The Canadian Story

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Drew Weatherhead
- Journeyman Welder before becoming a full time entrepreneur.
- Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Black Belt
- Martial Arts Academy Owner
- Tournament Promoter
- Online Tutorial Producer
- Content Creator for @Because_Jitsu, the largest BJJ Meme page on Instagram.
- Over a quarter million followers between all platforms and accounts.
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Carlos Medeiros is a a twenty-nine year old Portuguese native trying to make some good things in different countries. He left home when he was twenty-one after opening a restaurant alongside his brother in law and friend. When Carlos realized he was in way over his depth, he knew it was time to leave for the unknown. Carlos booked a ticket, packed his bags, borrowed 2000£ and left the country to go to the UK.

His original plan was to stay in the UK for one year and then move to Australia. However, his trip to Australia never happened. Since moving to the UK Carlos has been working in Michelin star restaurants in Britain, Holland and now Norway.

Apart from cooking Carlos has two other passions, his girlfriend and jiu jitsu.

Ellis Ross is the BC MLA for Skeena, representing the riding since 2017. Prior to entering partisan politics in BC, Ross served the Haisla First Nations band council from 2003 to 2011. Ross has been an ardent defender of Canada's natural resource sector, brokering some of the most monumental LNG deals in the province's history. He is currently a leadership candidate for the BC Liberal Party.
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Eric Silveira is Creative Director at LDM and Founder of Galt Collective, a co-working and event space. He grew up in Cambridge Ontario and has chosen to make it home. Husband and father of three, Eric is passionate and committed to community. Seeing challenges as opportunities, he enjoys nothing more than sitting down over a pint or a meal to talk and enjoy a laugh.

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Operating primarily within the field of Sociology of Religion but with occasional forays into Communication Studies, Dr. Haskell’s teaching and research focuses on religion in Canada, media in Canada, and religion and media in Canada.

Before academia, Dr. Haskell was a journalist. He started as a print features writer and later moved to TV working as a reporter in London, Windsor, and Waterloo Region. He has received awards from TV Ontario and the Radio Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) for his news reporting. Just prior to joining the faculty at Laurier's Brantford campus in 2005, he spent four years as a professor of Journalism at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario. He has also enjoyed careers as a high school teacher, professional musician and motivational speaker.

PhD, Potchefstroom University
MA, University of Western Ontario
BEd, University of Toronto
BA, University of Western Ontario

Originally published 20/09/2022

Franco Terrazzano is the Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The CTF is a non-partisan grassroots advocacy group that has been fighting for lower taxes, less waste and more accountable government for more than 30 years.
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Originally published 5/17/2022

Caylan Ford is a Calgary-based international affairs specialist, documentary filmmaker, and writer. She earned a B.A. (Hons.) in Chinese history from the University of Calgary, an M.A. in International Relations from the George Washington University, and a M.St in International Human Rights Law from Oxford University. She is currently a senior policy advisor with Global Affairs Canada, and is producing a documentary on 'cancel culture,' which reaffirms the Socratic position as expressed in Plato’s Gorgias dialogue. She previously wrote and co-produced two feature documentaries that dealt with China’s system of reeducation-through-labour, religious persecution, and mass persuasion under totalitarian regimes. She has two young children, and is the founder and chair of the Calgary Classical Academy, a new charter school offering traditional liberal arts education.
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Clay Farnsworth is from Saskatchewan and is a 25 year veteran of the RCMP. He is married and has one daughter and three grandchildren.

Chris VandenBos is a cofounder of Police on Guard and a 17 year veteran of the force. He is a proud father and husband, and a proud Canadian.

Ian Blackwood is an Actor, Musician, Photographer and avid outdoorsman. Stream the new EP “Old Fashioned Disaster” available now.

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https://www.youtube.com/@TheIanBlackwood

https://www.instagram.com/theianblackwood/

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Colin BigBear Ross is the founder of the Bigbear movement. The Bigbear movement is an organization dedicated to putting aside religion and political views for the greater good of the world. BigBear used to be involved in illegal activities like gangs and was addicted to drugs but broke his addictions and lifestyle in 2019 and has been helping the world be a better place ever since. BigBear was also a major influence in Ottawa during The Freedom Convoy and continues to be one of the largest voices against tyranny in Canada.

My life being raised in rural Alberta is a story of service.

I am a married mother of two children. I value Conservatism and my Christian beliefs. Together, my family run a small business and our family's ranch land is tucked in the heart of southern Alberta. As part of a family operating a small business, I understand the difficulties the past few years have brought upon our rural communities in Livingstone-Macleod with rampant inflation, and run-away cost of living.

My service as a nurse in our community for 12 years has been one of care and compassion to ensure everyone is taken care of in our community.

Taking care of people did not stop at the hospital. I serve as the community coordinator of the fastest growing not-for-profit organization in the community called My City Care. I work to provide a team of volunteers with everything they need to operate our many programs such as the Shop of Wonders, the Cinderella project, Farm to table, and the Lunch box program. I favour a hand up approach, over handouts and these programs work towards this idea.

In 2020, I was recognized locally as Citizen of the Year for my volunteer work and community involvement, which has encouraged me to continue to serve in any way I can.

As the Mayor of Claresholm, I have worked to be of service to my entire community. I knew I needed to get involved in public service after seeing the unprecedented changes and challenges the past few years have brought about in our homes and communities.

I want to ensure we do everything we can to keep this province the best place to live and raise a family.

I lead by example and have never been shy about standing up for my values and beliefs, and I wont be shy about standing up for you.

Listening to the people of Livingstone-Macleod and putting you first is my top priority.

I will continue to stand up for what is best for our communities. With your support, I am standing up to serve our small towns, ranches, farms, and the most beautiful riding in Alberta. I humbly ask for your support to serve as your voice in the legislature.

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Clay Farnsworth is from Saskatchewan and is a 25 year veteran of the RCMP. He is married and has one daughter and three grandchildren.

Chris VandenBos is a cofounder of Police on Guard and a 17 year veteran of the force. He is a proud father and husband, and a proud Canadian.

Theo Fleury is perhaps best known for his time on the ice. But off the rink, his life once carried the markings of a troubled childhood, abuse and coping with emotional pain through addictive and self-destructive behaviours.

Today, Theo defines himself as a victor over trauma and addiction, and a facilitator to those still trying to find their way. His best-selling books, Playing with Fire and Conversations with a Rattlesnake, encourage open sharing and provide practical tools that people seeking help can personally use. These tools are also useful to those who want to lead a productive conversation, called “Real Conversations”, with anybody else experiencing trauma.

Theo has been awarded the Canadian Humanitarian Award and the Queen’s Jubilee Medallion. He is a Siksika Nation Honorary Chief and recipient of the Aboriginal Inspire Award. He also holds two honorary doctorates – one in Science from the University of Guelph-Humber for outstanding contributions to the mental health of Canadians, and another in Laws from Brandon University for his work in combating child abuse and promoting healing and recovery.

Tanya Clemens, UCP Nomination Candidate or Livingstone-Macleod

Why I’m running:
I am born and raised in Livingstone-Macleod and have always felt the calling to serve my community. I view political leadership as both a service and a civic duty.

Alberta sits at a precipice. If we continue heading toward the sovereign Alberta the United Conservative Party (UCP) is leading us towards, we will realize the prosperity and freedom Albertans deserve. If we do not continue on this path, slipping backwards from this precipice, we risk unprecedented damage to our core industries (natural resource development, agriculture, etc.), resulting in further hardships for Albertans.

I am very proud of our rural roots, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong work ethic. I want power returned to the people of this province and for our elected representatives to acknowledge their leadership as a service to their constituents.

My website: TeamTanya.ca
My candidate email: Tanya@TeamTanya.ca
My socials (Facebook & Instagram): @TeamTanya_LivingstoneMacleod
@farm_geek on Instagram.

Mark Mallett is a former award winning new reporter with CTV Edmonton. He is an author, recording artist, and writes reflections on our times at thenowword.com. Recently, Mark produced the documentary “Following the Science?” which has over 2 million views on all platforms. He recently launched the website waitaminute.ca to counter the false narrative of the pandemic. Mark resides with his wife and children in Alberta.

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Paige MacPherson is Associate Director of Education Policy for the Fraser Institute. For many years, Paige has contributed policy analysis and commentary to major media outlets and research organizations across Canada, focusing on education policy, fiscal policy and government accountability. She holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Calgary School of Public Policy and a BA from Dalhousie University. Prior to joining the Fraser Institute, Paige was Alberta Director and Atlantic Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, TV host and politics reporter with Sun Media and provided communications for the Atlantic Institute for Market Studies, where she founded a post-secondary student outreach program. Paige’s work has taken her from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

Jarrad McCoy is a husband and father of four girls and two boys. Jarrad was raised on a farm Near Milk river with four brothers (one being his twin) and both of his great parents.

Jarrad attended bible school in Red Deer, Alberta and was a youth pastor and volunteer in Edmonton. He works as a carpenter and received his journeyman ticket. He also invests in real-estate.

Jarrad started a construction company, and after 20 years in the Edmonton area moved back to Milk River the November before the Coutts convoy. Shortly after the convoy he was connected with Take Back Alberta and is serving with his local CA board.

Jarrad enjoy Dirt biking, volunteering with youth, and serving with his wife as the Worship Pastors at his local church.

Marty Moore has worked with the Justice Centre since 2014, defending Canadians' constitutional freedoms before courts and tribunals across Canada.  Marty received his J.D. degree from Oak Brook College of Law, and was called to bar in California in 2011. He then practiced law in the Chicago area, where he litigated before both the trial and appellate courts.  In 2013, Marty returned to Canada and attended the University of Saskatchewan College of Law, obtaining his Canadian legal equivalency.  Marty completed his articles with the Justice Centre, was called to the bar in Alberta in 2015. 

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MP Larry Brock was first elected to the House of Commons on September 20, 2021, as the Member of Parliament for Brantford-Brant and currently serves as the Associate Shadow Minister for Indigenous Services.

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Larry has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Waterloo and a law degree from the University of Calgary. Before being elected, he was the Assistant Crown Attorney for Brant.

A lifelong resident of Brant, Larry has demonstrated strong leadership and commitment to family, community and public service having served as Chair of the board of the Crossing All Bridges Learning Centre which helps adults with developmental difficulties succeed in education, employment, and independent living. He was President of St. Leonard’s Community Services which provides justice, employment, youth and family, addiction, and mental health services. And in 2015 he served as Chair of the United Way campaign which raised more than $1.6 million for local charities.

Larry and his wife Angela are the proud parents of 13-year-old twin daughters Jennie and Emma, who are active members of Brantford Aquatic Club.

Tom Marazzo has been dedicated to serving Canadians since 1990 when he joined the Army Reserve, while still in high school. Eight years later, he enrolled in the Regular Force Army and was granted the commission of Combat Engineer Officer, soon rising to Captain. Tom worked in the Division Engineer Office in Toronto where he participated in the G8/G20 Summit in 2010. While in the military, Tom earned a Diploma in Construction Engineering Technology and Architecture, and an MBA. He has been posted to various locations across Canada including New Brunswick, Petawawa, Kingston, Toronto, London, Ontario and Trenton.

After 25 years of service, Tom retired from the Armed Forces in 2015. He completed a 4-year Bachelor of Technology Software Development degree and immediately began teaching at a Community College in Ontario until September 2021, when he was fired for questioning the legality of vaccine mandates, via a campus-wide email to the president and members of the college faculty.

Determined to stand for the rights and freedoms of all Canadians, Tom became a volunteer of the Canadian Trucker Freedom Convoy 2022. Trained in battle planning over many years, Tom’s tactical and strategic advice was instrumental to the safe and responsible achievement of Convoy objectives. His experience was integral to the coordination of truck movements and logistics, as well as negotiations with Police Liaison Teams from the city of Ottawa. A member of the leadership team, Tom acted as the main spokesperson, holding press conferences almost daily. The incredible success of the Convoy can be measured by the mandates removed in the province of Ontario.

No longer able to remain silent, Tom felt a deep sense of duty to serve as a conduit for people that believe in the integrity and ability to turn our political landscape around. To serve the people of Canada, Tom ran as an Ontario Party Candidate in the 2022 Ontario provincial election.
Witnessing Canadians losing their inalienable human rights is not something to ignore or abide by. Tom’s unwavering commitment to Canadians is the reason he’s writing a highly person and detailed account of his life experiences leading up to, during and in the after math of the Freedom Convoy.

Leo Housakos was appointed to the Senate on the advice of Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2008. He went on to be named Speaker of the Senate by Prime Minister Harper in 2015.

Senator Housakos has served on various committees, including as Chair on several such as Foreign Affairs and International Trade and currently as Chair of Transport and Communications.

Senator Housakos has been very vocal on many topics both inside the chamber and is a strong voice in speaking out in defence of human rights, freedom, democracy and rule of law.

Kerry James Horn is a Canadian actor and producer known for Aliens in America (2007), and best known for his role as Caleb O'Dell on the CBC series Heartland.

Angelo Isidorou is a political commentator, writer and host of the "Cancel This" podcast. He is also a prominent activist for free speech in Canada and serves as the Director for The Free Speech Club, the largest free speech advocacy organization in the country.

Sarah Bernardo is a Canadian made musician currently living and playing in Sydney Australia.

At a young age Sarah was drawn to music from growing up in a musical family. Being exposed to music so young she was influenced by artists such as Evanescence, My Chemical Romance, Panic At The Disco and Paramore along with many more influential artists and bands. Sarah began writing her own songs at the young age of 14. Her first debut on stage was in a songwriters competition at the age of 15. Since then Sarah has spent many years preforming and immersed in the local music industry around the Toronto and Tri-Cities areas in Canada until 2016 when she moved to Australia.

Sarah is a self taught pianist, guitarist, bassist and vocalist. She is a strong advocate for writing her own songs and continues songwriting for her own projects along with building a catalogue of songs for other artists. .

Since moving to Australia Sarah has taken the Australian music scene by storm. In July 2018 she released her Debut EP ' Redwine' hosting a range of different songs showcasing her love for multiple genres including pop rock, country and folk. 'Redwine' is available on all streaming services.

She is currently playing multiple solo gigs all over Sydney and its surrounds along with fronting her band START YOUR OWN CULT an electronic heavy rock 3 piece. She also sings vocals plays bass and for the Australias Most Exciting New Supergroup 'SOUTHBOUND XO' . who has topped Australian Country Radio Charts multiple times since starting' She continues to work with other artists and producers both locally and internationally.

Tim Hoven is a fourth-generation Alberta farmer and rancher. He lives on a farm on the eastern edge of Clearwater County, near the small town of Eckville. Tim is a former Reeve of Clearwater County and served on the municipal council from 2017 to 2021. He and his wife Lori raise organic grass-finished beef. They have eight children, three still living on the farm.

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Born in small town British Columbia, Sims has been employed (and taxed) since she was 12 years old, working in horse stables, fast food joints and gas stations before attending journalism school at BCIT.

She worked in radio on Vancouver Island before moving to Ottawa to work as a legislative assistant on Parliament Hill. She then joined News Talk Radio 580 CFRA as a producer, reporter and anchor, eventually becoming a journalist for the CTV Parliamentary Bureau.

Sims was a founding reporter for Sun News Network and proudly covered issues of big government, personal liberty and the rights of small town and rural Canadians until Sun News was shut down. She then worked as a director of communications on Parliament Hill, and as the senior producer for Evan Solomon at CFRA Radio.

With deep family roots in Alberta’s rodeo country, she is proud to fight for the rights of all taxpayers.

When she isn’t digging through expense reports, setting dumpsters on fire or doing media interviews, Sims can be found reading Ayn Rand on a riverbank with her husband and their two children.

Dr. Jessica Rose is a Canadian researcher with a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Mathematics and a Master's degree in Immunology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. She also holds a PhD in Computational Biology from Bar Ilan University and 2 Post Doctoral degrees: one in Molecular Biology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and one in Biochemistry from the Technion Institute of Technology. She was also accepted for a 2-month program as a senior researcher at the Weizmann Institute prior to completion of her latest post doctoral degree at the Technion. Her more recent research efforts are aimed at descriptive analysis of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) data in efforts to make this data accessible to the public.

Dr. Julie Ponesse has a PhD in Philosophy (Western, 2008) with areas of specialization in ethics and ancient philosophy.

She has a Masters in Philosophy with Collaborative Specialization in Bioethics from the University of Toronto and a Diploma in Ethics from the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University.

Dr. Ponesse has published in the areas of ancient philosophy, ethical theory, and applied ethics, and has taught at universities in Canada and the US for 20 years.

Matt Enns is a performance & mindset coach who helps successful men who don't love their careers figure out what to do next. He worked as a private wealth manager for almost ten years, making good money but living a life that was not fulfilling, which ultimately led him to turn down a lucrative opportunity and pursue a full time career in coaching with his company SVRN Man. Originally from Canada, he now lives on a lake in Austin, TX, with his wife, Whitney, and his two children. They are having the time of their life creating their ideal existence and sharing a message of personal sovereignty with everyone they can.

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Raquel Dancho believes in Canada.

Elected as a Member of Parliament in 2019, and successfully re-elected in 2021, Raquel has proven to be a hard-working, dedicated and fearless advocate for her community.

Born and raised in Beausejour, Manitoba, to four generations of Canadian farmers and small business owners, and educated at McGill University in Montreal, Raquel has a unique perspective on the different dynamics of rural, urban, eastern and western Canada. Raquel speaks French and is a passionate bridge-builder who relentlessly advocates for thoughtful, collaborative solutions that work for all Canadians.

Raquel has served in numerous critic roles during her time in Parliament, most recently as the Shadow Minister for Public Safety. Raquel has served on four House of Commons Committees addressing issues affecting women, immigration, and social development, and is currently vice-chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.