OTTAWA – Federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau is flying high in the polls and this week he landed a pretty blonde Conservative MP Eve Adams, Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Brampton South, to his Liberal Caucus.
“Eve Adams entered public service to be her community’s voice in Ottawa – not Stephen Harper’s voice in her community – and today I am pleased to welcome her to the Liberal Caucus,” said Trudeau. “Ms. Adams has demonstrated passion and commitment to her constituents as a City Councillor, Member of Parliament, and Parliamentary Secretary. But she has also seen her work restrained by a party focused on the politics of meanness and division.”
“I am very concerned for the direction our country is heading in under Stephen Harper, and I strongly believe that it is time for a leader who can steer Canada in a more positive, productive direction. I believe that leader is Justin Trudeau,” said Adams. “I am proud to stand behind a leader like Mr. Trudeau, who has demonstrated humanity, compassion, and decisiveness when serious issues present themselves.”
Adams was appointed by Stephen Harper as Parliamentary Secretary for two portfolios since her election to the House of Commons in 2011, and today she resigns as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health.
Previously, Adams served for eight years as City and Regional Councillor for Ward 5, Mississauga, Ontario. During that time, she also held several senior positions on City and Regional Councils, including Chair of the Audit and Management Committees and Vice Chair of the Court of Revision.
“The Liberal Party of Canada is for inclusion. Our growth depends on bringing people together to grow the middle class, and it depends on bringing people together who believe that through hope and hard work we can and will achieve great things,” said Trudeau. “We are building the team and the plan that will give hard-working Canadians a real chance at success and a more prosperous future. I am very pleased that Ms. Adams is joining us today to accomplish just that.”
Adams also brings with her a prized former senior Conservative Party advisor Dimitri Soudas, who will likely join the Liberals with his partner Adams.
It is not clear in what capacity Soudas will be working with the Liberals. According to CTV, Soudas will at least work with the Liberals leading into the next election.
