The once powerful and dominant Liberal Party of Canada wrapped up a policy convention over the weekend, with resolutions and intentions to convince Canadians, and even supporters of the ruling Conservatives that they are a viable option in the next federal election in 2015.
ListenFor Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, son of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, this was his first convention as leader, and a chance to attract people outside of the party to become supporters. Unfortunately, the convention which started on Thursday and ended Sunday (February 23) was on at the same time as the Winter Olympics were wrapping up in Sochi.
In 2011, for the first time in Canadian history, the Liberal Party was neither in government nor formed the Official Opposition.
RCI’s Wojtek Gwiazda has a report.
ListenMore information:
Liberal Party of Canada website – www.liberal.ca
Speech of Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau (Feb 22 2014) – here
Toronto Star/Susan Delacourt – Justin Trudeau puts his stamp on Liberal convention – here
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