Friday, February 27, 2009, 12:09 PM - Miscellaneous
The election is well behind us and another election looms too closely on the horizon.
So, what did we achieve by fielding our candidates, Ray Luff and Vicki Gunn, in this past election? What did our members receive from their donations to these campaigns?
Did you know that Ray Luff, first time candidate for Newmarket Aurora, started a white ribbon campaign as a protest against the killing of unborn children? There were many white ribbons in Newmarket Aurora… did you wear one? Ray fought because everyday that this message goes unheard over 279 unborn babies die by abortion.
Did you know that Stephen Harper assured Canadians, prior to the election that the Conservative Party would not introduce or support legislation to protect the unborn?
What a difference in values!!
Too often our candidates hear that the CHP will not achieve representation so voting for them is a wasted vote. The truth is voting for a candidate because they will achieve a Parliamentary position, but will do nothing to protect the values which made this country great, is a wasted vote!
Have you told your friends and family that people in countries built on principles contrary to what the CHP stands for live under religious tyrannies, despotic and capricious rulers, subjugation and ethnic strife? We have a rich heritage in this country, one rich in freedoms, which is well worth fighting for.
Too many Canadians have forgotten the Christian worldview which achieved these freedoms.
Too many of us have forgotten Canadians didn’t always kill their children because the child was inconvenient.
Too many of us forget that, we used to be free to speak out about these issues without fearing that somebody would charge us, for our religious values, before a Human Rights Commission.
Did you know that Rev. Stephen Boissoin, of Red Deer, Alberta, was ordered by a Human Rights Tribunal to never speak of homosexuality again.
What about your pastor? Will (s)he face similar repression of teaching Biblical truths?
Let’s all stand up and make this next election the one in which we all unite to defend the freedoms which our heritage has given to us.
Don’t settle for less because less is what you’ll get!
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Friday, February 27, 2009, 12:08 PM - Miscellaneous
It’s easy in the general busyness of life to forget about such an important anniversary as the expiring of your CHP membership.
Our members are important to us!
You could send us a dozen roses or a box of chocolates to commemorate our anniversary together. But… we’d rather you renew you membership.
Your membership fees and the funds which you donate ensure the continued functioning of this Party, both Nationally and Locally.
If you haven’t renewed in the last 3 years, then it’s time. As always, we try to contact our members by telephone, but you can renew online at www.chp.ca
Remember your gift to the CHP is an amazing tax deduction. So, don’t delay… renew today!
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Sunday, February 1, 2009, 11:27 AM - Economy
CHP: Conservative Budget is "Disappointing"
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 28, 2009) - Christian Heritage Party Leader, Jim Hnatiuk, describes the Conservative Budget as "disappointing".
Hnatiuk, speaking from Halifax, applauds the fact that the Conservatives have heard the message that Canadians expect them to work together with the opposition parties.
Hnatiuk also applauded the use of the 'sunset clause' on programs, "which has been a staple of our CHP policy for 20 years" and approved of Ignatieff's announcement to support the budget, providing the government be held accountable via periodic reports on its implementation.
While an economic stimulus will certainly provide some relief in this economic downturn, it is always questionable whether it will pull Canada out of this current recession.
Deficit spending-anything that increases the National Debt-is stealing from future generations; it is theft! "Our government would have solved the liquidity crisis by creating the needed money, interest free, through the Bank of Canada, instead of borrowing it from the chartered banks. We wouldn't have had to steal the "stimulus" money from our children and their children," Hnatiuk said.
Canada has faced similar challenges before and successfully overcome them without borrowing money. In 1945, with the prospect of two million soldiers returning from overseas, the Liberal government of MacKenzie King was concerned about the economic stability of our nation. Unlike yesterday's budget, King's government made a bold move. He instructed the Bank of Canada to create money to make loans that were virtually interest-free to provinces, municipalities and other local public authorities, for infrastructure projects. This bold move kicked off an unprecedented economic boom.
Hnatiuk said, "The CHP would have used this proven and successful plan... because it works! It doesn't cause a deficit and thus does not increase our national debt.
"We're disappointed but we will continue to promote successful policies in Canada."
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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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