Author: Brian Rice

This is basically a choose your own adventure with a basic skills system attached to it. The concept is deceivingly simply, but the game itself is devilishly complicated. What impressed me the most is that even you quite frequently have to replay the same parts over and over (you can

This may sound a bit lefty, but it has been weighing on my mind lately. To all these companies who are closing up shop and moving their operations off-shore, are hoarding cash rather than creating jobs, and/or are focusing more on short term shareholder wealth rather than long term stability,

This is an interesting article by David Rosen (First Person Politics) from Campaigns & Elections about how we burn out our campaign workers on election campaigns. My first reaction to reading this was “Oh God, yes”. In the 2011 Vancouver municipal campaign, I nearly killed myself in the first few

I mentioned many times during the campaign that it was weird being the candidate. My usual place during any election is sitting behind my monitors trying to figure out how to find one more voter. I learned a lot about myself and about politics by being a candidate, and I

Our convention is over, and Liberals from across the country have had their say on issues of policy, procedure, and representation. A clear majority of delegates chose Anna Gainey as our President, and I wish her only the best in that role. I am not yet sure what my next

I have returned home tonight to be with my family while my daughter undergoes a minor medical procedure on Monday. I apologize to those attending the events I had been scheduled to attend on Monday and Tuesday, but I’ve been on the road a lot and I needed to be

I’ve often wondered what the world would be like if everyone took improv training. In improv, one person makes a verbal offer (“I saw an elephant on the subway today”) which must be accepted by another participant (“Yes, and he had peanut butter on his breath”) for the process to

When I got involved in the Liberal Party five years ago, the lack of any coherent team training for ridings and commission clubs surprised me. It seemed obvious to me that the only way we would win elections is with organized and well-trained volunteers working in every riding. It astounded

When I got involved in the Liberal Party five years ago, the lack of any coherent team training for ridings and commission clubs surprised me. It seemed obvious to me that the only way we would win elections is with organized and well-trained volunteers working in every riding. It astounded

You’ve just sat down to dinner with your family when the phone rings. Who would call us at dinner time? you ask. Your question is answered as soon as you pick up the phone:  Hello, I’m calling on behalf of… I think we all agree that robocalls can be very

I was recently asked to respond to a 10 question survey from the Aboriginal Peoples’ Commission (APC) on how I would work with the APC if I am elected.  You can find my answers on their web site, and after the flip.

Justin Trudeau has promised that we will have fair and open nominations in every riding. I think it is exciting that we will see all 338 of our candidates selected by the members of our party heading into the next election. This fairer process will engage more members, and give

Leader’s lead, and Justin Trudeau’s bold move today shows us what leadership looks like. He said it best himself: And since I believe that real leadership is not just about making campaign promises, I’m taking immediate action, today. As of this morning, only elected Members of the House of Commons

I am a full time volunteer for the party. I have been for the past five years. As President, I will continue to be a full time volunteer. While the role of President is not defined as full time, a full time President will be an obvious benefit to the

We just sent this email blast out to all of the delegates going to Montreal! I want to thank you for standing as a delegate to our Party’s convention in Montreal next month. Committed Party members like you are essential as we continue to rebuild the Liberal Party of Canada

Our future as a successful party relies on our youth as never before. I’m speaking to Young Liberals at Western University’s Model Parliament today, January 25, 2014 in London, Ontario. The text of my remarks follows here. Please check against delivery.

In 2008-2009, Doug Ferguson, Carolyn Bennett and Brigitte Garceau traveled across Canada asking Liberal Party members a clear question: how can the Party address structural and governance issues, to be better able to win elections? It was called the Change Commission, and you can read the report they produced here.

There has been quite a bit of discussion lately on the role of the National President of the LPC. As a candidate for that job, I think it’s vital that I share my views and answer any questions people may have. (I’m doing a number of events in the next