Conservative Tax Hikes Take a Bite Out of the Economy in 2012

Conservative Tax Hikes Take a Bite Out of the Economy in 2012
December 30, 2011
TORONTO– The Conservative government’s New Year’s Day increase to Employment Insurance premiums will slow economic growth, hurt job creation and squeeze family budgets, said Liberal Leader [...] More »
Members’ Update: We need your input
December 27, 2011
The proposed constitutional amendments for the convention are now posted on the convention website. More »
Christmas in Kabul
December 25, 2011
I advised the government in November that I wanted to visit Afghanistan once the House rose for Christmas. My several earlier trips to Afghanistan and Pakistan, [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on his Visit to Afghanistan
December 25, 2011
KABUL, Afghanistan – Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement on his visit with the Canadian Forces serving in Kabul, Afghanistan: “It was a great [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Christmas
December 25, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Christmas: More »
Harper Government’s Dictatorial Federalism Found to be Unconstitutional
December 23, 2011
Liberal Finance critic Scott Brison made the following statement today with respect to the opinion of the Supreme Court in the proposed Securities Act reference: “The [...] More »
Happy Holidays
December 21, 2011
As the temperature dropped and Parliament rose, I was feeling the need to get into the Holiday spirit. So I asked my friends from the Dixon Hall Music School to help me record a few holiday songs this past Friday. From Silent Night to The Mummer’s Song, we recorded a few classics that I hope all will enjoy. More »
Harper Conservatives’ Dictatorial Federalism Threatens Healthcare Negotiations
December 20, 2011
Liberal Health critic Dr. Hedy Fry made the following statement today on the Conservative government’s healthcare funding plan: More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Celebration of Hanukkah
December 20, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Hanukkah: More »
Death of a Democrat, death of a dictator
December 19, 2011
This week-end we have seen the best of worst of politics. News clips show people weeping at candle light ceremonies for Vaclav Havel, and crying in [...] More »
Season’s greetings from Bob Rae
December 19, 2011
Video: Season's greetings from Bob Rae More »
Critic’s Journal: Why I’m fighting for the environment
December 19, 2011
When I studied overseas, I proudly wore my Canada pin every day. Each day, without fail, I was stopped by someone who said, "Oh you're from Canada, we love Canada!" This government appears to have no understanding of what is at stake for Canada, or the world. Judging by their actions, it appears they have no appreciation that climate change is real; that it is happening now. More »
My Visit to Attawapiskat
December 18, 2011
Caley is two months old, and was sleeping quietly on the bed near her mother. A beautiful baby, shock of dark hair and a peaceful face. [...] More »
Statement by the Liberal Party on the Floods in the Philippines
December 18, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the flooding in the Philippines: More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Violence in Egypt
December 18, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the recent violence in Egypt: More »
Liberals Visit Attawapiskat First Nation
December 17, 2011
TORONTO– Liberal Leader Bob Rae and Liberal Aboriginal Affairs critic Dr. Carolyn Bennett will go to Attawapiskat First Nation today to see firsthand the issues facing [...] More »
Letter From Liberal Leader Bob Rae to Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand
December 16, 2011
Dear Mr. Mayrand: Undoubtedly, you are aware of ongoing media reports about a recent telephone campaign that was conducted by Campaign Research Inc. on behalf of the Conservative Party in the constituency of Mount Royal asking residents if they will support the Conservatives in the upcoming by-election. More »
Liberals Hold Roundtables on Health Accord and Mental Health
December 15, 2011
Liberal Health critic Dr. Hedy Fry, joined by Dr. Stanley Kutcher, held two roundtables in Halifax today on the Health Accord and mental health. More »
Twas the week before Christmas…
December 15, 2011
Video: Twas the week before Christmas and all over the Hill The humbuggish Tories were imposing their will. The stockings in Muskoka were stuffed to the brim... read more! More »
Liberals Stand United with Farmers in Blocking Unlawful Wheat Board Legislation
December 14, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae, along with Deputy Leader Ralph Goodale and Liberal Senator Robert Peterson met with farmer-elected Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) Directors today to lend their support to the CWB’s efforts to ensure farmers decide the fate of the single-desk marketing system. More »
Liberal Statement on Canadian Naser al-Raas Being Held in Bahrain
December 14, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the case of Naser al-Raas, a Canadian citizen being held in Bahrain: More »
Liberals Disappointed in Speakers Ruling on Conservatives False and Misleading Phone Calls
December 13, 2011
Liberals expressed their disappointment today with the ruling by the Speaker of the House of Commons in the matter of false and misleading phone calls to Member of Parliament Professor Irwin Cotler’s Mount Royal constituents. More »
Let’s talk about Canada
December 13, 2011
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Liberals Support Quebec Government’s Bid to Save Gun Registry Data
December 13, 2011
OTTAWA– Liberal Public Safety critic Francis Scarpaleggia made the following statement today on the Government of Quebec’s announcement that it will launch a court challenge to [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the 75th birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV
December 13, 2011
OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the 75th birthday of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV: “It is an [...] More »
Conservative Decision to Withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol
December 13, 2011
Liberal Environment critic Dr. Kirsty Duncan made the following statement about the Conservative government’s decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol: More »
Share your views: How can Canada lead again on the environment?
December 13, 2011
Canadians elect governments to meet their needs, without compromising future generations or and saddling them with enormous debt. It is important for the Conservative government to realize that climate change is likely the defining issue of our generation, that individuals are making significant change in their own lives, and that they want change on the national and international stage. What do you think? Leave a comment and let me know how you think Canada can once again lead on the environment. More »
1,004,750
December 13, 2011
Today, I would like to thank the 6,669 donors, including over 2,500 first-time contributors, who committed enough funds this year and next to help us make 1,004,750 conversations — and counting — possible in 2012. More »
Stephen Harper’s Conservative Majority: Abuses of Process; Abuses of Power
December 13, 2011
Stephen Harper is using his majority to force through flawed laws and to shut Canadians out of the decision making process, said Liberal Leader Bob Rae, Deputy Liberal Leader Ralph Goodale, Liberal House Leader Marc Garneau, Liberal Whip Judy Foote and Liberal Senate Leader Senator Jim Cowan at the Liberal Party end of session press conference. More »
It’s now or never
December 12, 2011
I understand that we have already fundraised enough to start 808,215 conversations in 2012. That is also good. But our goal is a million and that means, with less than 12 hours left, you must decide if your values are worth fighting for. It’s now or never. More »
Report on Jaffer and Glémaud Confirms Conservatives Not Following Their Own Lobbying Rules
December 12, 2011
Liberal critic for Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics Scott Andrews made the following statement today regarding the report by the Lobbying Commissioner into the actions of Rahim Jaffer and Patrick Glémaud: More »
Liberals Ask Governor General to Withhold Royal Assent from Illegal Conservative Wheat Board Bill
December 12, 2011
OTTAWA– In a letter delivered today to Rideau Hall, Liberal Leader Bob Rae asked the Governor General to consider withholding royal assent from Bill C-18, in [...] More »
Liberals Ask Governor General to Withhold Royal Assent from Illegal Conservative Wheat Board Bill
December 12, 2011
OTTAWA– In a letter delivered today to Rideau Hall, Liberal Leader Bob Rae asked the Governor General to consider withholding royal assent from Bill C-18, in [...] More »
24 hours to reach a million
December 11, 2011
Since then, 3,765 Liberals from one end of this great country to the other have contributed to our Million Conversations Campaign. Their belief in one idea has made it possible for us to start 665,325 conversations with Canadians in 2012. That idea is the Liberal idea of Canada. And in 24 hours, if we can make it all the way, it’s going to be carried into a million homes and a million hearts next year. More »
It’s crunch time
December 10, 2011
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the 3,256 Liberals — and 1,166 courageous first-time contributors — who have donated enough to help us start 594,719 conversations in 2012? With just 48 hours left on the clock, that means pitching in what you can. You won’t be alone. More »
Liberal Statement on International Human Rights Day
December 10, 2011
Liberal Foreign Affairs critic Dominic LeBlanc made the following statement today on International Human Rights Day: More »
Conservative Government Must Live Up to Their Own Standards When It Comes to Accountability for First Nations
December 9, 2011
Citing previous audits of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Liberal Leader Bob Rae today demanded that the Harper Conservatives start living up to their own standards of accountability for First Nations by addressing serious concerns raised by the Auditor General. More »
Liberal Statement on the Election in Russia
December 8, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the recent election in Russia: More »
Do it for Maggie
December 8, 2011
I’ve never met Maggie Conway. But after reading this message that Rhona Lahey left about her niece, Maggie, when she donated to the Million Conversations Campaign, I sure would like to meet them both. More »
Liberals Demand Emergency Study on First Nations Housing Crisis
December 8, 2011
Liberal critic for Aboriginal Affairs & Northern Development Dr. Carolyn Bennett has asked the Aboriginal Affairs Committee to hold emergency meetings to investigate the on-reserve housing crisis confronting First Nations in Canada. More »
Conservative Border Deal Fails to Address Irritants Plaguing Canada-US Relations
December 7, 2011
The border deal announced today, negotiated by the Conservatives, was drafted in secret and doesn’t appear to address any of the irritants which have plagued Canada-US relations, said Liberal Leader Bob Rae today. More »
Liberal Statement on the Federal Court Decision on the Canadian Wheat Board
December 7, 2011
OTTAWA – Liberal critic for Agriculture and Agri-food Frank Valeriote made the following statement in response to the Federal Court decision on the Canadian Wheat Board [...] More »
I know you’re thinking it
December 6, 2011
Okay, so we want to connect with a million Canadians. But what are these million conversations going to be about? More »
Liberal Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada
December 6, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada: More »
Liberal Statement on Bill C-10, the Omnibus Crime Bill
December 5, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Bill C-10, the omnibus crime bill: More »
You have to see this
December 5, 2011
At this very moment, with eight days left, and on the strength of 1,303 donors — including 517 first time contributors — the Conversation Counter reads 162,134. More »
Conservative Government Failing Canadians on Kyoto Accord
December 5, 2011
Today Liberal Environment critic Dr. Kirsty Duncan condemned Environment Minister Peter Kent on his government’s failure to take a leadership role at the Durban Climate Change Conference. More »
Liberals Consult Young Scholars to Build “Foreign Policy for the Next Generation”
December 5, 2011
Liberals launched “Foreign Policy for the Next Generation” today, an initiative that brings together young scholars to share what they believe Canadian foreign policy should be in the future. More »
Liberal Statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today in recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: More »
This video explains everything
December 3, 2011
“What is the Million Conversations Campaign and how will it work?” Since we started fundraising the $1-million it will take to start one million conversations with Canadians in 2012, I’ve been emailed that question a lot. This video explains everything. More »
Conservative Government Admits Ignorance on Attawapiskat; At Current Funding Levels it Would Take 54 Years to Build Needed Housing, Says Bennett
December 2, 2011
Liberal Aboriginal Affairs Critic Dr. Carolyn Bennett issued the following statement today on the Conservative government’s flagrant incompetence in handling the issues facing the people of Attawapiskat, Ontario: More »
12 days for a holiday miracle
December 1, 2011
We've got 12 days to raise the funds it will take to launch the game-changing Million Conversations Campaign to rebuild our relationships with one million Canadians in 2012. How many conversations will you help us start? More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on World AIDS Day
December 1, 2011
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement on World AIDS Day: More »
Liberals Ask Auditor General to Investigate Conservative Mishandling of Green Infrastructure Fund
December 1, 2011
Today, Liberal Treasury Board Critic John McCallum asked the Auditor General to look into the government’s management of the Green Infrastructure Fund after revealing a number of troubling inconsistencies in its operation. More »

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