2026 National Convention - April 10-12, Montreal

Canada's Natural Governing Party

Since 1867, the Liberal Party of Canada has been at the forefront of building a just, prosperous, and united nation. Explore our history, meet our candidates, and join the movement for democratic renewal.

158+
Years of History
24
Prime Ministers
338
Riding Associations
169
Seats (2025)
Our Story

158 Years of Liberal Leadership

1867 - Confederation

Birth of the Party

Founded at Confederation under Alexander Mackenzie, becoming Canada's first Liberal government in 1873.

1896-1911

The Laurier Era

Sir Wilfrid Laurier becomes the first Francophone PM, championing Canadian autonomy and western expansion.

1921-1948

King's Record Tenure

Mackenzie King serves as PM for 21 years, guiding Canada through the Great Depression and WWII.

1968-1984

Trudeaumania

Pierre Trudeau redefines Canadian identity with bilingualism, multiculturalism, and the Charter of Rights.

1993-2006

The Chretien-Martin Years

Fiscal discipline eliminates the deficit while investing in healthcare, research, and child benefits.

2015-2025

Justin Trudeau Era

Three consecutive victories, gender-balanced cabinet, Canada Child Benefit, and climate action leadership.

2025 - Present

The Carney Mandate

Mark Carney becomes PM, winning 169 seats. Focus on economic resilience, democratic renewal, and liquid democracy.

Current Leadership

National Board of Directors

SM
National President

Sachit Mehra

Elected 2023

AI
National Director

Azam Ishmael

Chief Operating Officer

TK
VP English

Terry Kilrea

English Services

SV
VP French

Stéphane Vachon

French Services

JK
Treasurer
Jayson Kwasnik
SB
Revenue Chair
Stephen Bronfman
TM
Party Secretary
Tyler Meredith
2026 Convention

Convention Candidates

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Historical Data

Canadian Federal Elections

Browse election results from 1867 to present

21
Total Elections
11
Majorities
10
Minorities
69.1%
Avg. Turnout

Federal Elections

Updated: March 11, 2026

The Liberal Party now holds 170 seats following the defection of NDP MP Lori Idlout to the Liberal caucus. This leaves the government just 2 seats shy of the 172-seat majority threshold. Upcoming by-elections are expected to determine if they reach a majority.

Seat Distribution

Popular Vote

Detailed Results

Party Seats % Seats Vote %
Democratic Innovation

Liquid Democracy for Party Management

A hybrid voting model where members can vote directly or delegate their vote to trusted representatives, creating fluid, real-time democratic participation.

How Liquid Democracy Works

Party Member

Chooses how to participate

Direct Vote

Vote personally on any issue or election

Delegate to Person

Assign vote to trusted delegate

Delegate by Policy

Different delegates for different topics

Democratic Decision

All votes (direct + delegated) counted equally

1

Flexible Participation

Members choose their level of engagement - from active voting to full delegation.

2

Transitive Delegation

Delegates can further delegate, creating chains of trust and expertise.

3

Revocable Anytime

Take back your vote from a delegate at any moment - full accountability.

4

Policy-Specific

Delegate healthcare to one person, economy to another, environment to a third.

Grassroots Empowerment

From EDA to National Policy

Liquid democracy transforms how grassroots members influence party direction. Every EDA member becomes a potential policy contributor, with ideas flowing from local ridings to national platforms through transparent delegation chains.

Local Policy Initiatives

EDA members propose and vote on local priorities that feed into provincial and national platforms.

Community Delegates

Trusted community members can represent neighbours who lack time but want their voice heard.

Real-time Feedback

Track how your delegated vote is used and receive notifications on important decisions.

338
EDAs Connected
5
Commissions Integrated
13
Provincial Boards
1
Unified Platform

Liquid Democracy Applications in Party Governance

Implementation Roadmap

Phase I

Pilot Testing

2026-2027

Testing liquid democracy in Young Liberals and Women's Commission through LiquidFeedback platform.

  • Youth Commission pilot
  • Platform development
  • Member training
Phase II

Hybrid Platform

2027-2028

Crowdsourcing the 2029 National Platform through Pol.is integration for member-led policy development.

  • Policy crowdsourcing
  • Regional expansion
  • Delegate transparency
Phase III

Full Integration

2028-2029

Constitutional amendments enabling delegative voting for all board positions and policy decisions.

  • Constitutional reform
  • National rollout
  • Audit protocols
Current Leadership

National Board of Directors

SM
National President

Sachit Mehra

Elected 2023

AI
National Director

Azam Ishmael

Chief Operating Officer

TK
VP English

Terry Kilrea

English Services

SV
VP French

Stephane Vachon

French Services

JK

Treasurer

Jayson Kwasnik

SB

Revenue Chair

Stephen Bronfman

TM

Party Secretary

Tyler Meredith

Party Structure

Democratic Governance

A decentralized model built on regional representation and specialized commissions.

National Women's Liberal Commission

Chair: Alicia Natividad

Gender equality, recruitment of female candidates, and advancing women's economic and social progress.

Young Liberals of Canada

Chair: Liam Olsen

Platform for members aged 14-25 to influence policy and develop as the next generation of leaders.

Senior Liberals' Commission

Chair: Hilary Williamson

Advocating for issues affecting older Canadians including healthcare and retirement security.

Indigenous Peoples' Commission

Co-Chairs: Nadine Bernard & Jesse McCormick

Promoting Indigenous participation in the political process and advancing reconciliation.

Provincial & Territorial Boards

338 Electoral District Associations
Region Chair Ridings
OntarioQasir Hanif Dar121
QuebecMarc-Etienne Vien78
British ColumbiaDuncan Wlodarczak42
AlbertaKara Levis34
ManitobaRebecca Parkinson14
SaskatchewanMaureen Klenk14
Nova ScotiaMargaret Miller11
New BrunswickMarc-Andre Vienneau10
Newfoundland & LabradorMark Duggan7
Prince Edward IslandMadison Ranta4
Northwest TerritoriesDavid Monroe1
YukonAaron Casselman1
NunavutKirt Ejesiak1
Interactive Presentation

The Next Frontier of Democracy

Explore how AI-assisted liquid democracy can transform party governance, parliament, and grassroots engagement.

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Technocracy AI Canada Inc.

Pioneering Democratic Innovation

Our Mission

We develop AI-powered tools to enhance democratic participation within political parties and government institutions. Technology can bridge the gap between citizens and leadership, enabling more inclusive and transparent decision-making.

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338
Ridings to Connect
5
Party Commissions
1M+
Potential Members
2026
Convention Year