Click here to sign the petition at Liberal.ca. Retired Canadians and those approaching retirement have every reason to be worried after Stephen Harper attacked Old Age Security(OAS) benefits during a speech at the World Economic Forum. He’s prepared to raise the age Canadians qualify for Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement from 65 [...]
Critic’s Journal: After the Crown–First Nations Gathering: Unfulfilled expectations and missed opportunities
As I listened to the opening speeches at yesterday’s Crown-First Nations Gathering, it was clear that Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo had a radically different view about the way forward. On how to move beyond the colonial and paternalistic Indian Act – the key barrier to the [...]
Conservatives Fail to Make Progress Addressing Urgent Needs of First Nations at Crown-First Nations Gathering
For Immediate Release January 24, 2012 Conservatives Fail to Make Progress Addressing Urgent Needs of First Nations at Crown-First Nations Gathering OTTAWA– Liberal critic for Aboriginal Affairs Dr. Carolyn Bennett made the following statement today on the Crown – First Nations Gathering: “Since coming into office six years ago, the Prime Minister has imposed [...]
Liberals Call for Meaningful Action at Crown-First Nations Gathering
For Immediate Release January 22, 2012 Liberals Call for Meaningful Action at Crown-First Nations Gathering OTTAWA– Liberal Aboriginal Affairs critic Dr. Carolyn Bennett made the following statement today on tomorrow’s Crown-First Nations Gathering: “The Crown-First Nations Gathering presents a historic opportunity for Prime Minister Harper and his Conservative government to embrace a [...]
Guelph Rotary Club and MP Frank Valeriote hosted fantastic public meeting today on Aboriginal Issues
We were totally inspired by the fantastic turnout … standing room only….. after stacks of chairs were brought in…. as the Rotary Club of Guelph working with their fabulous MP Frank Valeriote held a public meeting on Aboriginal Issues. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimault wowed the audience with her passion, wisdom and candour….. I don’t think that anyone [...]
