The Liberal Party on Sunday announced two people who will oversee the campaign for the upcoming federal election, as questions swirl about how soon Canadians can go to the polls.
The Liberal Party announced in a news release that Andrew Bevan will serve as campaign director and Marjorie Michel will serve as deputy campaign manager.
Bevan previously served as chief of staff to former federal Liberal leader Stéphane Dion, according to the release. He also served as chief of staff to former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne.
Bevan joined the current Liberal government in October last year as chief of staff to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and senior adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, according to the announcement.
He replaces Jeremy Broadhurst, who resigned in September. He cited the pressure his job puts on himself and his family as the reason for his decision.
The statement said Michel is “an experienced Liberal political organizer with deep roots in Quebec.” She currently serves as Prime Minister Trudeau’s acting chief of staff and previously served as the party’s campaign director in Quebec during the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.
The party’s announcement comes days after frustration with Trudeau’s leadership exploded at Wednesday’s Liberal National Caucus.
CBC News reported Friday that some MPs were upset that Mr. Trudeau visited Laos for an international summit with several key questions unanswered, including who would replace Mr. Broadhurst.
Unclear election season
Canada’s Fixed Date Elections Act states that voting must take place by October 2025, but the timing of the next election is uncertain since the NDP left the Supply and Confidence Agreement with the Liberal Party. sexuality is increasing.
Some political parties are considering promoting early visits to polling stations.
Quebec Leader Yves-François Blanchet is pressuring the Liberal government to pass legislation that would increase some pensions and protect supply management from concessions in trade negotiations.
On Wednesday, Blanchett said the Liberals had just days left to back their party’s proposal or they would begin negotiations with the Conservatives and NDP to topple Trudeau’s government. .
The Conservatives twice tried to overthrow the government with a vote of no confidence, but both attempts failed as the Liberals, NDP and Bloc Quebecois voted against the motion.
Prime Minister Trudeau previously said an election would be held next year, but “hopefully it won’t be until next fall.”
