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Reflections on Landmine Awareness Day

Last December 3rd marked the 15th anniversary of the Ottawa Treaty, or more officially, the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction. To mark the occasion, a group of politicians, diplomats, public service officials and NGOS met in Ottawa to celebrate the success of a Canadian-sponsored treaty which has been effective at reducing the number of landmine victims worldwide and in setting a precedent for a new way of creating international agreements that are designed to protect innocent people.

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On World Autism Awareness Day

I hope we all will pause to reflect on the incidence of autism and the availability of timely, affordable treatment. For those facing autism on a daily basis – who serve as a constant source of learning and motivation for me – I know that World Autism Awareness Day has even greater significance. It says: “You are not alone, we will do more.”

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I’m Yvonne Jones, Liberal candidate for the by-election in Labrador

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.

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130,774 Liberals are registered to vote – and ready to make history

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.

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Laurier Club Spotlight: David McLean

The Liberal Party of Canada is proud to count David McLean among our most committed Laurier Club donors. We are very honoured that he has agreed to be featured in the first in our new series of spotlight interviews with Laurier Club donors.

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