This blog is cross-posted from my LPC(O) vice-president, communications web site. Please visit there to learn more about my campaign. I first considered seeking the position of vice-president, communications of the Liberal Party of Canada (Ontario) in February during the national biennial in Montreal. I boarded the train home considering
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A BCer in Toronto: I’m running for LPC(O) vice-president communications
I am excited to announce I have decided to seek the position of vice-president, communications of the Liberal Party of Canada (Ontario). There is tremendous opportunity for our party to move forward and accomplish great things for Canadians under our new leader, Justin Trudeau, but he can’t do it alone.
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: Proud to be part of a Liberal Party that stands for choice
The drama around the revelation that only those with pro-choice views (incumbents exempted) will be allowed to run for Liberal Party of Canada nominations has been interesting to watch, with so many commentators turning to democracy arguments to seek to overturn something Liberal members have democratically decided many times: we
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: Kyle Harrietha nominated as Liberal byelection candidate for Fort McMurray-Athabasca
Big news out of Northern Alberta, where on Saturday evening in a contested nomination, my friend Kyle Harrietha was nominated as the Liberal Party of Canada’s candidate for the upcoming by-election in Fort McMurray-Athabasca. The vacancy was created when Conservative MP Brian Jean decided to call it quits early after a
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: 2014 Liberal biennial photo album
A few shots from last weekend’s Liberal Party of Canada biennial convention in Montreal. 2014 Liberal Biennial, a set on Flickr.
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: #SelfiesWithBroadhurst — The definitive retrospective from #lib14
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Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: Lessons from Stephen McNeil’s landslide Liberal victory in Nova Scotia
As part of the Liberal Party of Canada biennial session this afternoon on provincial and municipal best practices, we got an inside look at how the Nova Scotia Liberals won a historic majority government from campaign director (and federal Liberal VP English) Chris MacInnes. And Premier Stephen McNeil was in
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: Five keys to political success from Mayor Naheed Nenshi’s chief of staff, Chima Nkemdirim
I attended a panel on political best practices this afternoon at the Liberal Party of Canada 2014 biennial in Montreal, and one of the speakers was Chima Nkemdirim, chief of staff to Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Describing himself to cheers as a Calgary Liberal, which isn’t always an easy thing
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: The bloggers meet Broadhurst: On the economy, 3000+ attendees and #selfieswithbroadhurst
Our contingent of bloggers had a wide-ranging briefing this morning in with Liberal Party of Canada national director Jeremy Broadhurst – you may know him from the popular new Twitter meme, #SelfiesWithBroadhurst. Lets start with a few stats. About eight or nine bloggers have been accredited to the 2014 biennial
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: My choices for Liberal national executive: Anna Gainey and Leanne Bourassa
I’m on the train for Montreal, and I decided that I’d make my voting decisions for the Liberal biennial before crossing the border. So, before I dive too deeply into the open bar, here are my picks: Anna Gainey for national president and Leanne Bourassa for national membership secretary. It’s
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: New lobby group Legalize Canada wants to elect pro-marijuana MPs in 2015
Following the lead of successful campaigns in several U.S. states, a new Canadian lobby group has a $7 million budget and a two-year plan to elect Members of Parliament hat support the legalization of marijuana in Canada. Voters in Colorado and Washington State passed ballot initiatives that led to those
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: A Liberal Air Force Brat’s take on Andrew Leslie’s $72,000 move
If you haven’t heard of this story, you probably stayed off social media over the Family Day long weekend, and deserve congratulations for having something of a life. But long story short, *cough* someone *cough* passed documents to CTV showing that when Lt. General Andrew Leslie retired from the Army,
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: Liberal Party of Canada presidential candidate interview: Anna Gainey
From February 20-23, federal Liberals will gather in Montreal, and one of their tasks will be to elect a new national executive. Last week, I published interviews with some of the table officer candidates. This week, I finish with the candidates for party president. Two contested elections will be held for
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: Liberal Party of Canada presidential candidate Interview: Brian Rice
*I’m on my BlackBerry and for technical reasons can’t currently edit more than the top few paragraphs of this post. But below, the former LPC(BC) president should be David Merner, not David Bertschi.From February 20-23, federal Liberals will gather in Montreal, and one of their tasks will be to elect
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: LPC national board candidate interview: Maryanne Kampouris for national policy chair
From February 20-23, federal Liberals will gather in Montreal, and one of their tasks will be to elect a new national executive. In the coming days, I’ll be publishing interviews with some of the candidates seeking election to the party’s national board. Maryanne Kampouris won a contested election at the
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: Why Nancy Leblanc will beat Cheri DeNovo in Parkdale-High Park
My friend Nancy LeBlanc (you may also know her as Impolitical) is running for the Ontario Liberal nomination in Parkdale-High Park, and I think she’s going to beat the NDP’s Cheri DeNovo in the next election. Why? Because she’ll work harder. I haven’t met many people — particularly candidates —
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: LPC national board candidate interview: Arif Khan for national membership secretary
From February 20-23, federal Liberals will gather in Montreal, and one of their tasks will be to elect a new national executive. In the coming days, I’ll be publishing interviews with some of the candidates seeking election to the party’s national board. With Matthew Certosimo deciding to not seek election
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: LPC national board candidate interview: Leanne Bourassa for national membership secretary
From February 20-23, federal Liberals will gather in Montreal, and one of their tasks will be to elect a new national executive. In the coming days, I’ll be publishing interviews with some of the candidates seeking election to the party’s national board. With Matthew Certosimo deciding to not seek election
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: Robyn Doolittle talks Rob Ford and Crazy Town
Toronto Star reporter Robyn Doolittle discussed her new book Crazy Town — about the drama surrounding Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, the investigation that led to admission to having used crack cocaine and how the Ford phenomenon — with Twitter Canada CEO Kirsten Stewart at the Bloor Docs Cinema in Toronto
Continue readingA BCer in Toronto: LPC national board candidate interview: Chris MacInnes for vice-president, English
From February 20-23, federal Liberals will gather in Montreal, and one of their tasks will be to elect a new national executive. In the coming days, I’ll be publishing interviews with some of the candidates seeking election to the party’s national board. Chris MacInnes won a contested election at the
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