OTTAWA – Following the shocking resignation by the head of Canada’s world-renowned statistics agency, the Liberal Party is seeking documentation on what advice the Conservatives received before deciding to axe the long-form census.
 
“Munir Sheikh was forced to resign on a matter of principle,” said Liberal House Leader Ralph Goodale. “The government has triggered complete chaos [...]

OTTAWA – Liberals are demanding that the Parliamentary Industry, Science and Technology Committee reconvene to call Industry Minister Tony Clement to the carpet for scrapping the mandatory long census.
“Scrapping the long census is a thinly veiled attack on the most vulnerable Canadians, and the federal government’s ability to deliver progressive programs that help them,” said [...]

OTTAWA – The Liberal Party condemned the Harper Conservatives’ decision today to appeal a federal court ruling calling on the government to remedy its breach of Omar Khadr’s constitutional rights, and has called on the Prime Minister to seek Mr. Khadr’s repatriation to Canada.
“The Federal Court has been categorically clear – the Harper government has [...]

CALGARY – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff set the stage for the Liberal Express summer tour today at the Calgary Stampede by offering Albertans a clear alternative to Stephen Harper’s wasteful and unaccountable government.
“I’m thrilled to kick off the Liberal Express tour at the Calgary Stampede, one of Canada’s greatest summer events,” said Mr. [...]

OTTAWA – The Liberal Party today called on Public Security Minister Vic Toews to be the first witness to appear at the Parliamentary Public Safety Committee to personally answer the questions that he has so far ignored regarding the G8 and G20 summits.
“Last week, we sent a letter to the Minister with a specific list [...]

OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement today on the appointment of David Johnston as Canada’s next Governor General:
“I want to congratulate David Johnston for his appointment as Canada’s 28th Governor General.
“David Johnston’s dedication to learning and innovation – which are essential to Canada’s success – combined with his legal expertise and [...]