Last year, when the economic recovery was at its earlier uncertain stages, I was discussing economic policies with a friend of mine. During the conversation, we discussed whether economic indicators are the most important measures to evaluate the progress of any country. He reminded me that “quality of life” indicators are more important than just [...]

OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff will address issues of diversity and inclusiveness on a cross country tour of meetings, roundtables and local events with a broad spectrum of ethno-cultural communities, beginning this Sunday.
“This tour provides an opportunity to affirm the core values of mutual respect and inclusiveness that are at the heart of the [...]

OTTAWA –Today’s agreement on a process for Parliamentarians to review documents concerning the transfer of Afghan detainees is a victory for Parliament and all those who have fought for the public’s right to access information, Liberals declared today.
“This deal is a victory for Parliament and for Canadians who have a right to an open, transparent [...]

MISSISSAUGA – In a speech to the Mississauga Board of Trade today, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff attacked the Harper government’s economic policies while presenting the Liberal alternative of easing the pressure on Canadian families and positioning Canada for economic success.
“In the next election, you will have a clear choice,” said Mr. Ignatieff. “On the one [...]

TORONTO – In a speech to the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada’s World Freedom of the Press Exhibition, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff took Prime Minister Stephen Harper to task for restricting press freedom and dividing Canada’s cultural communities – while calling on journalists to promote unity within their communities.
“My professional duty is [...]

OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement on the 65th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day:
“On May 8, 1945 – 65 years ago today – the world celebrated the end of the Second World War in Europe. Although fighting would continue against Japan for a few more months, VE Day [...]