Letter to the Clerk of the Privy Council
March 24, 2011
Mr. Wayne G. Wouters Clerk of the Privy Council Langevin Block 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A3 March 24, 2011 Dear Mr. Wouters: As you [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on Pakistan Day
March 23, 2011
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement today to mark Pakistan Day: “On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our Parliamentary Caucus, I [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the terror attack in Jerusalem
March 23, 2011
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement on the explosion of a bomb outside Binyanei Ha’uma in central Jerusalem: “The attack on innocent civilians in [...] More »
Carson advised Minister months after Conservatives claimed
March 23, 2011
Contrary to claims that Bruce Carson stopped working for the Harper Conservatives in February 2009, Liberals produced documents and a photograph today that reveal Mr. Carson [...] More »
Liberal Party will move non-confidence motion
March 23, 2011
With the Harper government facing a contempt vote in Parliament, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff gave notice today that he will be moving a non-confidence motion against [...] More »
Conservative budget out of touch with the priorities of Canadian families
March 22, 2011
Today’s Conservative budget hides billions in wasteful spending and offers next to nothing for Canadian families, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff said today. “Liberals cannot support a [...] More »
Liberals call for immediate action to protect rail shippers; releasing a report does not constitute implementation
March 21, 2011
Liberal MPs are standing firmly with shippers – including farmers, foresters and miners – who are still waiting for concrete action from the Harper Conservatives on [...] More »
Contempt report undermines credibility of budget – and the Harper government
March 21, 2011
A report tabled in the House of Commons today that recommends the Harper regime be found in contempt of Parliament undermines the credibility of tomorrow’s budget, [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21, 2011
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement today to mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: “On March 21st, 1960, during a peaceful [...] More »
Statement of Liberal Party of Canada Leader Michael Ignatieff on the passing of Jacques Cadieux
March 21, 2011
It is with great sadness that the Liberal Party of Canada learned of the passing of Mr. Jacques Cadieux, Liberal candidate for the riding of Roberval [...] More »
Michael Ignatieff: My Family
March 21, 2011
Michael Ignatieff’s story is the Canadian story. His father was a refugee who came here with nothing, began a new life, raised a family, and gave [...] More »
Meet Michael Ignatieff
March 21, 2011
Get to know the man at the centre of Canadian politics. Here, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff shares his vision for Canada, and his thoughts on career, [...] More »
Michael Ignatieff attends the Annual Nowruz celebration
March 21, 2011
2011/03/20 | Thornhill, ON Photos : Radey Barrack More »
United Steel Workers Union Local 8782 town hall with Michael Ignatieff and candidate Bob Speller
March 21, 2011
2011/03/18 | Nanticoke, ON Photos : Radey Barrack More »
Michael Ignatieff visits Brantford Little School Community Child Care Centre
March 21, 2011
2011/03/18 | Brantford Photos : Radey Barrack More »
Family Care round table with Michael Ignatieff and candidate Lloyd St. Amand
March 21, 2011
2011/03/18 | Brantford Photos : Radey Barrack More »
St. Paddy’s Day at The Mansion House in St. Catharines
March 21, 2011
2011/03/17 | St. Catharines Photos : Radey Barrack More »
Working Families round table with Michael Ignatieff and candidate Andrew Gill
March 21, 2011
2011/03/17 | St. Catharines Photos. : Radey Barrack More »
Seniors meet and greet with Michael Ignatieff and candidate John Maloney
March 21, 2011
2011/03/11 | Welland Photos : Radey Barrack More »
Town hall with Michael Ignatieff and Hamilton-area candidates Marie Bountrogianni, Michelle Stockwell, Dave Braden and Anne Tennier
March 21, 2011
2011/03/17 | Hamilton Photos : Radey Barrack More »
Statement by the Liberal Party of Canada on the International Day of La Francophonie
March 20, 2011
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement on the International Day of La Francophonie: “The International Day of La Francophonie is an opportunity for all [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on Nowruz
March 20, 2011
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement today to mark the celebration of Nowruz: “This year’s celebration of Nowruz will have a special meaning for [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on Holi
March 19, 2011
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff issued the following statement on Holi: “The celebration of Holi marks for Hindus the beginning of spring. It is a time to [...] More »
Champlain Bridge – Mr. Minister, it’s not enough!
March 18, 2011
BROSSARD – Alexandra Mendès, MP for Brossard – La Prairie, made the following statements in response to the so-called announcement by Senator Smith on behalf of [...] More »
Liberals pledge further action for “lost Canadians”
March 18, 2011
A Liberal government will ensure that there is an effective path for ‘lost Canadians’ to obtain citizenship, Liberal Citizenship and Immigration Critic Justin Trudeau said today. [...] More »
This is who I am
March 18, 2011
My dad's love of country shaped who I am today. He was a refugee who came here with nothing, began a new life, raised a family, and gave his children a chance at a better future. Please watch and share this new video. More »