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JUST THE FACTS: Liberals End Spring Sitting with Major Accomplishments
June 19, 2013
As Parliament rises for the summer, Liberals can look back on a successful and action-packed spring sitting. A strong Liberal opposition, headed by Liberal Leader Justin [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on the Resignation of Bob Rae
June 19, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the announcement that Bob Rae will be stepping down as Liberal MP for Toronto Centre: [...] More »
Speaker’s Ruling Finds Significant Evidence of Conservative Wrongdoing
June 18, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal House Leader Dominic LeBlanc made the following statement today in response to the Speaker’s ruling on a Liberal Question of Privilege regarding Conservative non-compliance with [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on How He Plans to Raise the Bar on Transparency
June 16, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on how he plans on raising the bar on transparency: “Political leadership is about raising the [...] More »
Liberal Response to Brad Wall’s Reported Comments
June 14, 2013
Today, Global News reported that Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has suggested that fees earned by Mr. Trudeau in his former capacity as a professional speaker were [...] More »
Liberals Call for Greater Support for Ethnocultural Media
June 14, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the need for greater support for ethnocultural media, including OMNI Television: “Multicultural media play a [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on the Canadian Soccer Association Suspension of the Quebec Soccer Federation
June 11, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the Canadian Soccer Association’s suspension of the Quebec Soccer Federation: “The Canadian Soccer Association is [...] More »

JUST THE FACTS: Liberals End Spring Sitting with Major Accomplishments
June 19, 2013
As Parliament rises for the summer, Liberals can look back on a successful and action-packed spring sitting. A strong Liberal opposition, headed by Liberal Leader Justin [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on the Resignation of Bob Rae
June 19, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the announcement that Bob Rae will be stepping down as Liberal MP for Toronto Centre: [...] More »
Speaker’s Ruling Finds Significant Evidence of Conservative Wrongdoing
June 18, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal House Leader Dominic LeBlanc made the following statement today in response to the Speaker’s ruling on a Liberal Question of Privilege regarding Conservative non-compliance with [...] More »
Raising the bar for democracy and transparency
June 17, 2013
Yes, it's the essential job of opposition leaders to expose the government's failings. But criticism alone is not enough. It's also essential to set high standards and propose fresh ideas to make government better. From the beginning of his leadership campaign, that has been Justin Trudeau's strength -- giving Canadians good reasons to vote FOR him, not just AGAINST the other guy. More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on How He Plans to Raise the Bar on Transparency
June 16, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on how he plans on raising the bar on transparency: “Political leadership is about raising the [...] More »
Liberal Response to Brad Wall’s Reported Comments
June 14, 2013
Today, Global News reported that Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has suggested that fees earned by Mr. Trudeau in his former capacity as a professional speaker were [...] More »
Liberals Call for Greater Support for Ethnocultural Media
June 14, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the need for greater support for ethnocultural media, including OMNI Television: “Multicultural media play a [...] More »

JUST THE FACTS: Liberals End Spring Sitting with Major Accomplishments
June 19, 2013
As Parliament rises for the summer, Liberals can look back on a successful and action-packed spring sitting. A strong Liberal opposition, headed by Liberal Leader Justin [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on the Resignation of Bob Rae
June 19, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the announcement that Bob Rae will be stepping down as Liberal MP for Toronto Centre: [...] More »
Speaker’s Ruling Finds Significant Evidence of Conservative Wrongdoing
June 18, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal House Leader Dominic LeBlanc made the following statement today in response to the Speaker’s ruling on a Liberal Question of Privilege regarding Conservative non-compliance with [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on How He Plans to Raise the Bar on Transparency
June 16, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on how he plans on raising the bar on transparency: “Political leadership is about raising the [...] More »
Liberal Response to Brad Wall’s Reported Comments
June 14, 2013
Today, Global News reported that Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has suggested that fees earned by Mr. Trudeau in his former capacity as a professional speaker were [...] More »
Liberals Call for Greater Support for Ethnocultural Media
June 14, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the need for greater support for ethnocultural media, including OMNI Television: “Multicultural media play a [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on the Canadian Soccer Association Suspension of the Quebec Soccer Federation
June 11, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the Canadian Soccer Association’s suspension of the Quebec Soccer Federation: “The Canadian Soccer Association is [...] More »

Liberal Express, Day 1: Reaching out, touching me, touching you
July 14, 2010
Later today, he'll host a townhall meeting in Kingston, where in addition to chatting unscripted with the audience, he'll be taking questions submitted online.I'll be live blogging. Or trying to, anyway. You've been warned. More »
Liberal Express, Day 0.5: On the road again
July 13, 2010
SOMEWHERE BETWEEN HAWKESBURY AND CORNWALL — There have been unexpected developments here on the side of the highway, beside the Liberal Express. This evening, Michael Ignatieff [...] More »
Wine and cheese in St. Albert
July 13, 2010
And we’re off! The first stop on the Liberal Express tour was the St. Albert Cheese factory in my riding: Glengarry Prescott Russell. Dozens of supporters [...] More »
Liberal Express, Day 0: Help! I’m trapped inside the new Liberal.ca!
July 13, 2010
Sunglasses? Check. Blackberry? Check. Conservative pork-barrel politics? Cheque. Today’s the day. The Liberal Express is here. In just a few hours, Michael Ignatieff and Zsuzsanna Zsohar [...] More »
Come see the Liberal Express
July 12, 2010
If you’re in the Ottawa area Tuesday at 1pm, join us in front of Centre Block on Parliament Hill for a rally to kick off the 2010 Liberal Express Summer tour across Canada. More »
Policy Matters: National Discussions – Online Policy Meeting
July 12, 2010
Read the transcript of the members only policy discussion. More »
Scenes from the Calgary Stampede
July 10, 2010
“We’re going to stop at every legion hall, every barbecue, every Tim Hortons and shake every hand in the house.” That was Michael Ignatieff, last Saturday, [...] More »

JUST THE FACTS: Liberals End Spring Sitting with Major Accomplishments
June 19, 2013
As Parliament rises for the summer, Liberals can look back on a successful and action-packed spring sitting. A strong Liberal opposition, headed by Liberal Leader Justin [...] 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 »

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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