The Liberal leadership election: one year later

April 15, 2014

Friends, One year ago you placed your trust in me and elected me to lead the Liberal Party of Canada. What an exciting year it has been. Together, we’ve accomplished so much. The Liberal Party of Canada has already surpassed 100,000 members, and we’re on our way to making even greater gains in the months ahead. We’ve reached fundraising records, and unlike the Conservatives, we’re focused on positive politics, not attack ads. In over 131 days on the road, I’ve been fortunate to meet with thousands of you in 105 cities and towns in 111 ridings. We have accomplished more Senate reform in one day than Mr. Harper has in over eight years. We led the fight to have MPs disclose their expenses and succeeded. We’ve put middle class families’ concerns squarely on the agenda. We’re committed to doing what it takes to win in 2015, without compromising who we are and what we believe in. Our successes this year are entirely thanks to you. Your hard work and support are both humbling and inspiring, and they remind me why we started this journey together. I eagerly look forward to the busy months leading up to 2015. The road will not be without its challenges, but I know that together we can share with all Canadians our vision of a country where everyone has a real and fair chance at success.
 
Thank you.
Justin