Alexandra Mendes has a proven track record of Young Liberal engagement, including having her successful 2008 election campaign being managed by a Young Liberal! She knows the strength and abilities Young Liberals can show if given responsibility and empowerment. Read here about Mendes’ plan for youth! http://www.alexamendes.ca/en/blog/5-young-liberals-les-jeunes-liberaux “Young people in
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The Liberal Scarf: Alexandra Mendes on renewal!
Some great stuff coming out of Alexandra’s campaign in the run up to the Convention. Here is her new piece on party renewal, and building a democratic framework http://www.alexamendes.ca/en/blog/4-renewal-le-renouveau Fellow Liberals, As 2012 dawns with the promise of renewal the start of a new year offers us, I would like
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Alexandra Mendes on the record
Here’s a collection of the questions and answers given to Alexandra Mendes last night on her Facebook chat. I’ve edited a couple for length and clarity slightly, and in a couple cases either combined or omitted a part of a question which asked the same general points repeatedly. I’ve also,
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Join Alexandra Mendes on Facebook tonight!
http://www.facebook.com/events/308882749144744/ Come join over 100 of your fellow Liberals in a Facebook chat with Alexandra Mendes, candidate for Liberal Party President! All you have to do is like Alexandra’s Facebook page, then start asking questions at around 8 pm on her wall! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alexandra-Mend%C3%A8s/44955761430
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: What does it take to be president? Alexandra Mendes knows
To me, an important part of the job of President of the Party is to know what the job is and isn’t. It’s an organizational role, one that requires communications and the ability to build bridges to get the job done. What it is not is a spokesperson position. The
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Experience to get the job done – Alexandra Mendes’ proven track record
In this time of Liberal rebuilding, the Party President must work for,and be accountable to the membership. It is not enough to simply chairmeetings or to be a talking head on TV, a President must have thepassion and experience for organizational management required to takeon the heavy tasks of rebuilding
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Fantastic cross Canada support for Alexandra Mendes!
Check out what great Liberals from across Canada are saying about Alexandra Mendes! http://www.alexamendes.ca/en/blog/2-endorsements-appuis Support for Alexandra Mendes is growing in every province. Liberals are choosing Alexandra because of her proven ability to take a member-driven organization and turn it around to make it financially successful. Liberals are choosing Alexandra
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Last day to sign an intent to stand as a delegate form for Biennial!
http://convention.liberal.ca/elections/notice-of-intent-form/ Want to help rebuild the party? Today is the last day to sign an intent to stand as a delegate form! Just click the above link, and fill out the simple form! Together we can make history! And if you’re undecided about who to support for exec board positions
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Alexandra Mendes talks about winning together
http://www.alexamendes.ca/fr/blogue/1-the-will-to-change-united-vouloir-changer-dans-lunite A great post from Alexandra Mendes about the need for a united party and how to move forward together. In our rebuilding process, one of the most important things we need to do is stand together as Liberals. Alexandra talks about running a positive campaign based on her experience
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Why I am supporting Alexandra Mendès for Liberal Party president
The Liberal Party faces a difficult, but not impossible task in rebuilding and reconnecting with Canadians. Electing a new President and exec board is and important step in this process. We as a party have a few options in deciding how we want to move forward. We could try putting
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Dalton McGuinty says "It gets better", and backs it up
McGuinty puts words into action here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2011/11/30/toronto-mcguinty-bullying.html?cmp=rss&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=DTN+Canada Just another reason why I am proud to have Dalton McGuinty as my Premier and my Ontario Liberal leader.
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Support sending Young Liberals to the COP-17 UN Climate Change Conference!
https://www.liberal.ca/ylc-durban/?typecode=300011936 I was lucky enough to be a part of the COP-15 YLC delegation, and I’m really pleased the party is doing a lot more to help promote fundraising for youth delegates. Please donate and help support the Young Liberals of Canada.
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Young Liberals serve!
All this food was raised by Ottawa-area Young Liberals as part of the Trick or Eat campaign for the Ottawa Food Bank. Young Liberals from Carleton, U of O, Ottawa Centre, Ottawa-Vanier and beyond came out to help us, and a particular thanks goes out to…
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: New McGuinty cabinet is a strong, experienced team for Ontario
If you haven’t seen it, here is the new Ontario cabinet:Duncan – Deputy Premier, Minister of FinanceBentley – Minister of EnergyBroten – Minister of EducationMatthews – Minister of HealthMeilleur – Community Safety/Corrections/Francophone AffairsGerret…
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: New McGuinty cabinet is a strong, experienced team for Ontario
If you haven’t seen it, here is the new Ontario cabinet:Duncan – Deputy Premier, Minister of FinanceBentley – Minister of EnergyBroten – Minister of EducationMatthews – Minister of HealthMeilleur – Community Safety/Corrections/Francophone AffairsGerret…
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: My story of why I am voting Liberal
This is my personal story of broadly, why I am a Liberal, and more specifically to highlight the change and progress we’ve made in Ontario under Dalton McGuinty.I remember during the 90’s my parents getting the Harris taxpayer rebate. We were, and are …
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: What people are saying about the Ontario Liberal plan
Here’s a collection of quotes about the Ontario Liberal plan to move forward together:”He is trying to build a healthier, greener, more prosperous and better educated province…McGuinty’s experience in government will be needed in the coming years.”-O…
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: 6 reasons to vote Liberal
Stole this shamelessly from a friend, but I really like it. Forward. Together. >
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: Hudak PC candidate: "Let’s not lose our identity. I’m tired of taking a back seat where the once majority is seemingly now a minority."
Edit: I forgot to mention in the first post that this is Chatham-Kent-Essex PC candidate Rick NichollsIn a letter in the editor of the Chatham Daily News on Febuary 27, 2008, this is what now Hudak PC candidate for Chatham-Kent-Essex had to say about m…
Continue readingThe Liberal Scarf: "The best choice for Ontario’s challenges"
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/dalton-mcguintys-liberals-the-best-choice-for-ontarios-challenges/article2188213/That’s what The Globe & Mail says Dalton McGuinty’s Ontario Liberal team is in this election. With the global e…
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