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Liberal Party will move non-confidence motion
March 23, 2011
With the Harper government facing a contempt vote in Parliament, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff gave notice today that he will be moving a non-confidence motion against [...] More »
Liberals call for immediate action to protect rail shippers; releasing a report does not constitute implementation
March 21, 2011
Liberal MPs are standing firmly with shippers – including farmers, foresters and miners – who are still waiting for concrete action from the Harper Conservatives on [...] More »
Statement by the Liberal Party of Canada on the International Day of La Francophonie
March 20, 2011
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement on the International Day of La Francophonie: “The International Day of La Francophonie is an opportunity for all [...] More »
Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the death of two volunteer firefighters in Listowel
March 18, 2011
BRANTFORD – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement on the tragic death of two volunteer firefighters in Listowel, Ontario: “I offer my deepest condolences [...] More »
Harper regime in ethical tailspin
March 17, 2011
The Harper regime’s ethical tailspin continues to spin out of control after the Prime Minister was forced to call in the RCMP to investigate allegations of [...] More »
Harper government must help to protect Air Canada jobs
March 16, 2011
Liberal MPs are calling on the government to ensure that maintenance and overhaul jobs in Montreal, Winnipeg and Mississauga are protected. “When Air Canada was privatized [...] More »
Conservatives must come clean on Ouimet severance
March 15, 2011
Liberal MPs are calling on Stephen Harper to explain why he gave Integrity Commissioner Christiane Ouimet, an independent officer of Parliament, over $500,000 to abruptly leave [...] 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »

PHOTO: Yvonne Jones arrives on Parliament Hill
May 22, 2013
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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 »
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 »
Scenes from the road: St-Eustache and Outaouais valley, Quebec (May 12, 2013)
May 12, 2013
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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 »
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 »

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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