Joyce Fairbairn’s Common Touch

Joyce Fairbairn’s Common Touch
August 31, 2012
As we watch our Canadian athletes compete at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, I can’t help thinking of my old friend Joyce Fairbairn, and her current health challenges. As former Chair of the Canadian Paralympic Foundation, she would want to be there cheering our athletes in London. More »
Cancer care: we’re all in the same boat
August 29, 2012
I attended the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit this week, and it brought together the personal and the political in a big way. Right now we lose nearly 8 million a year to cancer and in fifteen years the number grows to over 13 million. What is clearly true is that a global strategy immediately comes face to face with the startling imbalance of resources both within countries and between them. More »
Letter to Minister Fast on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Negotiations
August 29, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal International Trade critic Wayne Easter sent the following letter to Minister of International Trade Ed Fast on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA): The [...] More »
Liberal Statement on the Opening of the 2012 Summer Paralympic Games in London
August 29, 2012
MONTRÉAL— Liberal Post Secondary Education, Youth and Amateur Sport critic Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the opening of the Summer Paralympic Games in [...] More »
Harper Conservatives Leave Canada without a Digital Strategy
August 28, 2012
HALIFAX– Liberal Industry critic Geoff Regan made the following statement today on the Minister of Industry Christian Paradis’ speech to the Economic Club of Canada: “This [...] More »
Happy Birthday, Paul Martin!
August 28, 2012
Today, we celebrate the 74th birthday of the Rt. Hon. Paul Martin, Canada’s 21st Prime Minister. More »
What exactly is a “net benefit to Canada”?
August 27, 2012
After trashing federal science projects across the country, killing 3,000 environmental reviews, gutting the Fisheries and Parks departments, muzzling scientists, mangling the National Research Council and politicizing the National Energy Board – it’s no wonder Canadians were taken aback with Stephen Harper’s recent claim that he relies on impartial scientific assessments in making decisions about pipelines. More »
Introducing the new Liberal.ca Community Facebook App
August 27, 2012
Liberal Party of Canada members now have their very own Facebook App. That’s because we’ve launched a new Facebook App that brings the Liberal.ca Community to your very own Facebook profile. It’s never been easier for members to connect locally and nationally to get organized, and strengthen our presence in our ridings. More »
Prime Minister’s Arctic Visit Ignores Real Issues Facing Northern Communities
August 24, 2012
The Prime Minister’s annual trip to Canada’s North is always tough for me because it never deals with the real problems facing the North. Watching the television coverage, I find it difficult to understand why the Prime Minister has a ‘chuckling’ smile on his face amid the serious challenges facing our Northern peoples. More »
Government Must Address Deficiencies in Foreign Investment Rules
August 24, 2012
REGINA— Liberal Deputy Leader Ralph Goodale made the following statement today regarding China National Offshore Oil Corporation’s (CNOOC) Nexen takeover bid: “I agree with the prime [...] More »
Conservatives Must Come Clean on Owner-Operator and Fleet Separation Policies
August 24, 2012
MONTAGUE, PEI– The Conservative government must immediately clarify its contradictory statements on the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ (DFO) fleet separation and owner-operator policies, said Liberal [...] More »
Letter to Ministers Baird, Kenney and Fantino on the Ongoing Conflict in Syria
August 23, 2012
TORONTO– Liberal Leader Bob Rae sent the following letter today to Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney and Minister [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Black Ribbon Day
August 23, 2012
TORONTO— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Black Ribbon Day: “In 2009, Parliament passed a solemn, unanimous resolution calling on all Canadians [...] More »
The Importance of Black Ribbon Day
August 23, 2012
Parliament passed a solemn, unanimous resolution calling on all Canadians to recognize the significance of August 23 as the anniversary of the infamous agreement between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany known as the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. More »
Liberals Call on Government to End High Cell Phone Contract Cancellation Fees
August 22, 2012
OTTAWA– The government must stand up for consumers and put an end to prohibitively high cell phone contract cancellation fees, said Liberal Industry and Consumer Affairs [...] More »
Rethinking Our Voting System
August 22, 2012
Recently, I was invited to speak at the Green Party Convention in Sidney, British Columbia. In my speech I outline my issues with FPTP and put forward my vision for a better federal electoral system that fits the needs of a diversified country like Canada. You can read the speech in its entirety here, and I encourage you to contribute your views to this important discussion. More »
PM’s Visit Must Address Issues Facing Northern Communities
August 20, 2012
TORONTO— Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development critic Dr. Carolyn Bennett made the following statement today on Stephen Harper’s trip to Canada’s North: “Year after year this [...] More »
Bob Rae: Personal thoughts on the 70th anniversary of the Dieppe raid
August 20, 2012
This week-end marked the 70th anniversary of the Dieppe raid. Canadian troops and members of the Royal Canadian Air Force led a raid on the beach of Dieppe on August 19, 1942. Of the 5000 Canadians who went on the mission, only 2200 returned to England - many wounded - and as many as 2000 Canadians taken prisoner never returned home. One who did return home was my father's younger brother, Jackie, who had joined the RCAF (the Oshawa squadron), and flew a Spitfire at Dieppe, shooting down seven enemy planes and winning the Distinguished Flying Cross when he was less than 21 years old. More »
Liberal Statement on the 70th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid
August 19, 2012
CHARLOTTETOWN— Liberal Veterans Affairs critic Sean Casey made the following statement today on the 70th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid: “On this day 70 years ago, [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on World Humanitarian Day
August 19, 2012
MONTREAL— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the United Nation’s World Humanitarian Day: “World Humanitarian Day is an opportunity to highlight the [...] More »
Conservatives Put Reckless Spending Ahead of Military Families
August 17, 2012
TORONTO— Liberal Defence critic John McKay made the following statement today on the Conservative government’s cuts to the Canadian Forces Separation Expense (SE): “Once again the [...] More »
Speak up for rural mail delivery
August 17, 2012
This summer, even more rural Nova Scotians will have to adjust to a new reality of traveling to pick up their mail. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience for some, for people living in rural communities, and especially for seniors in those communities, the change from home delivery to centralized group mailboxes could have a real impact on their personal safety and quality of life. More »
Liberals Press Government for Much Greater Focus on Youth
August 15, 2012
OTTAWA– The government must recognize the unique challenges facing Canadian youth and renew their commitment to prioritizing the needs and rights of young Canadians, said Liberal House [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on India’s Independence Day
August 15, 2012
SHEDIAC, NB – Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on India’s Independence Day: “On this day of celebration, the Indian people can be [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on National Acadian Day
August 15, 2012
DUNDAS, NB— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on National Acadian Day: “For more than 400 years, the Acadian people have played an essential [...] More »
Stick to the Facts, Minister Aglukkaq
August 14, 2012
In her speech at the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) 145th Annual General Meeting, Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq lauded the federal government’s “accomplishments” in health care. She also accused those critical of her government’s record of engaging in “over-the-top rhetoric” and advised that “we should stick to the facts” when debating health care. Yet her own address, laced with rhetoric and platitudes, was far from factual. The Minister should heed her own advice. Here are six examples of where she failed to do so: More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Pakistan’s Independence Day
August 14, 2012
TORONTO – Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Pakistan’s Independence Day: “For many years now, Pakistani-Canadians have played a significant role in [...] More »
Save Canada’s search and rescue stations
August 13, 2012
The Harper Conservative government has made an irresponsible decision to close the base in 2013, which will have a dramatic impact on the safety of one of Canada’s busiest coastal communities. More »
Liberal Statement on the Closing of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games
August 12, 2012
MONTRÉAL— Liberal Post-Secondary Education, Youth and Amateur Sport critic Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the closing of the Summer Olympic Games in London: [...] More »
Conservative Government Attacks Small Business
August 10, 2012
VANCOUVER—Liberal Small Business and Tourism critic Joyce Murray made the following statement today on Environment Minister Peter Kent’s plan to charge fees to local businesses located [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on National Peacekeepers’ Day
August 9, 2012
TORONTO— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on National Peacekeepers’ Day: “Canada has a proud tradition of contributing to peacekeeping efforts around the [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Flooding in the Philippines
August 9, 2012
TORONTO—Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the flooding in the Philippines: “Over the past several days, communities surrounding the Marikina River in [...] More »
Liberal Statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
August 9, 2012
TORONTO— Liberal Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development critic, Dr. Carolyn Bennett, made the following statement today on the United Nations’ International Day of the World’s Indigenous [...] More »
Conservatives Must Reverse Cuts to Youth Crime Funding
August 8, 2012
OTTAWA– The Conservative government must immediately reverse damaging cuts to youth crime funding programs, said Liberal Public Safety critic Francis Scarpaleggia today. “The Harper Conservatives’ decision [...] More »
Quebec solidaire… respect is a two way street!
August 7, 2012
The Liberal Party of Canada, its Leader, Party officers and members are deeply offended by the childish and outrageous demonstration of political immaturity shown by QS in its anti-federalist ad. More »
Liberal Statement on the Shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin
August 7, 2012
TORONTO – Liberal Multiculturalism critic Jim Karygiannis made the following statement today on the shooting at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin: “I was shocked [...] More »
Speaking up for free speech
August 3, 2012
Canadians across the country should be concerned by recent actions in Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney’s office to muzzle critics. More »
Open Letter to Minister of State (Democratic Reform) Tim Uppal Regarding Bill C-7
August 2, 2012
Minister, Until now, our disagreement concerning Bill C-7, An Act respecting the selection of senators and amending the Constitution Act, 1867 in respect of Senate term [...] More »
Liberal Physicians Call on Fellow Medical Doctor Conservative Kellie Leitch to Oppose Cuts to Refugee Health Care
August 2, 2012
VANCOUVER and TORONTO– Two Liberal MPs and physicians, Dr. Hedy Fry and Dr. Carolyn Bennett, today wrote an open letter to Dr. Kellie Leitch, the only [...] More »
What’s your question?
August 2, 2012
Today, August 2, from 7pm to 8pm ET, you’re invited to join me online for our second live interactive Critics Corner webcast. On the agenda are reforming Canada’s immigration system and the Conservatives’ ideological changes to our Immigration System. This is your chance to ask me any question you want in my capacity as Liberal Critic for Citizenship and Immigration. More »
Call by Federal Liberals to Improve the Investment Canada Act Reinforced by Potential RONA Takeover
August 1, 2012
MONTRÉAL—Liberal Quebec Caucus Chair Denis Coderre made the following statement today on the possible acquisition of RONA by the US-based Lowe’s: “It has quickly become evident [...] More »

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