Conservatives make waterway protection partisan; leave most of Quebec’s rivers and lakes unprotected

Conservatives make waterway protection partisan; leave most of Quebec’s rivers and lakes unprotected
October 31, 2012
It is interesting to note that 90% of the lakes protected under the reformed NWPA are in ridings represented by Conservative Members of Parliament. As a Quebec MP, I am particularly concerned that only four lakes in Quebec will remain protected with these changes. Canada’s waterways across the country are an integral part of our natural environment and part of our world renowned heritage. Protecting them must not be a partisan exercise. More »
Liberal Live: Critics Corner with John McCallum and Mauril Bélanger
October 30, 2012
Join MPs John McCallum and Mauril Bélanger online for our latest live interactive Critics Corner webcast to talk about the secrecy surrounding government spending which is at an all-time high right now in Ottawa. More »
Letter to the Commissioner of Canada Elections on Peter Penashue
October 30, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae sent the following letter today to the Commissioner of Canada Elections on Peter Penashue: Commissioner of Canada Elections c/o Elections Canada [...] More »
Look at these pictures
October 30, 2012
Our local teams are doing their best and they’re counting on you to be able to do even more. The by-elections are taking place in Durham, Calgary-Centre and Victoria on Monday, November 26, but you have no time to waste. Your liberal colleagues need your help. More »
Conservative Policies Force More Canadians to Rely on Food Banks
October 30, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Human Resources and Skills Development and Labour critic Rodger Cuzner made the following statement today on Food Banks Canada’s report, HungerCount 2012: “This report [...] More »
Electoral reform is needed
October 29, 2012
As a result of my case before the Supreme Court of Canada dealing with voting irregularities in Etobicoke Centre, our next federal elections will be run very differently. That means that democracy will prevail. However the spotlight is now on the November 26 by-elections in Durham, Calgary-Centre and Victoria. Grant Humes, Harvey Locke and Paul Summerville are waging an electoral battle against unscrupulous parties. And you can help them. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the New Chief of the Defence Staff
October 29, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the swearing-in of General Tom Lawson as Chief of the Defence Staff: “I would like [...] More »
Reflections on the Charlottetown Accord
October 29, 2012
I have spent a couple of days in Fredericton at a conference on the Charlottetown Accord. It was good to see many friends who, like me, haven't had much chance to reflect on where we were then, and where we're going now, as a country. A few key ideas and themes emerged. More »
Liberal Live: Let’s talk about secrecy in Parliament
October 29, 2012
Today, Monday October 29, from 7pm to 8pm ET, you’re invited to join me and my colleague Mauril Bélanger online for our latest live interactive Critics Corner webcast to talk about the secrecy surrounding government spending which is at an all-time high right now in Ottawa. More »
Letter to the Commissioner of Canada Elections on Peter Penashue
October 28, 2012
TORONTO- Liberal Leader Bob Rae sent the following letter today to the Commissioner of Canada Elections on Peter Penashue: Commissioner of Canada Elections c/o Elections Canada [...] More »
This is our next challenge
October 26, 2012
We’re getting one challenge after another. The only way to combat all this is to have fully funded by-election campaigns so our candidates Grant Humes, Harvey Locke and Paul Summerville can advocate for true democracy and transparency in Parliament. More »
VIDEO: Borys Wrzesnewskyj outside the Supreme Court of Canada
October 26, 2012
Borys Wrzesnewskyj takes questions from the media following the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Eid al-Adha
October 25, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Eid al-Adha: “Today Muslims across Canada and around the world will attend morning prayers and [...] More »
Do it for democracy
October 25, 2012
The doors to the campaign offices in Victoria, Calgary-Centre and Durham are wide open and activities are now in high gear. That’s because Stephen Harper has finally called by-elections for those three ridings to be held on November 26. That’s why I’m proud to launch the Do It For Democracy Campaign with the goal of raising $150,000 by midnight Tuesday, October 30, to enable our Party to support our three local by-election teams. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Supreme Court’s decision regarding Etobicoke Centre
October 25, 2012
Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the followings statement today on the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the 2011 federal election results in Etobicoke Centre: “While we are disappointed in today’s split decision to overturn the Ontario Superior Court ruling, we accept it as the judgement of the majority of the Court. No doubt there will be a need to review both the opinions of the majority and the minority, and assess what further changes are needed to our election laws. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Supreme Court’s Decision Regarding Etobicoke Centre
October 25, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the followings statement today on the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the 2011 federal election results in Etobicoke Centre: “While we [...] More »
Talking with students in Nova Scotia
October 25, 2012
Right now in Canada, young people are facing high tuition fees, heavy student debt loads, and the worst youth unemployment in a generation. But young Canadians are developing their skills, speaking out about policies that impact them and working together to make life better for their peers. I’m excited to have the chance to work with them to bring their goals and ideas to the House of Commons. More »
Liberals Move Concurrence Motion to Increase Transparency on Government Spending
October 24, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Treasury Board critic John McCallum made the following statement regarding his decision to move concurrence in the Standing Committee on Government Operations Report, Strengthening [...] More »
Liberal Leader Bob Rae Nominates Malala Yousafzai for the Nobel Peace Prize
October 24, 2012
OTTAWA– Malala Yousafzai should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous work in support of women’s rights, said Liberal Leader Bob Rae today. “Malala [...] More »
Conservatives Accept Liberal Plan to Study Omnibus Budget at Separate Commons Committees
October 24, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal House Leader Marc Garneau made the following statement today on the Conservative government’s omnibus budget bill, C-45: “We are pleased that the Conservatives have [...] More »
Conservatives Failing to Support Veterans and Injured Canadian Forces Members
October 23, 2012
OTTAWA– The government is failing to support our veterans and ill or injured Canadian Forces members, said Liberals today. “Once again we see that the Conservatives [...] More »
Conservatives Compromise Cyber Security
October 23, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Public Safety critic Francis Scarpaleggia made the following statement today on the Auditor General’s Fall 2012 Report: “The Auditor General’s report has brought to [...] More »
Canada’s tourism industry needs federal help to “welcome the world”
October 23, 2012
One of the great things about being Canadian is that our nation is home to some of the most beautiful and inspiring natural landscapes in the world. There are therefore few industries more vital to Canada’s long-term economic success than tourism. But despite the good news, Canada’s share of the international tourism market is declining. More »
Video: You asked for this
October 22, 2012
One of our responsibilities as Members of Parliament is to represent you and all Canadians in Parliament. Last month over 14,000 Canadians like you expressed their views to our Liberal Caucus when they filled our Caucus Wants To Know survey. Now I am proud to report back to you to show you the impact you’ve had on our work in the House of Commons. Have a look at the video of Bob Rae’s private member’s motion today in the House of Commons. More »
Conservatives continue to abuse “Omnibus Bills” with new budget legislation
October 22, 2012
The language used in Parliament can sometimes get pretty obscure. Over the last few weeks, for example, many people have asked: “What is an omnibus bill?” An “omnibus bill” is one that includes several different topics bundled together. Under the Harper regime, the “omnibus” procedure has been pushed to unprecedented extremes, causing massive abuses of power. Conservative omnibus bills since 2006 have averaged well over 300 pages. More »
Liberal Leader Bob Rae Launches Debate on His Private Members Motion to Replace the Indian Act
October 22, 2012
OTTAWA- Liberal Leader Bob Rae kicked off debate in the House of Commons today on his private member’s motion, M-386, which calls on the federal government [...] More »
Liberalism is alive and well in Kelowna, BC
October 19, 2012
Liberalism is alive and well in Kelowna, BC. The UBCO Young Liberals of Canada met with Dr. Bennett to fine-tune original policies to improve engagements and conditions of life for Aboriginal Peoples in Canada. Their ideas will be presented at the LPCBC Policy Conference Nov 24-25. Rebuilding one policy at a time - grassroots politics at its finest. More »
Conservatives Must Explain Why They Are Putting Canada’s Waterways at Risk
October 19, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Finance critic Scott Brison asked the Conservative government the following questions today in Question Period on the navigable water provisions in their omnibus budget [...] More »
Liberals Call on Lobbying Commissioner to Investigate Former Fisheries Ambassador’s Activities
October 19, 2012
OTTAWA– The Lobbying Commissioner must investigate lobbying by former Conservative Candidate and Fisheries Ambassador Loyola Sullivan, including lobbying the federal government on behalf of his brother’s [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Death of Lincoln Alexander
October 19, 2012
REGINA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the death of the former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Lincoln Alexander: “Ontario and Canada have lost [...] More »
Conservatives Accept Liberal Call to Split MP Pensions Provisions from Omnibus Budget Bill
October 19, 2012
REGINA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the Conservative government’s decision to split the omnibus budget bill: “We are pleased that the [...] More »
Liberals Ensure Canadians Get Hearing on Canada-China Investment Agreement
October 18, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberals are ensuring that Canadians’ concerns about the new Canada-China Investment Agreement are heard by the Conservative government, said Liberal International Trade critic Wayne Easter [...] More »
Happy Birthday, Pierre Elliott Trudeau
October 18, 2012
Today is the birthday of Pierre Elliot Trudeau, Canada's fifteenth prime minister. More »
Bob Rae: Listening to Communities in Nunavik
October 18, 2012
There is an Inuit community in northern Quebec and Labrador, and communities there feel ignored by both provincial and federal governments. More »
Liberal Statement on Persons Day
October 18, 2012
OTTAWA– Chair of the Liberal Women’s Caucus, Dr. Carolyn Bennett, made the following statement today on the occasion of Persons Day: “Today we celebrate the accomplishment [...] More »
Video: Bob Rae’s speech at the 2012 OLP AGM
October 18, 2012
Bob Rae’s speech to the 2012 Ontario Liberal Party’s Annual General Meeting at the Ottawa Convention Centre More »
Liberals Call on Minister of HRSDC to Explain EI Changes
October 17, 2012
OTTAWA- Liberal Human Resources and Skills Development and Labour critic Rodger Cuzner made the following statement today on his motion to call Minister Diane Finley to [...] More »
Video: Bob Rae talks about mental health in Canada
October 17, 2012
Canada needs federal leadership on mental health. Bob Rae offers his thoughts and experience with mental health in a speech to the Canadian Association for Suicide [...] More »
Liberal Statement on Citizenship Week
October 17, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Citizenship and Immigration critic Kevin Lamoureux made the following statement today on Citizenship Week: “On the third week of October each year, we reflect [...] More »
Liberals Continue Fight to Preserve Experimental Lakes Area
October 17, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberals are bringing forward another motion today to study the Conservative government’s reckless decision to shut down Canada’s Experimental Lakes Area (ELA). “Earlier this week, [...] More »
Conservatives Attempt to Use Museum of Civilization as Spin Machine
October 16, 2012
OTTAWA- Liberal Heritage critic Scott Simms made the following statement today on the Conservative government’s decision to change the mandate of the Canadian Museum of Civilization: [...] More »
On campuses – and beyond, something’s happening
October 16, 2012
Across the country as back to school season swung into full gear students were greeted by more than just teachers and homework. Young Liberals were there too. More »
Thoughts about World Food Day
October 16, 2012
Today is World Food Day, a day devoted to encouraging agricultural food production, sharing technologies with the developing world, and strengthening international resolve in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty. These are things that I have tried to do throughout my career, first as a farmer in Cape Breton, and now as a politician. More »
Liberal Live: Critics’ Corner with Mauril Bélanger
October 16, 2012
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In his own words: Stephen Harper on omnibus legislation
October 16, 2012
In 1994, Stephen Harper, then a Reform Party MP, attacked the use of omnibus legislation in an intervention in the House of Commons. Mr. Harper was [...] More »
Liberals Introduce Motion to Clamp Down on Misuse of Omnibus Legislation
October 16, 2012
OTTAWA– The Liberal Party used a rare opportunity today to introduce a motion calling on the House of Commons to impose limits on the use of [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Resignation of Dalton McGuinty
October 15, 2012
TORONTO– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the resignation of Premier of Ontario Dalton McGuinty: “For the last twenty two years, Mr. McGuinty [...] More »
We need federal leadership on mental health
October 15, 2012
Arlene and I came in late last night to Niagara Falls after visits to Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Kuujjuaq in northern Quebec. I spoke yesterday morning to the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention - and am sharing what I said. More »
Liberal Live: Let’s talk about co-ops in Canada
October 15, 2012
Today, October 15, from 8pm to 9pm ET, you’re invited to join me online for our latest live interactive Critics Corner webcast to talk about the role this business model can play in the Canadian economy. As Liberal Advocate for Co-operatives, this is your chance to ask me anything about co-ops and the co-op movement in Canada. More »
Liberals Call for Immediate Federal Action on Mental Health
October 14, 2012
NIAGARA FALLS, ON– In the keynote address to the pre-conference of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) today, Liberal Leader Bob Rae called on the [...] More »
Liberal Statement Marking the Anniversary of the Sinking of the SS Caribou
October 13, 2012
PORT AUX BASQUES AND ST. JOHN’S, NL– Liberal Whip and MP for Random–Burin–St. George’s, Judy Foote, made the following statement today on the 70th anniversary of [...] More »
Multilateral organizations may be flawed but they are the best way to spread democracy
October 12, 2012
Today, the Prime Minister is attending the Francophonie Summit, which is being hosted by member country Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). More »
Supporter Strategy Webcast
October 12, 2012
** Previously broadcast Oct 10 *** Learn how Liberals have come together to sign up 30,000 Supporters in just five months, and how you can help us continue to reach out. More »
Liberal Statement on the Francophonie Summit
October 12, 2012
MONTREAL AND EDMONTON ̶ Liberal Francophonie critic Stéphane Dion made the following statement today on the Francophonie Summit underway in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of the [...] More »
Liberal Statement on the International Day of the Girl
October 11, 2012
TORONTO AND MONTRÉAL– Liberal Status of Women critic Judy Sgro made the following statement today on International Day of the Girl: “On the first International Day [...] More »
Watch tonight’s Supporter strategy webcast
October 10, 2012
Tonight at 7:30pm ET, you’re invited to join me online for a special webcast strategy session to talk about how you can help us sign up our next 30,000 Supporters. More »
Canada must do more to support co-operatives
October 10, 2012
Next week is Co-op Week in Canada. As the Liberal Advocate for Co-operatives, I have spent the last several months meeting with representatives from different associations, learning about best practices and listening to the concerns of cooperatives across the country. More »
Urgent need for action on Multiple Sclerosis
October 9, 2012
We can no longer afford to wait to help those suffering from this debilitating disease. The federal government must assume a strong leadership role and immediately implement a national strategy on MS. More »
Liberal Statement on the 41st Anniversary of Multiculturalism
October 8, 2012
TORONTO– Liberal Multiculturalism critic Jim Karygiannis made the following statement today on the 41st anniversary of Canada’s policy of multiculturalism: “In a speech to the Ukrainian-Canadian [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Thanksgiving
October 8, 2012
TORONTO– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Thanksgiving: “Today, we gather with our families and friends to break bread and give thanks [...] More »
Video: Conservatives’ Food Safety Failure
October 5, 2012
Timeline of a Crisis: The conservative government showing how not to handle a crisis. More »
Conservatives Violate Charter Rights by Cutting Non-Christian Prison Chaplains
October 5, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Justice and Human Rights critic Prof. Irwin Cotler made the following statement today on the Conservatives’ decision to cancel non-Christian chaplains from the Correctional [...] More »
Conservatives Must Explain Why They Waited to Inform Canadians About E. coli Crisis
October 5, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae asked the Conservative government the following questions today in Question Period on the E. coli outbreak: “Why did the CFIA wait [...] More »
You spoke, we listened
October 4, 2012
Speaking on behalf of the 14,443 people who took our Caucus Wants to Know survey, I took my Caucus colleagues through a preliminary look at the opinions you shared with us. More »
Conservatives Abdicate Fisheries Conservation by Downloading Responsibilities
October 4, 2012
OTTAWA– The Conservative government’s decision to download essential fisheries management and conservation tools to Canada’s fishers, including the cost and management of at-sea observers, gear tags/tabs [...] More »
Open Letter to the Auditor General on the E. Coli Outbreak
October 4, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae sent the following letter to the Auditor General on the ongoing E. coli outbreak: Dear Mr. Ferguson: I am writing to [...] More »
Timeline of a Crisis
October 4, 2012
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Video: Bob Rae on Conservatives’ food safety failure
October 4, 2012
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Liberal Statement on the Sisters in Spirit Vigil for Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Girls
October 4, 2012
TORONTO— Liberal Aboriginal Affairs critic Dr. Carolyn Bennett made the following statement today on the annual Sisters in Spirit Vigil for Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women [...] More »
Recommitting ourselves to community health care
October 4, 2012
By focusing on the social determinants of health, such as poverty, housing, security, education, and proper nutrition, the community health care model can intervene early and work to keep people healthy, while at the same time monitoring those that are chronically ill; keeping them from deteriorating and ending up in hospital. More »
Video: Liberal Live – Critics’ Corner, October 3
October 4, 2012
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Liberals to Testify At Senate Committee on Bill S-204
October 3, 2012
OTTAWA – On Thursday, Senator Jane Cordy and Member of Parliament Dr Kirsty Duncan will testify at the Social Affairs, Science and Technology committee which will [...] More »
Government Must Explain Massive Failure on Food Safety to Canadian Consumers
October 3, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae asked the Conservative government the following questions today on the E.coli outbreak in Question Period: “How did the 46 Canadian Food [...] More »
Let’s talk about multiculturalism in Canada
October 3, 2012
Today, October 3, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm ET, you’re invited to join me online for our latest live interactive Critics Corner webcast. This time our agenda will focus on the divisive nature of Stephen Harper and the Conservative government’s approach to multicultural relations. This is your chance to ask me any question you want in my capacity as Liberal Critic for Multiculturalism. I’ll also be joined by Liberal Party of Canada National Policy Chair Maryanne Kampouris. More »
30,000 Supporters
October 2, 2012
Our Party just hit an important milestone. Yesterday we signed up our 30,000th Supporter. Simply put, our movement is growing. We’re reaching new communities. We’re bringing young Canadians into politics. We’re generating excitement and hope. And it’s all because of Liberals like you. More »
Aboriginal People need solutions, not more jail time
October 2, 2012
This isn't an Aboriginal problem, it's a Canadian problem. All Canadians must realize that it is in our interests -- in terms of public safety, human rights, cost and untapped human potential -- to heed the call of this report and take "aggressive action" to deal with this national disgrace. More »
Conservatives Must Answer Questions on Food Safety Failure
October 2, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Agriculture and Agri-food critic Frank Valeriote made the following statement today on food safety: “This morning, I gave notice of motion to have the [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Death of Raylene Rankin
October 1, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the death of Raylene Rankin: “It is with great sadness that we learn of the [...] More »
LAST DAY: Liberal Caucus wants your feedback
October 1, 2012
This Wednesday the opinions of over 10,200 Canadians who took our Caucus Wants to Know survey will be heard at our Caucus meeting in Centre Block – and today is the last day to add your voice. Click here to take the short survey before we compile the results for Ralph Goodale’s presentation to Caucus this Wednesday. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Death of Barbara Ann Scott
October 1, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the death of Barbara Ann Scott: “It is with great sadness that we learn of [...] More »
Conservatives Must Explain Service Cuts to Business
October 1, 2012
OTTAWA– Liberal Small Business critic Joyce Murray made the following statement today on the Conservative government’s cuts to services for business: “As Conservative ministers fan out [...] More »
Liberal Statement on Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 1, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Health critic Dr. Hedy Fry made the following statement today on Mental Illness Awareness Week: “With a growing mental health crisis in Canada – [...] More »
Liberal Statement on National Seniors Day
October 1, 2012
OTTAWA— Liberal Pensions and Seniors critic Judy Sgro made the following statement today on National Seniors Day: “Canadians recognize that our country is the result of [...] More »

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