Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 01:58 PM - Miscellaneous
CHP Canada - Affirms Israel's Right to Defend its Civilians!
For years the Israelis have exercised restraint against Hamas terrorists who vow Israel's destruction. The Christian Heritage Party of Canada affirms the universal right of all nations, including Israel, to enjoy peace and national security within their borders.Today there is overwhelming evidence that Israel has had no choice but to restore safety for its civilians through the use of strength. When it can be verified that the Hamas missile attacks will cease and that monitoring agreements can be reached, then the CHP agrees with other nations that have called for both sides to move to a ceasefire.
As with all conflict, the CHP regrets the loss of innocent lives and would ask those opposing the Israeli invasion to focus their anger and frustration not against the Israeli army but against the illegal actions of Hamas. Hamas is in fact committing double war crimes, but no national leader will say this. The Hamas offensive has been launched against innocent Israeli civilians; Hamas then imperils their own civilian population by both launching an offensive from within a civilian enclave and seeking protection from retribution by hiding within that same civilian enclave. The CHP strongly condemns these Hamas war crimes.
The CHP agrees with the statement made by Canadian Foreign Affairs minister Mr. Cannon in that: "Israel has a clear right to defend itself against the continued rocket attacks by Palestinian militant groups which have deliberately targeted civilians. First and foremost, those rocket attacks must stop."
The CHP hopes that the military action will be short term, and suggests that Canada offer to assist in the establishment and the post diplomatic monitoring of agreements.
The CHP does not believe in dealing with organisations which engage in terrorist activities aimed deliberately against innocent civilians, therefore agreements must only be made with a legitimate government body in Gaza.
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 09:39 PM - Miscellaneous
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Thursday, December 4, 2008, 08:07 PM - Miscellaneous
A Letter to Canadians from the CHP National Leader
December 4, 2008
Fundamental to good government is honesty, integrity and transparency. Regrettably, it is the total departure from these attributes that has brought instability, vain conceit and disingenuous motives to our nation's capital.
Prime Minister Harper must bear much of the blame for this crisis; the Conservative Party is after all the instigator. Leaders must lead, but equally important is the need to serve the people. The failure to provide conciliatory leadership during a minority government has resulted in today's chaos. Most Canadians do believe that the issue that precipitated this conflict was the Prime Minister's threat to cut subsidies to political parties.
Eliminating such subsidies is not an attack on democracy as the coalition members decry, but would represent a return to democracy. While the CHP would applaud the policy, it was unfortunately, recklessly proposed by the PM.
It should be pointed out to Canadians, that contrary to what they hear in the media, not all political parties benefit from such a funding scheme. The CHP has never received such funding, but is 100% member supported and funded.
The NDP and Liberals may never admit it, but the selfish ambition of the coalition is obvious and their attempts to convince Canadians to the contrary are pitiable. Driven together through greed, they saw an unprecedented opportunity to gain leverage and power, so they selfishly put partisanship aside and entered into negotiations for power with the Bloc.
While the Canadian economy is not collapsing, the economic signals are worrisome. Indeed, according to most analysts, Canada is one of the healthiest of the G8. It is also untrue, that the Conservative government has done nothing. On the contrary, they have acted with prudence in the face of the global economic crisis. There have been tax reductions at both the personal and the corporate levels which in themselves will act to modestly stimulate the economy. The question is, can we do more, and where should we put our focus?
Should we bail out the ailing auto industry? This requires careful analysis, not a quick fix by throwing millions of taxpayer's dollars at a patient that may not survive.
It needs to be pointed out that Canada is in desperate need of infrastructure renewal, and this has been the case for some time. Cities for successive elections have begged Ottawa to do something to help them cope with the problem. This is an issue on which all of the parties in the House of Commons have failed Canada.
The CHP has proposed for some time, an infrastructure policy that has already been used successfully in Canada. It's a simple, non-inflationary policy that was applied in Canada at the end of WWII. Implemented by the Liberals under C.D. Howe, McKenzie King's minister of reconstruction, it worked very well.
The Bank of Canada would issue interest-free loans to cities, municipalities, provinces and Crown corporations for infrastructure projects, such as water and sewage treatment systems, airports, bridges etc... which are in dire need of revamping. The builder, the province, would collect revenues from increased economic activity, which would be used to pay back the interest free loan and the money would then be withdrawn from the economy, so it wouldn't have an inflationary consequence. But the improved infrastructure would remain.
This policy has been used successfully in our nation's history, and should be implemented again to enable communities to meet urgent, current needs.
In addition, Canada would benefit greatly if out of this crisis emerged a truly democratic parliament with proportional representation, where the vote of every citizen would count, and political parties succeeded or failed depending on their own grassroots support, rather than feeding at the public trough. Such improvements to our democracy would benefit our nation by empowering the grassroots political involvement of citizens, leading to a more active electorate and increased voter turnout.
The CHP is a federal party that continues to offer Canada stability, honesty and loyalty. The CHP will only seek to lead through service, according to principle, for the good of the country, not just for the good of our political party.
Now that the Governor General has prorogued parliament, we hope that cooler heads will prevail in the coming months.
We know that during these times the focus should be on Canadian families and not the corporate sector. Before any policy is implemented, the question must be asked, "Is this good for Canadian families?"
Canadians should also note that all other parties have failed to put integrity and respect for human life ahead of power and finances. This abandonment of historic moral principles leaves all of them without a defence in claiming the moral high ground.
Historically, it has never been more important, that our nation's leaders recognize the constitutional requirement that Canada be governed in light of principles that recognizes the supremacy of God and the rule of law. Those principles made Canada the most desirable place in the world to live; and only the CHP is committed to restoring those principles for all Canadians.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008, 05:58 PM - Justice
Jackboots at University of Calgary
November 26, 2008
When the federal Human Rights Commission tried to censor Mark Steyn and Maclean's magazine, using the Section 13 "hate speech" provisions of the Canadian Human Rights Act, media across Canada howled with outrage- and the CHRC backed down. Then members at the Conservative Party convention gave double majority to a proposal to end the use of Section 13.
Many saw those events as victories for free speech in Canada--but don't start celebrating just yet! This precious principle is threatened in the very place where it ought to be most revered: our university campuses. As the late Professor Allan Bloom wrote in his epochal 1987 study The Closing of the American Mind, "political correctness" has become the dominant philosophy of post-secondary education, trumping free debate and open enquiry.
However, some courageous students at the University of Calgary are putting themselves and their academic careers on the line to defend free speech for all Canadians. Campus Pro Life (CPL) has been using graphic images from the Genocide Awareness Project (GAP) to provoke fellow students to reflect on the humanity of children killed by abortion.
There is a history to this movement:
* In the 18th century, people of African ancestry were not legally "persons"; that was wrong, so we changed it.
* Until 1929 in Canada, women were not legally "persons"; that was wrong, so we changed it.
* Today, pre-born children are not legally "persons'; that's wrong, and CPL is one of many groups working to correct that injustice. GAP is their "textbook".
But the University has called in its lawyers to silence CPL. They warn CPL that their signs are to be allowed on campus only if they are turned inward, so they cannot be seen. And the lawyers claim Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms doesn't apply on a university campus! Really?!?
The University of Calgary's 2008-09 calendar states:
"The University of Calgary community has undertaken to be guided by the following statements of purpose and values: To promote free inquiry and debate- [and] [t]o respect, appreciate, and encourage diversity."
But on a modern Canadian university campus, apparently, "diversity" is limited to ideas the administration's censors deem acceptable.
Jim Hnatiuk, Leader of the Christian Heritage Party, notes that CPL members seek only their legal right to peacefully express their opinions free from censorship that has no basis in law, and no basis in the University's own rules, regulations, policies or by-laws.
The university's lawyers say the administration is concerned that the graphic signs might "trigger violence"; however, in the five years the signs have been displayed on campus, the only violence was from those who tried to prevent the signs from being seen. The administration's new policy means violent thugs can now silence others' opinions merely by threatening violence--and the University will support them! Jackbooted thugs triumph over reason--on a university campus! And the U of C is not the only university where this stifling of free speech is taking place. It's happening all across Canada.
This is not a "university only" or "Alberta only" issue. This is part of a much bigger trend in Canada toward muzzling the free speech of Canadians whose viewpoints are deemed politically incorrect. What is happening on the U of C Campus affects us all.
These brave CPL students at the U of C could face suspension--even expulsion--for taking a stand on behalf of the rights of all Canadians. They could be prevented from completing their degrees. Their display and their courageous stand begin today. They urgently need our support and encouragement - today!
Please take a few moments to join them in their stand by phoning or emailing the Office of the President of the U of C.
To make a donation (there will be legal expenses, now that the University has called in its taxpayer-funded lawyers), send your cheque to:
Campus Pro-Life
PO Box 84065
Calgary, AB, T3A 5C4
To send a message of encouragement, write: prolife@ucalgary.ca
To express your opinion, phone or write:
Dr. Harvey Weingarten, President,
Executive Suite
Administration Building, Room 100
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB; T2N 1N4
Phone: (403) 220-5460
Fax: (403) 289-6800
E-mail: president@ucalgary.ca
and/or
Lanny Fritz, Director of Campus Security,
University of Calgary
MSC 260
2500 University Dr NW
Calgary, AB; 2TN 1N4
Email: lfritz@ucalgary.ca
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 10:29 AM - Child Care
Below is an article which appeared on University of Calgary - Campus Pro-life website. http://campusprolife.com:8080/cpl/index.jspx
Please encourage and pray for these students on the front lines.
You can contact them at prolife@ucalgary.ca
Vicki
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."
These words of Voltaire are being ignored by the University of Calgary and we, their own students and the victims of their oppression, wish to expose their censorship, intimidation, and bully-tactics . We implore our fellow Canadians-who may disapprove of what we say but who will defend our right to say it-to support our rights to free speech, to communicate their disagreement to U of C, and to withdraw support from the university until U of C upholds academic freedom.
We have been threatened with suspension, expulsion, and arrest. Why? Because we dare to peacefully express our unpopular opinion. If it can happen to us, it can happen to you.
We are members of Campus Pro-Life (CPL), a U of C student club that seeks to educate about abortion. Each semester on campus since 2006, we have peacefully exhibited the Genocide Awareness Project (GAP)-an outdoor exhibit that visually compares abortion to historical atrocities, such as the Holocaust. We have always been non-violent and respectful, engaging in reasoned, calm discussion with passersby.
In the latest of a series of what can only be called a systematic denial of liberty of those who disagree with the majority, the University of Calgary has told us that our GAP display is banned from campus unless we point our signs inwards. Being told to turn our signs inwards is like being told we can express our views as long as nobody can hear us. Being told we can express ourselves, but with our signs inwards, is like telling black people they can ride the bus-but demanding they sit at the back. It's unconscionable!
To make matters worse, our own student union - to whom we are forced to pay membership - has told us they will likely impose penalties on our club, up to and including de-sanctioning, if we defy U of C.
In supporting the university's oppression of students the S.U. has become the very beast its existence was supposed to prevent. They have ceased to fight for the rights of students and have become one with the body they were to guard against. Does the Students Union not realize that their accepting the suppression of one set of students opens the path for a more general suppression? Clearly they have forsaken both wisdom and justice.
U of C has told our club that if our members dare to defy the university, and exhibit our signs outwards as we have for years, then those members could face arrest and charges of non-academic misconduct up to and including expulsion. We shall not allow intimidation to stifle our spirit of determination. If we back down, who then will stand? If our rights are taken from us, whose rights shall be guaranteed? There is no compromise with viewpoint discrimination. We demand freedom.
And freedom is a keystone upon which our country was built. Thousands of our bravest have died in defence of this principle. We Canadians proudly declare "the true North strong and free." But, from St. John's on the Atlantic to Victoria on the pacific, an iron curtain is descending around university campuses across Canada.
Pro-life students at Lakehead University, The University of Guelph, UBC Okanagan, the University of Victoria, as well as many others, have faced repercussions, up to and including de-sanctioning or disallowing of their clubs, because of their moral beliefs. Is freedom of speech only to be extended to those who shout the party line? If so, then the Soviet Union was also an ardent exponent for freedom of expression!
Despite pleas and arguments for the restoration of their freedoms, on many campuses pro-life advocates are facing increasingly intolerant opposition. Broken and betrayed, free speech is receding into darkness.
Arrest, the police have told us, could result in consequences that would haunt us all our lives. Of what meaning should the rest of our lives be if we had no liberty? If we allow ourselves to be meekly stripped of liberty, who then will stop this same perversion from occurring to other fellow Canadians? As the fiery Patrick Henry once declared to a nation on the brink of independence, "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Francis Fukayama once wrote on "The End of History," will a time come when our generation shall be forced to write on the end of democracy? For democracy itself hangs in the balance. Without freedom of expression, voting is devoid of any purpose, for all candidates would be identical.
Democracy is the thin line that separates us from the regimes of Stalin, Mao and Castro. If this line does not hold then our country shall become a dictatorship. Negotiate, the university tells us, and you will save your futures. But the right to life and the right to freedom of speech to defend that life are non-negotiable. History shows that those appease for the sake of peace or harmony will inevitably be drawn to war. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister of Britain in 1938, proclaimed peace for his age because he seemingly negotiated a settlement with Hitler. Three years later Britain faced annihilation.
Shall we, like as many Chamberlains, appease the modern Hitler? Shall we allow not only our rights but those of every Canadian citizen to be trampled underfoot? We may be punished for our stand, but the price of freedom is sacrifice. The University of Calgary seeks to end the reign of justice. We cannot - we will not - allow it. So let them do what they will, for we shall do what we must.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 06:38 AM - Miscellaneous
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