Political Press Releases

• Statement from the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Leader of the Official Opposition, on the Re-election of the Hon. Peter Milliken as Speaker of the House of Commons
  On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our parliamentary caucus, I sincerely congratulate Peter Milliken on his re-election as Speaker of the House of Commons.
• Dion announces Liberal shadow cabinet
  OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion today announced a strong shadow cabinet to hold the Conservative government to account and offer a constructive opposition at a time of economic turmoil.
• Conservatives turning back on world, environment
  Prime Minister Stephen Harper must explain to Canadians why his government is slashing funding to a Canada-led United Nations program that monitors the quality of freshwater around the world.
• Harper still master of the muzzle
  WINNIPEG — Prime Minister Stephen Harper's strategy of muzzle and control is alive and well at the Conservative Party policy convention in Winnipeg, Deputy Liberal House Leader Marlene Jennings said today.
• Statement from the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Leader of the Official Opposition, on Remembrance Day
  On November 11, Canadians pay tribute to the hundreds of thousands of brave men and women who have served and who continue to serve our great country.
• Statement from Stéphane Dion on the 70th Anniversary of “Kristallnacht”
  As Canadians gather tomorrow for November 11 Remembrance Day ceremonies, Jews around the world will also be taking a painful look back to commemorate Kristallnacht, an event often referred to as the start of the Holocaust.
• Harper leaves premiers on their own to face economic challenges
  OTTAWA—Today’s first ministers meeting revealed that Prime Minister Stephen Harper has no concrete plan to deal with Canada’s current economic challenges, Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion said today.
• Liberal Party National Executive Concludes Historic Meeting
  OTTAWA – Liberal Party President Doug Ferguson today highlighted the accomplishments of the National Executive following at two-day meeting to discuss the location, date and rules surrounding the next Liberal Leadership Contest as well as the way forward for the Liberal Party of Canada.
• Liberal Party President Doug Ferguson Announces Location and Terms of the next Leadership Convention
  OTTAWA – Liberal Party President Doug Ferguson today announced that the National Executive has chosen Vancouver as the site of the next Liberal Leadership Convention. The Convention will be held at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre from April 30, 2009 to May 3, 2009.
• Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion and Party President Doug Ferguson Name National Revenue Chair
  OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion and Party President Doug Ferguson today announced the appointment of Herb Metcalfe as the Liberal Party of Canada’s National Revenue Chair. Mr. Metcalfe will replace Senator Joseph Day as head of the National Revenue Committee.