Canadians have been blessed with ample natural resources.
Resources like the oil sands, mines and the forestry sector contribute tens of thousands of good jobs and help pay for the essential government services that Canadians depend on.
That’s why it’s with increasing frustration that Canadians watch these important projects disappear because of red tape and obstructionism.
We need a regulatory system, that ensures essential environmental reviews and consultations take place, but doesn’t drive away investment or make building things here in Canada impossible.
Please watch the video below where my colleague MP Pierre Poilievre talks with Dale Swampy, president of the National Coalition of Chiefs (NCC) about how these important projects can help end poverty in First Nation communities and help further the important goal of reconciliation.
We need a three-digit national suicide prevention hotline
Suicide takes the lives of hundreds of Canadians every year. This is a huge problem and we need to act.
Creating a national suicide prevention hotline is a common sense solution to this serious problem.
It’s something we Conservatives have been calling for and it needs to be a national priority.
This may be the very last Victoria Day long weekend
By CANDICE MALCOLM
True North News
I hope readers of this column enjoy the upcoming Victoria Day long weekend. After 15 gruelling months of complying with ever-changing public health orders, half-baked shelter-in-place guidelines and a failed COVID-19 strategy from our clueless politicians, Lord knows we all need the holiday.
Aside from all that, this may be the very last Victoria Day long weekend.
If the Woke left has its way, it will continue on its destructive trajectory of erasing our history, tearing down our institutions and cancelling anything or anyone that doesn’t meet its evolving dictates.
Surely, Queen Victoria will not stand the test of time — according to the totalitarian standards of our progressive betters, that is.
(Read the full column online at the link below)
Are you concerned about the Liberals’ plan to censor the internet?
If you have not yet had the chance to sign this important petition please do so. I’ll be writing to the prime minister and the minister of Canadian heritage in the next e-newsletter demanding they shutter this bill on your behalf.
In the news
— O’Toole closes gap with Trudeau amid discontent among centrist voters. Link
— Justin Trudeau takes a knee to the ‘nation’ of Quebec. Link
— B.C. First Nation at odds with anti-logging protesters. Link
— The U.S.A. is a country divided. Link
— Iran intentionally shot down Flight PS752 in ‘an act of terrorism,’ Ontario court rules. Link
— Rapid testing’s slow rollout just another tragic pandemic failure. Link
— Media reports on Israel rife with thousands of errors. Link
— Muslim world must recognize its hypocrisy over Israel. Link
— Dismissing anti-lockdown protesters as racists is just virtue signalling. Link
— Toronto school launches Charter challenge arguing public health order to close schools breaches freedom of religion. Link
—Chris Rock Is Right: Cancel Culture Is Unfair To Audiences. Link
— Seven scientists at top virus lab in Canada collaborated with China. Link
— Colonial pipeline attack shows Canada must get serious about cybersecurity. Link
— Queen Victoria’s name could be stripped from Toronto school looking to rebrand. Link
— New details: Wuhan lab staff taken to hospital a month before China first reported COVID-19. Link
— Liberals sneak in amendment allowing media to double-dip into taxpayer funds. Link
— What is Bill C-10 and why are the Liberals planning to regulate the internet? Link
You said it
— “It perplexes me how Trudeau can get away with continual violations of the ethics code.” — Cheryl M.
— “Not only (are) tougher (ethics) laws (needed), but much stronger penalties too if convicted. Right now a $500 fine is laughable. Not a deterrent at all!” — Lyle O.
— “The Trudeau Liberal government made several unethical decisions, therefore I can’t understand why the NDP support it.” — Mary P.
Last week’s straw poll results
In my last e-newsletter, I asked if people think Canada needs stronger ethic laws in the aftermath of the Liberals’ WE Charity scandal.
The results were unanimous, everyone supported the need for stronger ethic laws.
A big thanks to everyone who took part.
Have your say
In light of the Liberals covering-up high profile sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces do you think the Liberal Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan should resign?
I’ll post the results in next week’s e-newsletter.
Latest news on COVID-19
You can find up-to-date information from Alberta Health Services or the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Alberta Health Services can also be reached by phone at 811.
Benefits available for Canadians
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I want to hear from you
I’m always eager to hear from you. Do you have beefs? Bouquets? Suggestions?
Drop me a note to my e-mail address.
Please note our local Edmonton constituency office is currently still open to serve you but it’s by appointment only. We simply ask that you call ahead to book an appointment.
Call or e-mail us and we’ll be happy to serve you.
Thanks so much. Stay healthy!
E-mail:
[email protected]
Phone:
(780) 495-3261
Mail (postage free):
Kerry Diotte, MP
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
I’ve talked to constituents in my riding concerned with the creation of a new homeless shelter at the former Northlands Spectrum.
These constituents raised serious concerns about a lack of consultation in the City’s plan.
They’re also concerned there aren’t enough resources in place to ensure public safety.
I sent a letter to the mayor demanding their concerns are listened to and resources are provided.
See my letter to the mayor below.
Erin O’Toole says his government will repeal Bill C-10, should it pass
By TRUE NORTH WIRE
If Bill C-10 becomes law, Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole says he will repeal the controversial internet regulation bill if he is elected Prime Minister.
According to O’Toole, the Liberals are “radically” altering how Canadians are expected to use the internet and could open the door for “massive abuse of power.”
“Canada’s Conservatives support creating a level playing field between large foreign streaming services and Canadian broadcasters, and championing Canadian arts and culture. A Conservative government would do so without compromising Canadians’ fundamental rights and freedoms,” said O’Toole in a statement released on Thursday.
“We are calling on Justin Trudeau to withdraw Bill C-10 today. If this is not done, a Conservative government will stand up for Canadians and repeal this deeply flawed legislation. While the NDP and the Bloc may look the other way on the freedom of expression, Canada’s Conservatives will not.”
(Find the full article by True North News at the link below.)
Amarjeet Sohi is running for mayor
Those on the political left have their dream candidate with defeated Liberal MP Amarjeet Sohi announcing he wants to continue in Don Iveson’s footsteps.
Feds spent millions making sure staff were comfy while working from home
I requested this information on Liberal government spending and received this data via a type of access-to-information request.
There was some outrageous spending in the more than 1,800 pages of documents.
Are you concerned about the Liberals plan to censor the internet?
If so please sign my online petition. I’ll be writing to the prime minister and the minister of Canadian heritage demanding they shutter this bill on your behalf.
In the news
— Three teens rush into burning seniors home to help. Link
— Speaking Truth to Beijing: In Conversation with Michael Chong. Link
— Should I Sign “Anti-Colonial” Statements? A Letter to Students of Anthropology. Link
— Jordan Peterson challenges Justin Trudeau over social media censorship bill. Link
— No call yet from drive-by activist Fonda after pipeline protest. Link
— Ethics report clears Trudeau, finds Morneau gave “unfettered access” to WE Charity. Link
— How much did CBC lawsuit folly cost? Link
— Trudeau’s big three lies on Canada’s leaky border. Link
— Canada, the international laggard. Link
— Origin of COVID — Following the Clues. Link
— Liberals’ dangerous arrogance didn’t begin and won’t end with internet-regulation bill. Link
You said it
— “I am increasingly alarmed by the radical left. Please help in defending the name of our great country Canada!” — Anonymous
— “Trudeau needs to go, along with the NDP.” — Joyce K.
— “Make jobs, jobs, jobs to make more money to pay off the debt and balance the budget.” [Their priorities] — M.C.
Last week’s straw poll results
In my last e-newsletter, I asked if people found the census process easy.
A clear majority said they had no issues.
A big thanks to everyone who took part.
Have your say
In the aftermath of the WE Charity scandal and the score of ethical violations committed by the Trudeau Liberals, do you support stronger ethic laws?
I’ll post the results in next week’s e-newsletter.
Latest news on COVID-19
You can find up-to-date information from Alberta Health Services or the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Alberta Health Services can also be reached by phone at 811.
Benefits available for Canadians
There are programs available to help you and your family during this COVID pandemic.
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I want to hear from you
I’m always eager to hear from you. Do you have beefs? Bouquets? Suggestions?
Drop me a note to my e-mail address.
Please note our local Edmonton constituency office is currently still open to serve you but it’s by appointment only. We simply ask that you call ahead to book an appointment.
Call or e-mail us and we’ll be happy to serve you.
Thanks so much. Stay healthy!
E-mail:
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Phone:
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Kerry Diotte, MP
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
In a Sunday (May 9) interview with Evan Solomon of CTV, the Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault repeatedly said that Bill C-10 would allow the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to regulate individuals’ social media posts.
Yet, within 24 hours there was a change of tune.
Now the minister is saying the legislation didn’t do what he clearly said it did the day before.
If the minister in charge of the file can’t understand his own legislation there is a serious problem.
We’ve seen time and again the Liberals push through legislation saying one thing and meaning another. This is just the latest example.
Canadians simply can’t trust the Liberals to regulate their online content.
Free and open debate is an essential principle in a democratic society.
So why exactly are the Liberals threatening to shut it down?
Are you concerned about the Liberals plan to censor your internet posts? please sign my online petition and share it on social media.
May is MS Awareness Month
May is MS Awareness Month.
I was pleased to read a statement in the virtual House of Commons about this.
More than 90,000 Canadians live with MS.
We have one of the highest rates of MS in the world.
Together, let’s raise awareness in support of people living with MS.
Trudeau targeting cities to ban handguns is misguided
By JON DZIADYK
Edmonton City Councillor
(Guest Column)
Much of Edmonton Griesbach overlaps with Ward 3 and your Member of Parliament, Kerry Diotte, graciously allowed me to chime in to bring some light to where municipal and federal issues overlap.
Justin Trudeau has allowed cities the power to ban law-abiding citizens from owning or purchasing handguns in a ham-fisted and misguided attempt to reduce crime. As your City Councillor, I can’t stress enough how ridiculous that sounds. I believe his hope is that big city mayors will do something that he could not otherwise achieve, and this is another reason why paying attention to municipal politics is important.
Let’s look at some stats. According to a presentation by Statistics Canada to the Senate, 21% of violent crimes are committed with a weapon, and of that 21%, only three percent are with a gun. A smaller percentage of that is handguns. Are these violent crimes being committed by law-abiding citizens? The report goes on to say that 87% of gang-related homicides were committed with a firearm.
In the U.S.A. less than 15% of gun related crimes were committed with a legally purchased gun. It would be handy to point to a statistic like this for Canada, except we don’t track this information. So where is the federal government getting their data to show that a handgun ban would be effective at reducing crime? That is a great question.
What is known is that the vast majority of all weapons used in crime are smuggled and obtained from the underground, so making a law that targets law-abiding gun owners is naive and ineffective and punishes upstanding citizens.
To reduce gun crime it would be more effective to give our police officers the funding they need to do their difficult jobs. We also need more funding for our men and women who put their lives on the line to protect us. We need the funding more than ever after City Council gave in to calls to defund the police, something I adamantly opposed. What we need to do is fund the police adequately so that crime goes down, not spend money going after law abiding citizens.
I’m also currently a member of the military and I train on safe use of firearms once a year. Many people I know have licensed handguns for sport shooting or hunting.
A ban on handguns would be short-sighted and not something I would support if it came before council.
Here’s to hoping that no other councillor decides to pursue this scheme from Justin Trudeau.
Jon Dziadyk is a north-side Edmonton city councillor who can be reached at [email protected]
I spoke with Russian dissident opposed to Putin’s dictatorship
I was glad to have the opportunity to question the top aide to imprisoned Russian dissident Alexei Navalny at our Foreign Affairs committee. Canada must always do as much as we can to support democracy worldwide.
Thanks for signing our Bring Back Bachman petition
As promised to all of you who’ve signed the petition. I’ve sent the following letter to CBC on your behalf:
May 10, 2021
Dear Catherine Tait:
I’m writing to you on behalf of scores of Canadians who are concerned with your recent step to cancel Randy Bachman’s radio show, Vinyl Tap.
I created a petition because so many people were upset by CBC’s decision.
As such I’ve told petitioners I would raise the issue with you on their behalf.
Part of the CBC’s mandate is to promote Canadian culture.
Bachman is a Canadian musical icon and a core part of our cultural landscape.
As the Member of Parliament for Edmonton Griesbach I’m requesting you revisit this decision and renew Bachman’s show.
Sincerely,
Kerry Diotte
Member of Parliament
Edmonton Griesbach
In the news
— Minister backtracks comments on Bill C-10, says social media users ‘will never’ be regulated. Link
— Guilbeault claims Conservatives are spreading “fake news” about Bill C-10. Link
— Oilers’ McDavid hits 100 points in vintage superstar performance. Link
— Conservatives push back against Bill C-10. Link
— The Wokest Place on Earth. Link
— Here’s what’s truly scary about Bill C-10. Link
— Internet censorship only part of Trudeaus vision. Link
— Not so quick with allegations of hate crimes. Link
— Trudeau’s cabinet hasn’t been accountable on COVID or the military sex scandal. Link
— Katie Telford’s feminism has done little for women in Canada’s armed forces. Link
— These four ministers need to go — but Trudeau is too weak to fire them. Link
— Trudeau’s PMO can’t even see its own contradictions on sexual misconduct in the military. Link
— The cabinet minister’s job is dead, made redundant by the Prime Minister’s Office. Link
You said it
— “We need integrity in government, this group has none.” [On Liberals’ Bill C-10] — Carol H.
— “Stop spending so much money and making Canada less affordable” — Kirk C.
— “No pipeline, no equalization payments.” — Gordon T.
Have your say
Your Canada census is due Tuesday, May 11. If you have already completed it, did you find the process easy to do?
Your comments are welcome at [email protected]
I’ll post the results in next week’s e-newsletter.
Latest news on COVID-19
You can find up-to-date information from Alberta Health Services or the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Alberta Health Services can also be reached by phone at 811.
Benefits available for Canadians
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I want to hear from you
I’m always eager to hear from you. Do you have beefs? Bouquets? Suggestions?
Drop me a note to my e-mail address.
Please note our local Edmonton constituency office is currently still open to serve you but it’s by appointment only. We simply ask that you call ahead to book an appointment.
Call or e-mail us and we’ll be happy to serve you.
Thanks so much. Stay healthy!
E-mail:
[email protected]
Phone:
(780) 495-3261
Mail (postage free):
Kerry Diotte, MP
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6