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25 March 2007

Michael Ignatieff Confirms Nomination in Etobicoke-Lakeshore

Michael Ignatieff Confirms Nomination in Etobicoke-
Lakeshore

For Immediate Release

Toronto (March 25, 2007) - Michael Ignatieff, Member of
Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore accepted the nomination
to seek re-election and was unanimously endorsed by the
executive of the Etobicoke-Lakeshore Federal Liberal
Association.

Michael Ignatieff was nominated by the Hon. Laurel Broten,
Minister of the Environment and MPP for Etobicoke-
Lakeshore, during a packed meeting on Sunday afternoon at
the Christ the Good Shepherd Parish at St. Michael�s
Ukrainian Catholic Church in Etobicoke.

"Michael continues to provide a powerful progressive voice
for Etobicoke-Lakeshore," said Laurel Broten. "I am
excited by the excellent work he has done in the
community, and am proud to support his re-election."

"Michael's leadership in the community is bringing
meaningful change to the residents of Etobicoke-
Lakeshore," said James Maloney, President of the Etobicoke-
Lakeshore Federal Liberal Association. "Our executive and
membership are strongly supportive of the work Michael is
doing as our MP and we will work hard to secure his re-
election."

"Michael is a passionate, principled, and effective
advocate for Etobicoke-Lakeshore," said Father Terry
Lozynsky who seconded the nomination. "Over the past year
Michael has demonstrated that our community can count on
his dedication and tenacity to get things done."

"I am honoured to be your Liberal candidate in the next
election," said Michael Ignatieff upon accepting the
nomination. "I�m grateful to have the continued support
of Laurel, Terry, Jamie, and the riding association and am
pleased to have the confidence of the people of Etobicoke-
Lakeshore."

More information is available at www.michaelignatieffmp.ca. [michaelignatieffmp.ca.]
http://www.michaelignatieff.ca/news.aspx?id=44

Canadian Priest Rebuked for Endorsing Pro-abortion Politician

Toronto, Apr. 5, 2007 (LifesiteNews.com/CWN) - A Ukrainian Catholic bishop in Canada has rebuked a priest who endorsed a pro-abortion political candidate.

LifeSiteNews.com reported on April 3 that a Liberal Party meeting to nominate Michael Ignatieff had been held at the Christ the Good Shepherd Parish St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church in Toronto. Ignatieff, whose stands in favor of abortion and same-sex marriage are well known, had his nomination seconded by the pastor of the church, Father Terry Lozynsky.

In a press release issued April 4, and, sent to LifeSiteNews.com, Bishop Stephen Chmilar, theUkrainian Bishop of Toronto and Eastern Canada, acknowledged the incident and noted: "Father Terry was called into our office to explain his actions and we pointed out to him that based on canon law, at no time is any of our clergy to be part of, or deemed to be associated with, any political party except in the judgment of the Eparchial Bishop, if a particular law so states the need to protect the rights of the church or to promote the common good requires it."

Moreover, the Bishop Chmilar wrote: "It was also acknowledged that by promoting Mr. Ignatieff, that indirectly he was promoting the political stance on abortion and gay rights legislation that the candidate has."

"As a direct result of this breach," said Bishop Chmilar, "Father Terry has been reprimanded and a letter to all clergy informing them of the current statutes and regulations regarding involvement in any political process will be sent and reinforced."

In a letter signed by Father Lozynsky which accompanied the press release, the priest writes his fellow Ukranian Catholics saying, "I humbly apologize for the problems and embarrassment that I have caused our bishop and you my brothers and sisters." Father Lozynsky, a personal friend of Ignatieff, explains that his actions were not meant as political.