Earlier, we reported federal Liberal leadership hopeful John Godfrey would be making a campaign swing through Victoria during his visit to British Columbia. And now we have details about that whistestop: according to an email invite from the ubiquitous Greg Wilson, Mr. Godfrey will be holding court at the Heritage Lounge in the Hotel Douglas between 5:00 and 7:00 this Friday. All party members are invited. However, cocktail Liberals take note: hors d'oeuvres will be served - but it will be a cash bar. The following is a complete copy of that email.

From: Greg Wilson
Sent: March 14, 2006 4:10 PM
Subject: Victoria reception: John Godfrey

Greetings,

You are cordially invited to an event for Victoria area Liberals to meet the Hon. John Godfrey, MP. Mr. Godfrey will be visiting Victoria to meet local Liberals to have an open dialogue about the future of the Liberal Party of Canada. Mr. Godfrey is holding similar discussions with Liberals across the country.

Friday, March 17, 2006

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Heritage Lounge, Hotel Douglas, 1450 Douglas Street, Victoria (corner of Pandora and Douglas Streets)

Cash bar

Hors d'oeuvres will be served

John Godfrey is the Official Opposition Critic for Intergovernmental Affairs. From 2004 to 2006, he served as the Minister for Infrastructure and Communities, promoting a New Deal for Cities and Communities. John Godfrey was first elected as the Member of Parliament for the City of Toronto riding, Don Valley West, in 1993. Prior to his parliamentary career, Mr. Godfrey enjoyed a distinguished career in the academic world and in journalism. He first gained a national profile during his tenure, from 1987 to 1991, as Editor of The Financial Post.

He has also been the Vice-President of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, one of Canada's leading research institutes specializing in social, economic and scientific issues of national importance.

Mr. Godfrey began his working career at Halifax's Dalhousie University, where he was a professor of history for 17 years, ten of which he served as President of King's College.

A widely-published writer, Mr. Godfrey co-authored The Canada We Want - Competing Visions for the New Millennium in 1999.

The event is open to all area Liberals.

Thanks. Take care.

Greg Wilson