Conservative Negligence on Health and Safety Creates Conditions for Another Walkerton Tragedy

Conservative Negligence on Health and Safety Creates Conditions for Another Walkerton Tragedy
April 30, 2012
OTTAWA- The Conservative government’s negligence on health and safety issues is putting Canadian lives at risk, said Liberal Leader Bob Rae today. “This government’s planned cuts [...] More »
Sharing A Riding’s Successful Experience
April 30, 2012
We want to share with you a successful model that we have recently piloted for renewing our Liberal riding association. We hope it can be as useful to you as it was for us. On Saturday, February 18, 2012, Liberals in our riding of Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale (ADFW) gathered for a successful day-long renewal session. The session gave our association a tremendous energetic boost. More »
Liberal Finance Critic Introduces Motion to Improve Equality of Opportunity
April 27, 2012
OTTAWA– Debate on a Liberal motion to address the issue of income inequality, introduced by Liberal Finance critic and MP for Kings–Hants Scott Brison, commenced this [...] More »
The fight continues
April 27, 2012
Despite his promise, Stephen Harper is allowing one of his MPs to try to re-open the debate on a woman’s right to choose. It’s a strategy we have seen before from Harper: if an issue is contentious, use a backbench MP and push it through the back door. More »
They did it anyway
April 26, 2012
Moments ago in the House of Commons, Stephen Harper’s Conservative MPs began debating a motion that, if passed, clearly opens the possibility of re-criminalizing abortion. More »
Harper Conservatives Add to their List of Anti-Woman Policies
April 26, 2012
OTTAWA– The Harper Conservatives are adding to their list of anti-woman policies by attempting to re-open the abortion debate, said Liberals today. “Despite his promise not [...] More »
Statement from Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Israel Independence Day
April 26, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Israel Independence Day: “Today, we celebrate the founding of the State of Israel. We also [...] More »
Closure of St. John’s Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre Will Cost Lives
April 26, 2012
OTTAWA- The Conservative government’s reckless decision to shut down the St. John’s Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC) leaves a dangerous void in Newfoundland and Labrador’s search and [...] More »
Liberals Demand Harper Reverse Retirement Age Hike
April 26, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Seniors and Pensions critic Judy Sgro made the following statement today on the Conservative government’s decision to raise the retirement age from 65 to [...] More »
Tell Harper: Hands off our reproductive rights
April 25, 2012
On April 26, Conservatives will re-open the debate on a woman’s right to choose. Unless you speak up. More »
Conservatives Abdicating Responsibility for Environmental Protection
April 25, 2012
OTTAWA— With the changes to the Fisheries Act announced yesterday, the Harper Conservatives have taken another step down a dangerous path to eliminating the government’s role [...] More »
Liberals Trust PBO to Calculate Real Cost of F-35
April 25, 2012
OTTAWA— Following the Auditor General’s scathing review of the Conservative government’s handling of the F-35 procurement process, it is clear that the Parliamentary Budget Officer is [...] More »
Liberal Statement on World Malaria Day
April 25, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal International Cooperation critic Mark Eyking made the following statement today on the World Health Organization’s World Malaria Day: “Though malaria deaths on the African [...] More »
Canadians Endangered by Conservative Plan to Reduce Food Safety Oversight at Canadian Food Inspection Agency
April 24, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Agriculture and Agri-Food critic Frank Valeriote made the following statement today on the Conservatives government’s plan to reduce food safety oversight at the Canadian [...] More »
Our Party’s 2012 National Constitution
April 24, 2012
The National Board of Directors would like to inform the Party that the 2012 National Constitution, as amended at the Ottawa 2012 Liberal Biennial Convention, was ratified this weekend and is now available on the Party website here. More »
Ethics Commissioner Launches Yet Another Investigation into Minister’s Potentially Illegal Activities
April 24, 2012
OTTAWA— Minister Paradis’ questionable behavior is once again being investigated by the Ethics Commissioner, said Liberal Ethics and Conflict of Interest critic Scott Andrews and Liberal [...] More »
Minister of International Cooperation Bev Oda Must Explain her Lavish Extravagance
April 23, 2012
OTTAWA- Liberal International Cooperation critic Mark Eyking made the following statement today on Minister Bev Oda’s recent misuse of public funds in London, UK: “Responsible for [...] More »
Members’ Update: Your National Board meets
April 23, 2012
This past weekend in Ottawa, your National Board of Directors met in-person and I wanted to keep you informed about the outcome of our busy meeting. We have laid the groundwork for a 3 year Strategic Plan that will ensure we keep working together towards the priorities delegates identified at the Ottawa 2012 – Liberal Biennial Convention. More »
Happy Birthday, Mike Pearson!
April 23, 2012
In 1963, Pearson became Canada’s 14th Prime Minister. Despite never attaining a majority during two terms in office, Pearson’s administration, nevertheless, had an extraordinary record of achievement, including universal health care, the Canada Pension Plan, Canada Student Loans, the Auto Pact, the 40-hour workweek, the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, the Order of Canada and our distinctive maple leaf flag. More »
Liberal Statement on Earth Day
April 22, 2012
TORONTO— Liberal Environment critic Dr. Kirsty Duncan made the following statement today on the 42nd International Earth Day: “Canada has one of the most beautiful and [...] More »
Letter to the Minister of Health
April 20, 2012
April 20, 2012 The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, P.C., M.P. Minister of Health Health Canada 70 Colombine Driveway, Tunney’s Pasture Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9 Dear Minister Aglukkaq, [...] More »
Thirty-six hours in Nishnawbe Aski Nation
April 20, 2012
Last Thursday and Friday, I had the honour of joining Grand Chief Stan Beardy and Deputy Grand Chief Mike Metatawabin for a tour of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) communities in Northern Ontario. We were joined by journalists from the Canadian Press, CBC Radio, Wawatay News and the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. More »
Conservative Incompetence on Defence Procurement Continues
April 20, 2012
TORONTO— Liberal Defence critic John McKay made the following statement today on the ongoing Conservative incompetence with regards to military procurement: “The Harper Conservatives are continuing [...] More »
Conservative Plan to Close Penitentiaries Raises Serious Public Safety Questions
April 19, 2012
MONTREAL, QC and KINGSTON, ON– Liberal Public Safety critic Francis Scarpaleggia made the following statement today on the Conservative government’s announcement that they will close two [...] More »
Liberal Leader Bob Rae Calls on Voters to Come Forward on Election Fraud
April 19, 2012
NORTH BAY, ON— Evidence of election fraud is appearing in ridings across the country and affected voters in communities like North Bay and the riding of [...] More »
Conservatives Must Commit to an Open and Transparent Debate on the F-35 Fiasco; Officials Must be Allowed to Testify
April 19, 2012
OTTAWA– The Conservative members of the Public Accounts Committee must commit to an open and transparent debate in today’s emergency meeting, and officials must be allowed [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Holocaust Remembrance Day
April 18, 2012
VAL-D’OR, QC— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Yom HasHoah is a day of deep reflection for Canada’s Jewish communities, [...] More »
Conservatives Must Live Up to their Responsibility for First Nations Child Welfare
April 18, 2012
TORONTO– Liberal Aboriginal Affairs critic Dr. Carolyn Bennett made the following statement today on the Federal Court’s decision to order new hearings into the federal government’s [...] More »
Liberals Call on Voters to Report Election Fraud
April 18, 2012
VAL-D’OR, QC– Liberal Leader Bob Rae is appealing directly to voters across Canada to report all cases of election fraud they experienced during the last election. [...] More »
Conservatives Abdicating Responsibility for Resource Development
April 17, 2012
TORONTO AND OTTAWA— Liberal Environment critic Kirsty Duncan made the following statement today on Stephen Harper’s decision to gut regulations and abdicate the federal government’s responsibilities [...] More »
Stephen Harper’s Conservative Government Selling Out Supply Management to Get to the TPP Table
April 17, 2012
CHARLOTTETOWN– In a long expected development, the Harper Conservatives have finally revealed that our prized agricultural supply management system will be on the negotiating table if Canada [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the 30th Anniversary of the Charter
April 17, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the 30th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: “On the steps of [...] More »
Watch tonight’s Charter Rally webcast
April 17, 2012
Starting a few minutes before 7:30pm ET, we'll be webcasting our 30th Anniversary Charter of Rights and Freedoms Celebration Rally featuring speeches from Liberal Leader Bob Rae and former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. And while you watch you can join MP Hedy Fry and me in a livechat accompanying the broadcast. More »
Happy birthday, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms!
April 17, 2012
Today is the 30th anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. More »
Celebrating without apology
April 17, 2012
Prime Minister Harper said in Chile that the patriation of the constitution was so controversial he couldn’t celebrate the Charter. What nonsense. Patriation happened after an [...] More »
Reception with Jean Chrétien April 17 in Toronto
April 17, 2012
If you're in Toronto next Tuesday, I’d like to personally invite you to join former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and me at a special reception next Tuesday, April 17, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. More »
Liberals Hold Town Hall on Conservative Cancellation of Fleet Separation and Owner-Operator Policies
April 13, 2012
STRATFORD, PEI– Liberal Leader Bob Rae, Fisheries and Oceans critic Lawrence MacAulay, and a strong team of Maritime Liberal MPs and Senators held a public town [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Vaisakhi
April 13, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Vaisakhi: “Spring is the season of harvest and religious festivals on the Indian subcontinent, and [...] More »
Liberals Work to Recall Public Accounts Committee for Urgent Study of the F-35 Fiasco
April 13, 2012
OTTAWA–The House of Commons Public Accounts committee must reconvene in the coming days to study the Auditor General’s recent report on the Conservative government’s mismanagement of [...] More »
Liberals Launch Petition Demanding Harper Tell the Truth about the F-35s
April 12, 2012
ST. CATHARINES AND TORONTO– The Liberal Party of Canada will launch a petition today inviting Canadians to demand that the Harper Conservatives tell the truth about the F-35. [...] More »
Tell Harper: Tell Canadians the truth about F-35s
April 12, 2012
How do you feel knowing Stephen Harper misled you about $10,000,000,000? Let him know. More »
Liberal Boutique is open for business
April 12, 2012
After a successful pilot at the Ottawa 2012 - Liberal Biennial Convention, we are excited to announce the official launch of the Liberal Boutique online store. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the 32nd Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope
April 12, 2012
HAMILTON—Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the 32nd anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope: “Today we remember the humble beginning of [...] More »
Letter to Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer on Clemency for Canadian Ronald Allen Smith
April 11, 2012
TORONTO– Liberal Leader Bob Rae sent the following letter today to Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer on Canadian Ronald Allen Smith’s application for clemency: Governor Brian D. Schweitzer Office [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the International Day of Pink
April 11, 2012
TORONTO– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement on the International Day of Pink against Bullying, Discrimination, Homophobia and Transphobia: “The International Day of Pink [...] More »
Liberals Demand Accountability on the F-35
April 11, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae, Liberal Defence critic John McKay and Liberal House Leader Marc Garneau today demanded honesty from the Conservative government on the F-35s, [...] More »
Members’ Update: Toward A Bold New Party
April 10, 2012
In January, delegates decided that our Party must prepare an annual strategic plan. I’m pleased to announce this work has begun. This plan will serve as our roadmap to becoming the bold new Liberal Party we believe can inspire and engage Canadians to create positive change in Canada. More »
We’re stronger working together
April 10, 2012
When we were at the Ottawa 2012 Liberal Biennial Convention, I said I wanted to make the Liberal Party of Canada the voice of all francophones across Canada. Since the convention, I’ve met with francophones and Liberals across the country either in person, over Skype and by telephone and will continue doing so throughout my mandate. I believe that it’s important that your voices be well represented in our bold new open and inclusive Party. More »
Getting ready for seat redistribution
April 10, 2012
Over the past two months, my first order of business has been to work with riding presidents, PTAs and caucus to prepare the Party for the coming riding redistribution. More »
Liberal Statement on the 95th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
April 9, 2012
VIMY, FRANCE— Veterans Affairs critic Sean Casey made the following statement today on the 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge: “Today marks a day [...] More »
Liberal Statement on the National Day of Reflection on the Prevention of Genocide
April 7, 2012
MONTREAL– Liberal Human Rights critic Professor Irwin Cotler made the following statement today on the National Day of Reflection on the Prevention of Genocide: “Parliament unanimously [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Passover
April 6, 2012
TORONTO— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Passover: “Today we mark the beginning of one of the most important holidays in the [...] More »
Bob Rae: Happy Easter
April 6, 2012
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Bob Rae: Happy Easter
April 6, 2012
On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our parliamentary caucus, I would like to extend my warmest wishes at this sacred time of year. More »
Bob Rae: Statement on Passover
April 6, 2012
On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our parliamentary caucus, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to all Canadians celebrating Passover. Chag Sameach!” More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Easter
April 6, 2012
TORONTO— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement on Easter: “This weekend Christians around the world and across Canada will be observing Good Friday and [...] More »
Letter to Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird on Rights and Democracy
April 5, 2012
OTTAWA- Liberal Leader Bob Rae sent the following letter today to Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird on Rights and Democracy: The Honourable John Baird, P.C., M.P. [...] More »
Liberals Call on Government to Restore Funding to Katimavik
April 5, 2012
OTTAWA— The Conservative government’s defunding of Katimavik ignores the group’s tremendous service to Canada’s youth and must be immediately reversed, said Liberal Youth, Amateur Sport and [...] More »
Liberal Statement on International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
April 4, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Foreign Affairs critic Dominic LeBlanc made the following statement today on the United Nations Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action: “In [...] More »
Liberal Leader Bob Rae rallies Liberals heading into Spring 2012
April 4, 2012
The last few weeks have been eventful for Liberals and I want to take this opportunity to rally us together as we head into the Spring. More »
Bob Rae’s speech to Liberals
April 4, 2012
Some Ugly Truths and Lessons We Have to Learn about Mr. Harper and the HarperCons and Mr. Mulcair and the New NDP Regime More »
Sign our Charter’s 30th anniversary card
April 3, 2012
This is a special moment. It’s not every day that we celebrate our Charter’s 30th anniversary – and get to surprise Jean Chrétien with a giant anniversary card. More »
Cuzner takes jab at Justin Trudeau’s charity boxing match
April 3, 2012
Rodger Cuzner made the following statement in the House today. More »
Liberals call on Parliament to Delay Harper’s Retirement Bonus
April 3, 2012
OTTAWA– Parliament must lead by example and delay the Prime Minister’s retirement bonus to match what Conservatives are asking of Canadians, said Liberal Leader Bob Rae [...] More »
Rights and Democracy Closure Latest Sign Conservatives Abdicating Canada’s Role in the World
April 3, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Foreign Affairs critic Dominic LeBlanc made the following statement today on the Conservative government’s decision to close Rights and Democracy: “The closing of Rights [...] More »
Conservative Lack of Respect Forces Provinces to Take Fight for Gun Registry Data to Court
April 3, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Public Safety critic Francis Scarpaleggia issued the following statement today on Quebec’s court challenge to preserve data from the federal long-gun registry: “The Liberal [...] More »
Harper Duplicity Clearly Exposed by Auditor General Report on F-35
April 3, 2012
OTTAWA– The Auditor General’s harsh assessment of the mismanaged F-35 procurement process has exposed the pattern of duplicity and stonewalling that has become the hallmark of [...] More »
Connect. Engage. Inspire.
April 2, 2012
At the Biennial Convention in January, I was elected to a new role, that of National Membership Secretary, with the goal of renewing our Party’s membership promise. At its core, it comes down to three words: Connect. Engage. Inspire. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Aung San Suu Kyi’s By-election Victory in Burma
April 2, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement on Aung San Suu Kyi’s victory in the recent by-elections in Burma: “Fair and open elections, impervious [...] More »

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