Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on Canada’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement after the Harper government announced it would sign the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities:

Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on Canada’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Just the Facts: Latest Chalk River delay hits one year anniversary

Yesterday the government announced yet another delay to the restart of the National Research Universal reactor at Chalk River, stretching out its shut-down to a full year.

Just the Facts: Latest Chalk River delay hits one year anniversary

Continued government inaction leaves pensioners unable to make ends meet

The Conservative government’s broken promises, delay tactics and continued inaction on pension reform is leaving the pensioners of today and tomorrow without the income they need to get by, said Liberal Critic for Seniors and Pensions Judy Sgro. 

Continued government inaction leaves pensioners unable to make ends meet

Michael Ignatieff calls for restoration of federal funding to First Nations University of Canada

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff is demanding that the Harper government immediately restore funding to the First Nations University of Canada to ensure the long-term viability of an institution vital to the future success of so many First Nations students.

Michael Ignatieff calls for restoration of federal funding to First Nations University of Canada

Open Letter to Prime Minister Harper from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff

Dear Prime Minister:

Open Letter to Prime Minister Harper from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff

Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff and Liberal Status of Women Critic Anita Neville on International Women’s Day

“International Women’s Day is an occasion to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women across the globe. Throughout this week, commemorative events across Canada will reflect on women’s progress over the decades, and the challenges that still remain before all women achieve true equality.

Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff and Liberal Status of Women Critic Anita Neville on International Women’s Day

Liberals call on government to immediately establish CBSA Oversight Agency

OTTAWA – The Harper government must immediately establish an independent oversight agency for the Canadian Border Services Agency, Liberal Public Safety and National Security Critic Mark Holland said today.

Liberals call on government to immediately establish CBSA Oversight Agency

Liberals call on government to immediately establish CBSA Oversight Agency

OTTAWA – The Harper government must immediately establish an independent oversight agency for the Canadian Border Services Agency, Liberal Public Safety and National Security Critic Mark Holland said today.

Liberals call on government to immediately establish CBSA Oversight Agency

In their own words: Throne Speech long on spin, short on substance

“Because the Harper government had to “recalibrate” in suspending Parliament two months ago, expectations were high that yesterday’s Speech from the Throne would reveal a new direction. But not much new was to be found. It was a traditional, if longer, Throne Speech, a rollout of high-sounding platitudes and a promise essentially to stay the course.” (Lawrence Martin, Globe and Mail, March 4, 2010)

In their own words: Throne Speech long on spin, short on substance

Conservatives admit job creation funds held back when Canadians needed it most

Under the cover of a Speech from the Throne devoid of content the federal government slipped out some hard facts about failed job creation that Stephen Harper would prefer Canadians didn’t notice, Liberal Infrastructure Critic Gerard Kennedy said today.

Conservatives admit job creation funds held back when Canadians needed it most

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