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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 Orthodox Easter
May 3, 2013
MONTRÉAL– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on Orthodox Easter: “For Christians of the Orthodox faith, this Sunday marks the most important day [...] More »
Liberal Statement on World Press Freedom Day
May 3, 2013
OTTAWA– Liberal Canadian Heritage critic Scott Simms made the following statement today on World Press Freedom Day: “World Press Freedom Day is a time to honour [...] 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 »

They’re out-spending us
April 27, 2013
If you are tired of their games, if you believe Canadians deserve better -- help us close the gap and show that positive change is possible. More »
What positive change looks like:
April 26, 2013
291,000 people have already viewed our positive ad online. While the other side is using taxpayer dollars to fund their negative attacks, our positive message is being powered by Canadians like you. Canadians like you chipped in $500,000 in just one week to get our new ad on the airwaves -- and more than half made their first political donation to do so. That’s what positive change looks like. More »
VIDEO: Justin Trudeau on National Volunteer Week
April 26, 2013
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Regarding the FIPA vote of Tuesday April 23rd
April 25, 2013
Destined to be voted down due to the Conservative majority, this non-binding motion expresses, unfortunately, an outright rejection of the Canada-China FIPA and as such was opposed by the Liberal Party of Canada. Permit me to explain. The Liberal Party does have serious concerns with the Canada-China FIPA. More »
First look at our ad
April 24, 2013
We’ve got an ad hitting the airwaves this week, but I wanted you to be the first to see it. This ad is different and our way of doing politics is different. It’s positive, optimistic, and hopeful. Watch our new ad right now and then donate $5 or more to keep it on the air: More »
Conservatives continue to shirk Canadians’ questions in Parliament
April 24, 2013
In Question Period on Tuesday, I rose and asked the Minister of Justice an important question. The answer from the Conservative Parliamentary Secretary was nothing short of a non-answer; instead, he used the opportunity to promote his party’s ‘dumb on crime’ agenda while ignoring a serious question about justice and public safety. Simply put, the Conservatives put politics ahead of honesty and substance. More »
VIDEO: Liberal Roundtable on harassment within the RCMP
April 23, 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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