Joyce Murray, MP

Liberal MP, Small Business and Tourism Critic Joyce Murray Tours Okanagan and Central Interior

For Immediate Release

March 27, 2012

Liberal MP, Small Business and Tourism Critic Joyce Murray Tours Okanagan and Central Interior

VANCOUVER – Joyce Murray, MP for Vancouver Quadra and Liberal Critic for Small Business and Tourism, the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Western Economic Diversification, will be in the Okanagan and Central Interior region to consult with local business, tourism and government representatives on the role of federal policies and programs in the healthy growth of the small business sector and jobs, and regional economic diversification. MP Murray will also be pleased to provide comment on the federal government’s 2012 budget, which will be tabled this Thursday March 29. (more…)

Liberals Support Investigation into Conservative Election Fraud

Today, I joined my Liberal colleagues in supporting the investigation launched by the Council of Canadians into allegations of electoral fraud stemming from the last general election. Last fall, the Conservative Party pleaded guilty to election fraud after 5 years denying they broke the law in their “in-and-out” financing scam from the 2006 election. Now Elections Canada is investigating possible widespread election fraud in 2011. Add your voice to the Liberals’ call for a Royal Commission to get to the bottom of it …

Sign the Petition: It’s time for a Royal Commission on election fraud

I encourage you to send this link to your family and friends and share the petition on Facebook and Twitter – because a Canada that protects your right to vote is worth fighting for.

–Joyce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OTTAWA— Liberal Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics critic Scott Andrews made the following statement today on the investigation launched by the Council of Canadians into allegations of electoral fraud stemming from the last general election:

“The Liberal Party is encouraged to hear that this citizens’ organization has undertaken an investigation into the disturbing allegations of voter suppression during the last federal election. The Liberal Party will continue to set the bar for transparency and do whatever is needed to facilitate the Council of Canadians’ investigation, as we have with the ongoing Elections Canada investigation.

Canadians are losing faith in our democracy. After being found in contempt of Parliament, the Conservatives have been found guilty under the Elections Canada Act and were forced to pay back $282,000 in fines and taxpayer money for the in-and-out scandal. Now the Conservative Industry Minister, Christian Paradis, has been found in violation of the Conflict of Interest Act, for giving unfair advantages to a former Conservative MP.

This is the culture the Conservatives have created. Their anything-to-win attitude, the broken laws and cronyism have degraded our democracy. Stephen Harper has decided to do nothing. So Canadians must do something. The Liberal Party fully supports the Council of Canadians in their endeavour.”

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MP Joyce Murray on Jim Green

On February 28, former councillor and two-time mayoral candidate Jim Green lost his fight with cancer. Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra Joyce Murray takes some time in the House of Commons to remember the inspiring advocate for our community.

MP Joyce Murray speaks on the Long-Gun Registry

On February 6, 2012, during the Report Stage of Bill C-19, Ms. Murray questions the logic behind ending the useful and effective long-gun registry.

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MP Joyce Murray debates Bill C-19

Joyce Murray debates Bill C-19, which proposes to end the long-gun registry. Ms. Murray believes it is wrong to end the registry and that the Conservative [...]

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MP Joyce Murray questions the use of Time Allocation motions

Since May 2011, the Conservative government has invoked a Time Allocation motion on multiple Bills. This frequent behaviour limits both debate and democracy in Canada. Joyce [...]

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MP Joyce Murray on the Black Rod of B.C.

On February 1, 2012, Joyce Murray delivered an S.O. 31 in the House of Commons to mark the creation and decoration of the Black Rod of [...]

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MP Joyce Murray on Election Fraud

On March 8, 2012, Joyce Murray stood in the House of Commons to ask the Conservative Government to deny their involvement in the misleading calls that [...]

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MP Joyce Murray speaks out on OAS

Joyce Murray asks a question in the House on potential OAS cuts by raising constituents’ concerns with the Conservative’s plans.

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MP Joyce Murray speaks against C-19

During the Third Reading of C-19 (“Ending the Long-gun Registry Act”), Joyce Murray questions the Conservative notion that there is no evidence to support the idea [...]

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