More federal Liberal travel news: earlier, we reported leadership candidate Ken Dryden would be attending a reception in Victoria at the Hotel Grand Pacific's Vancouver Island Ballroom on March 28. And now we've learned invites have been sent out for a similar event on March 27 at the offices of Farris, Vaughn, Wills and Murphy LLP. That event will be hosted by firm partner James Hatton. A copy of the invite can be found below. Meanwhile, we're told Liberal international trade critic Dominic LeBlanc - who is co-chairing the Grit leadership convention - will be in the Big Smoke tomorrow on a personal trip. That trip will include a breakfast meeting with the party's Vancouver-Kingsway constituency association. The likely topic of discussion: Mr. LeBlanc's counterpart, riding MP David Emerson.
From: James Hatton
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 12:31 PM
To: James Hatton
Subject: Ken Dryden, March 27, 6pm at Farris
You are cordially invited to a reception with
Ken Dryden
Monday, March 27, 2006
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
At the Law Offices of Farris, Vaughn, Wills & Murphy LLP
25th Floor, 700 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
Please join us as we discuss the future of the Liberal Party of Canada and the Liberal Party of Canada in B.C.
This reception is another in a series of similar gatherings in British Columbia featuring prominent Liberals from across Canada.
We think it is important to have an open dialogue about the future of our Party and who should lead it. This is neither intended nor should be interpreted as an endorsement or support of any particular candidate for the upcoming leadership race in the Liberal Party of Canada but rather a chance to meet and help form the debate to ensure BC issues are front and centre.
Ken Dryden was first elected to the House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for York Centre in 2004 and was re-elected in 2006. Ken is the Health Critic. During the last session of Parliament, he served as Minister of Social Development.
Ken is the author of four best-selling books: The Game, Home Game, The Moved and the Shaken, and In School. In 1984, he was appointed Ontario's first Youth Commissioner. Before entering federal politics, Ken served as President of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Ken has been involved with several community and charitable groups with a particular focus on children, youth and education. In 1996, he created the Ken Dryden Scholarship, awarded to young people currently or formerly in the care of the Canadian child welfare system who demonstrate great achievement and promise. Each scholarship covers up to $3,000 of the cost of tuition and fees related to completing an undergraduate degree in a Canadian university or college.
Ken is well-known for his achievements as goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens hockey team from 1971 to 1979, during which time the team went on to win six Stanley cups. Ken is a proud member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and the International Scholar-Athlete Hall of Fame.
Ken holds a degree in history from Cornell University and a degree in Law from McGill University. He has also received honorary doctoral degrees from the universities of Ottawa, Windsor, York, McMaster, St. Mary's, Niagara and British Columbia.
Ken and his wife, Lynda, have two grown children, Sarah and Michael.
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Looks like the "Martinites" are desperately trying to hold on to power
From Coronation to "lets all get along"
What a joke!
Everyone was a Martinite. No surprise that party executive members would host candidates at their homes and offices. They are Liberals, for god's sakes. They were all Liberals well before Martin, and will all be Liberals well after Martin.
Yes, they were all Martinites, which is why we all know the Liberal party is going no where fast: it's filled to the brim with directionless losers!
Andrew, your picture would be next to the encyclopedia entry for directionless loser.
Speaking of Liberal receptions. A lot of people turned out for the Belinda reception at Hillman's house. Easily twice as many as at either the Brison or Dion receptions. All the usual suspects were there, a well as a whole bunch of people from the Ujjal Dosanjh campaign. No Ujjal though. Belinda gave a speech, showcasing her slow halting French, then explained how she was different from Emerson. She also talked about globalization, the importance of education and her desire for more free trade with China and India. The reception went fairly smoothly until Dale Flood challenged Billy Cunningham to a limbo dancing contest. Then Mike Witherley and Greg Wilson started showcasing the new rap tune, Liberals in the Hood, y'all! However, when, Kim Haakstad started playing her accordian to back up Megan Pritchard's and Marlene Brayne's yodelling, I decided to call it a night. I never got to see Mark Marissen teach Kevin Chalmiers how to put on a toga which I'm told was quite the spectacle.
Who wasn't at the Hillman reception? Almost the entire executive of the B.C. Women's Liberal Commission who had their monthly executive meeting at 5pm the same evening. Attended by Ms. Stronach at the request of the President of the WLC,much discussion ensued with Ms. Stronach about the plight of women in the party- alas no invitation extended to the women of the party by the "BillyBoys" to attend at Hillman's - poor candidates think these limbo dancing, toga-clad yodellers are the best B.C. has to offer - shame!
"... They are Liberals, for god's sakes. They were all Liberals well before Martin, and will all be Liberals well after Martin."
Posted by Liberal on March 22, 2006 04:10 PM
Hey Liberal, ... prior to February 1st would you have included David Emerson in that description?
"... They are Liberals, for god's sakes. They were all Liberals well before Martin, and will all be Liberals well after Martin."
Posted by Liberal on March 22, 2006 04:10 PM
Hey Liberal, ... prior to February 1st would you have included David Emerson in that description?
Up to your usual intelligent contributions eh Jenn?
Why don't you come out and tell people who you really are instead of posting your dullardry from behind a mask?
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