OLP VP Organization
Re-elect Meagan Trush as Vice President, Organization of the Ontario Liberal Party
Key Priorities
We have 3½ years to prepare to give Doug Ford hell in 124 ridings. That means active executives, trained volunteers, and money in the bank. In collaboration with OLP and caucus office, I will work with the team to build a clear framework for measuring riding health—and the tools and resources each association needs to be election‑ready.
The sooner we secure our candidates, the better. Having a local candidate nominated gives much-needed momentum to identifying support, recruiting volunteers, and fundraising. As past Candidate Vetting Co‑Chair, I know the nomination process inside and out, and can work with RVPs and associations to get nomination plans and meetings underway—provided we're not in a leadership race, which could push our timeline back 12–18 months.
Regional Vice Presidents and Commissions play a vital role in building associations' capacity, backing local candidates, and ensuring that the voices of different demographics are heard within our party. I will continue to partner with each RVP and Commission to advance their priorities and make sure the OLP we're building together reflects the needs and objectives of our membership.
Re-elect Meagan for VP Org!
I am excited to be running for re-election as VP Org of the Ontario Liberal Party at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. I have volunteered extensively with the party over the last 15 years, held issues and stakeholder roles in previous Liberal governments, and in my current job build diverse coalitions around shared goals at a university-based research center. I've visited almost every riding in Ontario (Renfrew-Nippising-Pembroke remains outstanding), lived in Thunder Bay, several Toronto ridings, and now call beautiful Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock home, all of which has left me with a deep appreciation the regional differences in our province and how we as a party need to organize to defeat the Tories. My approach to organization blends team and relationship building, with rolling up my sleeves and getting things done, and I look forward to continuing to work with Exec Council, caucus, staff and Party members provincewide to do just that.
The Campaign Debrief Committee did an exceptional job in laying out a roadmap for the party to build back better, and the report underscores what those of us in the trenches know all too well: we have got some work to do as a Party. But I love organizing, I love working with teams to come up with strategies and then executing on them. I love understanding and then solving complex problems. I love this Party, and have the skills and experience to contribute meaningfully to advancing these goals so I am asking for the opportunity to continue in it because there is so much more that I know I can bring to the team and the direction of our party.
This party needs do-ers, sure, but they've got to also be consensus-builders and solution-finders. That's why I'm seeking re-election --because what I love perhaps the very most most about this role is the opportunity to hold space for different perspectives, and chart a path forward that is responsive to the needs of the membership, and the Party as a whole.
I hope you'll trust me with your vote, and that we'll have the opportunity to build something great –together.
Campaign Moments
Endorsements
"Meagan has the proven skills, experience, and energy to strengthen our riding associations and empower grassroots members across the province. She is committed to building strong local teams, supporting volunteers, and ensuring our party is organized for success in every corner of Ontario. Her dedication and leadership make her an excellent choice for this role."
Jonathan Tsao, MPP
Don Valley North
"Meagan is a quiet but effective force for good in our Party. For the election, she worked incredibly hard to support our candidate search and nominations teams under compressed timelines from the early call. Since then, she has already re-activated the important Org 124 committee which brings together RVPs to make sure we have a presence across Ontario. Her character and her commitment are assets which we need as a Party and as an Executive Council."
David Morris
OLP Regional Vice President (Toronto EDEY) & Committee Member and Co-Author, 2025 Campaign Debrief
"I have had the privilege of serving alongside Meagan, and have seen firsthand her exceptional organizational skills and unwavering dedication to our shared goals. Meagan's ability to build consensus, lead with integrity, and bring people together makes her an outstanding choice for Vice President, Organization of the Ontario Liberal Party."
Jason Veltri
President, Thunder Bay – Superior North PLA & Former Regional Vice President (North)
"In any organization, it is the individuals who step up to do the heavy lifting—especially when few are willing that make the real difference. Meagan has consistently chosen to be part of the solution. As we continue the important work of rebuilding and growing, we need people like Meagan, committed, capable, and action-oriented. I encourage you to support her with your vote, because I know she will get the job done."
Lawrence Dawkins
OLP Regional Vice President (Toronto YNYS)
"I'm proud to endorse Meagan for VP-Organization of the Ontario Liberal Party! Meagan has the skills and experience to deliver, and is a consensus builder. With her collaborative and results-driven approach, she will continue to be an outstanding VP-Organization."
Matt Gagne
OLP Regional Vice President (East)
My Core Strengths
I know our existing campaign tools inside and out, and am always looking for new and better ways to do things —mailing systems, event‑planning checklists, direct‑mail tactics, even basic graphic‑design tools. Whether setting up a new Mailchimp account, getting buttons made for a pre-writ canvass, or coaching your team on designing an ad for the local paper, I have the technical skills and vendor knowledge to create organizing templates, and help local teams meet their goals.
Teams thrive when everyone knows the goal, how we get there, and their individual role in the process. I create inclusive, user‑friendly templates and step‑by-step process guides—so whether you’re a first‑time organizer or a seasoned veteran, it’s easy to pitch in and deliver results together.
We know from GOTV that people are more likely to do something (vote, for instance) if they get a call from someone they know. Having been active in the Ontario Liberal Party for almost 15 years, I’ve built—and continue to expand—a trusted web of relationships at every level and in every region. If re-elected as VP Organization, I’ll put that network to work for you—navigating party processes, mitigating sticky challenges, and knowing exactly who to call (and having them on speed dial) to get things done efficiently.
With thousands of hours spent canvassing, phone‑banking, and fundraising for the OLP, I understand the on‑the‑ground essentials. I love helping to build capacity in new teams, sharing best practices, and building sustainable canvassing and fundraising programs that grow stronger every election cycle.
In my day job, I build coalitions across diverse communities—including women, Black and racialized people, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and Indigenous partners. I bring that same commitment to listening and learning to our party work, helping riding associations forge genuine, long‑lasting relationships with all constituents.