Labrador M.P. Todd Russell today expressed serious concerns about the Conservative government’s decision to scrap the existing “long-form” census which has existed for many years.

Labrador M.P. Todd Russell today raised the issue of impending cuts to shrimp quotas, in the following Member’s Statement in the House of Commons.

Labrador M.P. Todd Russell today announced that federal funding for Labrador under the Canada Summer Jobs program will create summer employment for 145 students across Labrador.

A Liberal government would introduce a $3,000 refundable tax credit in recognition of the costs Canada’s volunteer firefighters incur for their emergency public service, Todd Russell, Liberal Member of Parliament for Labrador has announced.

Labrador M.P. Todd Russell today made the following statement in the House of Commons, paying tribute to the late Eldon Perry of Labrador City and others who have been killed or injured in the course of their employment.

Labrador M.P. Todd Russell says that the Liberal plan for rural and remote health care will be of great benefit to regions such as Labrador.

In response to questioning today by Labrador MP Todd Russell, the Harper Conservatives showed that they are still doing nothing to help resolve the ongoing strike at Vale-Inco operations in Canada.

Labrador M.P. Todd Russell today echoed the concerns raised by many Labrador residents, and called for a dedicated air ambulance to be stationed in Labrador, to respond to medical emergencies in the region.

Labrador M.P. Todd Russell made the following Member’s Statement today in the House of Commons...

Industry Minister Tony Clement must assure rural and remote Canadians that they will still get promised funding for broadband internet after deciding to pay for the Community Access Program (CAP) out of the Rural Broadband fund, Liberal MPs said today.

Labrador M.P. Todd Russell today released the Memorandum of Understanding between the federal and provincial governments concerning the future Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve.

The February 5, 2010 Memorandum of Understanding between the federal and provincial governments, concerning the future Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve (in PDF format).

Labrador M.P. Todd Russell today welcomed a joint federal-provincial agreement to take further steps towards the creation of a second national park in Labrador, in the Mealy Mountains region.

Labrador MP Todd Russell says that transportation was a constant theme in community consultations he held last week in several north coast communities.

Labrador M.P. Todd Russell says that today’s opening of the Trans-Labrador Highway is one of the most important events in Labrador’s modern history.

Documents tabled in Parliament, in response to an inquiry by Labrador M.P. Todd Russell, prove that the Harper Conservative promises to 5 Wing Goose Bay will never be fulfilled.

Government's response to Goose Bay questions (in PDF format).

Labrador M.P. and Liberal Aboriginal Affairs Critic Todd Russell today called for the renewal of the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI).

Statement in the House of Commons to mark International Inuit Day

Labrador MP Todd Russell today welcomed nearly $800,000 in funding by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency for several tourism and recreation projects in Labrador.

Labrador M.P. Todd Russell says he is disappointed, but not at all surprised, that the Harper Conservatives’ plan for exercising Arctic sovereignty contains no plans for Goose Bay or Labrador.

Labrador MP Todd Russell said today that he is pleased that the federal government has finally approved an extension of the Labrador Coastal Airstrips Program.

Labrador MP Todd Russell is pleased with yesterday’s passage by the House of Commons of his Private Member’s Motion concerning infrastructure in northern Canada.

Labrador MP Todd Russell says that frustration levels are increasing in his riding over the Harper Conservatives’ refusal to tackle Employment Insurance reform.

"On behalf of all Labradorians and my Liberal colleagues, I congratulate Uncle Jim Anderson on his many achievements."

Labrador M.P. Todd Russell today welcomed the news that the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has reversed plans to downsize its bureau in Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Labrador MP Todd Russell welcomes the recommendations of the Senate committee on Fisheries and Oceans, whose latest report calls for a beefed-up Coast Guard presence in the North.

Labrador MP Todd Russell last night used an emergency debate on the seal hunt to relay his constituents’ concerns about the European Union seal product ban.

Labrador MP Todd Russell is pleased with the reception received in the House of Commons on Monday for his private member’s motion concerning infrastructure in northern regions of Canada, including Labrador.

The Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, New Brunswick, Jean-Claude D’Amours, has introduced a private member’s bill to the House of Commons aimed at improving Employment Insurance (EI). The tabling of the bill was seconded by Labrador MP, Todd Russell.

Labrador MP Todd Russell called on the Harper government to implement the Liberal policy on how to distribute new infrastructure funds that will help stimulate the economy and create jobs that was adopted by the House of Commons this week.

Labrador M.P. Todd Russell today expressed his sorrow on the death of Corporal Kenneth O'Quinn from 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group Headquarters and Signals Squadron.

Labrador MP Todd Russell said today that he will seek to defeat a private Senator’s bill proposed by Ontario Senator Mac Harb.

Labrador MP Todd Russell says that the Harper Conservatives have to be open about their plans for Canada Post.

Labrador MP Todd Russell today expressed his disappointment in the Williams Government’s re-announcement of a number of provincial government capital projects in Labrador.

Labrador MP Todd Russell is pleased to see that Wabush Mines will benefit from a $2.2-million investment under the Atlantic Investment Fund.

Labrador MP Todd Russell is calling for improvements to the employment insurance program in the lead-up to the January 27th federal budget.