US crisis has some lessons for Canadians

US crisis has some lessons for Canadians
July 29, 2011
The deep partisanship that has marked the crisis in the United States Congress has some lessons for Canadians. Polarisation is not the “new normal,” as New Democrats and Conservatives are preaching. It corrodes the body politic and takes us away from the simple truth that most people want a moderate, intelligent politics that’s based on facts, evidence, good values and compromise. More »
Liberals skeptical about implementation of oil sands water-monitoring plan
July 28, 2011
OTTAWA– After years of advocating for increased monitoring of water pollution in the oil sands, Liberal Water Critic Francis Scarpaleggia today expressed doubts about the Conservative government’s ability to provide timely implementation of the oil-sands monitoring plan unveiled by independent scientists. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the South Korean Floods
July 28, 2011
“We extend our deepest sympathies to the people of South Korea affected by the record floods and landslides in the area around Seoul. We commend the [...] More »
Conservative government once again silences one of its scientists
July 27, 2011
KINGSTON – Liberal Science and Technology Critic and former research physicist, Ted Hsu, made the following statement today where he expressed his great disappointment with the [...] More »
Liberals Call for Immediate Action on US Debt Crisis
July 27, 2011
With only six days left to find a solution to the ideological impasse between United States Congress and the White House, Liberal Finance Critic Scott Brison and Deputy Liberal Leader Ralph Goodale and are calling on the Conservative government to take immediate action to mitigate the effects of the impending US debt crisis on Canadian families, beginning with an extraordinary meeting of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance to ensure a contingency plan is in place should the worst happen. More »
Government must maintain good faith negotiations with First Nations on Specific Claims
July 26, 2011
Liberal Critic for Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Dr. Carolyn Bennett, today called on the government to honour its commitment to maintain good faith negotiations on specific claims with First Nations, given the alarming media report that the government is planning to cut off all negotiations on specific claims. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Jack Layton
July 25, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Jack Layton's health announcement. More »
Saturday afternoon at Muslimfest
July 24, 2011
Bob Rae and former MPs Omar Alghabra, Navdeep Bains and Bonnie Crombie joined hundreds who came out to Muslimfest in Mississauga, July 23. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the terrorist attacks in Norway
July 22, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the bombings in Norway. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Back to Batoche Métis Festival
July 21, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today to commemorate the 2011 Back to Batoche Métis Festival. More »
Somali diaspora can help Canada lead
July 21, 2011
At Cafe Sinai in Scarborough a man stood up at the end of a hastily convened community meeting and said “Somalia is broken but we are still human beings and we are not broken.” More »
Nature makes a drought, but politics makes a famine
July 21, 2011
The full dimensions of the humanitarian crisis in the horn of Africa – in Somalia, Ethiopia and northern Kenya – are now becoming clear. The lives of hundreds of thousands are at risk, and the long term health of millions more is under direct threat as well. More »
Liberals call on government to put evidence ahead of ideology in justice agenda in light of declining crime rates
July 21, 2011
Liberal Critic for Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Dr. Carolyn Bennett, Liberal Critic for Justice and Human Rights, Irwin Cotler, and Liberal Critic for Public Safety, Francis Scarpaleggia, today called on the government to reassess its justice agenda in light of a report that shows a continuing drop in Canada’s crime rate. More »
Conservatives cave to banks and insurance companies on pension reform
July 20, 2011
The Conservative government is opting for pension reform that will ensure that banks and insurance companies reap the maximum benefit while Canadian workers continue to get left behind, says Judy Sgro, Liberal critic for seniors and pension. More »
Liberals call on government to fully fund improvements to First Nations Water and Wastewater systems on reserves
July 19, 2011
Liberal Critic for Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Dr. Carolyn Bennett, today called on the government to fully fund improvements to First Nations Water and Wastewater systems on reserves, including the development of training and management capacity, and conduct a meaningful and productive consultation on legislation concerning safe drinking water. More »
Valeriote Calls on Government to Fund Oakville Ford Plant
July 19, 2011
Liberal Agriculture & Agri-Food, Rural Affairs and Auto Policy critic, Frank Valeriote, today called on the government to extend funding to the Ford Motor Company so it can retool its assembly plant in Oakville, Ontario. Reports indicate that Ford may ask for approximately $300 million or 30% of the estimated $1 billion that retooling would cost. More »
At the Calgary Stampede
July 18, 2011
Bob Rae joined local Liberals at MLA Darshan Kang's stampede breakfast in Calgary last Saturday, July 16. More »
A cinq à sept in Montreal
July 18, 2011
Last Wednesday evening, July 13th, Montreal Liberals gathered at Alexandre & Fils to welcome Bob Rae to Montreal as Interim Leader. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Canada’s Parks Day
July 16, 2011
Liberal leader Bob Rae made the following statement today to commemorate Canada’s Parks Day, and the 100th Anniversary of Parks Canada. More »
Liberals call on government to provide immediate assistance to East Africa
July 15, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae, Liberal International Cooperation Critic Mark Eyking, and Liberal Multiculturalism Critic Jim Karygiannis today urged the government to provide an immediate one-time emergency donation of $10 million dollars for humanitarian aid to address the pressing needs of the affected population in East Africa. More »
A morning in Shediac
July 15, 2011
On July 13, we had the opportunity to welcome Bob Rae for a breakfast event at the Lobster Deck Restaurant in Shediac, New Brunswick. More »
The Liberal Party of Canada Calls on the Federal Government to Replace the Champlain Bridge
July 14, 2011
Liberal leader Bob Rae, Liberal Transport, Infrastructure and Communities critic Denis Coderre and Greater Montreal Liberal MPs and Senators today urged the Conservative government to immediately begin the process leading to the replacement of the Champlain Bridge. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Mumbai bomb blasts
July 13, 2011
MONTREAL– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the Mumbai bomb blasts: “I was very saddened to learn of this latest bomb attack [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the explosion at the Evangelos Florakis naval base in Mari, Cyprus
July 12, 2011
It was with great sadness that I learned of the explosion that shook the Evangelos Florakis naval base in Mari, Cyprus on July 11th. More »
Search and Rescue Closures Putting Lives at Risk: Liberals
July 12, 2011
Liberal Whip and MP for Random-Burin-St. George’s Judy Foote today demanded the Conservative government stop endangering the lives of Canadians and cancel their plan to close the St. John’s and Quebec City maritime search and rescue co-ordination centres. More »
At the Cardigan Strawberry Social in PEI
July 12, 2011
Bob Rae kicked off his summer tour with PEI MPs at the Cardigan Strawberry Social yesterday evening. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on South Sudan
July 9, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement in recognition of the independence of South Sudan. More »
End of the Canadian combat mission in Afghanistan
July 8, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement regarding the end of the Canadian combat mission in Afghanistan. More »
Statement on Net Neutrality by Liberal Critic for Industry and Consumer Affairs Geoff Regan
July 8, 2011
Liberal Critic for Industry and Consumer Affairs, Geoff Regan, made the following statement today in response to an article by the University of Ottawa's Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, Michael Geist. More »
This is what rebuilding looks like (in Kitchener-Conestoga)
July 7, 2011
Grassroots Liberals filled a banquet room last week for Kitchener-Conestoga's first Speak Up! workshop. More »
Liberal.ca: What’s new and what’s coming soon
July 7, 2011
You've probably noticed a few changes to the home page of Liberal.ca this morning. That's because we just completed a limited front-page refresh that introduced a number of features to the website. More »
Liberal Leader Bob Rae at the Toronto Pride Parade
July 5, 2011
This past weekend, Liberal Leader Bob Rae and Toronto Liberals participated in the Toronto Pride Parade. Send photos and stories of your events across Canada to [...] More »
Liberal Leader Bob Rae Announces Summer Plans
July 5, 2011
OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Bob Rae today announced the Liberal Caucus’ plans for the months of July and August and set a course for the Liberal [...] More »

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