Political organizer Mark Marissen, who helped mastermind Stephane Dion’s win as federal Liberal leader, has been named co-chair of the Liberal campaign in the next federal election.

Would-be federal Liberal leader Stephane Dion will be in B.C. today, looking to add to the support he’s already found from a national campaign director and other party allies.

Gains come at the expense of some high profile Tories.