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        Bernard Poulin
The reproduction rights to this painting are the property of the Elect Marie Poulin LPC President Campaign.
Les droits de reproduction de cette toile appartiennent à la campagne pour élire Marie Poulin Présidente du Parti Libéral du Canada.


The Liberal Party of Canada in Alberta is committed to the view that the dignity of each individual person is the cardinal principle of a democratic society and the primary purpose of all political organization and activity in such a society.

The Liberal Party of Canada in Alberta is dedicated to the principles that have historically sustained the Party: individual freedom, responsibility and human dignity in the framework of a just society, and political freedom in the framework of meaningful participation by all persons.

The Liberal Party of Canada in Alberta is bound by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, The Canadian Human Rights Act and the Individual Rights Protection Act of Alberta and is committed to the pursuit of equality of opportunity for all persons, to the enhancement of our unique and diverse cultural community, to the recognition that English and French are the official languages of Canada, and to the preservation of the Canadian identity in a global society.

In accordance with this philosophy, the Liberal Party of Canada in Alberta subscribes to the fundamental rights and freedoms of persons under the rule of law and commits itself to the protection of these essential values and their constant adaption to the changing needs of modern Canadian and Alberta society.

The Liberal Party of Canada in Alberta recognises that human dignity in a democratic system requires that all citizens have access to full information concerning that policies and leadership of the Party; the opportunity to participate in such assessment and militate for such reform through open communication, free dialogue and participatory action both electoral and non-electoral.

The Liberal Party of Canada in Alberta is committed to the principle that fairness and equity will apply in all matters within the Party and with other political parties; to respect the dignity and worth of all people; to the free exchange of ideas among party members and among Canadians; to the full and equitable participation of all members; to respect the laws of Alberta and of Canada; and to fairness in electoral competition.


 History of the Liberal Party of Canada


History of the Liberal Party of Canada

The Liberal Party of Canada is committed to the freedom and prosperity of all Canadians by building an inclusive, sustainable and united Canada.



The Liberal Party of Canada has built an inclusive and prosperous Canada through a national vision that puts people first.

The hallmarks of our nation – the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, universal health care, our national flag, peacekeeping, bilingualism and multiculturalism, national unity, fiscal responsibility – have been shaped by the Liberal Party of Canada.



Canada’s legacy has been forged under Liberal leadership.

Papineau and Mackenzie fought for the early democratic reforms at the heart of our system of responsible government. Laurier built the nation from West to East. Canada came of age under King’s industrial and wartime advances. Pearson achieved healthcare for all and prestige for Canada on the world stage. Trudeau made Canada into a just society. Chrétien strengthened Canada’s national unity. Martin left Canada with the strongest economy in the world.


In recent years the Liberal Party of Canada has helped to define the issues that will shape Canada’s future: returning Canada to economic and fiscal health, achieving environmental sustainability, giving our youngest citizens a head start in life through national early-learning child care, and creating a bright future for our First Nations peoples through the historic Kelowna accord.

The next chapter in the Liberal Party of Canada’s history will unfold under the leadership of Michael Ignatieff. Inspired by the high standards set by our party’s past, Liberals are united and ready to achieve the next big national projects that will tie Canadians together.







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