LPC Biennial Convention in Videos

I knew I wouldn't get to blog all that much at a convention where I was a busy delegate so to make up for that, I had a less busy delegate video tape much of the proceedings to post here when it was all over. So I've compiled about 30 videos from across the 3 days of the convention for your enjoyment. Some of these (like Stéphane's 7.5 minute speech at the reception to retire his leadership debt) were not broadcast by the media. Though only about half of these are original and the other half are poached from other blogs to make for a more complete collection (source indicated in brackets - to give credit where credit is due those videos look much more professional). I haven't been able to upload all the videos I have yet, so please come back to this post later as there are still some really good speeches and debates that will go up. And within the next few days I will be sure to find the time to give my own thoughts on all the major happenings of the weekend of the Vancouver and maybe some other stuff going on on the Hill.

CONVENTION VIDEOS
DAY 1: Thursday April 30th

Council of Presidents

John Turner Speech (BC'er in Toronto)


Michael Ignatieff Speech (WAM0)



DAY 2: Friday, May 1st

Young Liberals of Canada (YLC) Biennial

YLC Presidential Candidate (and now President) Sam Lavoie Speech


YLC Presidential Candidate John Lennard Speech


YLC Representative to the National Women's Liberal Commission (NWLC) Monika Drobnicki Speech


Incoming YLC National Director Keith Torrie speaks to YLC delegates


Outgoing YLC President Cory Pike speaks to YLC delegates


Michael Ignatieff's Speech to YLC Delegates (Jennifer Smith)



Paul Martin Speech to YLC and Aboriginal People's Commission (APC) members

TO BE UPLOADED (This was an excellent speech! Come back later to see it)


Canada and the World Thinktank (WAM0)



Reception for Stéphane Dion to Retire His Leadership Debt

Paddy Torsney (former Burlington MP) and Don Boudria (former Glengarry-Prescott-Russell MP) Introduce Stéphane Dion
(Not sure why but this video is the only one uploaded that ended up being mostly blurry/choppy, but the audio is fine)


Stéphane Dion Gives Speech to Reception Attendees



Party Officer Elections

VP English Candidate (and eventual winner) Steve Kakucha Speech (Liberal Minute)


Convention Opening Ceremonies

Jean Chretien Speech Pt. 1 (WAM0)


Jean Chretien Speech Pt. 2 (WAM0)


Stephane Dion Tribute Video, Part 1


Paul Martin Tribute to Dion (WAM0)


Stephane Dion's Speech at His Tribute Night
TO BE UPLOADED

DAY 3: Saturday, May 2nd

Voting for Executive Positions Ended at 11 AM


Policy Plenary

Debate on "Removing the Ban on MSM Organ Donation" (Very pleased to see this pass so overwhelmingly, but was surprised and saddened by some of the things said by those opposed to this policy)


Debate on "Climate change" Policy


Introduction and Vote on "National Water Policy"



Vote on "Human Rights Commission" Policy (Closest vote of them all)


Constitutional Plenary

Debate on OMOV
TO BE UPLOADED (Will include entire debate from start to finish)

Debate on YLC amendment to ensure all policies put forth by commissions and PTAs are voted on by delegates before going to the floor (watch for a cameo by a famous former blogger)
TO BE UPLOADED

Debate on YLC amendment to establish an Outreach Secretary on the National Executive
TO BE UPLOADED

Leader's Speech

Bob Rae Nominates Michael Ignatieff Speech (Jennifer Smith)



Announcement of Results for Leadership Vote


Michael Ignatieff Makes His Entrance


Ignatieff Intro Video (LPC)


Ignatieff Acceptance Speech Pt. 1 (LPC)


Ignatieff Acceptance Speech Pt. 2 (LPC)


Ignatieff Acceptance Speech Pt. 3 (LPC)


Ignatieff Acceptance Speech Pt. 4 (LPC)


New Liberal Party of Canada Logo

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