Dear Editor,

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 MP for Battle River-Crowfoot

Photo: Damien and Danielle Kurek, Pierre and Anaida Poilievre visit Stettler during the Canada Day celebrations, July 1, 2025.