Only pushback from members will drive party leadership to loosen grip on nominations, say campaign veterans

‘Most people will back out because they realize there's no point running if the leader doesn't want you there,’ says former Liberal cabinet minister Sheila Copps.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to the Liberal caucus in West Block on April 17, 2024. Top party officials benefit from having a high degree of control over nominations, say veteran political insiders.

To ensure free, fair, and transparent nomination contests, rank-and-file party members must communicate an unequivocal message to their respective leadership that they will not accept any interference from the top, say former candidates and party insiders.

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