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Meaningful representation: Parliament & electoral reform

A proud legacy of change.

Canada has always been a progressive nation open to bold new ideas. Our Parliament has produced cornerstones of our Canadian identity such as enshrining our Charter of Rights and Freedoms and creating our public health care system.

Change for the worse.

Stephen Harper’s secretive regime is now blocking Canadians from knowing what happens in committees and even provides misleading information to Canadians and to Parliament.

Liberals stand for open, fair, and strong democratic representation.

The Liberal Party of Canada believes that Parliament should belong to the people instead of the Prime Minister. Liberals are committed to exploring Parliamentary and Electoral reform in order to realign our institutions with democratic principles and to ensure more meaningful and effective representation.

 

This statement is inspired by policy resolutions submitted and voted on by Party members.
2012 Resolution References: ON-19, ON-21, SK-79, SLC-90

  1. Conservatives Must Come Clean on Voter Suppression

    May 24, 2013

    OTTAWA AND MONTRÉAL– Liberal Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics critic Scott Andrews made the following statement today on the Federal Court’s ruling that fraud occurred [...]  More »

  2. Just the Facts: Top 10 Questions Stephen Harper Must Answer on the PMO Ethics Scandal

    May 23, 2013

    In recent days, serious questions have emerged about the ethics of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). First, it appears the PMO whitewashed and obstructed an audit [...]  More »

  3. Ask Mr. Harper to come clean

    May 23, 2013

    Secret deals. False expenses. Cover ups. This is not what Canadians expect from their government -- or the Prime Minister. Canadians deserve better. If you want Mr. Harper to come clean about what he knows -- please sign and share this petition.  More »

  4. Just the Facts: Top 10 Questions Stephen Harper Must Answer on the PMO Ethics Scandal

    May 23, 2013

    In recent days, serious questions have emerged about the ethics of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). First, it appears the PMO whitewashed and obstructed an audit report on Senate expenses; then Mr. Harper’s right-hand man apparently cut a $90,000 cheque to cover-up potentially fraudulent expenses.  More »

  5. Yvonne Jones arrives on Parliament Hill

    May 23, 2013

    As I left my home community of Mary's Harbour Tuesday, the early morning rise, and the two-hour trek over gravel roads and worn pavement were the same, but something was different. Labrador was about to change and I was going to lead that progress for people. I looked forward and I saw an even bigger land with vast potential.  More »

  6. Liberals Call for Ethics Committee Investigation of PMO Ethics Scandal

    May 21, 2013

    OTTAWA– Liberal Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics critic Scott Andrews made the following statement today on the PMO Ethics scandal: “The revelations about ethical misconduct [...]  More »

  7. Statement by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on the Anniversary of the End of the Sri Lankan Civil War

    May 18, 2013

    MONTREAL– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the fourth anniversary of the end of the Sri Lankan civil war: “Today marks four [...]  More »

  8. Victory in Labrador: Liberal donations at work

    May 17, 2013

    Monday night’s by-election victory in Labrador was a model of political campaign organization. It was also proof that all donations -- from a $5 gift in response to our emails, to regular monthly Victory Fund contributions, or even a $1200 gift as a Laurier Club donor -- can make change happen.  More »

  9. Statement by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    May 17, 2013

    MONTRÉAL– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia: On International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, we join [...]  More »

  10. Statement by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on Denis Coderre

    May 16, 2013

    MONTRÉAL– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on Liberal MP Denis Coderre’s announcement that he will be running for the Montréal mayoralty:   [...]  More »