I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Liberal Party of Canada for accrediting me to cover their biennial convention in Montreal. As both a delegate and a blogger, I enjoyed myself immensely at the convention.
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The Progressive Right: Thank You to the Liberal Party ( #lpc #lib14)
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Liberal Party of Canada for accrediting me to cover their biennial convention in Montreal. As both a delegate and a blogger, I enjoyed myself immensely at the convention.
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Priority Policy 159 – Fracking ( #lib14 #lpc #NoPickeringAirport )
Another priority resolution I’m interested in following is Resolution 159 – Fracking.There is some conjecture that the reason the federal Conservative government is keen on developing the airport lands to allow for the fast tracking of a fracking proje…
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Priority Policy 159 – Fracking ( #lib14 #lpc #NoPickeringAirport )
Another priority resolution I’m interested in following is Resolution 159 – Fracking. There is some conjecture that the reason the federal Conservative government is keen on developing the airport lands to allow for the fast tracking of a fracking project. We’ll see.
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Interview with Brian Rice ( #lib14 #lpc #cdnpoli )
Brian is well known to many members of the Liberal Party. He has toured the country delivering electoral district association training. His message is to build strong riding associations to ensure an electoral success. He will endeavour to continue touring the country – if he’s in a riding, he’ll deliver
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Day One Recap + Jeremy Broadhurst Bloggers’ Briefing ( #lib14 #lpc #cdnpoli )
Yesterday, the convention opened with a conversation about the economy between Toronto Centre MP Chystia Freeland and Larry Summers. An interesting discussion about the importance of the health of the middle class being the core principle to maintaining the economy. Mr. Summers made mention that this is more important than
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Photos Streaming to ProgressiveBloggers.ca ( #lib14 #lpc )
I have begun posting some photos to the Progressive Bloggers site and more will be coming through the weekend. They’ll stream automatically as they get added.
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Live from Montreal! ( #lib14 #lpc )
I have arrived in Montreal and have checked into my hotel. I’m staying kitty corner from the Montreal Convention Centre (Palais des congrès de MontrĂ©al) and I’m looking forward to getting coverage underway. If you’re reading the blog, and you’re at the convention, stop by the bloggers area in the
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Policy Proposal 36 – Sustainable Infrastructure Investments ( #lib14 #lpc #cdnpoli #NoPickeringAirport )
There are a great number of prioritized policies up for debate at the 2014 Liberal Biennial Convention in Montreal. To go into each one, would need a month’s worth of blog posts. Readers of my blog will know that I have long advocated against the development of a new international
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Interviews with Liberal National Executive Candidates ( #lib14 #lpc #cdnpoli )
Leading up to the 2014 Liberal Biennial Convention, you can read Jeff Jedras’s interviews with candidates for the national executive and some exit interviews for outgoing members at his blog.
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Liberal Biennial Convention Coverage on this Blog
Pleased to announce that I’ve been accredited as a blogger to cover the 2014 Liberal Biennial Convention in Montreal. This will be my fourth time covering a political convention and as always, I look forward to it. You can find my coverage here and on Twitter. The continued support for
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Liberal Party to Accredit Bloggers to Liberal Convention ( #lpc #lib14 )
I would be remiss not to mention on my blog that the Liberal Party of Canada will be accrediting bloggers to the 2014 Biennial Convention in Montreal. A similar note is posted to the Progressive Bloggers homepage. I know Scott and Dan have been accredited as bloggers, waiting to hear
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Why I’m Supporting Brian G Rice for Liberal Party President ( #lpc #lib14 )
On January 19, I endorsed Brian Rice for Liberal Party president. I’m not a Member of Parliament, a Senator, a candidate, or party official … I’m just a regular guy. A regular guy who wants a Liberal government. To that end, I donate, I volunteer, I attend conventions, I propose
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: Protection of the #Pickering Lands; An Open Letter to LPC(O) Delegates (#lpc #cdnpoli)
Dear Liberal Friends, This weekend is the LPC(O) Policy Prioritization Meeting & Executive Board. You will be asked to prioritize 10 policy resolutions for debate at the Liberal Party of Canada Biennial in Montreal. It’s an impressive list of great ideas, showcasing clearly what Liberals care about. On that list,
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