Renee Hetherington for Saanich-Gulf Islands www.voterenee.ca

Election Readiness

The Liberal Party of Canada is strong and united under the Leadership of Michael Ignatieff. Our party is surging ahead in the polls and you can feel the momentum sweeping across the land.

Saanich-Gulf Islands is poised to ensure we will win the next federal election for the Liberal Party of Canada. We have the organization, the experience and the resources to make this happen. In accordance with our obligations we have initiated our Nomination Contestant search to name the best Candidate to represent the riding.

If you’d like to join Michael Ignatieff in building a strong, united Canada – or if you know someone who would be an inspiration to citizens in Saanich Gulf Islands– please let us know.

Our candidate will be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older, and will possess most of the following qualities, experience and skills:

Our Candidate will possess most of the following qualities, experience and skills:

  • Recognized experience and success in politics, business, government, non-governmental organizations or the professions;
  • A reasonable knowledge of the social, political, environmental, cultural and economic issues facing Saanich-Gulf Islands, the Liberal Party of Canada, and Canada;
  • The ability to communicate clearly, particularly to explain why the candidate should be nominated and why the candidate should be elected as a Member of Parliament;
  • Good name recognition in Saanich-Gulf Islands;
  • Backing from a team of active supporters capable of winning both a nomination and an election campaign;
  • Enjoyment of the rough and tumble of nomination and election campaigns, including an ability to work hard meeting as many constituents as possible using all tested, effective processes ;
  • Ability to build and work as an integral part of an effective campaign team;
  • Support from family and significant others;
  • Fluent in English and French - fluency in other languages would be regarded as a significant asset.

Full details concerning the nomination process may be obtained by contacting the Election Readiness Chair, Phil McLarren at phm@shaw.ca.