Blake Richards

Justin Trudeau just kicked sand in our face again. Today, I called for an emergency debate in the House of Commons regarding the Keystone XL pipeline project. Sadly, the Liberals rejected the request. The incoming American administration indicated during the campaign their intent to cancel this important pipeline. ... Unfortunately, Justin Trudeau has never cared about the Keystone XL project. When it was taken off the table in 2015, he did nothing. When it was put back on the table, he was apathetic. Now that the project’s survival is once again in jeopardy, Canada needs a strong voice in fighting for its approval. The well-being of Alberta and all of Canada’s economy depends on getting our oil to market. With so many Canadians out of work right now due to the pandemic, it is vital that this project go ahead. Alberta is hurting. Thousands of Albertans are out of work, and the pandemic has only worsened our economic situation. If the government cared about this dire situation, they would have allowed this emergency debate, and supported Keystone XL’s approval. Do you think Canada should fight for the survival of the Keystone XL project? Add your name to the following petition to tell the government that this project must go forward: http://www.blakerichards.ca/keystone-xl/

The Airdrie Chamber of Commerce has come up with a great way for residents to show their support for local small businesses needing relief due to the COVID-19. They are selling Airdrie-branded toques, with 50% of proceeds going towards $1000 grants to Airdrie Chamber of Commerce Member businesses. We have seen too many of our local businesses face financial hardship because of the pandemic. As restrictions tighten, patronizing these businesses is even more important. I hope everyone finds a way to support our local businesses whether it's buying one of these Airdrie toques, ordering dinner from a local restaurant, or Christmas shopping at a locally-owned store.

One of Trudeau's "independent" Liberal Senators wants to lower Canada's voting age from 18 years old to 16. I have heard from many constituents who have shared their concerns about this proposal. I would love to hear your thoughts on this - should Canada lower its voting age to 16? Let me know here: http://www.blakerichards.ca/lowering-voting-age/

Our heroes have always defended Canada’s freedoms and liberties. We remember them. Lest we forget.