Council of Presidents

I am pleased to announce my candidacy for the position of Deputy Chair of the Council of Presidents. Je vous demande votre soutien.

Deputy Chair of the Council of Presidents is a crucial position; the Deputy has the task of making sure the Council’s voice is heard and the Council works closely with the Leader and the National President.

Je suis un Libéral pendant de nombreuses années.

My Liberal roots go back to the late 1970’s – I was a worker at the great rally for Pierre Trudeau that our new National President organized in 1980. As a local Riding President I have seen the challenges the Liberal Party faces on a local and regional basis. That experience, together with my non-political experience as President of a professional association with over 18,000 members, gives me the background to be a strong Deputy Chair.

The role of Deputy Chair is largely organizational but that does not mean a vision for Canada is unimportant. C’est un temps de renouveau et de transparence. We need a more open, democratic, inclusive and efficient Liberal Party and I will work with our new Leadership to make that come true. Renewal is more than a concept – it is something that needs concrete steps to put into place. Ensemble, nous pouvons stimuler le renouveau du Parti Libéral.

To win the coming election we must be unified and show Canadians a credible alternative to the Harper Conservatives. Nous devons unir les Libéraux et les Canadiens d'un océan à l'autre. This goal is achievable but will need work and dedication.

I ask for your support next week in Vancouver.

Please join me Wednesday evening at the Pan Pacific Hotel where I will have a Hospitality Suite. Je serais très heureux de parler avec vous!

Liberally Yours,

James Morton
Thornhill Riding