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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Liberals Blast Conservative Ad Spending, Demand Reinvestment in Youth Jobs
May 16, 2013
HALIFAX AND MONTRÉAL– Across the country today, Liberals, along with student and business leaders, called on the Conservative government to end its wasteful spending on advertising [...] More »

Liberals Call for Boycott of Sri Lankan CHOGM
April 3, 2013
TORONTO– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka: “The situation on the [...] More »
Conservatives Must Not Allow Ideological Interests to Water Down Arms Trade Treaty Implementation
April 2, 2013
SHEDIAC, NB— Liberal Foreign Affairs critic Dominic LeBlanc made the following statement today on the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty by the United Nations General [...] More »
Conservatives Abandon First Nations Policing
April 2, 2013
TORONTO— Liberal Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development critic Carolyn Bennett made the following statement today on the expiration of First Nations Policing Program agreements: “I am [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Easter
March 31, 2013
TORONTO– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on Easter: “On Easter Sunday, people across Canada and around the world join together to mark [...] More »
I’m Yvonne Jones, Liberal candidate for the by-election in Labrador
March 30, 2013
We need a real voice for Labrador. One that is strong and FOR the people. Not an MP who is Stephen Harper’s voice TO the people! My name is Yvonne Jones and I will be that voice. As the MHA for Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair and former Leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, I have a proven record of experience and commitment to Labrador. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on the Death of Ralph Klein
March 29, 2013
TORONTO– Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the death of former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein: “Arlene and I were terribly saddened to [...] More »
130,774 Liberals are registered to vote – and ready to make history
March 28, 2013
Some 130,774 Members and Supporters have registered for the 2013 LPC Leadership vote. On April 7 at 12:01am ET the voting will begin. That makes this the biggest, most open Liberal Party of Canada leadership vote yet. But depending on how many votes are cast, our race could also be the biggest, most open federal political party leadership vote in Canadian history. More »

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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Liberals Blast Conservative Ad Spending, Demand Reinvestment in Youth Jobs
May 16, 2013
HALIFAX AND MONTRÉAL– Across the country today, Liberals, along with student and business leaders, called on the Conservative government to end its wasteful spending on advertising [...] More »

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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Important news from the National Office
May 16, 2013
After three years of outstanding leadership, National Director Ian McKay has stepped down and we are now seeking a new National Director. When our Party faced the extraordinary challenge of rebuilding after the 2011 federal election, Ian seized the moment. More »
TV ads in hockey games or jobs for youth?
May 16, 2013
Earlier this spring, the Harper Conservatives faced a choice in their spending plans. They could invest in jobs for unemployed young Canadians (especially summer jobs for students). Or they could waste your tax dollars on expensive television advertising about their so-called "economic action plan" which is obviously a miserable failure as far as young people are concerned. They chose the ads. Hundreds of them. More »
Congratulate Yvonne: Sign the card!
May 13, 2013
Yvonne Jones was just elected as MP for Labrador and now we know what we’ve always suspected: our message of positive change is more powerful than Conservative attacks and cynicism. Let's thank Yvonne and everyone who helped on her campaign for showing us what hope and hard work can do. More »

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 »
In Their Own Words: Conservative MPs on Stephen Harper’s Watch List
May 10, 2013
Stephen Harper is spending millions of Canadians’ tax dollars to keep tabs on his own Members of Parliament. A quick review indicates why some of these [...] More »
Reality Check: Stephen Harper on the Root Causes of Terrorism
April 26, 2013
Yesterday, Parliamentary Secretary Pierre Poilievre offered Canadians the latest in Conservative insight when he declared: “The root cause of terrorism is terrorists.” (CBC Power and Politics, [...] More »
Reality Check: Budget 2013 and the Conservative Record on Skilled Workers and Immigration
March 28, 2013
In Budget 2013, the Conservatives state that they have made significant progress implementing reforms to Canada’s immigration system by focusing on attracting talented newcomers with the [...] More »
Reality Check: Conservative Spending Fictions in Budget 2013
March 27, 2013
• Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Fiction: Budget 2013 announces funding that will “help more persons with disabilities gain the hands-on experience they need to [...] More »
Reality Check: Conservative Budget Contradictions
March 26, 2013
Contradiction #1: Raising taxes on imported goods Budget 2013 removes $76 million in tariffs on certain sporting equipment and baby clothing that are no longer manufactured [...] More »
Reality Check: Budget 2013 Fails to Deliver Needed Infrastructure Funding
March 25, 2013
Claim: Conservatives say that they have created a long-term ten-year infrastructure program that addresses today’s infrastructure needs. Reality: Despite the fact that Canada’s infrastructure needs are [...] More »

Liberal Leader Bob Rae’s speech to delegates at the Extraordinary Convention
June 18, 2011
I am honoured to be speaking with you as the Interim Leader of the Liberal Party. More »
Speech: Le Québec a le pouvoir de changer les choses
March 27, 2011
Check against delivery. Montréal, Québec. Chers amis, C’est formidable de débuter notre campagne au Québec ici dans un bon restaurant montréalais ! Merci de votre présence et [...] More »
Speech in the House of Commons to Introduce a Motion of Non-Confidence
March 25, 2011
For our part, there is no doubt. You have spoken, Mr. Speaker. The committee has spoken. And now the House must speak with a clear voice: a government that breaks the rules and conceals facts from the Canadian people does not deserve to remain in office. More »
Michael Ignatieff’s speech to Liberal Caucus and Candidates – Winter Caucus 2011
January 25, 2011
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff gives a passionate speech to 2011 Winter Caucus on Parliament Hill More »
Remarks to Israeli Embassy Hanukkah Reception
December 7, 2010
Podium Copy. Check against delivery. Parliament Hill, Ottawa Thank you. Madame Ambassador, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen— It is an honour to be with you this [...] More »
Speech to the Inter-parliamentary Coalition for Combating Anti-Semitism
November 8, 2010
And so we are united today in the fervent hope and the determined belief that we want to make anti-Semitism nothing other than a terrible memory rather than a part of our lived present. More »
Rebuilding Canada’s Leadership on the World Stage
November 2, 2010
In the centre of our engagement with the world, we must restore our finest Canadian traditions, inspired by peace, justice, and mutual aid. We must show the world – and ourselves – that Canada can inspire us again. 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 »
A Roadmap to Renewal
November 10, 2011
On behalf of your National Board of Directors, I am pleased to submit “A Roadmap to Renewal” for the review and consideration of all Liberals. More »
Policy Matters: National Discussions – Online Policy Meeting
July 12, 2010
Read the transcript of the members only policy discussion. More »
Statement from LPC President
May 14, 2010
As the President of the Liberal Party it has not been my practice to issue press statements or give TV interviews. However, earlier this week, a [...] More »
National Women’s Liberal Commission Invites Women to Run for Office
March 8, 2010
TORONTO – In celebration of International Women’s Day, National Women’s Liberal Commission (NWLC) president Nicole Foster Woollatt today announced a reinvigorated national grassroots campaign to invite [...] More »
New National Director
February 6, 2010
On behalf of our Leader Michael Ignatieff and the National Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome Ian McKay to the position of National Director [...] More »
Liberals launch radio and print ads
January 10, 2010
In light of Stephen Harper’s unjustified shutdown of Parliament, the Liberal Party of Canada today launched a series of radio and print ads, which can be [...] More »

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