🇨🇦 Conservative MP (Leduc-Wetaskiwin). Father of 2 great kids. @UAlberta. Oilers/Jays.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Joined April 2010
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This is a song I’ve sung to Jaden since he was a baby. Several years ago, he started to sing along with me.
People ask me all the time, “Does Jaden communicate with you?” The answer, of course, is yes. He just has his own mysterious and incredibly beautiful language. ❤️
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Albertans have decisively voted for a stronger Alberta within a united Canada.
The promise of Canada is worth fighting for.
Now our focus must be on results in people’s lives: affordable food and homes, safe streets, strong borders, and less immigration.
And may God keep our land glorious and free.
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LIVE: Address to Parliament on the tragedy at CFB Wainwright xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1NGaroZvr…
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Today I join with Canadians around the world offering condolences, comfort and prayer to the families of those who lost their lives or were injured at CFB Wainwright. In times of loss such as this, we are reminded not only of the strength, courage and commitment necessary to wear the uniform in defence of our country and its values, but also of the tremendous sacrifice military families make for Canada.
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I’ve just heard the heartbreaking news that two of the victims of yesterday’s tragic incident at CFB Wainwright were from British Columbia, including one from here on the North Shore.
My thoughts are with their families, and with all the families who lost loved ones in this tragedy while in service to their country. I’m thinking also of those who were injured, many of them seriously, and hoping for their recovery.
To the families: As a parent, I can only imagine what you are going through right now. Please know that your community is here for you, and that we stand ready to offer whatever support we can during this incredibly difficult time.
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The Town is deeply saddened by the tragic incident involving members of the Canadian Armed Forces community. Our thoughts & prayers are with those directly impacted, their loved ones, & everyone affected.
Thanks to first responders, healthcare teams and all who have assisted❤️
This is a highly uphelpful take from @garymasonglobe on a very measured, thoughtful - and yes, even helpful - commentary from @JohnIbbitson.
In my experience, the vast majority of Albertans believe that Alberta has legitimate concerns that have been largely disregarded by those outside the province. This has been especially pronounced over the past decade.
A very substantial number of those frustrated Albertans will vote to stay in Canada, believing (as I do) that a stronger Alberta within a united Canada will unlock tremendous potential and prosperity in our great country.
The most common question I get asked by constituents these days is “Do you believe anything is changing?”
I do believe things have changed over the past year, with many more Canadians from all across the country genuinely trying to understand what my Alberta constituents care about.
It’s critical that this authentic spirit of curiosity and concern for one another’s wellbeing continue beyond the vote tomorrow. This is the way forward to a Canada that is stronger and more united than ever. 🇨🇦
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Today in Wainwright with @dckurek, I met with Mayor Bruce Pugh, Fire Chief Aime Smyl, Deputy Fire Chief Wade Pillman, MLA Garth Rowswell and Reeve Mike Wildeboer of the MD of Wainwright to hear directly from the people leading this community through the tragedy at CFB Wainwright.
Our hearts are with the families of the service members we lost, and with everyone injured and still fighting for their lives. These are men and women who put on the uniform to protect our country. Their families deserve our prayers and our support.
To the firefighters, paramedics, nurses, doctors and soldiers who ran toward the fire and worked through the night: thank you. Wainwright and its base have always been critically interlinked. In the worst of moments, this community showed exactly who it is.
Conservatives will stand with Wainwright, our troops, and their families for as long as it takes.
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My heart is with the families of Sgt. Morgan Wong, Pte. Shaun Farrell, Pte. Aidan Goulding and Pte. Hayden Lykkemark, who were tragically lost at CFB Wainwright. These young men, two of whom were from BC, served their nation with courage and distinction.
My thoughts are also with everyone who was injured, their loved ones, and all the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces who are grieving the loss of their comrades today. We are praying for all those struggling in hospital today. British Columbia stands with you.
Hearts are heavy as we start to understand more about the tragic events at CFB Wainwright yesterday afternoon and evening. Sending so much love to our men and women in uniform and everyone who has been affected. Profoundly thankful for those Albertans and other Canadians who are working relentlessly through the night to help.
#BREAKING: At least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured from an explosion and fire at the CFB Wainwright, according to multiple military sources.
globalnews.ca/news/12106709/…
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Saskatchewan has deployed resources to Alberta and is ready to provide more if required to assist in responding to the serious incident at CFB Wainwright.
Our hearts are with all those affected at CFB Wainwright and in the surrounding communities, as well as the first responders and those on the front lines of this tragic incident.
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Pray for Wainwright, everyone.
There has been a serious incident that caused a fire at CFB Wainwright. Thank you to the brave firefighters and emergency responders working to save lives.
I have spoken to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defence to offer our support to everyone on the base and in the community.
To everyone in the area, please stay safe, follow local emergency instructions, and keep roads clear for first responders.
This is really fantastic. No political shots, consistent with Pierre’s ongoing outreach to our American friends. A solid articulation of the benefits, for both 🇨🇦 and 🇺🇸, of tariff-free trade.
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Two profs looked at Bradford's campaign, found complaints about filthy subways and unsafe parks, and bravely concluded: Trump. No rebuttals. No facts. Footnotes, presumably, pending.
Noticing the subway is disgusting is now a symptom of populism. Disagree? You're Trump.
If this is the rigour our universities celebrate, we have bigger problems than the subway. And if this is Chow's surrogate A-team, she's in trouble.
Go vote, Toronto.
Today is World Mental Health Day. One of the best, most practical resources I’ve seen is the bethere.org website with its Five Golden Rules for mental health. It’s a partnership between Canada’s jack.org and the @BTWFoundation founded by @ladygaga.
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Built for the moment. Playoff football is coming home.
#GoElks
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It’s been an absolute pleasure getting to know my neighbouring candidate @ayla_dumais in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky.
She’s smart, strong & courageous, and she’s interested in actual solutions to some of the biggest policy challenges we face.
Please consider supporting Ayla in this crucial riding: conservativebc.ca/candidate/…
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We should never lose our sense of wonder.
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