Liberal campaign director stepping down [Video]

Embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his governing Liberals have taken another hit with Jeremy Broadhurst quitting as national campaign director for the party.

Broadhurst confirmed the news in a statement to CTV News.

“After much consideration and discussion with my family, I have decided to step away from my role as National Campaign Director for the Liberal Party of Canada effective September 30, 2024,” wrote Broadhurst.

“Given the stakes involved, the Prime Minister, the Liberal Party of Canada and all its candidates deserve someone who can bring more energy and devotion to the job than I can at this stage of my life,” he said.

In the statement, Broadhurst cites the “physical, mental and emotional effort” that’s been required of him over the past 20 years in politics – particularly during the last five national campaigns – and the toll that’s taken on his wife and children.

“My family …