A lot has been said in these pages on both sides of the debate related to the future of Battle River-Crowfoot. First, to the people of Battle River-Crowfoot, thank you for the overwhelming confidence you placed in me in the last three general elections. Your support has meant the world to Danielle and I, and every step of the way, we have worked to ensure you were represented and served, and I vowed to fight for the values that define this region and for a better Alberta and Canada.
It was for those reasons that I voluntarily resigned. It is clear that Pierre Poilievre needs to be in the House of Commons now, fighting for the same values he and I have championed for years.
Be aware of the electoral tricks we've seen before. The same "longest ballot" fiasco designed to confuse voters and only targets Conservatives is now on full display here, alongside distractions from those who are quick to insult who we are as rural Albertans.
Don’t be fooled. Pierre is an Albertan whose record speaks for itself. He has fought for the values that define this region for his entire career. He has been honest about how he will fight for Battle River-Crowfoot, bringing national attention to local issues. And while all of these other candidates and parties were disengaged or didn’t even know we existed in the last election, Pierre did. He may not have been on the ballot here, but he always took my call and fought for us.
The truth is that he is one of us, and he is the leader that Battle River-Crowfoot and Canada need.
I started as a volunteer in politics and am now volunteering again to help Pierre in this by-election because I believe that’s what’s best.
Contrary to some claims, I haven't gone anywhere and I plan to run again in the next General Election. But for now, I have cast my ballot for Pierre Poilievre, and I hope you will join me, so that on August 18th, he can be elected as our MP and continue fighting for us and for Canada.
Sincerely,
Damien C. Kurek
Former Conservative Party MP for Battle River-Crowfoot from 2019 to 2025
