The Liberal Party has announced the appointment of its re-election campaign committee, signaling that an election call may be imminent. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated in a Nov. 8 press release that Canadians will have to choose between moving forward with their plan for a better future or reverting back with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s “reckless priorities.” The party also announced that Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada and MP Terry Duguid, parliamentary secretary to the prime minister, will co-chair the committee.
Under the leadership of Martinez Ferrada and Duguid, the Liberal Party will focus on developing an innovative campaign centered around various issues such as affordability, climate change, public safety, and economic growth. The prime minister accused Poilievre of importing American-style politics while emphasizing the Liberals’ commitment to delivering real results that will benefit all Canadians.
According to Blacklock’s Reporter, Martinez Ferrada commented on the need to prepare for the next election by securing candidates, encouraging MPs to canvass, mobilizing volunteers, and fundraising for the Party. The report also observed that the appointment of campaign co-chairs has historically occurred within months of an election call, which suggests that the possibility of an election in the near future is highly likely.
Despite a supply-and-confidence agreement with the New Democrats, which ensures that the Liberals will remain in power until June 2025, it seems evident that the Liberals are readying themselves for a potential upcoming election. With the upcoming federal campaign set to elect the largest House of Commons in history, recent polls show the Conservatives with a substantial lead over the Liberals.
Martinez Ferrada expressed her confidence that Prime Minister Trudeau will lead the Liberal Party into a fourth election campaign, describing him as an exceptional campaigner with a strong work ethic. She emphasized the need for extensive groundwork to be done in preparation for the next election.