2013 Liberal Party of Canada leadership election

Party election in Canada January 2025 January 2023 2013 Liberal Party of Canada leadership election Canada presidential no 2009 2025 April 14, 2013 30,800 points available 15,401 to win Points Popular vote x150px Justin Trudeau, MP (16695923188) (3x4).jpg CA Liberal nohash Justin Trudeau 24,668.71(80.09%) 81,389(78.76%) Murray 2013-02-16.JPG CA Liberal nohash Joyce Murray 3,130.76(10.16%) 12,148(11.76%) Martha Hall Findlay 2011 (cropped).jpg CA Liberal nohash Martha Hall Findlay 1,760.43(5.72%) 6,585(6.37%) Leader Elected leader 82.16% Bob Rae (interim)Michael Ignatieff (elected) Justin Trudeau Liberal CA Liberal 2013 Liberal Party of Canada 2013 Leadership Convention logo.png April 14, 2013 Westin Hotel,Ottawa Justin Trudeau Michael Ignatieff 6 1 $75,000 CDN $950,000 CDN In 2013, the Liberal Party of Canada held a leadership election to elect a new party leader. The election was triggered by Michael Ignatieff's announcement, on May 3, 2011, of his intention to resign as leader following the party's defeat in the 2011 federal election. On May 25, 2011, Bob Rae was appointed by Liberal caucus as interim leader. The party announced Justin Trudeau as its new leader on April 14, 2013, in Ottawa, Ontario.Leadership FAQ http://www.liberal.ca/leadership-2013/faq/ Liberal Party of Canada October 14, 2012 March 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140318014434/http://www.liberal.ca/leadership-2013/faq/ dead Justin Trudeau would go on to become the 23rd prime minister of Canada in the 2015 Canadian federal election in which the Liberal Party won 184 seats, an increase of 150 seats from 34 seats in the 2011 election, the largest-ever numerical increase by a party in a Canadian election. Leadership election timing Michael Ignatieff declared on May 3, 2011, that he intended to resign as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, but his statement was worded so as not to be an actual resignation to avoid immediately triggering a leadership vote under party rules; he tendered a letter of resignation to the party's National Board of Directors on May 11.Bryden Joan https://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5g3iGH2OTszxnf182dljsE3t4Uy_Q?docId=6759132 https://web.archive.org/web/20110510114548/http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5g3iGH2OTszxnf182dljsE3t4Uy_Q?docId=6759132 dead May 10, 2011 Liberals balk at immediate leadership vote; Rae touted as interim leader Canadian Press May 5, 2011 May 7, 2011https://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/55138128 https://www.webcitation.org/5yc2gQFsc?url=http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/55138128 May 11, 2011 May 11, 2011 Statement on Behalf of the National Board of the Liberal Party of Canada dead Under the provisions of the party's constitution, the Board was required to set a date for a leadership vote to be held within five months thereafter.http://convention.liberal.ca/files/2011/12/LPC-2009-Constitution-EN-revised-June-18-2011.pdf Liberal Party of Canada Constitution, s. 54(3) 32 June 18, 2011 Liberal Party of Canada September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes However several MPs expressed their reluctance to hold a third leadership election in eight years and instead wanted to take the four years of electoral stability provided by a majority parliament as an opportunity to rebuild under an interim leader for as much as two years before selecting a permanent leader. The Board met as required on May 19 and set the election for October 28 and 29, 2011, but adopted a proposed constitutional amendment allowing this leadership election to be held between March 1 and June 30, 2013, with the exact date to be announced no sooner than five months in advance.http://www.liberal.ca/newsroom/blog/extraordinary-convention/ Have your say at the Extraordinary Convention Liberal Party of Canada Robert Hamish Jamieson May 20, 2011 May 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110524000545/http://www.liberal.ca/newsroom/blog/extraordinary-convention/ May 24, 2011 dead The next convention of the party adopted the amendment on June 18, 2011.Federal Liberals won't pick new leader for full two years https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/federal-liberals-wont-pick-new-leader-for-full-two-years/article2066673/ June 19, 2011 The Globe and Mail June 19, 2011 On June 13, 2012, the Board decided to call the leadership vote for April 2013 with a specific date to be confirmed during the summer.Fitzpatrick Meagan Rae says not running for leader is best for Liberals https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rae-says-not-running-for-leader-is-best-for-liberals-1.1197388 June 14, 2012 CBC News June 13, 2012 The Board subsequently established April 14, 2013, as the date the leadership election winner is to be announced and November 14, 2012, as the official start of the race. It also set a spending limit of $950,000 and a debt limit of $75,000, both considerably lower figures than allowed in 2006.Federal Liberals slash spending limit in leadership race https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/federal-liberals-slash-spending-limit-in-leadership-race-1.1257636 September 6, 2012 CBC News September 6, 2012 Interim leader thumb|left|100px|Bob Rae in 2007 In the case of a vacancy in the leadership, the Board is required to meet to appoint an interim leader "in consultation" with the parliamentary caucus, i.e., its 34 MPs and 46 senators. Before this meeting, the Board determined it would not consider anyone unless that person has the support of a majority of MPs and of the caucus as a whole, was bilingual, and promised in writing not to seek the permanent leadership and not to discuss or negotiate significant changes to the party, which would include a merger with the New Democratic Party (NDP). This was taken as intended to exclude Bob Rae a potential leadership candidate who had significant support among Liberal senators and had talked about a merger shortly after the general election loss, as well as Deputy Leader Ralph Goodale, who is not bilingual, and any other MP who may intend to run in the leadership campaign.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/liberal-brass-rejigs-rules-to-delay-naming-ignatieffs-permanent-successor/article2017107/ Liberal brass rejigs rules to delay naming Ignatieff's permanent successor May 10, 2011 May 10, 2011 Globe and Mail Canada https://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jX5CVR0kuoArVriRjty6dy9MfNzQ?docId=6810276 https://web.archive.org/web/20110514143852/http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jX5CVR0kuoArVriRjty6dy9MfNzQ?docId=6810276 dead May 14, 2011 Liberal brass approve rules that nix Rae, Goodale as interim leader Canadian Press May 10, 2011 May 10, 2011 Nonetheless, after the caucus discussed the interim leadership on May 11, 2011, it met again on May 25 and voted to recommend Rae as interim leader over Marc Garneau; the Board subsequently confirmed the appointment.Liberals choose Rae as interim leader https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberals-choose-rae-as-interim-leader-1.1012598 May 25, 2011 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation May 25, 2011https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/996650--rae-takes-over-the-liberal-reins Rae takes over the Liberal reins Toronto Star May 25, 2011 May 25, 2011http://www.liberal.ca/newsroom/news-release/statement-lpc-interim-leader/ Statement to Members: New LPC Interim Leader Liberal Blog May 25, 2011 May 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110528070857/http://www.liberal.ca/newsroom/news-release/statement-lpc-interim-leader/ May 28, 2011 dead Rumoured candidates who did not run for interim leader included Goodale, Carolyn Bennett, Scott Brison, and John McCallum.Kenyon Wallace https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2011/05/09/liberals_ponder_rash_of_candidates_for_interim_leader.html Liberals ponder rash of candidates for interim leader Toronto Star May 9, 2011 December 6, 2021 In June 2012, the Board was expected to release Rae from his promise and allow him to run for the party leadership provided he stepped down as interim leader when Parliament rose for the summer. However, Rae announced on June 13, 2012, that he would not be running for the permanent leadership and remained interim leader until Trudeau was announced as the new leader April 14, 2013. Process 130,774 Liberal Party members and supporters registered to vote in the electionCrawley Mike 130,774 Liberals are registered to vote – and ready to make history http://www.liberal.ca/newsroom/blog/130744-liberals-registered-to-vote-ready-to-make-history/ https://web.archive.org/web/20130403100317/http://www.liberal.ca/newsroom/blog/130744-liberals-registered-to-vote-ready-to-make-history/ dead April 3, 2013 March 31, 2013 130,774 Liberals are registered to vote – and ready to make history March 28, 2013 of almost 300,000 who were eligible.300,000 eligible to vote in federal Liberal leadership race: party https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/300000-eligible-to-vote-in-federal-liberal-leadership-race-party/article9336372/ March 6, 2013 Globe and Mail March 6, 2013 General voting took place from April 7 to April 14, 2013, by preferential ballot (instant-runoff voting) online and by phone. Each electoral district was allocated 100 points with points in a district allocated in proportion to each candidate by the number of first preference votes received. All points were then aggregated nationally for a "national count". If no candidate received 15,401 points on the first count, then the candidate with the fewest points would be eliminated and his/her votes are distributed in each electoral district among the remaining leadership contestants according to the next preference indicated. This process would then continue until one candidate has more than 15,401 points.http://www.liberal.ca/leadership-2013/faq/ Vos trois questions et réponses les plus fréquentes tirées des appels #IWD2016! Liberal.ca 2018-07-24 March 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140318014434/http://www.liberal.ca/leadership-2013/faq/ dead Trudeau was selected on the first ballot. Timeline 2011 May 2 – Federal election reduces the Liberal Party to 34 seats in the House of Commons, third place behind the Conservative Party and the NDP. May 3 – Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff informs a press conference that he does not intend to continue as party leader. May 9 – Liberal Party National Board of Directors sets rules that the party's interim leader had to be bilingual and agree not to run as permanent leader or to pursue any merger talks with the NDP. May 11 – Ignatieff formally tenders his resignation in a letter to the Liberal Party's National Board of Directors. May 25 – Liberal caucus votes to recommend Bob Rae over Marc Garneau as interim leader; Rae's election as interim leader confirmed by the National Board. June 18 – An extraordinary convention of the party is held via conference call in which the party's constitution is amended to allow the leadership election to be delayed from the fall of 2011 to between March 1 and June 30, 2013. 2012 January 14 – Liberal biennial convention adopts proposal for a new "supporter" class of non-members who will join members in the right to elect the new leader.Minsky Amy The Liberal convention in bite-sized chunks http://www.globalmontreal.com/politics/6442559775/story.html https://archive.today/20120905212730/http://www.globalmontreal.com/politics/6442559775/story.html dead September 5, 2012 April 21, 2012 Global News January 15, 2012 April 21 – Liberal National Board of Directors meets to discuss rules for the leadership election; most decisions are deferred until a subsequent meeting to be held in June.Harris Kathleen Liberals meet to set rules for leadership race https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberals-meet-to-set-rules-for-leadership-race-1.1132338 April 21, 2012 CBC News April 21, 2012 May 2 – Liberal Party opens the "supporter" category of party affiliation allowing Canadians who are not paid members or members of another political party to vote for the Liberal leadership after affirming that they "support the Liberal Party of Canada".Galloway Gloria With Rae eyeing top job, Liberals open doors to outside 'supporters' https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/with-rae-eyeing-top-job-liberals-open-doors-to-outside-supporters/article2420397/ May 3, 2012 Globe and Mail May 2, 2012Become a supporter (sign up page), Liberal Party of Canada website June 13 – Liberal National Board met to clarify rules for the leadership election, including whether or not the interim leader is eligible to run.Liberal leadership race kicks off in July http://updatednews.ca/2012/06/09/liberal-leadership-race-kicks-off-in-july/ June 9, 2012 CBC News June 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304003406/http://www.updatednews.ca/2012/06/09/liberal-leadership-race-kicks-off-in-july/ March 4, 2016 dead The Board decided that the leadership election will be held April 2013 with a specific date to be confirmed during the summer.Berthiaume Lee Rae expected to resign from interim post in June so he can run for full Liberal leadership https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/bob-rae-likely-to-to-resign-from-interim-gig-to-run-for-liberal-party-leadership April 30, 2012 National Post May 1, 2012 Hours prior to the meeting, Rae announces he will not be a candidate in the leadership election. June 27 – Deborah Coyne begins her campaign. September 6 – Party announces that the winner of the election will be made public on April 14, 2013, in Ottawa, Ontario. Additionally, the party sets an entrance fee of $75,000 ($25,000 when the candidate registers and two further installments of $25,000)"Liberal Leadership Race: The 6 Things You Need To Know", Huffington Post, November 15, 2012 and a spending limit of $950,000. Candidates may not accumulate more than $75,000 of debt. October 2 – Justin Trudeau begins his campaign. November 7 – David Bertschi begins his campaign. November 14 – Official start to the leadership race. Martha Hall Findlay and Karen McCrimmon begin their campaigns. November 26 – Joyce Murray begins her campaign. November 28 – Marc Garneau begins his campaign. November 29 – George Takach begins his campaign. December 15 – Deadline for registered candidates to have paid at least $50,000 of the $75,000 entry fee.Galloway Gloria Five things you need to know about the federal Liberal leadership race https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-federal-liberal-leadership-race/article5318278/ November 15, 2012 Globe and Mail November 14, 2012 2013 January 13 – Martin Cauchon begins his campaign. January 14 – Deadline for candidates to file a nomination form signed by at least 300 members of the party, including at least 100 members from each of three different provinces or territories, and to have paid the final installment of the $75,000 registration fee. January 20 – Liberal Party of Canada Leadership Debate in Vancouver, British Columbia. February 2 – Liberal Party of Canada Leadership Debate in Winnipeg, Manitoba.https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/liberal-leadership-debate-takes-place-at-metropolitan-theatre/ Liberal leadership debate takes place at Metropolitan Theatre CTV Winnipeg 2 February 2013 1 November 2017 February 16 – Liberal Party of Canada Leadership Debate in Mississauga, Ontario. February 25 – Takach withdraws from the race. March 3, 2013 – Liberal Party of Canada Leadership Debate in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Last day to become a member or supporter of the Liberal Party to be entitled to vote for the leader.Over half of 300,000 eligible to vote for Liberal leadership back Trudeau, campaign says https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/liberal-membership-tally-near-300000-party-sources/article9290756/ March 5, 2012 Globe and Mail March 4, 2013 March 13, – Garneau withdraws from the race citing his ranking in a March 7 robocall poll which, on March 14, his team admitted did not comply with CRTC rules.Harper Tim http://www.hilltimes.com/news/politics/2013/03/14/garneau%E2%80%99s-campaign-admits-phone-survey-didn%E2%80%99t-comply-with-crtc-rules-on/34004 Garneau's campaign admits phone survey didn't comply with CRTC rules on political polling hilltimes.com April 15, 2013 March 21 – Deadline for members and supporters to register to vote (extended from March 14, 2013).http://www.liberal.ca/leadership-2013/ 2013 LPC Leadership www.liberal.ca 17 January 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20120910013227/http://www.liberal.ca/leadership-2013/ 10 September 2012 dead March 21 – Bertschi withdraws from the race. March 23 – Liberal Party of Canada Leadership Debate in Montreal, Quebec. April 6 – Liberal Party of Canada Leadership National Showcase in Toronto, Ontario. Voting begins using preferential ballot. April 14 – 3:00 p.m. ET (UTC−4); Voting ends. 5:00–7:00 p.m. ET; Result announcement in the Confederation Ballroom at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa.2013 LPC Leadership Results Announcement http://events.liberal.ca/Event/2013-lpc-leadership-results-announcement-lannonce-des-resultats-du-leadership-du-plc-2013.aspx?Lang=en Liberal Party of Canada April 7, 2013 Candidates Candidates on the ballot are listed below. Martin Cauchon 150px|thumb|Martin Cauchon Background Martin Cauchon, 49, was the MP for Outremont from 1993 to 2004 and served in the cabinet of Jean Chrétien as Minister of Justice from 2002 to 2003. Cauchon was the Liberal candidate in Outremont in the 2011 federal election but was defeated by New Democrat Tom Mulcair. Date campaign launched: January 13, 2013Delacourt Susan Liberal leadership race: Martin Cauchon joins at deadline https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1314483--liberal-leadership-race-martin-cauchon-joins-at-deadline January 14, 2013 Toronto Star January 13, 2013 Campaign website: http://www.martincauchon.ca Endorsements of Martin Cauchon Other prominent individuals (4) Francesco Bellini, research scientist and entrepreneur. France Chrétien Desmarais, lawyer and daughter of former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. Pierre Jean Jeanniot, President and CEO of JINMAG Inc.Blatchford Andy Cauchon leadership bid touts traditional Liberal values http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/cauchon-leadership-bid-touts-traditional-liberal-values-187531941.html January 19, 2013 Winnipeg Free Press January 18, 2013 Jean-François Lapointe, opera singer. Deborah Coyne Background Deborah Coyne, 58, was a Toronto lawyer, professor, author and Liberal candidate for Toronto—Danforth in the 2006 federal election. She worked in the Prime Minister's Office in the 1980s and between 1989 and 1991 she was a constitutional adviser to Newfoundland Premier Clyde Wells. Date campaign launched: June 27, 2012Bryden Joan Liberal leadership race gains new Trudeau tie as Deborah Coyne announces plans to run https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/liberal-leadership-race-gains-new-trudeau-tie-as-deborah-coyne-announces-plans-to-run June 28, 2012 National Post June 27, 2012 Campaign website: http://www.deborahcoyne.ca Endorsements of Deborah Coyne Former Members of Parliament (1) Derek Lee, MP for Scarborough—Rouge River (1988–2011). Other information Coyne released a significant number of policy ideas on her website the day she announced her bid. Among the proposal outlined on her website were; the implementation of a carbon tax, allowing a mix of public and private health care to meet national health care standards, reforming the electoral system, reassessing supply management of dairy products, eliminating tax credits to simplify the tax system, abolishing the Indian Act, and replacing sporadic first ministers meetings with a formal council of Canadian governments.My Vision for Canada http://www.deborahcoyne.ca/myvisionforcanada/ deborahcoyne.ca July 1, 2012September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Deborah Coyne enters Liberal leadership race https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/deborah-coyne-enters-liberal-leadership-race-1.1200588 July 1, 2012 CBC News June 27, 2012 Martha Hall Findlay 150px|thumb|Martha Hall Findlay Background Martha Hall Findlay, 53, was MP for Willowdale from 2008 to 2011. She was opposition critic for transport, infrastructure and communities (2008–2009), public works (2009–2010) and international trade (2010–2011). She ran in the 2006 leadership election, where she placed last. Date campaign launched: November 14, 2012 Campaign website: http://www.marthahallfindlay.ca Endorsements of Martha Hall Findlay Past MPs: John Herron, Fundy RoyalWho stands with Martha? http://2013.marthahallfindlay.ca/why-martha-hall-findlay/who-stands-with-martha/ 2013.marthahallfindlay.ca April 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130412045631/http://2013.marthahallfindlay.ca/why-martha-hall-findlay/who-stands-with-martha/ April 12, 2013 dead Provincial politicians: (4) James Doyle NB former MLA Miramichi-Bay du Vin; Kent Hehr AB MLA for Calgary-Buffalo; Aldéa Landry former Deputy Premier of New Brunswick; Weslyn Mather, AB former MLA for Edmonton-Mill Woods; Other prominent individuals: (2) Norrie McCain, former Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick;320280994232037376 TeamMHF Hon. Margaret Norrie McCain, Former Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick stands with @MHallFindlay You should too! #StandWithMartha #lpcldr April 5, 2013 5 April 2013 Jonathan Mousley, withdrawn leadership candidate,Findlay endorsed for Lib leadership http://www.castanet.net/news/Canada/86138/Findlay-endorsed-for-Lib-leadership January 25, 2013 Castanet January 20, 2013 author Nanda Lwin Other information As Executive Fellow with the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, Hall Findlay released a paper calling for the abolition of supply management in Canada's agriculture sector.Hall Findlay Martha Politicians need courage to dismantle supply management https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/second-reading/politicians-need-courage-to-dismantle-supply-management/article4359234/ November 30, 2012 Globe and Mail June 21, 2012Supply Management: Problems, Politics and Possibilities http://policyschool.ucalgary.ca/?q=content/supply-management-problems-politics-and-possibilities The School of Public Policy November 30, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121115090430/http://policyschool.ucalgary.ca/?q=content%2Fsupply-management-problems-politics-and-possibilities November 15, 2012 mdy-all With the launch of her leadership campaign she announced that she would release policy planks every few weeks. Her first policy proposal called for a national energy strategy for energy infrastructure.Hall Findlay Martha Martha Hall Findlay: We need a national strategy for energy infrastructure https://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/all-together-energy-infrastructure/article5822117/ November 30, 2012 Globe and Mail November 30, 2012 Karen McCrimmon 150px|thumb|Karen McCrimmon Background Karen McCrimmon is a retired Canadian Forces Lieutenant colonel who was the first woman to command a Royal Canadian Air Force squadron (429 Transport Squadron). She was the Liberal candidate in Carleton—Mississippi Mills during the 2011 election. McCrimmon served in the Gulf War, with NATO forces during the Yugoslav Wars, and the War in Afghanistan, and in 1995 was admitted to the Order of Military Merit in the rank of Officer.Dunn Derek Local woman, Karen McCrimmon joins Liberal leadership race http://www.emcperth.ca/20121115/news/Local+woman,+Karen+McCrimmon+joins+Liberal+leadership+race https://archive.today/20130115104610/http://www.emcperth.ca/20121115/news/Local+woman,+Karen+McCrimmon+joins+Liberal+leadership+race dead January 15, 2013 November 15, 2012 Perth Local Community News November 15, 2012 Date campaign launched: November 14, 2012 Campaign website: http://karenmccrimmon.ca/ Joyce Murray Background Joyce Murray, 58, has been the Liberal MP for Vancouver Quadra since 2008 and served as Opposition Critic for Small Business and Tourism, Asia — Pacific Gateway and Western Economic Diversification (2011–2015). BC Liberal MLA for New Westminster (2001–2005). BC Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection (2001–2004). BC Minister of Management Services (2004–2005)Biggs XiBit B.C. MP Joyce Murray launches Liberal leadership bid CTV News November 26, 2012 https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/bc-mp-joyce-murray-launches-liberal-leadership-bid/ https://web.archive.org/web/20121126223809/http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/b-c-mp-joyce-murray-launches-liberal-leadership-bid-1.1053993 live November 26, 2012 CTV News November 26, 2012 Date campaign launched: November 26, 2012 Campaign website: http://joycemurray.ca/ Endorsements of Joyce Murray MPs: (2) Bruce Hyer, (Independent MP) Thunder Bay—Superior North;Joyce Murray's Liberal leadership bid gets celebrity boost February 28, 2013 https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/joyce-murrays-liberal-leadership-bid-gets-celebrity-boost/ April 4, 2013 CTV News Ted Hsu, Kingston and the IslandsBedford Sabrina Ted Hsu endorses Joyce Murray March 21, 2013 http://www.thewhig.com/2013/03/21/ted-hsu-endorses-joyce-murray April 4, 2013 The Whig-Standard Past MPs: (4) Lloyd Axworthy, Winnipeg South Centre;Bryden Joan Progressive Liberals alarmed as federal leadership contenders tilt right December 18, 2012 https://ottawacitizen.com/business/Progressive+Liberals+alarmed+federal+leadership+contenders/7716000/story.html#ixzz2FRPMnS7A December 18, 2012 Ottawa CitizenJune 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Peter Milliken, Kingston and the Islands;Fundraising numbers suggest Liberal candidate Joyce Murray the primary challenger to Justin Trudeau March 28, 2013 http://globalnews.ca/news/437930/follow-the-money-its-trudeau-v-murray/ April 5, 2013 The Canadian Press Christine Stewart, Northumberland;The Hon. Christine Stewart http://joycemurray.ca/endorsements/237-the-hon-christine-stewart https://web.archive.org/web/20231108184305/http://joycemurray.ca/endorsements/237-the-hon-christine-stewart dead November 8, 2023 joycemurray.ca April 5, 2013 Paddy Torsney, Burlington;https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/528320_10151345929242842_213920653_n.png Archived copy March 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140615092540/https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/528320_10151345929242842_213920653_n.png June 15, 2014 dead Senators: (2) Larry Campbell;RELEASE: Senator Campbell http://joycemurray.ca/newspages/200-release-senator-campbell https://archive.today/20130407140631/http://joycemurray.ca/newspages/200-release-senator-campbell dead April 7, 2013 February 27, 2013 joycemurray.ca April 5, 2013 Céline Hervieux-PayetteSiekierski BJ Murray gets senator's endorsement, Trudeau gets Brison February 26, 2013 http://www.ipolitics.ca/2013/02/26/murray-gets-senators-endorsement-trudeau-gets-brison/ iPolitics.ca April 5, 2013 Provincial politicians: (4) Judi Tyabji, former BC MLA for Okanagan East;http://joycemurray.ca/endorsements Endorsements Joycemurray.ca March 21, 2013 April 15, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130324013624/http://www.joycemurray.ca/endorsements March 24, 2013 dead John Richards SK former MLA for Saskatoon University; Gordon Wilson, former cabinet minister and former BC MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast;Gordon Wilson: Joyce Murray provides the BEST choice http://joycemurray.ca/endorsements/280-gordon-wilson-joyce-murray-provides-the-best-choice https://archive.today/20130410113339/http://joycemurray.ca/endorsements/280-gordon-wilson-joyce-murray-provides-the-best-choice dead April 10, 2013 joycemurray.ca April 3, 2013 Kay Young, former cabinet minister and former Newfoundland and Labrador MHA for Terra NovaKay Young http://joycemurray.ca/endorsements/190-kay-young https://archive.today/20130407144953/http://joycemurray.ca/endorsements/190-kay-young dead April 7, 2013 joycemurray.ca February 23, 2013 Other prominent individuals: (6) David Suzuki, scientist, broadcaster and environmental activist;David Suzuki gives big boost to Liberal leadership dark horse Joyce Murray https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/david-suzuki-gives-big-boost-to-liberal-leadership-dark-horse-joyce-murray/article8935586/ Globe and Mail February 21, 2013 February 21, 2013 author Claudia Casper; Peter H. Russell, writer and Professor Emeritus of political science at the University of Toronto;CONSTITUTIONAL EXPERT PETER RUSSELL ENDORSES MP MURRAY http://joycemurray.ca/newspages/207-release-professor-peter-russell https://archive.today/20130410033803/http://joycemurray.ca/newspages/207-release-professor-peter-russell dead April 10, 2013 joycemurray.ca March 8, 2013 Mark Jaccard, professor in the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University;Mark Jaccard http://joycemurray.ca/endorsements/245-markjaccarden https://archive.today/20130410035546/http://joycemurray.ca/endorsements/245-markjaccarden dead April 10, 2013 joycemurray.ca March 12, 2013 Matthew Kalkman, author of New Liberalism;Delacourt Susan Liberal leadership debate in Vancouver will give candidate Joyce Murray time to shine https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1316602--liberal-leadership-debate-in-vancouver-will-give-candidate-joyce-murray-time-to-shine January 19, 2013 Toronto Star January 17, 2013 David Merner, withdrawn candidate and former president BC wing of the Liberal Party Other information Murray is the only candidate who supports holding "run-off" nominations with NDP and Greens in some ridings in order to choose joint candidates, for the 2015 election. Should the parties receive a plurality of the seats, they would then pass electoral reform.Bryden Joan B.C. MP Joyce Murray launches Liberal leadership bid https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/bc-mp-joyce-murray-launches-liberal-leadership-bid-calls-for-co-operation-with-ndp-greens/article5665074/ November 26, 2012 Globe and Mail November 26, 2012 Green Party leader Elizabeth May praised Murray for advancing the proposal.http://www.timescolonist.com/news/national/liberal-hopeful-joyce-murray-wins-virtual-endorsement-from-greens-may-1.71947 Liberal hopeful Joyce Murray wins virtual endorsement from Greens' May Times Colonist February 11, 2013 April 15, 2013 February 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130214065038/http://www.timescolonist.com/news/national/liberal-hopeful-joyce-murray-wins-virtual-endorsement-from-greens-may-1.71947 dead On March 26, Murray claimed to possibly have a greater number of registered supporters than Trudeau.https://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2013/03/26/liberal_leadership_candidate_joyce_murray_our_numbers_are_higher_than_anyone_elses.html Liberal leadership candidate Joyce Murray: "Our numbers are higher than anyone else's" Toronto Star March 26, 2013 April 15, 2013 Justin Trudeau 150px|thumb|Justin Trudeau Background Justin Trudeau, 41, had been MP for Papineau since 2008 and was Liberal Post Secondary Education, Youth and Amateur Sport Critic (2011–2015). He is the son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Trudeau had ruled out a leadership bid but reconsidered in the wake of Bob Rae's announcement that he was not running.Trudeau considers leadership bid https://vancouversun.com/news/Trudeau+considers+leadership/6780132/story.html June 14, 2012 Vancouver Sun June 14, 2012June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Whittington Les All eyes turn to Justin Trudeau as Bob Rae bows out of Liberal leadership race https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1210606--bob-rae-won-t-run-for-liberal-leadership-sources-say June 14, 2012 Toronto Star June 13, 2012 Date campaign launched: October 2, 2012LeBlanc Daniel There's no easy way out of Liberal funk, Trudeau says in launching leadership bid https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/theres-no-easy-way-out-of-liberal-funk-trudeau-says-in-launching-leadership-bid/article4583283/ October 2, 2012 Globe and Mail October 2, 2012 Campaign website: http://www.justin.ca Endorsements of Justin Trudeau MPs: (24) Scott Andrews, Avalon; Mauril Bélanger, Ottawa—Vanier; Scott Brison, Kings—Hants; Gerry Byrne, Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte; Sean Casey, Charlottetown; Irwin Cotler, Mount Royal; Rodger Cuzner, Cape Breton—Canso; Kirsty Duncan, Etobicoke North; Wayne Easter, Malpeque; Mark Eyking, Sydney—Victoria; Hedy Fry, Vancouver Centre; Marc Garneau, Westmount—Ville-Marie; Ralph Goodale, Wascana; Kevin Lamoureux, Winnipeg North; Dominic LeBlanc, Beauséjour; Lawrence MacAulay, Cardigan; John McCallum, Markham—Unionville; John McKay, Scarborough-Guildwood; Massimo Pacetti, Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel; Geoff Regan, Halifax West; Judy Sgro, York West; Scott Simms, Bonavista—Gander—Grand Falls—Windsor; Lise St-Denis, Saint-Maurice—Champlain; Frank Valeriote, GuelphMacKinnon Leslie Half of Liberal MPs support Trudeau for leader https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/most-liberal-mps-support-trudeau-for-leader-1.1341076 CBC News February 8, 2013 February 8, 2013Thibodeau Wayne Cuts to EI 'a real concern,' says Trudeau http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2012-11-12/article-3118867/Cuts-to-EI-a-real-concern-says-Trudeau/1 The Guardian November 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224626/http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2012-11-12/article-3118867/Cuts-to-EI-a-real-concern-says-Trudeau/1 March 3, 2016 deadMcLeod Paul MP Eyking backs Trudeau's Liberal leadership bid http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/143170-mp-eyking-backs-trudeaus-liberal-leadership-bid The Chronicle Herald October 3, 2012McLeod Paul Regan ponders run at Liberal leadership http://thechronicleherald.ca/canada/141147-regan-ponders-run-at-liberal-leadership September 29, 2012 Chronicle Herald September 28, 2012Naumetz Tim Grit MPs Pacetti, Simms back Trudeau for leader; Trudeau's national campaign poised to start http://www.hilltimes.com/news/politics/2012/09/26/grit-mps-pacetti-simms-back-trudeau-for-leader-trudeau's-national-campaign/32256 September 26, 2012 The Hill Times September 26, 2012Justin Trudeau's leadership bid backed by LeBlanc https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/justin-trudeau-s-leadership-bid-backed-by-leblanc-1.1299230 October 5, 2012 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation October 5, 2012Namuetz Tim Email Print Trudeau attracting buzz, but Murray, Garneau, LeBlanc, Cauchon and others still exploring options to run for Grit leadership http://www.hilltimes.com/news/politics/2012/09/27/trudeau-attracts-buzz-but-murray-garneau-leblanc-cauchon-and-others-exploring/32257 October 10, 2012 The Hill Times September 27, 2012Akin David Trudeau would vote again for 'failed' long-gun registry 11 http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/12/03/trudeau-would-vote-again-for-failed-long-gun-registry December 5, 2012 Ottawa Sun December 3, 2012Regan endorses Trudeau's leadership bid http://www.cumberlandnewsnow.com/News/Local/2013-01-11/article-3154955/Regan-endorses-Trudeaus-leadership-bid/1 January 25, 2013 The Citizen Record January 11, 2013Caulfield Jane Ralph Goodale backs Justin Trudeau http://metronews.ca/news/saskatoon/528998/ralph-goodale-backs-justin-trudeau/ https://archive.today/20130219191920/http://metronews.ca/news/saskatoon/528998/ralph-goodale-backs-justin-trudeau/ dead February 19, 2013 January 29, 2013 Metro News January 29, 2013https://justin.ca/scott-brison-mp-for-kings-hants-endorses-justin-for-leader/ https://archive.today/20130407141145/https://justin.ca/scott-brison-mp-for-kings-hants-endorses-justin-for-leader/ dead April 7, 2013 Scott Brison MP for Kings—Hants endorses Justin for leader Justin.ca February 26, 2013 April 15, 2013 316962334683852800 JohnMcKayLib Proud to be supporting @JustinTrudeau for Liberal Leader! It's Justin Time! Just-in-time! #lpc #lpcldr #cdnpoli #hw April 15, 2013 27 March 2013 Past MPs: (15) Omar Alghabra, Mississauga—Erindale; Navdeep Bains, Mississauga—Brampton South;Bryden Joan 'My friends, we will do better': Trudeau confirms bid to lead federal Liberals http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/justin-trudeau-aims-to-show-steak-as-well-as-sizzle-in-leadership-launch--172234501.html October 2, 2012 The Canadian Press October 2, 2012 Don Boudria, Glengarry—Prescott—Russell;Federal Liberal race will feel McGuinty impact whether he runs or not https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/federal-liberal-race-will-feel-mcguinty-impact-whether-he-runs-or-not/article4617573/ October 17, 2012 The Globe and Mail October 17, 2012 Bill Casey (former Independent MP), Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley;McLeod Paul Casey registers to support Trudeau http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1122873-casey-registers-to-support-trudeau April 12, 2013 April 11, 2013 Siobhán Coady, St. John's South—Mount Pearl;Youth vote critical for Justin Trudeau, ex-MP says https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/youth-vote-critical-for-justin-trudeau-ex-mp-says-1.1274129 October 3, 2012 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation October 3, 2012 Sheila Copps, Hamilton East;300384409549430784 Sheila_Copps @RosannaLopez101 @justintrudeau Yes, I am supporting Justin. April 15, 2013 9 February 2013 Bonnie Crombie, Mississauga—Streetsville; John English, Kitchener; Mark Holland, Ajax—Pickering; Dan McTeague, Pickering—Scarborough East;Dillon Moya Trudeau touts middle class during Pickering campaign stop http://www.durhamregion.com/print/1517148 November 10, 2012 Durham Region October 11, 2012 Dennis Mills, Toronto—Danforth;Who Supports Whom in Federal Liberal Leadership Race http://www.hilltimes.com/news/news/2013/04/01/who-supports-who-in-federal-liberal-leadership-race/34172 April 12, 2013 The Hill Times April 1, 2013 Marcel Proulx, Hull—Aylmer;Ottawa Campagne séduction en Outaouais pour Justin Trudeau (French) http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/ottawa/2012/12/11/010-justin-trudeau-campagne-outaouais.shtml April 6, 2013 Radio Canada December 11, 2012 Pablo Rodríguez, Honoré-Mercier;Grenier Éric 2013 Liberal leadership race http://www.threehundredeight.com/p/leadership.html ThreeHundredEight.com April 5, 2013 Mike Savage, Dartmouth—Cole Harbour;Haley Ryan Halifax mayor says Justin Trudeau right man to lead federal Liberals http://metronews.ca/news/halifax/617171/halifax-mayor-says-justin-trudeau-right-man-to-lead-federal-liberals/ April 2, 2013 Metro News April 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130406010216/http://metronews.ca/news/halifax/617171/halifax-mayor-says-justin-trudeau-right-man-to-lead-federal-liberals/ April 6, 2013 dead Paul Szabo, Mississauga SouthLiberals celebrate their past as they seek a new leader https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberals-celebrate-their-past-as-they-seek-a-new-leader-1.1135123 November 20, 2012 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation November 20, 2012 Senators: (18) Maria Chaput; Marie Charette-Poulin; Dennis Dawson; Joseph A. Day; Pierre de Bané; Art Eggleton; Joan Fraser; George Furey; Mac Harb; Elizabeth Hubley; Mobina Jaffer; Serge Joyal; Paul Massicotte; Terry Mercer; Jim Munson; Pierrette Ringuette; Fernand Robichaud; David SmithOlivier Cassidy Justin Trudeau invigorates Richmond crowd in bid for Liberal Party leadership https://theprovince.com/news/Trudeau+drums+support+Liberal+leadership+Richmond/7340283/story.html#axzz2CFwxs5VH The Province November 14, 2012 November 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121106062934/http://www.theprovince.com/news/Trudeau+drums+support+Liberal+leadership+Richmond/7340283/story.html#axzz2CFwxs5VH deadhttps://twitter.com/SenatorMunson/status/308681485391654914 Twitter:SenatorMunson Provincial politicians: (13) Rick Bartolucci Ontario MPP for Sudbury;304359739075211264 JustinTrudeau Thank you so much for your support @RickBartolucci #onpoli #cnpoli April 15, 2013 20 February 2013 Jim Bradley Minister of the Environment and Ontario MPP for St. Catharines;300038284522954752 JustinTrudeau Thanks for the support from MPP Jim Bradley and welcome to #TeamTrudeau! #onpoli #cdnpoli April 15, 2013 9 February 2013 Marie Bountrogianni Former cabinet minister and Ontario MPP for Hamilton Mountain;Justin Trudeau's campaign looks to Obama's team for lessons in winning https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1286596--justin-trudeau-s-campaign-looks-to-obama-s-team-for-lessons-in-winning January 14, 2013 Toronto Star November 12, 2012 Zach Churchill Nova Scotia MLA for Yarmouth;Churchill Endorses Trudeau for Liberal Leader http://www.zachchurchill.ca/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10478248/?p=1083 Zachchurchill.ca January 25, 2013September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Dwight Duncan Former Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, and Ontario MPP for Windsor—Tecumseh;Dwight Duncan announces retirement, endorses Justin Trudeau http://www.ipolitics.ca/2012/10/24/dwight-duncan-announces-retirement-endorses-justin-trudeau/ November 14, 2012 iPolitics October 24, 2012 Maryse Gaudreault Quebec MNA for Hull; Jon Gerrard, Leader of the Manitoba Liberal PartyGerrard endorses Justin Trudeau's bid for top Liberal spot http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Gerrard-endorses-Justin-Trudeaus-bid-for-top-Liberal-spot-174213651.html October 17, 2012 Winnipeg Free Press October 15, 2012 Yvonne Jones Newfoundland and Labrador MHA for Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair;Gushue John Labrador's byelection turns into a national litmus test https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/labrador-s-byelection-turns-into-a-national-litmus-test-1.1314331 April 2, 2013 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation March 31, 2013 Jean-Marc Lalonde Former Ontario MPP for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell; Geoff MacLellan, Nova Scotia MLA for Glace Bay;https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1866554&l=8e8b11155d&id=510536668977939 Tijdlijnfoto's Facebook January 24, 2013 April 15, 2013 Stephen McNeil, Leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party;Liberal leader Stephen McNeil endorses Justin https://justin.ca/liberal-leader-stephen-mcneil-endorses-justin/ https://archive.today/20130407140722/https://justin.ca/liberal-leader-stephen-mcneil-endorses-justin/ dead April 7, 2013 Justin.ca February 27, 2013 David Peterson, former Premier of Ontario;Justin: The Second Coming of Trudeau http://www.readersdigest.ca/magazine/true-stories/justin-second-coming-trudeau March 31, 2013 Reader's Digest Sandra Pupatello, Former cabinet minister and Ontario MPP for Windsor WestSandra's for Justin http://warrenkinsella.com/2013/03/sandra-for-justin/ March 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130305162839/http://warrenkinsella.com/2013/03/sandra-for-justin/ March 5, 2013 dead Other prominent individuals: (7) Gerald Butts, President and CEO of World Wildlife Fund Canada and former Principal Secretary to Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty; activist Craig Kielburger; Guy Laliberté, co-founder and CEO of Cirque du Soleil; philanthropist Phyllis Lambert; Hazel McCallion, Mayor of Mississauga;Delacourt Susan Justin Trudeau: Canadians not satisfied with Tory government https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1267160--justin-trudeau-canadian-not-satisfied-with-tory-government Toronto Star October 5, 2012 actor Zaib Shaikh;http://www.macleans.ca/2012/10/04/little-mosque-star-zaib-shaikh-on-why-hes-backing-justin-trudeau/ Little Mosque star Zaib Shaikh on why he's backing Justin Trudeau Maclean's October 4, 2012 October 5, 2012 George Takach, former leadership candidatehttps://justin.ca/thank-you-george-takach-for-your-support-and-commitment-to-canada/ https://archive.today/20130407140221/https://justin.ca/thank-you-george-takach-for-your-support-and-commitment-to-canada/ dead April 7, 2013 Thank you George Takach for your support and commitment to Canada Justin.ca February 25, 2013 April 15, 2013 Other information Trudeau endorsed the takeover of the Canadian oil and gas company Nexen by the Hong Kong-based CNOOC Limited.Justin Trudeau Endorses CNOOC Nexen Takeover http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/11/20/justin-trudeau-nexen-cnooc_n_2164767.html April 12, 2013 The Huffington Post Canada November 20, 2012 Trudeau had stated his opposition to the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines and come out in favour for the use of existing pipelines to transport diluted bitumen to Saint John, New Brunswick. He supports the Keystone XL pipeline and export projects, and has criticized NDP leader Tom Mulcair for opposing Keystone.Delacourt Susan Justin Trudeau: Thomas Mulcair playing 'divisive' politics in Washington https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/04/05/justin_trudeau_thomas_mulcair_playing_divisive_politics_in_washington.html April 12, 2013 The Toronto Star April 5, 2013 Trudeau has stated that he is "completely closed to any form of cooperation with the NDP."Nagata Kai Is Justin Trudeau Stephen Harper's Best Chance? https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2013/01/21/Justin-Trudeau/ April 12, 2013 The Tyee January 21, 2013 Withdrawn candidates Candidates who filed nomination papers and paid the required installments of their registration fee, but withdrew from the ballot. David Bertschi 150px|thumb|David Bertschi Background David Bertschi is an Ottawa lawyer and was the federal Liberal candidate in Ottawa—Orléans during the 2011 election. In 2012, he established an exploratory committee to assess his leadership prospects, and announced his candidacy on November 7,Delacourt Susan Liberal leadership race to heat up in June, once Bob Rae's intentions are clear https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1205292--liberal-leadership-race-to-heat-up-in-june-once-bob-rae-s-intentions-are-clear June 5, 2012 Toronto Star June 3, 2012Delacourt Susan Ottawa lawyer David Bertschi enters Liberal leadership race as outsider candidate https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1284225--ottawa-lawyer-david-bertschi-enters-liberal-leadership-race-as-outsider-candidate Toronto Star November 8, 2012 before ending his campaign on March 21, 2013, without endorsing another candidate.https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/bertschi-dropping-out-of-liberal-leadership-race-1.1312009 Bertschi dropping out of Liberal leadership race Cbc.ca March 21, 2013 April 15, 2013 Bertschi subsequently ran for the Liberal nomination in Orléans ahead of the 2015 election, though was disqualified, with the party citing Bertschi's failure to repay debts from his leadership campaign.https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/police-break-up-noisy-scuffle-at-meeting-to-nominate-andrew-leslie-as-liberal-candidate-in-ottawa-orleans Police intervene after fight breaks out at meeting to nominate Andrew Leslie as Liberal MP candidate CBC News December 7, 2014 February 3, 2019 Bertschi subsequently ran for the Conservatives in Orléans in the 2019 general election, but lost in a landslide.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/orleans-federal-election-2019-results-1.5325888 Liberal Marie-France Lalonde is the new MP for Orléans CBC News October 21, 2019 November 2, 2020 Date campaign launched: November 7, 2012 Date campaign ended: March 21, 2013 Campaign website: http://davidbertschi.ca/ Supporters Provincial politicians: (2) Phil McNeely ON MPP for Ottawa—Orléans;Smith Terea Orléans lawyer David Bertschi launches bid for federal Liberal leadership https://ottawacitizen.com/news/Orléans+lawyer+David+Bertschi+launches+federal+Liberal+leadership/7514835/story.html November 8, 2012 Ottawa Citizen November 7, 2012June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Jean Poirier ON former MPP for Prescott and Russellhttps://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/533891_3510946912247_1594045790_n.jpg Archived copy November 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130130091253/https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/533891_3510946912247_1594045790_n.jpg January 30, 2013 dead Marc Garneau 150px|thumb|Marc Garneau Background Marc Garneau, 64, has been MP for Westmount—Ville-Marie since 2008. He was Liberal House Leader from 2011 and 2012. Prior to entering politics, Garneau was a captain in the Royal Canadian Navy and an astronaut, and was the President of the Canadian Space Agency from 2001 to 2005. Garneau stood for the position of interim leadership but was passed over in favour of Bob Rae.Graveland Bill Martha Hall Findlay once again seeks federal Liberal leadership https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1287776--former-mp-martha-hall-findlay-once-again-seeks-federal-liberal-leadership November 14, 2012 Toronto Star November 14, 2012 Garneau withdrew on March 13, 2013, and endorsed Justin Trudeau after concluding that the latter's lead was insurmountable.Federal Liberal leadership: Former astronaut Marc Garneau quits contest https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/03/13/federal_liberal_leadership_former_astronaut_marc_garneau_quits_contest.html March 13, 2013 Toronto Star March 13, 2012 Garneau had previously suggested that Trudeau lacked substance and was "untested". Date campaign launched: November 28, 2012Marc Garneau, first Canadian in space, launches federal Liberal leadership bid https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1294280--marc-garneau-first-canadian-in-space-launches-federal-liberal-leadership-bid November 28, 2012 Toronto Star November 28, 2012 Date campaign ended: March 13, 2013Marc Garneau dropping out of Liberal leadership race https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-leadership-win-a-fait-accompli-garneau-says-1.1315306 March 13, 2013 CBC News March 13, 2013Canadian Press Garneau leaving Liberal leadership race, feels Trudeau can't be stopped http://www.globalnews.ca/canada/canadian+press+newsalert+marc+garneau+quitting+bid+to+lead+federal+liberals/6442827286/story.html March 13, 2013 Global News March 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130316003104/http://www.globalnews.ca/canada/canadian+press+newsalert+marc+garneau+quitting+bid+to+lead+federal+liberals/6442827286/story.html March 16, 2013 dead Campaign website: http://marcgarneau.ca Supporters MPs: (3) Ted Hsu, Kingston and the Islands; Jim Karygiannis, Scarborough—Agincourt; John McKay, Scarborough-GuildwoodHendra Peter Hsu backs Garneau http://www.thewhig.com/2012/12/04/hsu-throws-support-behind-garneau December 5, 2012 The Kingston Whig-Standard December 5, 2012296750654939099139 MarcGarneau Very honoured to have support of Ted Hsu, Jim Karygiannis and John McKay in my leadership campaign #lpcldr January 31, 2013 30 January 2013 Past MPs: (1) Andy Mitchell, Parry Sound-MuskokaBerthiaume Lee Marc Garneau announces Liberal leadership bid, pledges to focus on economy http://www.canada.com/Marc+Garneau+announces+Liberal+leadership+pledges+focus+economy/7623840/story.html#ixzz2DkT6xnyh https://archive.today/20130118180624/http://www.canada.com/Marc+Garneau+announces+Liberal+leadership+pledges+focus+economy/7623840/story.html%23ixzz2DkT6xnyh dead January 18, 2013 November 30, 2012 Vancouver Sun November 8, 2012 George Takach Background George Takach is a Toronto based technology lawyer at the McCarthy Tetrault law firm. Takach declared his candidacy in November 2012, but withdrew from the race on February 25, 2013, and endorsed Justin Trudeau.George Takach Quits Liberal Leadership Race, Endorses Justin Trudeau http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/02/25/george-takach-quits-endorses-trudeau_n_2761421.html February 25, 2013 The Huffington Post Canada February 25, 2013 Takach was born in Toronto of Hungarian descent. He went to the University of Toronto for his BA and JD (law degree) and received his MA in International Relations from the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs Carleton University. During the campaign he supported improvements to the country's high-tech infrastructure. He also supported the legalization of marijuana and was opposed to a merger with the NDP.A Super Fast Internet - GeorgeTakach.ca YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=matw-9ZF7M4Britten Liam Liberal leadership George Takach candidate has high hopes http://metronews.ca/news/vancouver/512433/liberal-leadership-george-takach-candidate-has-high-hopes/ Metro News January 16, 2013 August 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140116120717/http://metronews.ca/news/vancouver/512433/liberal-leadership-george-takach-candidate-has-high-hopes/ January 16, 2014 deadNaumetz Tim Seven candidates registered for Liberal leadership, Takach says next leader could determine Grits' fate http://www.hilltimes.com/news/politics/2013/01/08/seven-candidates-registered-for-liberal-leadership-takach-says-next-leader/33268?page_requested=2 January 10, 2013 The Hill Times January 8, 2013 Date campaign launched: November 29, 2012Bryden Joan George Takach joins crowded Liberal leadership race http://www.globalnews.ca/pages/story.aspx?id=6442762703 November 29, 2012 Canadian Press October 2, 2012June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Date campaign ended: February 25, 2013 Campaign website: http://georgetakach.ca/ Supporters Past MPs: (1) Donald Macdonald, RosedaleThe Hon. Donald Macdonald, P.C., C.C. endorses George Takach YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bWSDtdX11o Other prominent individuals: (2) Liberal strategist Mark Marissen,Long-shots plunge into Liberal leadership race https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/long-shots-plunge-into-liberal-leadership-race-1.1270468 November 29, 2012 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation October 14, 2012 retired Supreme Court Justice Ian BinnieAkin David Former Supreme Court Justice jumps into Liberal leadership race http://blogs.canoe.com/davidakin/politicsliberals/former-supreme-court-justice-jumps-into-liberal-leadership-race/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150904030732/http://blogs.canoe.com/davidakin/politicsliberals/former-supreme-court-justice-jumps-into-liberal-leadership-race/ dead September 4, 2015 January 14, 2013 David Akin's On The Hill January 9, 2013 Other information Takach is against a merger with the NDP, and against cooperation with the NDP or the Greens. Candidates who withdrew before registering Alex Burton, Vancouver crown prosecutor, declared but later withdrew without having registered as a candidate.Canada https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/longshot-alex-burton-drops-out-federal-liberal-leadership-race/article6224420/ Longshot Alex Burton drops out federal Liberal leadership race The Globe and Mail December 12, 2012 April 15, 2013 Shane Geschiere, Manitoba paramedic, declared but later withdrew without having registered as a candidate.Rabson Mila Manitoban pulls out of contest http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/manitoban-pulls-out-of-contest-172417871.html October 3, 2012 Winnipeg Free Press October 3, 2012 David Merner, former president of the British Columbia wing of the Liberal Party of Canada. Announced his candidacy but withdrew from the campaign in January 2013 without having formally registered as a candidate.Bryden Joan Hall Findlay calls for GST hike, undaunted by inevitable Tory attack http://www.globalnews.ca/world/canada/hall+findlay+calls+for+gst+hike+undaunted+by+inevitable+tory+attack/6442786051/story.html https://archive.today/20130219190647/http://www.globalnews.ca/world/canada/hall+findlay+calls+for+gst+hike+undaunted+by+inevitable+tory+attack/6442786051/story.html dead February 19, 2013 January 11, 2013 Global News January 10, 2013 Later endorsed Murray.Joyce receives endorsement from David Merner http://joycemurray.ca/newspages/144-mernerendorsement https://archive.today/20130219190847/http://joycemurray.ca/newspages/144-mernerendorsement dead 2013-02-19 Merner subsequently ran as the Liberal candidate in Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke in 2015; Merner later joined the Green Party and ran as their candidate in the same riding in 2019 before seeking the party leadership in 2020.https://www.vicnews.com/news/merner-set-to-run-for-federal-green-party/ Merner set to run for federal Green Party Victoria News October 19, 2018 February 3, 2019 Jonathan Mousley, senior government economist, former assistant to then-MP David Collenette, unsuccessfully ran for the Liberal nomination in Don Valley West in 2008.Rana, Abbas, "Don Valley West Liberal nomination getting crowded, Bulte and Mousley interested", Hill Times, January 14, 2008 Declared his candidacy in June 2012 but withdrew the following January without having registered as a candidate. Mousley later endorsed Hall Findlay.Jonathan withdraws from the Liberal leadership race http://mousley.ca/media-releases January 12, 2013 mousley.ca March 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130326040523/http://mousley.ca/media-releases dead Declined to run Scott Brison, MP for Kings—Hantshttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/scott-brison-puts-family-ahead-of-liberal-leadership-ambition/article2009666/?from=sec368 Scott Brison puts family ahead of Liberal leadership ambition Globe and Mail Canada September 10, 2012McLeod Paul Regan ponders run at Liberal leadership http://thechronicleherald.ca/canada/141147-regan-ponders-run-at-liberal-leadership October 8, 2012 Herald News September 28, 2012 Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada and Governor-designate of the Bank of England.Leblanc Daniel Chase Steven Taber Jane December 1, 2012 How the Liberal Party lost Mark Carney https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/how-the-liberal-party-lost-mark-carney/article6414626/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20121218233107/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/how-the-liberal-party-lost-mark-carney/article6414626/ December 18, 2012 January 19, 2025 The Globe and Mail Jean Charest, former Premier of Quebec and former MP for Sherbrooke (1984–1998), former leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (1993–1998)Gray Jeff https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/jean-charest-returns-to-legal-practice-joins-bay-street-firm/article7169745/ Jean Charest returns to legal practice, joins Bay Street firm Globe and Mail January 11, 2013Akin David Poll: Little love for Charest to lead federal Liberals http://www.torontosun.com/2012/09/23/poll-little-love-for-charest-to-lead-federal-liberals September 24, 2012 Toronto Sun September 23, 2012 Denis Coderre, MP for BourassaCoderre rules out run for Liberal leadership https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/coderre-not-running-for-liberal-leader-mum-on-mayor-s-race-1.1221352 October 31, 2012 CBC News October 31, 2012 Robert Ghiz, MLA for Charlottetown-Brighton and Premier of Prince Edward IslandMartin Lawrence Rob Ghiz out of Grit leadership race, promotes Dalton McGuinty http://www.ipolitics.ca/2012/06/14/lawrence-martin-rob-ghiz-out-of-grit-leadership-race-promotes-dalton-mcguinty//14/john-ivison-impending-nuptials-could-turn-liberal-leadership-bid-into-a-family-affair/ June 14, 2012 iPoliticsPost June 14, 2012September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Mark Holland, former MP Ajax—Pickering (2004–2011) Ted Hsu, MP for Kingston and the IslandsHaque Labiba MP Hsu not in Liberal race http://www.thewhig.com/2012/06/13/mp-hsu-not-in-liberal-race June 16, 2012 The Whig June 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055357/http://www.thewhig.com/2012/06/13/mp-hsu-not-in-liberal-race March 4, 2016 dead Jim Karygiannis, MP for Scarborough—AgincourtThompson Elizabeth 'Will Justin Trudeau run?' Karygiannis asks as he considers leadership bid http://www.ipolitics.ca/2012/09/06/will-justin-trudeau-run-karygiannis-asks-as-he-considers-leadership-bid/ September 21, 2012 iPolitics September 6, 2012 Gerard Kennedy, former MP for Parkdale—High Park (2008–2011)Ontario Liberal leadership: Charles Sousa launches campaign https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1285868--ontario-liberal-leadership-charles-sousa-launches-campaign November 10, 2012 Toronto Star November 10, 2012 Dominic LeBlanc, MP for Beauséjour John Manley, former MP for Ottawa South (1988–2004) and Deputy Prime Minister (2002–2003)Canada https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/justin-trudeau-tops-starting-grid-liberal-leadership-poll/article4358142/ Justin Trudeau tops 'starting grid' Liberal leadership poll The Globe and Mail June 20, 2012 April 15, 2013 John McCallum, MP for Markham—UnionvilleLone Liberal in 905 area ponders role http://www.yorkregion.com/news/article/1003186--lone-liberal-in-905-area-ponders-role June 30, 2012 York Region May 5, 2011 Dalton McGuinty, MPP for Ottawa South and former Premier of Ontariohttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/mcguinty-rules-out-bid-for-federal-liberal-leadership/article4630557/ McGuinty rules out bid for federal Liberal leadership Globe and Mail Joan Bryden October 23, 2012 David McGuinty, MP for Ottawa SouthBryden Joan First Dalton, now David McGuinty takes pass on federal Liberal leadership http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/first-dalton-now-david-mcguinty-takes-pass-on-federal-liberal-leadership-180023421.html Winnipeg Free Press November 19, 2012 Frank McKenna, former Premier of New Brunswick (1987–1997)http://www.ipolitics.ca/2012/09/11/mckenna-wont-seek-liberal-leadership/ McKenna won't seek Liberal leadership iPolitics.ca September 11, 2012 September 12, 2012 Taleeb Noormohamed, Liberal candidate North Vancouver (2011)Bryden Joan Waiting for Trudeau http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/06/15/waiting-for-just-trudeau-liberal-leadership-race_n_1599085.html Huffington Post June 15, 2012 Bob Rae, current interim leader and MP for Toronto Centre and former NDP Premier of Ontario (1990–1995)Ibbitson John Rae won't seek Liberal leadership https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/rae-wont-seek-liberal-leadership/article4255399/ The Globe and Mail June 13, 2012 June 13, 2012 Geoff Regan, MP for Halifax WestMcLeod Paul Regan rules out entering Liberal leadership race http://thechronicleherald.ca/canada/147649-regan-rules-out-entering-liberal-leadership-race October 13, 2012 Chronicle Herald October 13, 2012 Newspaper endorsements Newspaper Candidate Endorsed ReferenceThe Prince Arthur HeraldMartha Hall FindlayEditorial Board: Martha Hall Findlay – the Best Choice for Canada and the Liberal Party http://princearthurherald.com/news/detail/?id=ff9ac4ea-47bf-4e90-bcf3-be7f0570dbbe https://archive.today/20130630043543/http://princearthurherald.com/news/detail/?id=ff9ac4ea-47bf-4e90-bcf3-be7f0570dbbe dead 30 June 2013 26 May 2013 The Prince Arthur Herald 9 April 2013Toronto StarJustin TrudeauJustin Trudeau is best bet to renew federal Liberals: Editorial https://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/2013/04/06/justin_trudeau_is_best_bet_to_renew_federal_liberals_editorial.html April 7, 2013 Toronto Star April 6, 2013 Results Justin Trudeau won the 2013 Liberal leadership in a landslide first-ballot victory and led the third-place party into a majority government in the 2015 federal election. The voter turnout was 82.16% of all registered voters.Results for Canada https://www.vote2013leadership.ca/results/ Liberal Party of Canada Leadership 2013 April 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130508072754/https://www.vote2013leadership.ca/results/ May 8, 2013 deadTrudeau focuses on middle class in first question period https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/trudeau-focuses-on-middle-class-in-first-question-period/ CTV News April 15, 2013 April 15, 2013 + First BallotCandidate Votes cast % Points allocated % 50px Justin Trudeau 81,389 78.76% 24,668.71 80.09% 50px Joyce Murray 12,148 11.76% 3,130.76 10.16% 50px Martha Hall Findlay 6,585 6.37% 1,760.43 5.72% 50px Martin Cauchon 1,630 1.58% 815.86 2.65% 50px Deborah Coyne 833 0.81% 214.14 0.70% 50px Karen McCrimmon 757 0.73% 210.08 0.68% Rejected Ballots 1,210 Total 104,552 100.00 30,800 100.00 Justin Trudeau won the most points in all but five of the 308 ridings, with the remaining five (British Columbia Southern Interior, Vancouver East, Vancouver Island North, Vancouver Kingsway, and Vancouver Quadra) all being won by Joyce Murray.Votes #ddd 600px 410px Trudeau CA Liberal 78.76 Murray CA Liberal 11.76 Findlay CA Liberal 6.37 Cauchon CA Liberal 1.58 Coyne CA Liberal 0.81 McCrimmon CA Liberal 0.73Points #ddd 600px 410px Trudeau CA Liberal 80.09 Murray CA Liberal 10.16 Findlay CA Liberal 5.72 Cauchon CA Liberal 2.65 Coyne CA Liberal 0.70 McCrimmon CA Liberal 0.68 Opinion polling All Canadians Polling firmLast dateof pollingLink Samplesize MarkCarney DeborahCoyne KenDryden MarcGarneau MarthaHallFindlay GerardKennedy DominicLeBlanc DavidMcGuinty JoyceMurray BobRae JustinTrudeau Other/Undecided Forum Research January 17, 2013 PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20150930214730/https://www.forumresearch.com/forms/News%20Archives/News%20Releases/84188_Canada-wide_-_Political_Issues_%28Forum_Research%29_%2820120118%29.pdf September 30, 2015 1,626 — 2% — 10% 3% — — — 2% — 34% Don't know 26%None of these 19%Martin Cauchon 3%George Takach 1% Forum Research December 18, 2012 PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20130310224256/https://www.forumresearch.com/forms/News%20Archives/News%20Releases/86357_Canada-wide_-Political_Issues_%28Forum_Research%29_%2820121219%29.pdf March 10, 2013 1,355 — 1% — 12% 2% — — — 2% — 39% None of these 23%Don't know 19%David Bertschi 1%George Takach 1% Léger Marketing December 6, 2012 PDF 1,500 — 1% — 16% 3% — — — 0% — 38% Don't know 42%David Bertschi 0%Alex Burton 0%Karen McCrimmon 0%David Merner 0%Jonathan Mousley 0%René Roy 0%George Takach 0% Forum Research June 15, 2012 PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20130310222823/http://www.forumresearch.com/forms/News%20Archives/News%20Releases/00294_Canada-wide_-_Federal_Political_Issues_%28Forum_Research%29.pdf March 10, 2013 1,529 — — — 4% 4% 5% 4% 6% — — 23% Don't know 44%John Manley 7%Scott Brison 4% Forum Research April 26, 2012 PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20130310222649/http://www.forumresearch.com/forms/News%20Archives/News%20Releases/35582_Canada-wide_-_Federal_Issues_Forum_Research_20120426__DM__version_2_.pdf March 10, 2013 1,744 4% — 8% 3% — 5% 3% 6% — 18% 17% Don't know 42% Forum Research February 6, 2012 PDF 736 5% — 12% 6% — 7% 4% 6% — 33% 26% — Forum Research January 13, 2012 PDF 1,211 4% — 9% 4% — 5% 3% — — 21% — Don't know 46%Dalton McGuinty 4%Naheed Nenshi 4% Liberal supporters only Polling firmLast dateof pollingLink Samplesize MarkCarney DeborahCoyne KenDryden MarcGarneau MarthaHallFindlay GerardKennedy DominicLeBlanc DavidMcGuinty JoyceMurray BobRae JustinTrudeau Other/Undecided Forum Research January 17, 2013 PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20150930214730/https://www.forumresearch.com/forms/News%20Archives/News%20Releases/84188_Canada-wide_-_Political_Issues_%28Forum_Research%29_%2820120118%29.pdf September 30, 2015 367 — 1% — 6% 3% — — — 3% — 63% Don't know 16%None of these 4%Martin Cauchon 2%George Takach 2% Forum Research December 18, 2012 PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20130310224256/https://www.forumresearch.com/forms/News%20Archives/News%20Releases/86357_Canada-wide_-Political_Issues_%28Forum_Research%29_%2820121219%29.pdf March 10, 2013 337 — 1% — 16% 3% — — — 1% — 63% Don't know 11%None of these 3%David Bertschi 1%George Takach 1% Léger Marketing December 6, 2012 PDF 248 — 1% — 20% 2% — — — 0% — 60% Don't know 16%David Merner 1%David Bertschi 0%Alex Burton 0%Karen McCrimmon 0%Jonathan Mousley 0%René Roy 0%George Takach 0% Forum Research June 15, 2012 PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20130310222823/http://www.forumresearch.com/forms/News%20Archives/News%20Releases/00294_Canada-wide_-_Federal_Political_Issues_%28Forum_Research%29.pdf March 10, 2013 333 — — — 6% 4% 5% 4% 9% — — 33% Don't know 26John Manley 7%Scott Brison 6% Forum Research April 26, 2012 PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20130310222649/http://www.forumresearch.com/forms/News%20Archives/News%20Releases/35582_Canada-wide_-_Federal_Issues_Forum_Research_20120426__DM__version_2_.pdf March 10, 2013 365 4% — 7% 2% — 8% 1% 2% — 30% 24% Don't know 21% Forum Research February 6, 2012 PDF 221 4% — 5% 3% — 5% 3% 9% — 40% 30% — Forum Research January 13, 2012 PDF 223 12% — 9% 8% — 7% 6% — — 47% — Dalton McGuinty 8%Naheed Nenshi 3% Léger Marketing September 15, 2011 HTML 243 — — — — — 5% 4% — — 19% 21% Jean Charest 6%Denis Coderre 3% See also 2013 Ontario Liberal Party leadership election 2013 Quebec Liberal Party leadership election 2013 Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador leadership election References 30em Category:April 2014 in Canada 2013 Category:Justin Trudeau Category:2013 in Ottawa Category:2013 political party leadership elections in Canada