Skip to main content
Search Liberal.ca

What we stand for

Liberals stand for equality of opportunity.

The Liberal Party of Canada believes that when individuals and families are given the opportunity to succeed, the economy grows and Canadians become stronger. That’s why equality of opportunity is a fundamental Liberal principle.
Read more…

Liberals stand for true fiscal responsibility.

Turning deficits into surplus. Growing our economy. Creating good jobs across the country. During difficult economic times, only the Liberal Party of Canada has a proven track record of competent, accountable and successful economic management.
Read more…

Liberals stand for a clean environment.

The Liberal Party of Canada believes in the inter-connectedness of environmental and energy concerns and solutions. And we are committed to building a clean energy economy.
Read more…

Liberals stand for affordable access to post-secondary education.

The Liberal Party of Canada believes firmly that all Canadians deserve affordable access to education.
Read more…

Liberals stand for sustainable universal public health care.

Liberals believe strongly that all Canadians deserve the same level of high quality and timely health care provided by an efficient, accountable, and sustainable public health system.
Read more…

Liberals stand for open, fair, and strong democratic representation.

The Liberal Party of Canada believes that Parliament should belong to the people instead of the Prime Minister. Liberals are committed to exploring Parliamentary and Electoral reform in order to realign our institutions with democratic principles and to ensure more meaningful and effective representation.
Read more…

Liberals stand for an evidence-based crime policy.

The Liberal Party of Canada believes in a smart on crime approach, targeting real criminals instead of our youth, to keep our communities safe. Liberals understand the need to consider ending the prohibition of marijuana and addressing the root causes of crime to see real results.
Read more…

 

Looking for the 2011 Liberal Election Platform? Click here.

  1. 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 »

  2. 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 »

  3. 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 »

  4. 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 »

  5. Canada Must Lead – Not Backtrack – in the Global Fight to End Violence Against Women

    June 14, 2013

    Canadians expect their government to be a leader on the world stage, standing proudly for Canadian values - not an obstacle for progress.   More »

  6. 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 »

  7. Liberals Introduce Motions to Improve Accountability, Open Parliament to Canadians Immediately

    June 10, 2013

    OTTAWA– The Liberal Party will continue to raise the bar on Parliamentary openness and accountability by putting forward opposition motions to immediately deal with Parliament’s transparency [...]  More »

  8. Scenes from the road: Montreal, QC (June 7, 2013)

    June 7, 2013

    Justin in his constituency office in Montreal. June 2013. Photo: Adam Scotti See more pictures on flickr.  More »

  9. Liberals Call on Conservative Government to Support Lobster Fishers

    June 6, 2013

    OTTAWA– The Conservative government must immediately take action to address the crisis in Atlantic Canada’s lobster fishery, said Liberal Fisheries and Oceans critic Lawrence MacAulay today. [...]  More »

  10. Statement by Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau on the Anniversary of D-Day

    June 6, 2013

    MONTRÉAL– Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau made the following statement today on the anniversary of D-Day: “Today we remember the day 69 years ago when Canadian soldiers, [...]  More »