KUREK GIVING UP SEAT FOR PIERRE POILIEVRE TO RUN IN BYELECTION
On Friday, the Conservative Party announced Conservative MP-elect Damien Kurek will resign to allow Pierre Poilievre to run in an upcoming byelection. The following letter was sent by MP Kurek to Battle River-Crowfoot constituents.
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Dear Friend,
There is some important news I wanted to pass along to you.
First, let me again reiterate how grateful I am for your support of me, Pierre Poilievre, and the Conservative Party.
I wanted to share with you the following statement about a decision Danielle and I have made to ensure that Canada, Alberta, and this region are served in the best way possible:
It has been a tremendous honour to serve the good people of Battle River-Crowfoot as their Member of Parliament since 2019. Their support and commitment to the Conservative movement and our mission to bring back hope and prosperity to this country has been unmatched. Which is why, after much discussion with my wife Danielle, I have decided to step aside for this Parliamentary session to allow our Conservative Party Leader, Pierre Poilievre, to run in our riding as the Conservative candidate in a by-election.
Pierre just finished a remarkable national campaign that received the highest vote share since 1988. Under his leadership an unstoppable movement has grown, and I know we need Pierre fighting in the House of Commons to hold the Liberal minority government to account. That is why I know this decision is what's best for Canada and is what's best for Battle River-Crowfoot.
Although it will be hard to temporarily step away from this role, in this region I love and have always called home, the mandate given to me is one that clearly states that change is needed. Offering this seat to our Party Leader is an important step in that process. I started my political career talking about the need for government to be held to account and to ensure that rural Canada wasn't forgotten about, this is a key way to ensure that happens.
The people of Battle River—Crowfoot will be represented well by Pierre for the remainder of this Parliamentary session, and I will keep working with our incredible local team to do everything I can to remain the strong voice for you as I support him in the process, and then run again here in Battle River—Crowfoot in the next general election. We need to build on the momentum that we have with that strong united vision that will restore the Canadian promise.
Be assured, I am not going anywhere. I am proud to be from Battle River—Crowfoot and it has been an honour to be your voice in Ottawa. I will run in the next general election to ensure we can keep doing the important work we began. Pierre Poilievre is an exceptional leader and will make an exceptional Prime Minister. We are working to ensure that there are no interruptions to constituency services, that our local EDA Board stays involved, and that you as supporters stay informed. Be assured that as final details are worked out, including my plan to reintroduce my Private Members Bill to designate a "Livestock Brand as a National Symbol of Canada" and ensure that we have a by-election in as expedient a way as possible, you will be kept informed.
Pierre Poilievre is a man of principle, character, and is the hardest working MP I have ever met. His energy, passion, and drive will have a huge benefit here.
Pierre looks forward to visiting soon, where he will have a chance to connect with the incredible people of Battle River—Crowfoot, and fight for you and all of Canada in the House of Commons to bring about the change our nation so desperately needs. I also look forward to helping him in the by-election to ensure that both he and this region are well served.
Danielle and I entered politics to serve our region, province, and country, and while we didn't expect that it would include a change like this, it is our desire to serve you in the best way possible. That is what ultimately led us to make this decision and offer.
Thank you,
Damien & Danielle Kurek