Rae of optimism shines on PSM

Bob Rae made a low-profile trip through Parry Sound-Muskoka last week to meet with our newly elected executive and talk about the future of the Liberal Party in Canada. Shown here with riding president Leigh Beal, the group took in the sunny weather (and some burgers) on Weber’s patio before Mr. Rae left for an evening engagement a little further down the road.
“This visit really speaks to the confidence the national party has in this riding,” says Ms Beal. “Bob was very pleased to hear of our plans and definitely picked up on the enthusiasm and commitment of this new team. The conversation was electric and I’m really proud of what this new executive was able to bring to the table. The Party is definitely opening a new chapter in Canadian history — and we’re helping to write it, right here in Parry Sound-Muskoka.”
Ms Beal is working with Mr. Rae’s staff to co-ordinate a more public visit in the months ahead but, with the prospect of a by-election looming in the riding of North Bay-Timiskaming, more low-key visits could also be in the cards.
“PSM is definitely back on the Liberal map,” says Ms Beal. “And we’re going to keep it there.”