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David Raymond Amos@DavidRayAmos Replying to @DavidRayAmos@Kathryn98967631 and 48 others "Abortion is not restricted by law" Reply to Brian Duog "fearmongering about the abortion debate, not once in all Harper years did they move on it neither will Sheer"
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer stands during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on May 8, 2019. (The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick)
Andrew Scheer is moving to shut down the Liberals' new line of attack after several of his MPs attended an anti-abortion rally and some American states moved to criminalize abortions.
On Thursday, the Liberal Party of Canada sent a fundraising email to supporters calling it "alarming" that dozens of Conservative MPs had attended the recent March for Life, a yearly anti-abortion rally on Parliament Hill.
The email, which listed the Conservative MPs who attended the rally, accused them of "working to roll back women's rights."
The Conservative opposition leader is taking heat in a week when multiple U.S. states — Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio and Utah — passed new anti-abortion laws. Scheer responded to the Liberals' claims in the House of Commons foyer Friday afternoon, insisting that the only one bent on reopening the debate on abortion is the prime minister.
WATCH: Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he won't reopen the debate on abortion in Canada.
Andrew Scheer says he won't reopen abortion debate
Andrew Scheer insisted today that the Conservatives won’t reopen the debate on abortion. 'This is typical Liberal desperation politics to distract from their record of failure and ongoing scandals. They are lashing out and inventing issues to try (to) fearmonger and divide Canadians.' 0:26
"The only person who is bringing up this issue time and time again is Justin Trudeau," Scheer said. "I've made it very, very clear. Canadians can have absolute confidence that a Conservative government after the election in October will not reopen this issue.
"This is typical Liberal desperation."
Abortion is not restricted by law in Canada at any stage of a woman's pregnancy. The Supreme Court of Canada found the law that governed the procedure violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Since the law was struck down, no other law has replaced it.
Judy Rebick, a Toronto writer and veteran pro-choice activist, said she doesn't believe Scheer, and women's rights activists need to be on their guard.
"We have to be vigilant," Rebick said. "We have to make sure they know how strong women across the country, including in the Conservative party, feel about our right to abortion."
With files from Hannah Thibedeau and Kathleen Harris
Brian Duog Trudeau must be desperate now . he is starting the fearmongering about the abortion debate, not once in all Harper years did they move on it neither will Sheer
David Amos Reply to @brian duog: Somebody should cause a debate on it
---------- Original message ---------- From: "ACTION (from Liberal.ca)"<reply@action.liberal.ca> Date: Thu, 16 May 2019 11:02:16 -0600 Subject: A woman’s right to choose To: motomaniac333@gmail.com
There’s something we need to talk about, David.
It’s her body, and her choice.
Justin Trudeau and the Liberal team understand that women unequivocally have the right to decide what to do with their bodies. That’s why it’s so alarming that 12 Conservative MPs attended last week’s anti-choice “March for Life” rally on Parliament Hill – 11 men, and their Status of Women critic. It’s a rally that Andrew Scheer himself has also previously attended as well.
While some Conservative MPs are trying to reopen that debate by speaking at anti-choice events, screening anti-choice films, or empowering conservative politicians who “pledge to make abortion unthinkable in our lifetime,” Liberals know that women in Canada have the right to make their own health decisions.
Women’s rights are human rights, and we need to send a message that no one – including Andrew Scheer or any member of his caucus – has the authority to dictate to women what they can and cannot do with their own bodies.
Here’s the list of the Conservative MPs who were there one week ago today, and links to where you can go to donate and support the local Liberal riding associations working to elect Liberal MPs instead. Together, we’ll help ensure these Liberal campaign teams have the necessary tools to share our positive message once the campaign kicks off:
David Anderson Cypress Hills–Grasslands , Saskatchewan
Harold Albrecht Kitchener Ontario
Ted Falk Provencher , Manitoba
Rachael Harder Lethbridge , Alberta
Glen Motz Medicine Hat, Alberta
Dane Lloyd Sturgeon River, Alberta
Phil McColeman Brantford, Ontario
Bev Shipley Lambton, Ontario
Kevin Sorenson Battle River, Alberta
Brad Trost Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Arnold Viersen Peace River, Alberta
Dave Van Kesteren Chatham-Kent, Ontario
While these Conservative MPs have been busy working to roll back women’s rights, Justin Trudeau and the Liberal team are focused on making real progress for women and all Canadians. That includes the Liberal government’s action to ensure that safe and legal abortion services are available to all Canadian women, and a Feminist International Assistance Policy that ensures our aid dollars support a comprehensive approach to sexual and reproductive health and rights.
That’s real progress at work – and there’s much more to do. With an election just five months away, we need to defend this progress, send a message to Conservatives who want to roll back women’s rights, and continue our work together to build a better future for all Canadians.
Chip in now to support Justin Trudeau and our the Liberal team to help earn another mandate this fall.
Fundy Royal, New Brunswick Debate – Federal Elections 2015 - The Local Campaign, Rogers TV .
Published on Oct 1, 2015 Federal debate in Fundy Royal, New Brunswick riding featuring candidates Rob Moore, Stephanie Coburn, Alaina Lockhart, Jennifer McKenzie and David Amos.
Fundy Royal campaign targets middle class with focus on jobs
Fundy Royal voters have elected Conservatives all but 1 time in 28 elections over 101 years
CBC News·
Four candidats are running in the federal riding of Fundy-Royal. Green candidate Stephanie Coburn, NDP candidate Jennifer McKenzie, Liberal candidate Alaina Lockhart and Conservative candidate Rob Moore. (Courtesy of Stephanie Coburn, Jennifer McKenzie/Facebook, Alaina Lockhart/Facebook, CBC)
----------Original message ---------- From: Ministerial Correspondence Unit - Justice Canada <mcu@justice.gc.ca> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:58:23 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: C'yall in Court To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
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A dean’s list graduate from St. Thomas University, Sheri has spent most of her career working in politics and has held several positions over the years. She has an extensive network of contacts both provincially and beyond and is fully bilingual. Sheri is eager to showcase her interpersonal skills by building and expanding customer relations in a business development context within the professional services industry. Prior to joining McInnes Cooper, Sheri held many different roles in the political spectrum, from a Field Worker with the New Brunswick Liberal Association, to an Executive Assistant to a former Premier of New Brunswick. Sheri has also served as a Program Manager to a federal Member of Parliament. She also has experience in the non-profit sector, having worked as a Development Coordinator for both the New Brunswick Association for Community Living and the Stan Cassidy Foundation. Sheri hails from Fredericton and currently resides in Sussex, NB. She sits on the board of directors at Crosswinds Occupational Activity Center Inc. (Sussex) and is a member of the Sussex Rotary Club.
Candidate, Sheri Shannon Liberal Party, Fredericton-Grand Lake, NB
CLC rating: Unknown Rating Comments: Has not answered CLC's election questionnaire. However, it is unlikely this person would ever vote in favour of pro-life legislation due to the fact New Brunswick's Liberal Party Leader, Brian Gallant, announced during the 2014 campaign trail that all Liberal MLAs must vote pro-abortion, even if it means violating their consciences and/or religious beliefs. Under this anti-democratic edict, it stands to reason that no Liberal MLA will dare go against the Party's pro-abortion policy for fear of being thrown out of caucus. All Liberal MLAs will presumably be whipped to vote in favour of killing pre-born children and forcing taxpayers to fund it. The Liberal Party leader has been clear that if elected Premier, his government would support funnelling public tax dollars towards abortions committed at Morgentaler's private, for-profit, killing centre, and to other private abortion businesses that may pop up in future at the prospect of being able to feed at the public trough. The Liberal leader has also stated quite clearly that his government will repeal the existing rule that requires a sign off by two-doctors, certifying that the abortion is 'medically necessary' before it can qualify for funding by taxpayers.
On 1/18/19, Sherri Shannon <JMckee@liberal.ca> wrote: > > > (le français suit) > > > > David - > > We're now in an election year, with less than 300 days until Canadians from > coast to coast to coast will head to the polls. Together, we've made so much > progress to strengthen our middle class and offer real help to Canadian > families, but we can't slow down. To continue our progress for all > Canadians, it's going to take a lot of hope and hard work from supporters > like you. > > On Wednesday night, Alaina Lockhart will be celebrating her nomination as > our Team Trudeau 2019 candidate in Fundy Royal and we'll be joined by a very > special guest: Justin Trudeau. > > Will you be able to join us, David? > > Here are the details: > > Team Trudeau 2019 Nomination Event in Fundy Royal > > With Alaina Lockhart and special guest Justin Trudeau > > Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 - 7:00PM-8:00PM > > Q-Plex > > 20 Randy Jones Way, Quispamsis, New Brunswick > > > > Click here to RSVP > > > > Supporters from all ridings are welcome to join us. Please note that large > bags and backpacks will not be permitted and a mandatory coat check will be > available on site. > > Justin Trudeau and the Liberal team are focused on a strong plan for New > Brunswick and Atlantic Canada: to grow the economy, strengthen the middle > class, create well-paying new jobs, and make life better for families. We're > making important progress together, so let's keep working to earn a second > mandate for Justin Trudeau and all of our Liberal team in 2019! > > I hope we'll see you there, > > Sherri Shannon > > Fundy Royal Liberal Association President > > ______________________________
____________________________________________________ > > > > > David, > > L'année électorale est commencée et il reste moins de 300 jours avant que > les Canadiennes et les Canadiens d'un océan à l'autre se rendent aux urnes. > Ensemble, nous avons réalisé d'importants progrès pour renforcer la classe > moyenne et offrir une aide concrète aux familles canadiennes, mais nous ne > pouvons relâcher nos efforts. Pour poursuivre nos progrès au nom de tous les > Canadiens, il faudra que des sympathisants comme vous redoublent d'espoir et > de travail acharné. > > Mercredi soir, Alaina Lockhart célébrera son investiture à titre de > candidate de l'Équipe Trudeau de 2019 dans Fundy Royal. De plus, un invité > très spécial sera des nôtres : Justin Trudeau. > > Pourrez-vous vous joindre à nous, David? > > Voici les détails : > > Événement d'investiture de l'Équipe Trudeau de 2019 dans Fundy Royal > > En compagnie d'Alaina Lockhart et de notre invité spécial, Justin Trudeau > > > Mercredi 23 janvier 2019 - de 19 h à 20 h > > Q-Plex > > 20, chemin Randy Jones, Quispamsis (Nouveau-Brunswick) > > > > Cliquez ici pour confirmer votre présence > > > > Des sympathisants de toutes les circonscriptions sont invités à se joindre > à nous. Veuillez noter que les grands sacs et les sacs à dos ne seront pas > autorisés et qu'il sera obligatoire d'utiliser le vestiaire disponible sur > place. > > Justin Trudeau et l'équipe libérale cherchent avant tout à mettre en ouvre > un plan solide pour le Nouveau-Brunswick et le Canada atlantique : stimuler > l'économie, renforcer la classe moyenne, créer de nouveaux emplois bien > rémunérés et améliorer la qualité de vie des familles. Ensemble, nous > réalisons des progrès importants. Par conséquent, poursuivons nos efforts > pour que les Canadiens accordent un deuxième mandat à Justin Trudeau et à > l'ensemble de l'équipe libérale en 2019! > > Au plaisir de vous y voir, > > Sherri Shannon > > Président d'association fédéral de Fundy Royal > > This email was sent to: motomaniac333@gmail.com > > Update profile | Unsubscribe > > To contact the Liberal Party of Canada, please > email assistance@liberal.ca . Our mailing address: 350 Albert Street, Suite > 920 Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 6M8, CA. Authorized by the Federal Liberal Agency > of Canada, registered agent for the Liberal Party of Canada. > > We respect your right to privacy - go here to view our policy. > > -
---------- Original message ---------- From: "Hardy, Manon"<Manon.Hardy@justice.gc.ca> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 18:33:19 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Methinks that after arguing Manon Hardy;s buddies in Federal Court for over 3 years they cannot deny the obvious The documents hereto attached are properly filed in the docket N'esy Pas? To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
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---------- Original message ---------- From: Manon Hardy <Manon.Hardy@priv.gc.ca> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:37:37 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Facing a divided province, a non-profit strives for 'social cohesion' in New Brunswick ??? YEA RIGHT To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
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---------- Original message ---------- From: Jody.Wilson-Raybould@parl.gc.ca Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:25:01 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Facing a divided province, a non-profit strives for 'social cohesion' in New Brunswick ??? YEA RIGHT To: motomaniac333@gmail.com
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---------- Original message ---------- From: "Barry, Clare"<Clare.Barry@justice.gc.ca> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:37:23 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Facing a divided province, a non-profit strives for 'social cohesion' in New Brunswick ??? YEA RIGHT To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
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---------- Original message ---------- From: "Jensen, Jan"<jan.jensen@justice.gc.ca> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:37:23 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Facing a divided province, a non-profit strives for 'social cohesion' in New Brunswick ??? YEA RIGHT To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
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---------- Original message ---------- From: Bill.Blair@parl.gc.ca Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:37:57 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Facing a divided province, a non-profit strives for 'social cohesion' in New Brunswick ??? YEA RIGHT To: motomaniac333@gmail.com
Please be advised that the Constituency Office of Bill Blair will be closed from December 24th to January 1st. The office will re-open on January 2nd, 2019. During this time I will have limited access to email.
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---------- Original message ---------- From: Justice Minister <JUSTMIN@novascotia.ca> Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 17:37:27 +0000 Subject: Automatic reply: Facing a divided province, a non-profit strives for 'social cohesion' in New Brunswick ??? YEA RIGHT To: David Amos <motomaniac333@gmail.com>
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Subject: RE: Re: Lets all go through the looking glass to check the Integrity of the Talking Heads in BC tonight Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 15:32:54 -0500 From: "Harper, Stephen - M.P."Harper.S@parl.gc.ca To: motomaniac_02186@yahoo.com
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You can also reach Mr. Harper by fax at: (613) 947-0310 Martin Demands That Harper Must Come Clean on Notwithstanding Clause by LPC Friday, 16 December 2005 Prime Minister Paul Martin demanded Conservative Leader Stephen Harper come clean that he intends to use the notwithstanding clause to overturn the Charter right to same-sex marriage.
Mr. Harper said during tonight’s leader’s debate in Vancouver on the topic of abolishing same-sex marriage: "I will never use the notwithstanding clause on that issue."
Prime Minister Martin asked that he be honest with the Canadian people regarding his intention to override a Charter right. "We're talking about integrity. That means being honest. Either Mr. Harper is going to try to change the law of the country that protects the rights and freedoms of gays and lesbians or he's not going to," said Prime Minister Martin.
"If he's going to use the notwithstanding clause, he should say so, and the people will at least know what his position is." The Prime Minister said Mr. Harper’s proposal would require the use of the notwithstanding clause because it is not possible to have a vote in the house that will overrule the Constitution and the courts without using the notwithstanding clause.
This is borne out by a January 25 open letter from more than 100 legal experts from across Canada to Mr. Harper regarding same-sex marriage legislation.
Mr. Martin called on Mr. Harper to be "honest."
He made clear that the Liberal government does not believe that you can pick and choose which Charter rights you will protect and he affirmed that he will respect the Charter as a whole. The Prime Minister said Mr. Harper’s proposal would require the use of the notwithstanding clause because it is not possible to have a vote in the house that will overrule the Constitution and the courts without using the notwithstanding clause.
This is borne out by a January 25 open letter from more than 100 legal experts from across Canada to Mr. Harper regarding same-sex marriage legislation.
Mr. Martin called on Mr. Harper to be "honest."
He made clear that the Liberal government does not believe that you can pick and choose which Charter rights you will protect and he affirmed that he will respect the Charter as a whole.
