The Member of Parliament for Battle River Crowfoot says his Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) is happy to see itself soaring in public opinion polls, but fears a Liberal-NDP alliance will keep a general election away in the short term.
Damien Kurek, speaking to the ECA Review by phone Jan. 8, stated he is diligent in ensuring his constituents have their voices heard on Parliament Hill, as a tone-deaf Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to listen only to a select number of advisors akin to an echo chamber repeating what Trudeau wants to hear.
Kurek stated he was concerned over the Christmas break to hear “end of year” interviews with the Prime Minster and some of his upper-level minsters that Kurek described as “unhinged,” these interviews giving the impression the Liberal government doesn’t need to listen to Canadians, but rather Canadians have no choice but to accept what the Liberal government offers.
The MP stated another concern is the federal NDP propping up the Liberals and ensuring they remain in power; despite Conservatives constantly asking why the NDP works with a regime as corrupt as Trudeau’s Liberals, Kurek noted the NDP chooses never to answer that question.
Describing Trudeau’s recent announcements like the electric vehicle mandate as “a dystopian nightmare,” Kurek added the CPC is working to get the message out to Canadians that this party will listen to what Canadians have to say.
The MP went on to observe he feels lots of Canadians are in despair, losing hope as the Liberal government lurches from one Trudeau-linked scandal to another, which is not the Canada he knew. Kurek stated Canadians have always been people who saw a lot of hope in the future.
Recent polling seems to agree with Kurek as well: about 40 per cent of Canadians polled stated they would vote CPC if an election was held right now, while only about 20 per cent supported the Liberals and NDP each.
One factor Kurek seems quite positive about though is the CPC’s new leader Pierre Poilievre, who the MP relates has been talking to Canadians about CPC plans for government and has developed two mini-documentaries to that end.
Kurek stated Poilievre is thoughtful and respectful towards Canadians.
Kurek stated he knew Poilievre before he was leader with Kurek supporting him in the leadership race; he said the new leader puts Canada first while also developing a reputation as an attack dog, especially when it comes to prosecuting Liberal and NDP scandals and corruption.
The subject of renewable energy developments, including wind and solar farms, is closely linked to the Liberal government and Kurek stated as an MP of a riding that’s seeing more and more of these built or proposed there are lots of questions surrounding this topic.
However, it doesn’t seem to Kurek that the Liberal government wants to answer questions about renewable energy developments, such as what happens to land owners if one of these companies goes belly up, but rather the Liberal government prefers to attack anyone who asks such questions.
The MP noted property owners want assurances they’re not going to be responsible if some of these developments fail and they’re not willing to just blindly trust the Liberal government on this.
Kurek did point out the CPC, like most Canadians, isn’t necessarily opposed to green energy but the CPC wants to ensure such developments are responsibly planned and contribute to Canada’s economy and reputation.
He added the CPC is a strong supporter of choice, and under a CPC government the purchase of an electric vehicle, for example, would be a Canadian’s choice, not the government’s.
Looking ahead to his work on Parliament Hill in 2024, Kurek stated the carbon tax remains front and centre for the CPC; he added the tax would likely be axed very soon after the CPC comes to power.
As well, Kurek will continue working on the ethics committee, a personal passion of his, as he believes strongly in the principles of good governance including topics such as public access to information.
He stated he will continue focusing on promoting the energy and agriculture sectors as well, plus supporting every CPC initiative related to increasing prosperity in Canada.
Lastly, Kurek wasn’t optimistic Canadians will be going to the polling booth soon, as the NDP continue showing unwavering support for the Liberal government.
Stu Salkeld
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
ECA Review
