Video: Bob Rae on Old Age Security

Video: Bob Rae on Old Age Security
January 30, 2012
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Video: Liberals Fight for Shared Prosperity
January 28, 2012
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Liberals Fight for Shared Prosperity and Equality of Opportunity for All Canadians
January 28, 2012
VANCOUVER– In an important speech on social policy issues presented to local advocates and social service providers at the Vancouver YWCA today, Liberal Leader Bob Rae [...] More »
Watch Bob Rae’s social policy speech
January 28, 2012
Liberal Leader Bob Rae is giving an important speech on social policy in Canada today at 2:30pm EST - and you're invited to watch live. More »
Happy Birthday, Alexander Mackenzie
January 28, 2012
Today is the birthday of Canada's first Liberal prime minister, Alexander Mackenzie. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27, 2012
MONTREAL— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on International Holocaust Remembrance Day: “On the 67thanniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we reflect on [...] More »
Liberals Will Fight Harper Conservatives’ Attack on Public Pensions
January 27, 2012
MONTREAL and TORONTO– Liberal Leader Bob Rae and Liberal Seniors and Pensions critic Judy Sgro today urged the Harper Conservatives to come clean about their plan [...] More »
Don’t let Harper steal your retirement benefits
January 27, 2012
As Canadians, we work hard. We pay our taxes, and save for retirement. But now Stephen Harper wants to take that away from us – unless you stop him. Please sign our petition and share it on Facebook and Twitter. More »
Stephen Harper’s Attack on Old Age Security
January 26, 2012
TORONTO– Liberal Seniors and Pensions critic Judy Sgro made the following statement today on the future of Old Age Security: “Retired Canadians and those approaching retirement [...] More »
Liberal Party Remains Fully Committed to Canada’s Seal Hunt
January 26, 2012
MONTAGUE, PE and KELLIGREWS, NL— Liberal critic for Fisheries and Oceans, and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, Lawrence MacAulay, made the following statement on the NDP position [...] More »
Liberal Statement on the Canadian Coast Guard’s 50th Anniversary
January 26, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal critic for Fisheries and Oceans Lawrence MacAulay made the following statement today on the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard: “For half a [...] More »
Caterpillar Inc. Must Share its Prosperity
January 26, 2012
MONTREAL– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the ongoing labour dispute at Electro-Motive Canada, and reports of record sales and profit at [...] More »
Liberals Call on Parliament to Investigate Consequences of Perimeter Security Deal on Trade
January 26, 2012
HUNTER RIVER, PEI– Parliament must investigate the serious trade ramifications of the Canada – US perimeter security deal, said Liberal International Trade critic Wayne Easter today. [...] More »
Critic’s Journal: After the Crown–First Nations Gathering: Unfulfilled expectations and missed opportunities
January 25, 2012
As I listened to the opening speeches at yesterday’s Crown-First Nations Gathering, it was clear that Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo had a radically different view about the way forward. More »
Lise St-Denis Named Liberal Critic for Early Learning and Childcare
January 25, 2012
GRAND-MÈRE, QC– Liberal Leader Bob Rae today named Lise St-Denis Liberal critic for Early Learning and Childcare.The Liberal Leader made the announcement while visiting the community [...] More »
Conservatives Fail to Make Progress Addressing Urgent Needs of First Nations at Crown-First Nations Gathering
January 24, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal critic for Aboriginal Affairs Dr. Carolyn Bennett made the following statement today on the Crown – First Nations Gathering: “Since coming into office six years [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Seollal, the Korean New Year
January 23, 2012
EDMUNSTON, NB— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement on Seollal, the Korean New Year: “Today friends and family in our Korean communities across the [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Tết, the Vietnamese New Year
January 23, 2012
EDMUNSTON, NB– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement on the Vietnamese New Year: “Today friends and family in our Vietnamese communities across the country [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Chinese New Year
January 23, 2012
EDMUNSTON, NB— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement on the Chinese New Year: “Today friends and family in our Chinese communities across the country [...] More »
Liberals Call for Meaningful Action at Crown-First Nations Gathering
January 22, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Aboriginal Affairs critic Dr. Carolyn Bennett made the following statement today on tomorrow’s Crown-First Nations Gathering: “The Crown-First Nations Gathering presents a historic opportunity [...] More »
Liberal Statement on the Death of Canadian Freestyle Skier Sarah Burke
January 19, 2012
MONTREAL- Liberal Youth and Amateur Sport critic Justin Trudeau made the following statement today regarding the passing of Sarah Burke: “It is a sad day for [...] More »
Liberal Town Halls Reveal What Conservatives Don’t Want Canadians to Know About Citizenship and Immigration
January 19, 2012
TORONTO– Liberal caucus members will hold three town halls today with concerned citizens on what the Conservative government is hiding from Canadians about issues pertaining to [...] More »
Conservatives Misuse Canada’s International Aid
January 19, 2012
SYDNEY, NS and TORONTO– Liberal International Cooperation critic Mark Eyking made the following statement on news that the Conservative government is using international aid dollars to help [...] More »
Skills and Trades: Why they matter
January 19, 2012
I'm travelling across Canada for the next two weeks because Liberals have a story to share with Canadians about the role that skills training and education has to play in the creation of a sustainable economy. More »
Liberal Statement on the Keystone XL Pipeline Decision
January 18, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Energy and Natural Resources critic David McGuinty made the following statement on the decision by President Barack Obama regarding the Keystone XL pipeline: “The [...] More »
Liberal Statement on the Death of RCMP Pilot Dave Brolin
January 18, 2012
MONTREAL– Liberal Public Safety critic Francis Scarpaleggia made the following statement today regarding the passing of RCMP pilot Dave Brolin: “It is with great sadness that [...] More »
Conservatives Abandon Medicare to Provinces
January 18, 2012
TORONTO- The Conservative government’s decision to abandon a leadership role in healthcare discussions with the provinces is neither fair nor responsible, Liberal Health critic Dr. Hedy [...] More »
Conservative MP’s Taxpayer-Funded Survey Insults Indo-Canadians
January 18, 2012
TORONTO—A Conservative MP should apologize and reimburse taxpayers after mailing out an ill-informed survey that insulted many of his Indo-Canadian constituents, said Liberal Multiculturalism critic Jim [...] More »
Liberal Statement on the Ongoing Labour Dispute at Electro-Motive Canada
January 18, 2012
DOMINION, NS– Liberal critic for Human Resources & Skills Development and Labour Rodger Cuzner made the following statement today regarding the ongoing labour dispute at Electro-Motive [...] More »
Liberal Leader Bob Rae Welcomes Alex Graham as Party’s Chief Revenue Officer
January 18, 2012
TORONTO– Liberal Leader Bob Rae is pleased to announce the National Board of Directors’ choice of Alex Graham in the position of Chief Revenue Officer, the [...] More »
Keynote speeches – Ottawa 2012
January 18, 2012
VIDEOS: "Rethinking Government, Democracy and Politics for the Age of Networked Intelligence" by Don Tapscott & "The Importance of Evidence Based Decision Making" by Munir A. Sheikh More »
Share your views: How can we fix health care in Canada?
January 18, 2012
What do you think? How should the federal government be approaching Canada's health care challenges? Share your views in the comments below. More »
Canadians Endangered by Conservative Job Cuts at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
January 17, 2012
GUELPH and TORONTO– Liberal Agriculture and Agri-Food critic Frank Valeriote condemned plans by the Conservative government to cut hundreds of inspectors from the Canadian Food Inspection [...] More »
Purchase of New Tablets for Management While Rest of Department Suffers Demonstrates DFO’s Misplaced Spending Priorities
January 17, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Fisheries critic and Member of Parliament for Cardigan, Lawrence MacAulay, made the following statement on the Conservative government’s decision to buy fancy new electronic tablets [...] More »
Ottawa 2012 – Closing Ceremonies
January 17, 2012
Video: Bob Rae's closing speech and Mike Crawley's acceptance speech More »
What passed and what was defeated at Ottawa 2012
January 16, 2012
With some 3200 delegates now home safe and sound, we know many of you are keen to take stock of what we achieved together at Ottawa 2012 – Liberal Biennial Convention. In particular we’re hearing a lot of requests for a list of what constitutional amendments and policy resolutions passed or were defeated at the policy plenary. So without further ado, here it is. More »
Liberal Leader Bob Rae Begins Skills and Trades Tour
January 16, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae began a tour today to discuss with Canadians the role that skills training and education has to play in the creation of [...] More »
Convention Update: Meet your new executive team!
January 15, 2012
The Liberal Party is Canada’s Bold New Party! Congratulations to the Party’s new National President, Mike Crawley. Vice President (English): Chris MacInnes Vice President (French): Imran [...] More »
Liberal Leader Bob Rae Closes Liberal Biennial Convention – Ottawa 2012 with Message of Hope for Party’s Future
January 15, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Leader Bob Rae closed the Liberal Biennial Convention – Ottawa 2012 with a message of hope for the Party’s future and a concrete plan [...] More »
Convention Update: A new way to choose our Leader!
January 15, 2012
The Liberal Party of Canada has thrown open its doors to all Canadians. Tonight 75 percent of delegates voted in favour of creating a “supporter” category [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Thai Pongal
January 14, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Thai Pongal: “Tamil communities here in Canada and around the world are celebrating Thai Pongal, [...] More »
Convention Update: Watch Liberals make history today
January 14, 2012
Today’s the day delegates debate and vote on constitutional amendments and the “Sense of the Convention” resolutions. The votes cast on these proposals will shape how [...] More »
Conservative Cuts to Health Transfers Threaten Canadians’ Equal Access to Health Services
January 13, 2012
OTTAWA – Liberal Health critic Dr. Hedy Fry made the following statement on the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s report, “Renewing the Canada Health Transfer: Implications for Federal [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae Honouring Former Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff
January 13, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement honouring former Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff: “Today as we look toward the future of the Liberal Party of [...] More »
Statement on behalf of Liberal Party of Canada Members and Volunteers on the Opening of the Ottawa 2012 – Liberal Biennial Convention
January 13, 2012
OTTAWA– For the next three days the Ottawa 2012 – Liberal Biennial Convention will gather and unify Liberals from across Canada, allowing them to engage in [...] More »
Bob Rae Officially Opens the Ottawa 2012 – Liberal Biennial Convention
January 13, 2012
OTTAWA— Speaking to delegates about the future of the Liberal Party of Canada and the country, Liberal Leader Bob Rae officially opened the Ottawa 2012 – Liberal [...] More »
Convention Update: Webcast is live at 7:45am EST
January 13, 2012
Welcome to Convention Update, your daily digest of highlights, happenings and what not to miss online from the Ottawa 2012 – Liberal Biennial Convention. First things [...] More »
Liberal Statement on the Second Anniversary of the Earthquake in Haiti
January 12, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the second anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti: “In the aftermath of Haiti’s devastating earthquake [...] More »
Liberal Leader Bob Rae Addresses the Liberal Party of Canada’s Council of Presidents
January 12, 2012
Liberal Leader Bob Rae Addresses the Liberal Party of Canada’s Council of Presidents OTTAWA– In remarks today to the Liberal Party’s Council of Presidents, Liberal Leader [...] More »
Watch Liberal Live this weekend
January 12, 2012
When Liberals gather in Ottawa this weekend for the historic Ottawa 2012 – Liberal Biennial Convention, you won’t have to miss a thing. More »
Liberal Leader Bob Rae Addresses the Road Ahead at Winter Caucus
January 11, 2012
OTTAWA— In an address to Liberals at their winter caucus meeting today, Liberal Leader Bob Rae focused on the road ahead for party rebuilding, and the [...] More »
Watch Bob Rae’s speech at Winter Caucus
January 11, 2012
Watch as Bob Rae addresses the Liberal Caucus in Ottawa. More »
Happy Birthday, Sir John A. Macdonald
January 11, 2012
Today, on the 197th birthday of Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald, it is worth remembering the words of Sir Wilfrid Laurier More »
Introducing Lise St-Denis, new Liberal MP for Saint-Maurice—Champlain
January 10, 2012
"I have taken a keen interest in the interventions of Liberal MPs, and I now have a genuine understanding of the value of their collective work, and recognize their sense of duty and commitment." - Lise St-Denis, MP for Saint-Maurice—Champlain More »
Liberals Pleased to Welcome Member of Parliament Lise St-Denis to Caucus
January 10, 2012
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today welcoming Lise St-Denis, Member of Parliament for Saint-Maurice—Champlain, to the Liberal Party caucus: More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Death of Jean Pigott
January 10, 2012
OTTAWA–Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement regarding the death of Jean Pigott: “It is with great sadness that we learn of Jean Pigott’s passing. [...] More »
Liberals Welcome 2012 as the World Year of Sustainable Energy
January 9, 2012
Liberal Natural Resources critic David McGuinty and Liberal Environment critic Dr. Kirsty Duncan made the following statement today in advance of the opening of the 2012 European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy World Sustainable Energy Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. More »
Harper’s Senate Appointments Do Not Tell the Whole Patronage Story: 106 Conservative Cronies Rewarded Since Last Election
January 9, 2012
Stephen Harper’s appointment of Conservative insiders to the Senate does not tell the whole story about the Conservative patronage machine, Liberal Leader Bob Rae said today. More »
National Riding Rebuilding Roundtables’ Report
January 9, 2012
The National Policy and Election Platform (NPEP) committee promoted a member-based plan to contribute to the rebuilding of our Party in the period leading to the Ottawa 2012 Liberal Biennial Convention. More »
Liberal Statement on Christian Orthodox Christmas
January 6, 2012
Liberal critic for Multiculturalism Jim Karygiannis made following statement today on Christian Orthodox Christmas: More »
Members’ Update: We need your comments!
January 6, 2012
This is your final chance as a Party member to provide delegates with your online feedback on both the Proposed Constitutional Amendments and the recommendations drawn from the "Roadmap to Renewal". So what are your thoughts? More »
Help draft the motions: 12 environmental wishes for 2012
January 6, 2012
As I plan ahead for 2012, I’m building a different kind of wish list. It’s a list of motions I’ll be placing on the House of Commons Order Paper over the course of this year. Please take a look at my 6 wishes below, and then help me draft an additional 6. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Death of Milton K. Wong
January 2, 2012
TORONTO – Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the death of business leader and philanthropist Milton K. Wong: “I was saddened to [...] More »

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