Thursday, March 20, 2008, 03:00 AM - Miscellaneous
NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release
March 18, 2008
Vicki Gunn named CHP Executive Director
The Christian Heritage Party today announced the appointment of Vicki Gunn as Executive Director.
Vicki has been actively involved with the CHP since 2004, when she first stood as the CHP candidate in York-Simcoe, where she ran again in 2006.
Vicki was previously active as a local organizer in both York-Simcoe and Newmarket-Aurora, as well as holding the following positions within the CHP:
CHP Finance Critic since 2004
Secretary of the Christian Heritage Party York-Simcoe Electoral District Association Since 2005
CHP Intergovernmental Affairs Critic since 2006
Ontario Provincial Prayer Coordinator since 2006
National Campaign Team Trainer since 2006
Her enthusiasm to restore respect for Biblical principles in the public life of our nation—coupled with her diligence, hard work, determination, and her articulate and ardent communication of CHP policies—quickly earned Vicki the attention and respect of the Party leadership across the country.
Vicki, eagerly embracing her new position, says, "I'm excited about this opportunity to work full-time in the only federal political party whose worldview is supportive of life, family and morality.
“I welcome the opportunity to cooperate with the many organisations which support the pro-life, pro-family worldview.
"I believe that many Canadians are ready to support a political party which will empower families to raise their children in Canada's moral traditions. More Canadians need the opportunity to know that such a party exists, and bringing that good news to them will be a key challenge.
"Canadians have a rich moral heritage. It's the foundation of this society, and it has given Canadians more freedom and prosperity than people who live under any other worldview. I anticipate working to restore this heritage to all Canadians, whether they are Canadian by birth or declaration."
At their meeting in Regina earlier this month, the National Board of the CHP was unanimous in expressing their enthusiasm at adding Vicki Gunn to our national team.
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Contact: Larry Spencer, CHP National President,
(Toll-free) 1-888-868-3247
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Friday, March 14, 2008, 02:28 PM - Justice
In January, after the revealing of the HRC complaint against Ezra Levant, The Western Standard, Mark Steyn, MacLeans Magazine, Ron Gray, The Christian Heritage Party, CHP Skeena Bulkley Valley EDA, more charges against Dr. Chris Kempling, etc, etc., I wrote a letter to House Leader, and MP for York Simcoe,Peter VanLoan. I copied in P.M. Steven Harper. This letter called for the defunding of the CHRC because of abuse of their power and the violation of Canadian's rights to Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of the Press, and Freedom of Political opinion.
Mr. Van Loan responded with a letter which did not address my concerns. Here is my response to that letter, copied to: P.M. Harper and Minister of Justice Rob Nicholson. I assume their responses are 'in the mail'.
Feb 15
Dear Mr. VanLoan
Thank you for your letter dated January 28th regarding the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
You spent considerable ink explaining for what the CHRC was established, however, in all this detail, you fail to include: that they may convict on hurt feelings; they may convict on perception; they may convict on what could have happened; they may convict violating the fundamental freedoms outlined in the CCRF. That alone should cause a lawyer, like yourself, to pause and reflect on their purpose.
I noticed that you followed the directive outlined in:
""Talking points re: CHRA & CHRC"
"If asked about the Steyn / Levant cases:
"It is not appropriate for me to comment on particular matters that might be before the Canadian Human Rights Commission or the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal."
I did not ask you to comment on any of the matters. What I asked you to do was defund the CHRC because they are a violation of our guaranteed rights in both the CCRF and The UN Declaration of Human Rights of which we are signatories.
I mentioned 10 cases currently before Human Rights Commissions and you chose to limit your response to Mark Steyn and MacLeans Magazine. You have pointed out that they are charged by the Alberta Human Rights Commission.
Ezra Levant & Western Standard charged before Canadian Human Rights Commission
Stephen Boisson charge before Alberta Human Rights Commission
Dr. Chris Kempling - BC Human Rights Commission - repeatedly
Catholic Insight Magazine - Canadian Human Rights Commission
Ron Gray, CHP, CHP Skeena Bulkley Valley - Canadian Human Rights Commission
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of the Press and Freedom of Political beliefs are all violated by these and the many other cases across Canada which stand before both Canadian and provincial HRCs.
You are a federal leader. It is your job to oversee human rights nation wide! If the Alberta Government violates the rights of Canadians it is up to the Federal Government to ensure that the matter is dealt with and Canadians receive their CCRF acknowledged rights. These are not privileges which Canadians may be granted.... They are RIGHTS!
I appreciate that you "feel it may be appropriate ...a broad review" however, feeling and action are two different things. Either you will support the call for a review or you will sit back and "feel it may be appropriate". I would like my MP to take action.... not "feel".
You say that "a fundamental review by Parliament is needed to ensure that the commission remains true to the intentions of Parliamentarians", however was the intention of Parliamentarians: to muzzle Canadians; to direct what they may believe; to direct their political viewpoints; to control what the press may report to Canadians? I assure you that was not the intent of Parliamentarians.
The CHRC is violating all of these fundamental rights so there is a problem! Any time there is a process which allows conviction without the principles of justice there will be a problem.
I again appeal to you to do the job which you were elected to do, govern this country. I am not interested in my MP being gagged when asked about a matter, nor prevaricating, nor offering platitudes.
There is a problem in this country with the Human Rights Commissions! I appeal to you to fulfill your responsibility as an elected Member of the Canadian Parliament and deal with it.
Sincerely Yours
Vicki Gunn
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 08:06 PM - Miscellaneous
Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado, was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee's subcommittee. What he said to our national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful.
They were not prepared for what he was to say, nor was it received well. It needs to be heard by every parent, every teacher, every politician, every sociologist, every psychologist, and every so-called expert! These courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful, penetrating, and deeply personal. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness. The following is a portion of the transcript:
"Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil in the hearts of men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain.
Their blood cries out for answers.
"The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out in the field. The villain was not the club he used. Neither was it the NCA, the National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could only be found in Cain's heart.
"In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. I am not a member of the NRA. I am not a hunter. I do not even own a gun. I am not here to represent or defend the NRA - because I don't believe that they are responsible for my daughter's death. Therefore I do not believe that they need to be defended. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel's murder I would be their strongest opponent.
I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy -- it was a spiritual event that should be forcing us to look at where the real blame lies! Much of the blame lies here in this room. Much of the blame lies behind the pointing fingers of the accusers themselves. I wrote a poem just four nights ago that expresses my feelings best.
Your laws ignore our deepest needs,
Your words are empty air.
You've stripped away our heritage,
You've outlawed simple prayer.
Now gunshots fill our classrooms,
And precious children die.
You seek for answers everywhere,
And ask the question "Why?"
You regulate restrictive laws,
Through legislative creed.
And yet you fail to understand,
That God is what we need!
" Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, mind, and spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create a void that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and wreak havoc. Spiritual presences were present within our educational systems for most of our nation's history. Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries. This is a historical fact. What has happened to us as a nation? We have refused to honor God, and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. And when something as terrible as Columbine's tragedy occurs -- politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA. They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that contribute to erode away our personal and private liberties. We do not need more restrictive laws. Eric and Dylan would not have been stopped by metal detectors. No amount of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre. The real villain lies within our own hearts.
"As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two friends murdered before his very eyes, he did not hesitate to pray in school. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right! I challenge every young person in America , and around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our schools. Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be in vain. Dare to move into the new millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him. To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA -- I give to you a sincere challenge. Dare to examine your own heart before casting the first stone!
My daughter's death will not be in vain! The young people of this country will not allow that to happen!"
Do what the media did not - - let the nation hear this man's speech.. Please send this out to everyone you can.
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Thursday, February 14, 2008, 03:36 PM - Miscellaneous
The following 3 Posts are from our York Simcoe Newsletter
“If any magazine, journalist, or political party can be told by a government agency what it may or may not say, Canada will become a fascist state,” warns Ron Gray, leader of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada.
The Human Rights complaints with which the CHP, Ron Gray and the Skeena Bulkley Valley EDA have been charged are the result of an article posted ... 4 1/2 years ago. The article was written by an American internet news agency, WorldNetDaily.com with information extracted from the quarterly Law Review published by Regent University of Virginia in April, 2002.
The CHP is governed by the Canada Elections Act not the Canadian Human Rights Act. This is a landmark case in that, should the CHP lose this case, political parties would no longer be free to dissent from the opinions of the CHRC.
The main stream media has finally become aware of the growing threat of the CHRC to the freedom of the press with the human rights cases filed against Ezra Levant and the Western Standard Magazine coupled with the cases against Mark Steyn and Macleans Magazine.
It is important that we do not sit back and allow this equally important case to be hidden from the citizens of Canada. It is very important! You may read more about this case in the Opinions section of www.vickigunn.com We need to inform ourselves of the threat to our rights and freedoms within Canada and demand that the CHRC be defunded and stripped of its power by the Harper government.
While our military defends freedom in Afghanistan, it is up to you and me to defend our rights and freedoms at home.
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Thursday, February 14, 2008, 03:35 PM - Justice
There has been a lot of discussion recently over a document, Places of
Worship Policy Review, which was leaked to faith groups in Brampton.
Muslim, Siek, Hindu and Christian communities have joined together to
oppose the passing of the recommendations in this study.
I'm sure municipalities across Canada are watching with interest the
outcome of this initiative of Brampton.
The Study recommends: "Accordingly, it is recommended that the
definition of dwelling unit in the Zoning By-Law be revised to exclude
the assembly of more than 20 persons on a regular basis as follows:".
It's followed by the definition of "dwelling".
This is partly the result of a home which was housing worship
services. Such a by-law could so easily be justified by the
inconvenience caused to neighbours. I'm sure we can all imagine their
irritation over: congestion as traffic bottlenecks with cars parked on the road; worship songs interfering with their enjoyment of sitting in their yard; the racket of children at play.
If there’s a problem with parking on public streets then the
government should be free to post "No Parking" signs thus addressing
the public issue. However, conducting a worship service, no matter
what religion, is not reason for government to remove your right to
use your property as you will, in a responsible manner.
The report calls for "incubator" congregations in order to aid small
congregations. These would be areas with a maximum of 2,500 square feet, generally in a small industrial complex, which may house a church .
The incubator church may not affect the traffic flow or parking for other users of the area. Most industrial areas have very little parking which would further challenge the growth of the “incubator” church beyond 20 people.
A congregation of 21 people would find the cost prohibitive to rent
such a facility. Imagine six young couples with two children per
couple paying rent or mortgage on their home, supporting their family
and paying one sixth of the rent for their "Place of Worship".
Established "Places of Worship" already find it difficult in Brampton
to increase property size because Brampton sets aside "reserve sites"
for churches. The size is sufficient for a small community church
but not of sufficient size to house most established churches. The
cost of the land is inflated because, should a "Place of Worship" not
purchase it within three years, the land may be sold to build houses.
Some builders will not even discuss with churches the purchase of a
"reserve site". The developer need only avoid selling it for three
years.
The report keeps assuring us that they recognise the contribution to
community of "Places of Worship". But...the recommendations in the
report tell us that "Places of Worship": are best kept well out of
sight... small groups in industrial areas are acceptable; cost
communities tax dollars which could be collected from a business;
can't affect the flow of traffic on the streets; have no place in some communities... "a place of worship would not be permitted in Churchville".
Churches across Canada need to wake up to this threat. In the past we
enjoyed the favour of our government, but that was then... this is
now. We really do need to spend time on our knees seeking the Lord's
favour on this country. We also need to invest time in the practical
matter of knowing what's happening in this country and preparing for
our time on the 'hot-seat'.
You can follow developments at: http://noapologies.ca/ Or
www.bramptonfaithcoalition.com/
I'm sure Town Councils in communities across Canada are watching with interest the events in Brampton. The question is… do churches really have a place in Canadian communities?
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Thursday, February 14, 2008, 03:33 PM - Miscellaneous
In March the Ontario Provincial Council will again be participating at Missionfest in the Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd, Toronto (just north of the 401).
There are a lot of amazing speakers scheduled to speak but there is also opportunity to build awareness within the Christian community of our Party and why we seek to return godly values to this country.
Building the Christian Heritage Party nationwide takes all of us, working together. Missionfest is an opportunity which brings us new members, new Electoral District Associations and new supporters.
This opportunity to acquaint an anticipated 20,000 people with our Party is something which we must use to our full advantage.
We need volunteers willing to spend a few hours handing out information, talking to guests and raising the profile of the CHP. It’s a great opportunity to increase public awareness and welcome new members.
The Exhibit Hall, which is where our booth will be, is open:
Thursday - 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday - 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
If you would like to participate in this opportunity please contact Vicki Gunn and advise the hours you are available.
There is no charge to attend Missionfest
More information is available at www.missionfest.org/
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