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Statement by the Liberal Party of Canada on the Copyright Modernization Act

2011-09-29T19:20:21Z

Liberal Industry Critic Geoff Regan made the following statement today on the Copyright Modernization Act:

Just remember, here are 10 MORE reasons to connect CETA to the new "Crime Bill"…

2011-09-29T18:01:17Z

Just remember, here are 10 MORE reasons to connect CETA to the new "Crime Bill" and the SPP and the NAFTA "Super Bridge" project and the Libya Mission and the "secret" deals with China. If someone can figure out how to tie this all together considering...

L’Shana Tova

2011-09-29T17:17:07Z

Deadline for convention program input

2011-09-29T16:20:14Z

I wanted to remind you that the deadline to submit your feedback on possible convention topics and sessions on key policy, organizational and rebuilding issues is 12 pm EST, Friday, September 30.

What I said in the House on Bill C-10

2011-09-29T15:11:35Z

Last night, in the final two minutes of debate of the omnibus crime bill, I managed to get in the last word: Ms. Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands, GP):Mr. Speaker, the clock is ticking and this debate is closing far too soon for those of us who be...

With two days left, it’s in your hands

2011-09-28T21:50:41Z

Before the clock strikes midnight this Friday, you have a decision to make.

"We can’t expect to be on a completely different track than the rest of the worl…

2011-09-28T20:33:05Z

"We can't expect to be on a completely different track than the rest of the world," "If the global economy slows, the Canadian economy is going to slow." "The big challenge for us is our export market," "That's where the global recession affected us...

"Even before they received a majority in the House, the Conservatives made it cl…

2011-09-28T20:25:14Z

"Even before they received a majority in the House, the Conservatives made it clear that evidence of the declining crime rate, the proven failure of tough-on-crime strategies elsewhere, and the cost of such measures crippling some American states were ...

F***book wants more friends. And it’s willing to pay for them. The Silicon Vall…

2011-09-28T19:57:04Z

F***book wants more friends. And it’s willing to pay for them. The Silicon Valley social media company has for the first time formed an old-fashioned political action committee and will use it to distribute cash to candidates in the coming elections...

Immigration decisions callous, Kafkaesque

2011-09-28T18:30:41Z

Woman can't reunite with son after five years; 97-year-old woman told her case may take another 47 months. by Elizabeth MayEmbassy Magazine, September 27, 2011 People often ask me if I have encountered any big surprises since starting as a member of Pa...

Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on Rosh Hashanah

2011-09-28T18:19:11Z

Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today for Rosh Hashanah.

Ontario Elections – Vote Vegan!

2011-09-28T18:22:55Z

For voters in Ontario, you can go cruelty-free and vote Vegan!The Vegan Environmental Party of Ontario is newly formed and has three candidates running in this election:Mississauga South - Paul FigueirasDon Valley West - Rosemary WaighToronto Centre - ...

Liberal Statement on National Chief Atleo’s Address to Caucus

2011-09-28T14:43:56Z

Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today on the occasion of Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo’s address to the Liberal Caucus, which launched several days of meetings between First Nations leaders and Mem...

September 26, 2011 – More than 200 people risked arrest on Parliament Hill in th…

2011-09-27T22:49:05Z

September 26, 2011 - More than 200 people risked arrest on Parliament Hill in the largest climate-related civil disobedience action in Canadian history. The rally and the civil disobedience remained peaceful through the day-long event on the Hill. The ...

Ottawa West-Nepean Provincial Election : Correction

2011-09-27T18:23:03Z

There appears to be some confusion in a recent Ottawa Citizen Blog. I've said nice things about Bob Chiarelli in the past as Mayor and about my work with him at FCM. I stand by those statements, I've known Bob for a long time. But I've not endorsed Bob...

Liberal statement on World Tourism Day

2011-09-27T17:44:36Z

Liberal Critic for Small Business and Tourism, Joyce Murray made the following statement on World Tourism Day.

Liberals Demand Minister of International Trade Explain Government’s Failure to Defend Canadian Interests in Trade Talks

2011-09-27T14:46:19Z

Liberal International Trade Critic Wayne Easter presented two motions today to the International Trade Committee calling for open hearings on the Conservative government’s failure to anticipate and resolve Buy American provisions and to give a full b...

CBC News: ONTARIO ELECTION DEBATE For those with an interest in Ontario’s elect…

2011-09-27T12:48:54Z

CBC News: ONTARIO ELECTION DEBATE For those with an interest in Ontario's election, we'll be live streaming the leaders' debate tonight starting at 6:30 p.m. ET here on our Facebook page. Look for the 'Ontario Election Debate' tab on the left-hand sid...

"Think of the relationship between Harper’s government and Canadians as a house….

2011-09-27T05:54:39Z

"Think of the relationship between Harper's government and Canadians as a house. The Harper government and his corporate friends are at the top; they are the roof. The rest of us are the walls of the house; we are the basis of support for the roof. Whe...

“We think that if Canadians could take a look at what was on the table and what…

2011-09-27T05:53:34Z

“We think that if Canadians could take a look at what was on the table and what was being offered and given up, that they would have a very different view of whether it was a good deal or not, so we are calling for transparency,” said Stuart Trew o...

“The Europeans on any of the discussions, nothing can be finalized unless they v…

2011-09-27T05:25:30Z

“The Europeans on any of the discussions, nothing can be finalized unless they vote on it. (European parliamentarians) absolutely must be informed and nothing can be put on the (negotiating) table unless they are informed of it. Then they basically h...

We’ve got five days to do this

2011-09-26T20:24:17Z

We're launching the new Strong Start Campaign, a way for you to guarantee your donation goes directly to introducing our next Leader on our terms. And we need thousands of supporters to make their first donation. Can you give $10 — that’s just $2.5...

Keeping up the pressure against Conservative cuts to ozone research

2011-09-26T20:11:44Z

Earlier today, Liberals published the following open letter to Conservative Environment Minister Peter Kent.

September 26th is Mesothelioma Awareness Day

2011-09-26T19:38:23Z

Goodbye to a Hero: Wangari Maathai

2011-09-26T18:27:13Z

The Green Party of Canada is saddened by the news of the death of Wangari Maathai from cancer at the age of 71. "This is a great loss to the world," said Leader Elizabeth May.read more