Twitter Update: The single most curious aspect of conservatism is that it has very seldom produced what it preached http://bit.ly/a6h0rR #cdnpoli 14 hrs agoMarch 3rd, 2010 | Published in Press Releases
OTTAWA – After a three month prorogation, the Conservatives have come up with a long Throne Speech short on content, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff said today.
“The Conservatives needed to shut down Parliament for three month to come up with this?” asked Mr. Ignatieff. “Canadians were promised a focus on jobs and innovation, but all [...]
March 1st, 2010 | Published in Press Releases
OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff and Liberal Critic for Amateur Sport and the Vancouver Olympics Joyce Murray made the following statement today as the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games draw to a close:
“I want to congratulate all the athletes that took part in the Olympic Games. Each of these performances made the Olympic spirit live [...]
February 27th, 2010 | Published in Press Releases
OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff issued the following statement upon learning of the earthquake in Chile earlier today:
“My condolences go out to the citizens of Chile following the serious earthquake that hit their country early this morning.
As we wait for more information on the extent of the losses and brace for any [...]
February 18th, 2010 | Published in Press Releases
OTTAWA – A new report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) paints a dark picture for Canada’s economic future under Stephen Harper’s short-sighted approach to governing the country, Liberal Finance Critic John McCallum said today.
“This report says everything that Stephen Harper doesn’t want to talk about and doesn’t want Canadians thinking about because it highlights [...]
February 16th, 2010 | Published in Press Releases
OTTAWA – Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s announcement today of new mortgage regulations is simply a continuation of his attempts to fix the mistakes he made by opening up the Canadian mortgage market to riskier American mortgage practices in 2006, said Liberal Finance Critic John McCallum.
“It’s this Minister who put us on a reckless path in [...]
February 15th, 2010 | Published in Press Releases
OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff has responded to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s invitation to outline Liberal priorities for the upcoming session of Parliament.
In his letter, Mr. Ignatieff directly expresses the dismay of Canadians that Parliament is not currently sitting, and encourages the Prime Minister to create a special committee to review the Liberal party’s [...]
