Modeling Journey

Yesterday was the session on policy and national council. Several motions were debated in the constitution session for the party. Other resolutions were voted on in the various policy sessions. I was not able to vote or attend the policy portions of the convention but did not hear of any divisive or controversial issues that were passed yesterday. My impression from the hospitality suites was that this party is united, in great spirits and proud of everyone's success throughout the country. Today there will be another session on the party constitution and also in the 3 areas of policy.

National council speeches were interesting in Ontario. We have some great candidates who want to represent the party in Ontario. Today voting will take place at lunch for the four spots with results announced at 4pm.

Laureen Harper will also have some sort of volunteer awards presentation today. Later this evening is the Helena Guergis and Rahim Jaffer traditional wedding social.

Yesterday was an interesting day. Prime Minister Stephen Harper held a scrum prior to leaving for Washington. Lawrence Cannon, Tony Clement and Jim Prentice were also made available for the media and bloggers.

Last night there was two great hospitality suites. Paul Brandt performed and was excellent if you like country music. Patrick Brown and the Canada-India suite was very well attended. The prarie social at United Tavern was cold but fun. Overall I have enjoyed meeting so many great people throughout this weekend. MPs and cabinet ministers have gone out of their way to meet delegates and hear from the grassroots. Meeting Preston Manning was probably the highlight from yesterday. Overall I am looking forward to seeing what today brings. I am not looking forward to my 5am flight tomorrow though.

-Darryl