Okay everyone, a job well done on the politics of this country, and now we must move on to our next adventures!
I still have my optimism intact and my brain working on the next projects we need to develop.
We are continuing to work hard to illuminate and inspire the next generation of Georgina Island, one youth at a time, and in tandem where we can afford it.
The next trips planned are as follows and we need family support and financial resources to make it all happen.
The PLAN
Trip one: Poetry and Music Camp with Brenda Muller - meet us at the Virginia Beach dock before 2:00pm on Sunday, May 15th with sleeping bag, and proper outdoor clothing, we will be back on Tuesday, May 17th late afternoon. Max 8 youth...
Trip Two: Temagami with me and Steve departing on the 20th of May later afternoon and camping in Temagami for the night, working with team members for the June Canoe Trip and then on to Manitoulin until Monday, May 23rd, returning to the Island Monday night. Max: 3 youth...
Trip Three: The Science of Lake Simcoe, Barrie Kempenfelt Centre, May 26th, 27th and 28th returning home every evening, but learning about the lake and what's going on with it everyday until 4:30pm. Max 4 youth...
Trip Four: Temagami Canoe Trip - Youth Leadership adventure with Project Canoe - you will meet like minded youth from across Ontario - we need 4-8 youth from GI to attend, and must bring sleeping bags, proper clothing and doctors note of health...yes, I will be getting into one of those canoes, should be fun to watch, might not want to be in the same one as me, we might go swimming! We leave on May 15th and return on May 20th, google Project Canoe for more information!! Max 8 youth...
Trip Five: Road trip to Grassy Narrows by bus, we need at least 8 youth from GI to go and meet like minded youth from Grassy Narrows. Pow Wow from the 19th to the 21st of August and then out onto the land with counsellors and Elders until the 25th, home by the 27th of August. Max 8 youth...
Trip Six: Flight to San Diego, California and attendance at a Youth Leadership Conference early December 2011. We are fund-raising for this, it will cost $1,500.00 minimum for the flight, shared hotel, food, and local travel, so begin to save your money now and speak to me or Willow about a savings plan. These are great conferences, you don't want to miss this one! Max 10 youth...
Will post new adventure possibilities!
Thank you everyone for your support, and especially to the kids who all came out and helped, what a wonderful learning experience!
Standing up for what you believe in is extremely important and we should all stand proud for giving this a good shot.
Stay well and stay in touch, Cynthia...
On April 30th we had our final debate at the Christian School in the Holland Marsh, thank you to everyone who came out, it was an excellent dialogue on farming, the green belt, and what we would do if we were MP.
No arguing, no hissing and booing, no PVL, but a lot of people who care about farming, their families and this country!
Thank you for a wonderful campaign experience, and a special thank you to the many wonderful volunteers, supporters, and caring individuals who made this a fabulous experience, Cynthia...
On April 27th at 7:30 pm. we had our 2nd and final Telephone Town Hall with the Rt. Hon. Paul Martin and your Liberal candidate for the riding, Cynthia...we had 5500 people on the line for the conversation, thank you York-Simcoe for your participation and excellent questions, we are for you!
!st Telephone Town Hall
Carolyn Bennett, MP, St. Paul's, Toronto
On April 17th at 3:00 pm we were joined by Carolyn Bennett, MP for St. Paul's and had a wonderful conversation with you about Health Care and Long Term goals for Canada. We had 4000 people on the line and they stayed on the line for the entire hour!
Thank you York-Simcoe for your support !!!
The only way to protect our democracy, our Universal Health Care, and our future is to vote Liberal and allow me to represent your interests and the future of this riding in Ottawa.
Rt. Hon. Paul Martin
On April 27th at 7:30pm, we were joined by the Right Honourable Paul Martin for a conversation with you on Economics and Education. The Liberal party wants to fully inform you and have your vote on May 2nd to protect our democracy, our health care, and the future of our children in this beautiful country.
A letter of concern: Dear Friend,
This election is somehow not adding up. We feel it reveals our country drifting in a direction that is different from the one we have been charting for the past half-century. A new set of values is asserting itself and we don’t much like what we see. It’s a direction that is not thoughtful or considered and will deliver a broken world to our children and grandchildren. We have, therefore, taken the time to commit our thoughts to paper and are sending this along to our family, friends and colleagues. We hope you will take a few minutes to read what we have written. We apologize ahead of time for its length – but, it could have been much longer. We have included some of the more salient issues worth highlighting., but there are certainly many others which we could have included.
The election campaign to date and the media coverage that it has generated seem unable or unwilling to explore what has and still is happening. The implication is that the staus quo – that is, the series of actions taken and behaviours of our government over the past five years - is OK. For instance, we watched in the debate in utter amazement and disbelief as Prime Minister Harper denied one accusation after another referring to them as “simply not true” while then proceeding to spin his own truth with all its misrepresentations and falsehoods. “Everything is on a good course”, he tells us. But is it? “What I need this time is a majority so I can get on with the job and stop all this silliness the others are causing”, he goes on. Imagine what he might do if he got that majority? (For those of you are committed Conservatives please forgive us, but at least give us the consideration of carrying on and finishing hearing what we have to say. And then make up your mind.)
We also believe that it is a major concern that our media has been unable to stimulate a meaningful and constructive discourse and debate amongst Canadians and we have been shocked at what seems to be a collective loss of Canada’s short term memory of the many shortcomings, questionable actions and misdeeds of our Prime Minister and his government. So, like so many others, we are turning to the internet to take advantage of the connectivity it affords and are sending this e-mail to try to influence those we can and, if it resonates we might, through them, reach others. Thanks for taking the time.
This e-mail has 2 parts. First, we have listed below a sampling of policies and actions taken by this government which, we believe, are not good for Canada or Canadians. You may not agree with all of them but even if you agree with many, we think you will agree that, collectively, they present a picture of a Prime Minister and government that displays a lack of integrity and even capability and which is dangerously out of touch with the values that are the hallmark of the majority of Canadians. They are, quite simply we believe, the wrong direction for Canada. The second part is an attachment of a short essay Bob wrote that speaks further to this shift in values.
We would welcome any debate or discussion - Bob and Janice
Climate Change
Perhaps no issue will define our times quite like climate change. The implications it holds for our world are downright scary, yet Canadians are simply ignoring it. We have spent much of our time learning more about it, and what we now know is very concerning. (as you can imagine we would be happy to share resources with you!) Our federal government began early on by ignoring the legal obligations we had agreed to when we signed the Kyoto protocol. Our government also deliberately set about to disrupt the progress of the international community from reaching agreement at Copenhagen and also, subsequently, at Cancun. As a result, our government was twice awarded first, second and third place in the “Fossil of the Day” award, an award voted on by over 400 leading international organizations to the country who has done the most to disrupt or undermine the UN climate talks. These awards came as the result of a number of actions taken by our government and Environment minister, John Baird. Interested in learning more? Google Fossil of the Day awards, Cancun and have a look. Perhaps two of the more disconcerting actions of Harper’s government on this file are these:
The defeat of a climate change bill that had passed through parliament that would have ensured that we would begin taking real action towards reductions of green house gases. Harper’s Senators were told to defeat the bill and so they did before they even reviewed and discussed it.
Canadian government officials have worked in collaboration with Oil company executives at both the US federal and state levels to undermine legislation aimed at clean air and CO2 (green house gas) reduction.
The defeat of a climate change bill that had passed through parliament that would have ensured that we would begin taking real action towards reductions of green house gases. Harper’s Senators were told to defeat the bill and so they did before they even reviewed and discussed it.
Canadian government officials have worked in collaboration with Oil company executives at both the US federal and state levels to undermine legislation aimed at clean air and CO2 (green house gas) reduction.
In the meantime, Canadians continue to be the world’s largest per capita generators of the green house gas, CO2, and have the weakest targets going forward. As well, our federal cabinet has never had a briefing by a reputable climate scientist on climate change. This is certainly not something to be proud of. How will we explain these actions to our kids as “runaway” climate change – which is what we will get if we don’t achieve the Kyoto targets – gets underway?
Actions that lessen our democracy
One of the themes of that has emerged in this election has been what many have referred to as an erosion of our democracy. What is interesting is that some simply refer to any discussion of this issue as silly. (for example, Senator Pamela Wallin and John Cruickshank, editor of the Toronto Star) But is it? There are certainly lots of signs of an erosion.
A Prime Minister who is always highly scripted and does not permit his ministers any opportunity to speak publicly
The entirely unprecedented action of twice proroguing parliament to prevent discussion of controversial issues and any threat to Harper’s agenda. Dealing with such issues is, of course, exactly what parliament should do.
The unprecedented defeat by Harper’s senate without any debate of the Climate Change bill which had passed through the House
The unprecedented citing of our government as being in contempt of parliament for failing to disclose cost information to a house committee doing its job - examining proposed legislation
Constantly referring to the potential of opposition parties cooperating to govern our country as an unwanted and even “illegal” coalition. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is done constantly in democracies around the world and has also resulted in some of the best governments Canada has experienced. It has been the Harper government has chosen a path of not co-operating with the other parties. By doing so he has ignored the fact that more than 60 % of Canadians voted for those other parties.
And, of course, there have been the attack ads, the systematic discrediting of other points of view and people’s reputations through misleading and dishonest accusations
These are serious and disturbing actions for a government elected by less than 40 % of those who voted and only about 25% of eligible voters. Doesn’t it make you wonder what would you expect from Harper if he had a majority?
The very costly expansion of Canada’s prison systems:
In the Saturday April 9 Focus section of the Globe and Mail, Ian Brown wrote: “Go back 50 years, there’s report after report saying ‘Let’s use prison with less restraint. Again and again – at least 16 times between 1956 and 2003 – knowledgeable and brain studded parliamentary committees have concluded that where sentences and jail time are concerned, … costly measures fail to deter crime. … “Nobody that has any expertise about these things believes in what the Tories are doing”. After so far passing only one of the various pieces of legislation proposed by the Conservatives, - the Truth in Sentencing Act – we are right now “lengthening sentences and filling prisons so fast that it alone will double the cost of the federal and provincial penal system in 5 years to $10 billion.” That’s an annual increase in costs of $5 billion by this piece of legislation alone with no expected impact on crime.
So, what is it that is motivating us? Most believe it is the sympathy we have for victims and our wish to do more for them. If that is true, why doesn’t our government focus on doing more for them and not pursue a costly and ineffective policy well known to not result in any improvement.
The closing of the successful Insite clinic in Vancouver
The Harper government is right now pursing a costly appeal to the supreme court of Canada to win a jurisdictional dispute with the province of BC so that they can unilaterally close Vancouver’s lower east side “Insite” clinic. (It will be heard in May.) Research has shown that this clinic saves lives and reduces the rate of HIV/AIDs amongst the addicted population while saving money.
“A health-care facility that saves lives and prevents the transmission of deadly diseases should be hailed as an innovative advancement in medical care – not a political football to be punted around by the government of the day. … The only roadblock standing in the way of offering similar benefits in other Canadian cities and to people in need throughout the country is the federal Conservative Party.”
Julia Montaner, Toronto Globe and Mail Monday Apr. 18, 2011
Fiscal management
Harper gets much credit for effectively managing the economy. But, is it deserved? Consider the following:
His expenditures on the G8/G20 were totally unprecedented. At an estimated cost of $1.2 billion they were approximately 8 times greater than the highest costs to date incurred by any country. Does an expenditure of that amount for 4 days or so make sense? Does it show competence?
Harper’s government inherited a government which had surpluses thanks to the efforts of Paul Martin and the liberals to bring the deficit under control. Three years later the Harper government had the largest deficit of any government in Canadian history. And, as it turns out, he did not even see it coming. (As many as three or four months after the economy went into a tail spin, the Harper government was still projecting a slight surplus. He then prorogued parliament so he could figure out what had happened and what he should do.) and then over and over they had to adjust their estimate of the size of the deficit. Now, in order to balance the books he is about to embark on enormous cuts to government programs and infrastructure, actions that will most certainly leave our country much poorer as a result.
It is widely known that one of the key reasons that Canada did not experience the same economic decline in 2008 as other countries was due to our bank regulations. While he was Minister of Finance, there had been considerable pressure on Paul Martin to de-regulate the banking industry, but he refused. Yet it seems like Harper gets the credit. Consider this question: if Harper had been in power at the time and was exposed to the same pressures from banks to de-regulate, what would he have done? It is almost certain he would have de-regulated since his government is actively opposed to government regulation
There is a strong influence on the value of our Canadian dollar due to the government friendly, even aggressive support for oil sands and natural gas (via fracking) development. This has resulted in the dollar reaching its highest exchange rate in many years. And, of course, one of the impacts is a significant loss of competitiveness of Canadian manufacturers, largely located in Ontario.
And then of course, there are the latest Tax cuts for corporations. Most economists (and most of us for that matter) believe it is unnecessary for Canada to have the lowest corporate tax rates of any western economy? What happened to balancing our tax competitiveness with our wish to maintain the kind of social programs that make ours such a wonderful, safe and compassionate country to live in? Couple our low tax rates with the generous public subsidies and low royalties required from foreign companies exploiting our natural resources and it means that Canadians are essentially letting our natural resources go for export with much less benefit to our overall society than most counties enjoy. (Consider Norway’s $500 billion legacy fund generated from oil royalties since the mid 1980s compared to Alberta’s current fund of approximately $16 billion collected since the 70s.)
Foreign Policy
Canada’s failure to win the available seat on the UN’s security council was a sign that the perception of Canada in our world has dramatically changed and we are no longer the widely respected country we once were. The list of reasons as to why this came about is a long one and includes:
Unilateral reductions and modifications to Canada’s foreign aid allocations with many countries, which had been recipients, being dropped without any notice
Lack of action in responding to targets set in the Koyoto protocol to lower Green house gas emissions
Yves Fortier, who was Canadian ambassador to the UN from 1988 to 1991 described “this lamentable result” as “a reflection of things that Canada has done or not done that a majority of nations” disapprove of. For instance issues such as the Conservative government’s unflinching support for Israel, its perceived indifference to Southeast Asia and its support for genetically modified foods in Europe are examples.
The Treatment of civil servants performing their duties on behalf of Canadians but against the Harper government’s wishes
The Harper government has been ruthless in its treatment of citizens who have said or done things that are perceived as harmful to its intent. For instance:
Richard Colvin, a former high ranking Canadian diplomat in Afghanistan, informed his superiors that prisoners detained by the Canadian military, then transferred to the Afghans, were being tortured – a violation of international law. He was first ignored by government representatives then ordered to not put these facts into writing. In the subsequent parliamentary investigation he was threatened with legal action and even jail time if he shared documents.
The firing of the head of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Linda Keen, by Gary Lunn, the federal minister of Natural Resources in 2008. The commission’s responsibility is to function as an independent watchdog which ensures nuclear safety. Because she would not ignore the safety issues at Chalk River and chose instead to take action the government chose to get rid of her. It is important to highlight a comment made by Lunn when he first met Keen: – that he did not believe in regulation. In the wake of the nuclear disaster in Japan that resulted from the recent earthquake, we can certainly understand the importance that a regulator like Keen be independent of government. It is most unfortunate that our government doesn’t see it that way.
Some other actions taken by our government:
Status of women funding rules were changed so that groups advocating for protection of women’s human rights would no longer receive government funding
The unilateral decision to get rid of the long form census in spite of opposition and concerns expressed by a broad range of citizens and institutions
The elimination of the role of Canada’s national science advisor
The unilateral decision and actions to enter into an agreement with the US on Perimeter security
The failure to meet commitments made in a partnership with Bill Gates and his foundation for a $139-million project to fight HIV-AIDS
In April 2011, the Harper senate once again defeats legislation passed by our elected parliament. This time it was to overturn a bill to provide generic AIDS fighting drugs to Africa.
Government negotiators have undermined international efforts to protect the Blue Fin Tuna fishery by refusing to accept reduced quotas
Canadian fisheries policy continues to allow harmful salmon farming practices despite scientific research that shows such practices to be harmful to wild stocks. This has resulted in a loss of jobs in both the commercial and sports fisheries and has serious implications for a variety of natural habitats. Harper instead deferred to large fish farming corporations which are more than 90% foreign owned.
Harper has persistently refused to repatriate or extradite Omar Khadr from the Guantanamo military prison of the US where he has been held since the summer of 2002. The evidence is unequivocal – Khadr was 15 at the time he was charged, an age that should have resulted in his being considered a child soldier (a fact confirmed by the United Nations) but Harper has refused to arrange his release. Khadr was the youngest prisoner and is the only Western citizen remaining in Guantanamo. He is unique in that Canada has chosen not to seek extradition or repatriation despite the urgings of Amnesty International, UNICEF, the Canadian Bar Association and other prominent organizations. In April 2009, the Federal Court ruled that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms made it obligatory for the government to immediately demand Khadr's return. In January 2010, the Supreme Court ruled that Khadr's constitutional rights had clearly been violated. Khadr continues to be in prison as a result of Harper’s unilateral refusal to take action.
A democracy is a fragile thing. In all of human history, it has existed as the means of how we are governed for only a very short time. It should never be taken for granted. We must work to safeguard it when it is being violated as it is right now.
Thanks for taking the time to read this. We invite you to share this e-mail, the attachment or any portion with anyone you would like to forward it to. Our hope is that a large number of people will take the time to reflect on what has been going on in our country. We have been fortunate to have the time these past few months to really research and spend time reading and talking with some very thoughtful and knowledgeable people. Maybe you have too but if not, we are happy to share our thoughts at this point in time. This election is, we believe, the most important of recent years and has far reaching implications. We strongly believe Harper’s Canada will not be the best for our children and their children.
As Danny Michel writes,
Their generation’s crying out for you
And they’re just looking for someone to look up to
It’s not too late to find that spark
Yea, maybe you can find it in your heart
“Maybe you can find it in your heart”
from Sunset Sea
by Danny Michel
Early Childhood Learning and Care
A liberal government will implement an early childhood learning and care fund to create much-needed affordable child care spaces in Ontario. This will provide families with access to affordable, quality childcare.
Family Care
With a significant number of aging residents in our community, the Family Care Employment Insurance Benefit and the Family Care Tax Benefit will give family caregivers up to six months off work to care for sick loved ones, helping to ease the stress on families at a difficult time in their lives.
Canadian Learning Passport
High School students will get a non-repayable grant of $1000.00 per year to use towards post-secondary education. Students in lower-income families will get up to $1500.00 per year.
"If you get the grades, you get to go"
Green Renovation tax Credit
To help Canadians save on energy costs and look after our precious environment, this permanent tax credit provides up to $13,500.00 to pay for energy-saving home renovations.
Stronger Public Pensions
By adding $700 million to the guaranteed income supplement, this enhanced pension plan makes it possible for low-income seniors to retire with greater dignity. We will also add a voluntary supplement to the CPP for any Canadian who wants it.
Arts in Our Community
Liberals understand that artists are hard-working citizens committed to the value of cultural expression. Every society in the world has song, dance, theatre, and artistic expression. That is why we are committed to doubling the annual budget of the Canadian Council for the Arts from $180 million to $360 million in coming years, fighting for respect for artist's copyrights, and restoring the Promart and Trade Routes cultural promotions programs. A Liberal government will continue to staunchly protect our beloved CBC.
Economic Opportunities
Small businesses account for over 85% of all jobs in Canada. A Liberal government will provide an innovative and productivity tax credit for start-up businesses in emerging sectors like clean resources, health and biosciences, and digital technologies. We will improve support for innovation in established sectors like manufacturing and aerospace.
Transportation
fast, efficient public transportation is a vital part of our community. Our priorities include investment in local and regional transit, as well as commuter rail. Expanding public transportation will help reduce greenhouse emissions and travel-time across rural ridings like ours.
New Canadians
Canada is a nation of immigrants and Aboriginal peoples. We believe that new Canadians are a necessary and important part of our country. The Liberals will expand language and skills training by increasing funding to these programs by $100million dollars a year within four years. A Liberal government will restore family class visas. We will attract new skilled workers from around the world and make an expanded foreign credential recognition system a priority. We have new ideas, and new ways of getting people educated, working, and participating in our economy on terms that make sense to you.
Aboriginal Peoples
This country was occupied by First Nations people when immigration first began. The Liberal government will ensure that education dollars are available to educate and credential Aboriginal youth by removing the 2% cap and infusing $200million over the next two years.
Health Care
This is one of the most dear and important issues across Canada. The Liberal government will protect Universal Health Care from further erosion adding Home Care services and drug coverage. We will reduce the cost of prescription drugs and ensure that every Canadian - from coast to coast - has adequate drug coverage.
There is more, please go to www.liberal.ca for details on the above and on other initiatives by your Liberal government.
Liberal Platform paves the way for economic growth by strengthening families.
A liberal government will implement an early childhood learning and care fund to create much-needed affordable child care spaces in Ontario. This will provide families with access to affordable, quality childcare.
Family Care
With a significant number of aging residents in our community, the Family Care Employment Insurance Benefit and the Family Care Tax Benefit will give family caregivers up to six months off work to care for sick loved ones, helping to ease the stress on families at a difficult time in their lives.
Canadian Learning Passport
High School students will get a non-repayable grant of $1000.00 per year to use towards post-secondary education. Students in lower-income families will get up to $1500.00 per year.
"If you get the grades, you get to go"
Green Renovation tax Credit
To help Canadians save on energy costs and look after our precious environment, this permanent tax credit provides up to $13,500.00 to pay for energy-saving home renovations.
Stronger Public Pensions
By adding $700 million to the guaranteed income supplement, this enhanced pension plan makes it possible for low-income seniors to retire with greater dignity. We will also add a voluntary supplement to the CPP for any Canadian who wants it.
Arts in Our Community
Liberals understand that artists are hard-working citizens committed to the value of cultural expression. Every society in the world has song, dance, theatre, and artistic expression. That is why we are committed to doubling the annual budget of the Canadian Council for the Arts from $180 million to $360 million in coming years, fighting for respect for artist's copyrights, and restoring the Promart and Trade Routes cultural promotions programs. A Liberal government will continue to staunchly protect our beloved CBC.
Economic Opportunities
Small businesses account for over 85% of all jobs in Canada. A Liberal government will provide an innovative and productivity tax credit for start-up businesses in emerging sectors like clean resources, health and biosciences, and digital technologies. We will improve support for innovation in established sectors like manufacturing and aerospace.
Transportation
fast, efficient public transportation is a vital part of our community. Our priorities include investment in local and regional transit, as well as commuter rail. Expanding public transportation will help reduce greenhouse emissions and travel-time across rural ridings like ours.
New Canadians
Canada is a nation of immigrants and Aboriginal peoples. We believe that new Canadians are a necessary and important part of our country. The Liberals will expand language and skills training by increasing funding to these programs by $100million dollars a year within four years. A Liberal government will restore family class visas. We will attract new skilled workers from around the world and make an expanded foreign credential recognition system a priority. We have new ideas, and new ways of getting people educated, working, and participating in our economy on terms that make sense to you.
Aboriginal Peoples
This country was occupied by First Nations people when immigration first began. The Liberal government will ensure that education dollars are available to educate and credential Aboriginal youth by removing the 2% cap and infusing $200million over the next two years.
Health Care
This is one of the most dear and important issues across Canada. The Liberal government will protect Universal Health Care from further erosion adding Home Care services and drug coverage. We will reduce the cost of prescription drugs and ensure that every Canadian - from coast to coast - has adequate drug coverage.
There is more, please go to www.liberal.ca for details on the above and on other initiatives by your Liberal government.
Liberal Platform paves the way for economic growth by strengthening families.
(York-Simcoe) Liberal’s plan to build a strong Canadian economy by helping individuals reach their full potential, ease the pressure on families and foster innovation that will help create a strong economy and new employment opportunities, with the release of their platform.
“We’re bringing a new level of economic stability to Canadian families by helping them with the cost of post-secondary education, child care, family care and saving for retirement,” said Cynthia Wesley-Equimaux, Liberal candidate for York-Simcoe. “The new Liberal Platform belongs to everyone – because it’s about your family, your future, and your Canada.”
“It’s important to note that the Liberal platform is fully costed. We can afford to do this while reducing the Conservative deficit responsibly, without raising your taxes, by making better choices. We will cancel unnecessary and unaffordable tax cuts for the largest corporations, reverse wasteful spending habits and focus on what really matters – giving every Canadian the tools to succeed in the years ahead,” said Ms. Wesley-Esquimaux.
“While the Harper Conservatives’ economic priorities are giving $6 billion to profitable corporations and wasting $13 billion of taxpayer money to build U.S.-style mega-prisons, Liberals believe that if families are strong our economy will prosper,” said Wesley-Esquimaux
“Over the past two years, Liberals have been working with Canadians to develop our platform with the goal of creating a plan that would give every Canadian a good start in life so they have the opportunity to live up to their full potential in order to achieve their goals and prosper,” said the Liberal candidate.
The Liberal Platform, was launched last Sunday during an online town hall with Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff, featuring the Liberal Party’s five-point plan to strengthen families, the “Liberal Family Pack.” The Conservative Party has yet to release a platform.
For a copy of the Liberal platform, please visit www.Liberal.ca
