Web-a-thon, what?

That’s right! Scott Brison will be holding a “web-a-thon” and you could be part of the first web-a-thon action!

This is grassroots at work. Campaigns are no longer going to be guided by large corporate donations. Campaigning starts with you. A ten dollar donation goes a long way and helps build a Liberal vision of Canada. Be part of the experience. Support Scott’s campaign towards building a Canada on bold ideas.

To donate: visit www.scottbrison.ca click on the “donate” button and watch the members of the grassroots and supporters invest in a Liberal future for Canada!

S.

SUPPORT SCOTT --- WORK THE WEB --- HELP MAKE HISTORY

Scott Brison is holding a “web-a-thon” on Wednesday June 28th - the first time this method of fundraising has ever been used in a Canadian leadership campaign.

No amount is too small. Pledge $10, $20, $50, $100 or any amount up to the maximum individual contribution of $5,400. Check out the tax table on the Donate page to see how your contribution will be eligible for a tax credit.

So again, be part of the first ever fundraising “web-a-thon” on Wednesday June 28th. The web site www.scottbrison.ca will be action central. And while you are there check out some of our new website features including “Have Your Say” a policy forum where you can discuss and debate Scott’s ideas.

Scott needs your help to continue his quest to build a more innovative, progressive and cleaner greener Canada for the 21st Century.

Visit the web site www.scottbrison.ca click on the “donate” button and watch the dollar figure grow!

Mike Harri's 'Common sense revolution' brought to Parliament Hill

It’s only fitting that Tony Clemet, Two Tier Tony a nick name for his public endorsement of a two-tier health system, bring a little ‘common sense’ to Harper’s government.

I mean…isn’t it common sense to have a health minister who knows the pharmaceutical giants really well…if not owns stakes in them.

Accountability in Harper’s government means:

• Having the Conservative Member of Parliament from Parry Sound Muskoka refusing to sell his 25 per cent stake in Prudential Chem Inc., a Toronto-based company that sells pharmaceutically-active ingredients for use in medicines, despite that fact that as Heath Minister, his department regulates the drug approval process.
  
• Awarding a $25,000 sole-sourced contract from Health Minister Tony Clement to his buddy who just happens to be general manager of the Canadian International Pharmacists Association (CIPA), a key player in promoting on-line pharmaceutical sales - an issue that has the support of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's Conservatives.
  
  
• Having a health minister who has ownership of a pharmaceutical company is like having a Defense Minister who used to be a lobbyist for a large firm who bids on Defense contracts. Next you’ll tell me Harper will have Ministers in his cabinet that weren’t event elected….accountability….

“Darling of the crowd”

Scott Brison was described by CanWest and the Daily in Halifax as the “Darling of the crowd”. The crowd was obviously on his side as he looked like a true leader – confident and knowledgeable about the issues.

Scott was a strong voice in the Moncton debate and has firmly established himself among the top tier of candidates. This race is not about claiming rights to leadership or selling themselves as party outsiders.

It’s about policy, purpose, and ideas. Scott is the candidate of bold ideas.

A few great quotes from the debate:

"Just because you're in opposition doesn't mean you check your principles at the door,"

"I want to say this to Stephen Harper: We are not defeatist,"

Great Scotts! Discussions…discussions but where are the ideas…

Yesterday debate was…not so much a debate but rather 11 people standing and talking politely…(well, most of them).

Some of the speakers surprised me and some of them were lack luster. Some delivered their lines with greater pose then I would have expected while some were not as visionary as people are lead to believe…but really…where were the ideas?? With so many candidates, there must be some differences between them…

There are no winners or losers, but rather signification identities created and ideas transmitted. To me, Scott Brison did that. He set himself apart from the group and spoke on actual ideas for equalization and agriculture. He is not merely suggesting we need to make Canada better, he is purposing bold ideas to move Canada forward.

Why am I supporting Scott Brison over the rest of the other 10 candidates…a few overly simple reasons:

Policy: He speaks to me about policies that are implementable, that are valuable, and that are a working vision for Canada. He shares in my view on environment and how it can be the next transnational issues and how Canada can be international environmental leaders. (sidebar: he was one of the very few politicians to have an open policy discussion with me…and two weeks later, pull me aside at a social to finish our discussion on environment…he must have a memory like a fox!)

Renewal: He speaks about how we need to re-establish what it means to be Liberal, not what it meant 5 years ago. He speaks about re-engaging the country in discussion and will bring the regions together. He addresses the issues of equalization payments, EI, and environmental practices that would engage the West.

Leadership: This is simple. I want a leader who will be there today and tomorrow. I want a leader who will be quick on the draw in the House when representing the Liberals in opposition. I want a strong speaker who has bold ideas and will challenge Harper on every turn. In the same regards, I want a leader who has values for our party that will lead us into government. (and mostly, for the love of it all…election after election…I don’t want to head into another leadership in 3 years because our leader will retire)

Personal note: When Scott asked me what I wanted to do in life and when I said “make a difference” he didn’t laugh or smirk, or roll his eyes. He simply said, “That’s great. We need people like you.”…and then we proceeded to have a lengthy conversation. He is a respectful politician that doesn’t speak down to you but rather embraces your ideas. Scott exudes leadership while being connected to the grass level. To me, that is leadership of the Liberal party.

Sarah

'Canadian-made' Obligations!

Listen to Al Gore speak about Canadians and Kyoto!

It’s put a perspective on things, our actions are being observed…keep our Canadian obligations to work towards Kyoto…they are Canadian obligations. Don’t fail Canada.

As Canadians, we don’t turn our backs on our commitments. Let’s work towards meeting our Kyoto targets.

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