OTTAWA – Federal Liberals have voted to throw open the doors of their party to all Canadians willing to offer their support.
They’ve agreed to create a new “supporter” category, in addition to fee-paying, card-carrying members.
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The delegates have also voted to allow supporters to vote for future party leaders.
But they have yet to decide what other privileges will be granted to supporters.
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Interim leader Bob Rae threw his weight behind creation of the supporter category.
He urged about 2,000 delegates to a Liberal renewal convention to transform the party from an exclusive club into an inclusive movement.
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