Alberta Wants Martha BBQ & Webcast Forum

AlbertaWantsMartha Campaign Invites You!
BBQ & LIVE Webcast Forum with Martha!

Join the AlbertaWantsMartha Campaign in Edmonton and Calgary for an awesome barbeque and good drinks...

...and a LIVE broadcast from Toronto, where Martha will be joining us via webcast to discuss various aspects of her platform.

Limited seating, so RSVP quickly! This is your chance to ask the tough questions to Martha. And this is her time to talk to you about her ideas for Canada.

Both events take place on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 6:00 PM - (Live Broadcast Starts at 6:30 PM)

Edmonton
(Guest Speaker: Ron Symic - Past Candidate for Edmonton-Sherwood Park, Past President of Edmonton's Heritage Days)
3516-114 Street
(Take 34th Avenue and then North on 114th Street)
RSVP/Contact: Jung-Suk Ryu (780) 722-7088

Calgary
51 Bow Village Crescent NW
RSVP/Contact: Rob Woodward (403) 990-2215
or Janice Kinch (403) 270-2057


Email RSVPs to:
Jung-Suk RyuAlberta Campaign CoordinatorMartha Hall Findlay CampaignLiberal Party Leadership 2006jung-suk@marthahallfindlay.ca(780) 722-7088

Check out our blog!http://albertawantsmartha.blogspot.com

I should post this...

Martha who?

Smart, accomplished, bilingual, Hall Findlay is a winner, but in the race to succeed Paul Martin, she's clearly the underdog

Alan Kellogg
The Edmonton Journal
Friday, June 09, 2006


CREDIT: Chris Schwarz, The Journal
Martha Hall Findlay, right, meets with local Liberals on Thursday.


She's smart, accomplished, bilingual, socially progressive but fiscally prudent, a fresh-faced mother of three and former star athlete. She has no political baggage and has lived in Alberta and Ontario. In important ways, her story is the story of Canada in its fullness.

You figure these are the very qualities the Liberal Party of Canada would be looking for in a new leader as it seeks to redefine itself. She was first off the mark, announcing her candidacy as the presumed heirs apparent took a pass on succeeding Paul Martin. Parachuted into the Ontario riding of Aurora-Newmarket in 2004 to run against then-Tory (and homey) Belinda Stronach, she came within an astonishing 689 votes of beating the Fabulous Ms. S.

And yet Martha Hall Findlay continues to fight an uphill battle to avoid being tagged by pundits and politicos as "Martha Who Who," a dreamer without a hope in Hades, not to mention Halifax. If so, the youthful 46-year-old lawyer is turning heads in the party just the same -- as a serious candidate whose pluck, determination and sheer chops are not to be dismissed.

There's an appealing underdog vibe to the Hall Findlay campaign, which made a stop in Edmonton Thursday in the final days of a western swing. No chartered planes, fancy schmancy hotel suites or legions of minders for Martha. She's crossing the nation with her son and another aide in a trippy crimson RV, her smiling face -- which owes something to a younger Sally Fields -- emblazoned on the side.

The bus is a hit, she says over a morning decaf. "It has turned out to be a double benefit. On one hand, it's a response to the need for renewal in the party. On the other, it's Liberal red, pretty hard to miss. People are drawn to it. And it's allowed us to visit places in the country other campaigns simply don't get to. You can read all the literature available, and I do. But there is no substitute for being there, to listening to people. On aboriginal affairs and agricultural issues in particular, it's been invaluable."

She's got her policy positions, of course, and cautions against the party moving too far to the left, countering recent quotes from Michael Ignatieff and Bob Rae.

"I'm pretty (leftie) on social and some other issues, that's for sure," she says, pointing to her support of same-sex marriage and opposition to the Tories' recent quickie Afghanistan resolution. She's been using solar power in her houses for years. In her Calgary years, she served on the board of CKUA.

"But recognizing economic realities, especially as things become more global, is essential. So is paying down the debt. I've been interested in the global governance movement and have time for what leaders like Tony Blair and Bill Clinton (represent). Without a sound economy, we can't pay for the social safety net we value. We have to be very careful in the party and understand why we lost. It's the voters we lost to the Conservatives we need to appeal to again, not the NDP. I'm in the middle of the party, and I think that is the place to be."

In fact, Hall Findlay comes very close to publicly assigning the defeat of the Martin government as a godsend, even though she admits there were unfortunate casualties, such as Anne McLellan.

"It happened to the Conservatives too. Twelve years in power is a long time, and we lost our way. In fact, if it wasn't for (the Liberals') outstanding economic record the defeat could have been far greater. We lost our confidence, we stopped listening. It's infuriating that thousands of good, honest, principled Liberals were tarred by the (sponsorship scandal), that we did little to defend ourselves. Being decisive is key. I'm proud to be a Liberal, of what we stand for."

A champion skier who won a silver medal in the 1976 national championships, she says competitive sports have been an effective teaching aide, and inspirational at that.

"When you're in the start gate, you're there alone, competing against everyone, including your best friends. And yet it is all done finally as a team, and success depends on working together. It's a dual experience, invaluable when it comes to pursuing goals of any kind."

The odds on Hall Findlay successfully negotiating the Liberal leadership slalom in first place are daunting, to understate it. A lawyer whose own firm specializes in the rough and tumble telcom biz, she says she developed a tough hide years ago. Poised to win her riding, she moved aside when Belinda Stronach crossed the floor a year ago. Yes, it can get frustrating. No, she didn't campaign for Stronach, but for other Liberals.

"This is my party. We have good policies, great principles. Whatever happens, this has already been worth it. If I listened to everyone who told me I was crazy, I never would have achieved anything.

"Yesterday a farmer north of Sexsmith came up to me with an open chequebook and told me he thought I should be the next prime minister. How encouraging is that? I believe if you offer something substantive and sincere, people will respond."

And if Hall Findlay comes up short for the leadership, it will be Liberals who are crazy if they don't nominate her for a Toronto riding run. New faces with a passion for public service are to be treasured, not trashed.

akellogg@thejournal.canwest.com
© The Edmonton Journal 2006

Alberta Cooks Off for Martha

Grande Prairie, AB
JUNE 24, 2006 - 6:00 PM
McLean Residence
(6302-88 Street)
Free!!

Awesome Alberta Beef - Good company - Hear about the Martha Hall Findlay Campaign!
Call (780) 722-7088 if you have any questions or to RSVP.

Important!!!

Sorry, I still haven't finished the blog about the tour. That will come, but for now:

Awesome. Just awesome.

Check out our new campaign website:

http://www.marthahallfindlay.ca

Blog of the Tour Continued...

June 7, 2006

4:30 pm
After our interview with the East Indian radio station winds up, we make our way to campus. Of course, it's difficult to get students out during their holiday, but I thought it was important for Martha to meet with at least a handful, anyway. Turns out, we literally got a handful - maybe one handful, but that was fine. It was a small group - one of the attendees is a blogger (daveberta) - but they certainly seemed to enjoy their time with Martha.

6:00 pm
After a morning and afternoon of running around, our entire crew and Martha decide to take some "down time." We head back to our campaign office. I realize that I didn't eat anything all day so a couple of us head into Tim Horton's to take a brief break.

6:30 pm
...yes, wasn't that brief? Our next event starts at 7 pm. This is our big event, with several local MLAs, including Weslyn Mather (Edmonton-Mill Woods), attending. I picked a strange spot for it, that's for sure. (The next day, the Edmonton Journal said that it was a unique setting for a political event). It was held in the Reed's Tea Room, located deep within the wonderful secluded setting of Fort Edmonton Park. It was a packed house (albeit the room can only fit about 40-50 or so), and everyone (and I mean everyone) enjoyed their time with Martha. Weslyn gave an excellent speech - detailing the accomplishments of women in politics - and a wonderful introduction to Martha. The entire audience engaged in a good discussion on a whole array of issues - immigration, terrorism, healthcare, seniors - and some were just "inspired."

9:00 pm
Our event wraps up. I head off to teach another class, and Martha's crew heads down for a late drive to Red Deer.

...to be continued...

Blogging for the Tour - Part 2

Martha with an Edmonton Oilers T-Shirt!

HALL FINDLAY - 01

June 8, 2006

12:00 pm
After Martha's two-hour interview with Alan Kellogg, we hurry off to the LPCA Office for a lunch reception. The LPCA Office is full with interested Liberals. Martha makes some brief remarks - introducing herself, but more importantly, letting Liberals know of the reasons behind her run for the leadership. (We will get into this in more detail in a later post). Lots of Liberals agree that things need to change in the Party - both within its own membership, as well as its policies for Canadians. Carole Halko, Executive Director with the LPCA (and a wonderfully fantastic one, too!) whispers to me, "Martha is just wonderful!" Of course, I agree. We meet Harold Knopke, who is one of our committed supporters in Edmonton. Jennifer Krauskopf (who I know through the Liberal Party at the U of A) joins Martha and her tour bus.

1:30 pm
I quickly head off to prepare some final things at our campaign office in Edmonton. With a small crowd waiting for Martha's arrival, I check the clock - it's 1:45. Then I get a PIN on my BlackBerry - "Is there another way across the river?" I had instructed them to cross the High Level Bridge - silly, stupid me - and their bus is too high to go through. Someone goes out to get them. They are late, but a small crowd still waits for about 30 minutes or so to hear Martha speak. Ron Symic, past candidate for Edmonton-Sherwood Park (I was his Director of Communications), gets involved with a discussion about party renewal and inclusion and is clearly impressed with Martha's pitch to the members. I present Martha with an Edmonton Oilers T-Shirt with her name sown on the back. We then do a ribbon-cutting ceremony - and bang! Our campaign office is open!

3:30 pm

Martha and I speed down Calgary Trail and east on 34th Ave for a media interview with Radio Sangam (I definitely have the spelling wrong). This is a radio station for the East Indian community all across Alberta. The lady conducting the interview is a bit new to politics, but Martha does an excellent interview.

...to be continued...

More priase for Martha

From the Toronto Star:

The best dramatic line goes to Hall Findlay. After Brison worried what the New York Times would have said had Parliament not extended the Canadian military mission in Aghanistan: "We do not establish foreign policy in this country because we're worried about what the headline in the New York Times is going to be."

She also won best audience applause.

Martha Hall Findlay: Clearly on top after the first leadership debate!

Speaking Out!

Martha Hall Findlay in Edmonton

Praise for Martha:

"In this empty rhetorical net, Martha Hall Findlay scored one of the rare goals of the afternoon, arguing that Canada's foreign policy should not be tailored to the headlines of the American media."

"Of the three [female candidates], Hall Findlay is the only one who has both the necessary language credentials and the presence that frontline politicians are made of. It's too bad Paul Martin took her out of the running in the riding of Newmarket-Aurora in the last election to make room for Belinda Stronach."

"[Martha] and Stéphane Dion provided one of the few rare refreshing exchanges of a tiresome afternoon with a discussion of democratic reform. For a brief moment, the notion of a less predictable and more dynamic Liberal leadership seemed like more than just a figment of partisan imagination.

Of the 11 candidates, the two of them may be those who did themselves the most good in Winnipeg."

Alberta Wants Martha: Tour Recap

Alberta Campaign Office Opening

Martha joins fellow Alberta Liberals in opening the Alberta Wants Martha Office!

As Martha's Coordinator in Alberta, I had the pleasure of welcoming Martha Hall Findlay to this wonderful province, and I organized a tour that gave her the opportunity to visit various areas - both urban and rural.

June 7, 2006

3:00 pm

I received a Blackberry PIN from Elliot Hughes, Martha's National Tour Director, that their campaign bus has arrived in Grande Prairie, Alberta. I won't be able to join them because of my classes and my teaching schedule (I run a music school). They have two events to attend to in the area.

5:00 pm

Martha's bus rolls into Sexsmith, a small town just north of Grande Prairie. She is scheduled to meet with the Peace Country Tender Beef Co-op, headed up by members such as Neil Peacock (a former provincial Liberal candidate) and Don Thompson (from Calgary). She is given a tour of Jason Anderson's farm (one of a few centurion farms remaining in the province), and her team is treated to a wonderful array of home-grown food. Later that evening, Neil sends me an e-mail - "She should be our next Prime Minister!" - he is clearly impressed and has decided to support Martha.

7:00 pm

Martha's team heads south to Grande Prairie, meeting with about a dozen local Liberals and talking with local media. From what I hear, Martha had a wonderful discussion, touching on a wide range of topics - including national childcare. They wrap up their meeting and head to a RV camp in Whitecourt to rest.

June 8, 2006

9:00 am

I quickly get ready to meet Martha. It is my big day! I haven't seen her in more than 2 months, so I have plenty of reasons to be excited. Because Elliot and Everett (Martha's son, who is part of the tour team) are new to the city, I agree to meet with them in front of the LPCA Office. From there, we will drive to the Chateau Lacombe, where Martha has an interview with Alan Kellogg.

As I drive up to the LPCA Office, I see the bus. It's an RV actually, but an impressive one, to say the least. I park out in front of the RV, and then I am invited it! Martha gives me a giant hug, and I finally get to meet with Elliot (with whom I have worked with for several weeks for the tour) and Everett. We discuss several things for only a few minutes, since Martha and her team begin to busily type away at responding to e-mails. We then drive off to the hotel.

10:00 am

Martha meets Alan Kellogg from the Edmonton Journal. He writes a great article on her that appears in A2 of June 9, 2006's Journal. He is clearly impressed! I am not surprised.

...to be continued...

Martha's Alberta Tour a Resounding Success!

"Smart, accomplished, bilingual, Hall Findlay is a winner..."
-Alan Kellogg, Edmonton Journal (June 9, 2006), A2

Martha and her team toured various cities and towns across Alberta:
Sexsmith, Alberta
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Red Deer, Alberta
Lethbridge, Alberta
Calgary, Alberta

I am exhausted from the tour, so details will come up tomorrow.

An Interview with Martha: Courtesy of The Alberta Pundit

Click here.

Liberal Leadership: Interview with Martha Hall Findlay
1. Where do you see the Liberal Party a year from now?

We will still be in Opposition, but we will be a dramatically different Liberal Party than now–one that will be very ready when the government falls. The leadership contest will, I hope, bring out the best in liberals across the country, and a year from now we will have re-affirmed what it means to be Liberal in Canada; we will have confirmed what our vision is for Canada; and most of all, we will have once again established ourselves as the party that Canadians WANT to vote FOR, not because we’re just not as bad or as “scary” as the alternatives, but because we have a vision for Canada that resonates most with Canadians, and we have the best policies and strategies to achieve that vision.

2. What are the most important aspects, in your view, when it comes to reforming and strengthening the Liberal Party after its electoral defeat?

First, we need to build some pretty strong bridges. There is great division in the party; there are many Liberals who have become disenchanted, for a number of reasons. Many, let’s be honest, who did not participate in the last couple of elections because of that disenchantment and frustration. I believe we need some new faces and new enthusiasm to accomplish this. But we as Liberals must also engage in the debate over what it really means to be Liberal in Canada now.

What do we really believe about the economy? About national programs vs. regional differences in delivery? About making sure that the less fortunate aren’t forgotten? About providing the best options and resources we can to our children? Universal, single tier, but efficiently delivered health care is not a vision in and of itself; it is, however, a critical manifestation of what we believe in. Good accessible education is key to Canada’s future—same comment. A clean environment—same thing. Influence and respect internationally (not because of might but because of respect for our successes at home and thoughtful diplomacy abroad)–these are all important to us as Canadians. We as a party will be stronger once we get back to why we’re Liberal in the first place, but policy isn’t enough on its own. We need strong leadership to take that message to the country as a whole.

3. Do you think that reforming the party is a matter of new leadership or new policy direction or both?
I believe it’s both. I would like to have seen, for example, more emphasis on the environment and foreign affairs (to mention only two big ones) in the last two elections, as well as in Liberal Party discussions in between. It would be great if we had the time and ability now to really focus on policy from a more grass roots level, but I’m not sure that will happen. In the absence of a separate avenue for policy debate and development, we will need to use the leadership race as the place for it. This may not be a bad thing—there’s nothing like a bit of healthy competition to bring out some vigorous discussion. So let’s do what we can to ensure that policy is a big part of this–that the leadership candidates engage in as much discussion and debate over key policy areas as possible. Once again, though, once we have some good debate and can come to some cohesive views on Liberal policies, we will need strong and enthusiastic leadership to get that message out to Canadians.

4. What advice would you give to Liberal supporters as well as candidates in a “Liberal wasteland” such as Alberta?
I lived in Alberta for 2 years recently (2001-2003), and I loved it. We were in Calgary, but I was able to get to know a few folks from Edmonton as well through being on the Board of CKUA (in my humble opinion, the best radio station there is, period.) Frankly, I don’t believe that it’s as much of a ‘wasteland’ as many assume. I’m convinced that if we, as Liberals, start engaging in more discussions with Albertans, about what you want, not only as Albertans but also as Canadians, we’ll find a lot more common ground than people think. As for advice right now: get involved in the leadership contest, and support candidates who actually care about Alberta and Albertans, not just for votes but because of a recognition of Alberta as a great part of Canada; someone who refuses to give up on Alberta but rather recognizes that there are many Albertans who would consider a Liberal alternative if we offered one to believe in, one to trust. The time is now for liberal-minded Albertans to make themselves heard.

Another Blogger Endorsement

Friday, June 02, 2006

UNCLE J DECLARES LEADERSHIP SUPPORT
We need someone inspiring to take the helm of this great party. Someone from the rank and file will identify and empathize with average Canadians. Someone who can not only fluently communicate in both official languages, but can understand the people behind those languages. Someone who is young, and has refreshing ideas that we have not heard in the public forum for many years. A person that believes in the two most fundamental premises of liberalism: progress and individual liberty.I believe there is only one person, who can do the things listed above. One person who can unite our party, and bring it back to its former glory. One person who can make a case FOR the Liberal Party to the Canadian people, and can ultimately beat Stephen Harper.There is only one candidate that has given me that hope for the future; who has inspired me to hope for a strong, united Canada --- prosperous and just, generous and proud.

That candidate is none other than Martha Hall Findlay.

I wish her the best in this campaign.

Manitoba Responds to Martha!

"I am glad that somebody in the Blogshpere has finally had the balls to endorse Martha Hall Findlay. I am really impressed with her campaign, she recently came through Manitoba (Brandon)where I live and I was really impressed. I will be voting for Ms. Hall Findlay and I think a large number of people from Manitoba will as well (based on the feedback from people I know who attended her reception in Winnipeg a few days ago) ."
-Posted by Anonymous...

Martha Hall Findlay Alberta Tour Itinerary

Click on the picture to zoom in.

Parlez-vous francais?

Click here for the report card on bilingualism.

Martha Hall-Findlay : B I spoke to her in French, she answered quickly even though she said that her French was "rusty". It's still very good.

A bilingual leader is a must!

A Blogger Endorses Martha Hall Findlay!

See below...

From "A Younger Liberal"
http://rebuildingourparty.blogspot.com/

Saturday, May 27, 2006

It's Time

It's Time for this humble blogger to pick a candidate.

We are up to 7 fully registered candidates according to Elections Canada and I have heard alot from all sides.I recently had a chance to talk to Martha Hall Findlay and get some questions answered about why she is running and what her vision is for the country. I will be posting the results very shortly as I took notes very quickly and my writing is aweful. I have determined one thing though:

It's Time....

Martha has a lot of things going for her and a lot of things working against her. All these things though are what make her the perfect next leader. What impresses me the most is that she is just a rank and file member of the party. She was on the OWLC exec, a candidate, member of the party. That's it, she isn't part of the party elite, and she isn't backed by the party elite. Her national campaign director is Quito Maggi, a former staffer at LPC(O); her tour director a former staffer from LCSB at Queen's park.

She is from the general membership and so is her entire team. If you want to talk about rebuilding the party, or changing how we operate by listening to the 'grassroots' more, this is the team to be on. It doesn't get anymore grassroots then this.On the other hand there is something special to her. She has the qualities to lead, and the desire to do it. A lot of what I heard about her in the beginning was that she was just angling for a cabinet post. She isn't. She is in this for the right reason, she saw an opportunity to change something, to change our party and change this country for the better, and she's trying her best to take it.To me, the impression I have gotten so far is that we need someone to lead our army of Liberals in the next election. With harvard profs and former cabinet ministers, our only options are the party 'officer class', people so far removed from our experience that they simply can't relate to us anymore.

Martha Hall Findlay isn't part of that, she is us, so I say this again...It's Time

It's Time to stop complaing about leaders who don't listen, who are from a whole different class of party members;

It's Time to do something about about it;

It's Time for a leader who see's things our way;

It's Time for Martha Hall Findlay!

This is my big partisan rant. I'm going to try and keep my posts relatively neutral. It's important to keep the debate honest, and not just walk lock-step behind someone like we are seeing with other candidates.

posted by Younger Liberal

The Martha Hall Findlay Tour Bus Heads West!

Let the countdown begin.

Martha Hall Findlay visits Alberta

June 7, 8, 9, 2006

We will be releasing the official itinerary for Martha soon!

Please e-mail jung-suk@marthahallfindlay.ca if you are interested in coming out!

AlbertaWantsMartha!

Blogger Makes a Profile on Martha...

From Alberta's own CalgaryGrit
Text in red is our personal analysis of this...analysis.

Monday, May 08, 2006

The Race for Stornoway: Martha Who Who

That's Martha HALL FINDLAY.


"One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors."
-Plato

Age: 46
Young and talented, read on.

Background: Martha won a silver medal at the 1976 Canadian Ski Championship. If she'd been an NHL goalie, we'd all know who she was but, unfortunately, skiing doesn't get a lot of media attention in Canada. Still, Martha worked her way through law school and if there's one thing the Liberal Party loves more than Toronto leadership candidates, it's former lawyer leadership candidates. Martha has run several businesses since graduation.
Her background extends far beyond her sports career. She has been a distinguished lawyer, working in several different fields, and has spent a lot of time in various parts of the world. For two years, Martha has also lived in Calgary, serving as a director of our very own CKUA Radio. Among a variety of other organizations, Martha is currently the Vice-President of Policy for the Ontario Liberal Womens' Commission.

Political Experience: While having never been elected would be considered a drawback in most races, Findlay isn't too far behind the rest of the field in terms of political experience. She came within a whisker of defeating Belinda Stronach in 2004 and one imagines that had she won, she'd be considered a very legitimate candidate. Of course, it would have also made Canadian politics a lot more boring over the past two years. Speaking of which, following Belinda's waltz across the isle, Findlay stepped down to allow Stronach to run in Newmarket Aurora.
It says a lot when a candidate steps aside for the well-being of the Party, period. Martha's commitment to the Party is strong and unwavering, and that is just what we need right now for the Party to get back on track.

Rejected Campaign Slogan: "Newmarket Aurora's finest"
Well, she is.

Rejected Campaign Theme: Anything by The Who.
Um...what?

Pros: Great bio, young, female.
Add...determined, committed, hard-working (in all aspects of her career and community involvement), well-knowledged on the issues, great leadership skills, well-spoken, good-looking!

Cons: Has never held elected office. No one knows who the hell she is.
Winning an election for her will not be a problem. And people are beginning to talk about her.

In Person: She's not as polished as some of the other politicians in the race but chatting with her at the LPCA convention last month, she certainly seemed like she had a good grip on the issues and the political process. I even know of one young Liberal, at his very first convention, who was so impressed he decided he'd support her in the leadership race.
Really? Not as polished? Certainly, many delegates at various conventions across the province are amazed with her speaking skills and her straight-shooting attitude. That one Liberal might be me. And that one Liberal might be a ton of other people.

My Take: Andrew Coyne says that Findlay has "possibly the single most impressive resume" he has ever seen in a political candidate. Admittedly, running for leader is a different ball game than running for MP and, while others obviously disagree, I do think political experience matters.
Not in Martha's case. She knows what she's talking about, and she has a solid vision for this country.

Martha is running to make a name for herself and to raise her profile. In that respect, she's probably already achieved her goal. Given that she declared so soon and was simply known as "the lady who ran against Belinda", Findlay faced the very real risk that she would become the punch line of this campaign. But that has certainly been far from the case and she has mounted a surprisingly credible campaign thus far. Given the lack of females in politics, I really hope Findlay finds her way into a Cabinet position sometime in the future.
No. Martha is running to win!

Chances: none < chances < slim
Well...you will know what I think about that.

And the bloggers just keep ravin'

Bloggers are cool. Bloggers who rave about Martha are cooler.

Omar says...

My choice, of the three [female candidates] would be Martha Hall Findlay. She has impressed me every time I've heard her speak and think she has the potential to [be] an outstanding leader.

Uncle J says...
Look earnestly at this candidate, as she seems to have the whole package. Young, bilingual, female, experienced, fresh --- what more can one ask for? This is the type of person we need to inspire the generational change that will hopefully eradicate cynicism in Canadian politics for years to come.

Lois says...

Martha Hall Findlay looks marvellous so far, and I do look forward to hearing more from her.

Even, famed Liberal advisor and author Warren Kinsella says...
She is just the sort of person the Liberal Party of Canada needs: a smart, youngish woman, to lead a party that has become the preserve of older men who need retirement, not re-election.