OTTAWA – Liberal Party President Doug Ferguson today announced that the National Executive has chosen Vancouver as the site of the next Liberal Leadership Convention. The Convention will be held at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre from April 30, 2009 to May 3, 2009.
"After careful review of all viable options, I am proud to announce that Liberal delegates will choose the next Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada in beautiful British Columbia," said Mr. Ferguson.
Mr. Ferguson also commented on the importance of highlighting the national scope of the Liberal Party of Canada. This decision, it is hoped, will energize our grassroots in a region of the country which has never hosted a Liberal Leadership Convention.
In addition to the date and location of the Convention, the National Executive has set the entry fee for Leadership candidates at $90,000 and the spending limit at $1.5 million. A levy of 10% will also be imposed on directed donations. As an added measure, a rebate option will be available to candidates according to their ability to raise funds for the Victory Fund, a grassroots fundraising initiative of the Liberal Party of Canada.
"The decisions made today were made in the best interest of the Liberal Party of Canada," said Mr. Ferguson. "Though our work continues this weekend, I take pride in our Executive's ability to arrive at these crucial decisions quickly and respectfully. I look forward to the same spirit of cooperation in what promises to be an historic and exciting Leadership race."
The Liberal Party's constitution requires the National Executive to meet within 27 days of the Leader publicly signaling his intention to resign. In addition to the date, location and broad terms of the Leadership Contest, the National Executive must establish membership rules, construct several committees and make key appointments intended to ensure the success of the Leadership contest and Convention. Further details of these decisions will be announced following the adjournment on Sunday, November 9, 2008.
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2 comments:
I think the party should also offer an incentive to Victory members, by offering to reduce registration fees by a % of their contributions, or something similar. It would be in effect another way for people to contribute to their fee in a relatively painless monthly manner, while also building up a war chest to fight the battles to come.
That's a great idea -- I will pass it on!
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