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Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on Governor General Designate David Johnston

July 8th, 2010  |  Published in Press Releases

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 [...]

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Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on Canada Day

June 30th, 2010  |  Published in Press Releases

OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement on the celebration of Canada Day:
“On Canada Day, Canadians will be firing up their barbecues, taking the family to the beach or the park, and meeting friends in backyards. There is a spirit of good neighbourliness on Canada Day that shows us at our best.
“Canada [...]

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Canada Day: An opportunity for celebration, reflection and action

June 30th, 2010  |  Published in Blog, Canada150, On Canada

Canada is commemorating its 143rd birthday this July 1st. This is an important milestone that is worthy of celebration, not just because we are about to enjoy a long weekend, but also as an opportunity to reflect and contemplate.
As someone who was born outside of Canada, I have a unique appreciation for what it offers [...]

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OMAR ALGHABRA SPREADS CANADA DAY SPIRIT

June 28th, 2010  |  Published in Press Releases

OMAR ALGHABRA SPREADS CANADA DAY SPIRIT
Mississauga-Erindale Liberals hand out 20,000 Canadians flags over weekend
For Immediate Release
June 28, 2010

MISSISSAUGA – Mississauga-Erindale former MP and Liberal candidate Omar Alghabra is spreading the Canadian spirit just in time for Canada Day.
Alghabra and dozens of volunteers delivered newsletters to thousands of homes this past weekend. The [...]

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Michael Ignatieff commits to a Global Networks Strategy

June 15th, 2010  |  Published in Press Releases

TORONTO – In a speech to the National Forum today, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff released a major component of the next Liberal election platform: a plan to restore Canadian leadership in the world through a Global Networks Strategy.
“As Canada prepares to welcome the world at the G20, only the Liberal Party is presenting Canadians with [...]

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Canada’s Middle-class is Top Priority at Town Hall Meeting with Omar Alghabra and Liberal Finance Critic, MP John McCallum

June 4th, 2010  |  Published in Mississauga, On Economy, Press Releases

Mississauga Liberals Want a Fair Economy, Fiscal Accountability
MISSISSAUGA – Omar Alghabra and Liberal Party Finance Critic John McCallum stood up for the middle class and decried the Conservative Party’s wasteful spending Thursday at a Mississauga-Erindale town hall meeting.
“Here in Mississauga, we’ve seen unemployment above the national average – more than 9.5 per cent at the [...]

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