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  1. 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 »

  2. 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 »

  3. 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 »

  4. 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 »

  5. 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 »

  6. 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 »

  7. 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 »

  1. 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 »

  2. 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 »

  3. 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 »

  4. 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 »

  5. Statement by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on the Labrador By-election

    May 13, 2013

    MONTRÉAL– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the by-election results in Labrador:   “I am immensely proud of Yvonne Jones and want [...]  More »

  6. 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 »

  7. Liberals Propose Friendly Amendment to Ensure $3.1 Billion Never Again Goes Missing

    May 9, 2013

    OTTAWA– Liberal Treasury Board critic John McCallum made the following statement today on the NDP’s Opposition Day motion: “The Liberal Party agrees that it is essential [...]  More »

  1. 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 »

  2. 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 »

  3. 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 »

  4. 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 »

  5. What would you ask Mr. Harper?

    May 13, 2013

    Nobody knows the challenges facing our middle-class better than you. That’s why we’re asking Canadians to send us their questions for the government on middle-class concerns by May 17. If your question is selected, it will be read in Question Period so you can get the answers you deserve.   More »

  6. Scenes from the road: St-Eustache and Outaouais valley, Quebec (May 12, 2013)

    May 12, 2013

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  7. Scenes from the road: Kanata and Ottawa Valley, Ontario (May 6, 2013)

    May 7, 2013

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  1. 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 »

  2. 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 »

  3. 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 »

  4. 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 »

  5. 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 »

  6. 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 »

  7. Reality Check: Thomas Mulcair and the NDP’s Record on Bank Regulation

    March 14, 2013

    This week, Thomas Mulcair went to Washington and claimed that the NDP was responsible for the soundness and resilience of Canada’s banking system. “Canada was not [...]  More »

  1. Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce

    April 14, 2009

    Waterloo, Ontario Thank you. Good afternoon. I want to thank Joan (Fisk), Diane (Wolfenden), and the rest of the Chamber’s leadership for the invitation to join [...]  More »

  2. Cambridge Chamber of Commerce

    April 14, 2009

    Cambridge, Ontario Thank you. Good morning. I want to thank Gord (Zeilstra) for that introduction. I was delighted to be at Gord’s campaign kick-off in the [...]  More »

  3. Leader’s Dinner

    April 1, 2009

    Toronto, Ontario I want to thank Bob for that kind introduction. We can say we are a united party tonight, thanks in no small measure to [...]  More »

  4. Speech to the Liberal Party of Canada (Quebec)

    March 23, 2009

    Please note that this speech is only available in the official language in which it was delivered. To see the full text, please click here.  More »

  5. Speech to the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce

    February 27, 2009

    Edmonton, Alberta Thank you Joanne (Beaton) for that gracious introduction. I am delighted to be back in the City of Champions. In 1872, my great-great-grandfather, the [...]  More »

  6. Canadian Federation of Agriculture Annual General Meeting

    February 25, 2009

    Ottawa, Ontario Good afternoon. Thank you for having me here today. I’m very glad to have the chance to speak with you. This room is full [...]  More »

  7. Statement on the budget

    January 28, 2009

    National Press Theatre Ottawa, Ontario Good morning. In the last few months, we’ve participated in an unprecedented national conversation about our economy, our politics, and the [...]  More »

  1. 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 »

  2. 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 »

  3. Policy Matters: National Discussions – Online Policy Meeting

    July 12, 2010

    Read the transcript of the members only policy discussion.  More »

  4. 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 »

  5. 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 »

  6. 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 »

  7. 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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