The Parliamentarians-Andre Bellavance, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

BIV realizing the error of his ways & switching to "Independent" status, Andre Bellavance, MP was a member of the seperatist Bloc Quebecois caucus. Now he just works for the people Ist (1st) & is not beholden to extreme ideologies. This lets him bring an independent perspective to his job. A constituent of his has been kidnapped in Africa who is a Catholic nun with health issues, so Andre is asking both as an MP & as a human being for help in getting her II safety.

"Someone who has dedicated her life to the education of African children is now in the hands of armed groups. Her family & religious congregation are concerned for her health & safety, especially since she needs to take her medication regularly. As time is short, can the Minister Of Foreign Affairs tell us what steps he has taken to find Sister Bussiere safe & sound?"

Number XXVIII (28),

Rory

Source: Andre Bellavance, MP, Independent, Richmond-Arthabaska.

The Parliamentarians-Mauril Belanger, PC, MP

Rory J. Koomans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Both inside & outside the Commons chamber (as pictured above), the Hon. Mauril Belanger, PC, MP is working hard for his constituents & Canadians. Sometimes its important to celebrate the little things in life & Mauril is doing that by honouring a constituent who is about II start her IInd (2nd) century of life, its a lovely personal tribute.

"Mr. Speaker, Helen Saipe was born Helen Dworkin in Ottawa, & will celebrate her Cth (100th) birthday this Sunday, September XXIst (21st.) Helen is the mother of Dorothy, Marcia, Geri, & Barb. She is a grandmother to X (10) grandchildren & proud great-grandmother to XIX (19.)"

Number XXVII (27),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Mauril Belanger, PC, MP, Liberal, Ottawa-Vanier.

The Parliamentarians-Joyce Bateman, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Increasing youth employment year round seems to be very important to Joyce Bateman, MP & I certainly laud her here for her efforts. Today Joyce is discussing the Canada Summer Jobs program to help students earn income to help pay bills for their educational costs in the fall term.

"Creating summer jobs for students benefits not only youth & employers, but also local economies across the country."

Number XXVI (26),

Rory

Source: Joyce Bateman, MP, Conservative, Winnipeg-South Centre.

The Parliamentarians-John Barlow, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Newly minted in a byelection, John Barlow, MP is anxious to make his mark. Part of that is reaching out to the Alberta Government in cooperation for cutting red tape with words of praise & encouragement for helping get monies needed to flood victims such as students who lost lost their schools & their daily way of life because of the terrible southern Alberta floods.

"This announcement is welcome news for the families & businesses affected by last year's flood."

Number XXV (25),

Rory

Source: John Barlow, MP, Conservative, Macleod.

The Parliamentarians-John Baird, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Always a very strong & effective MP & cabinet minister, the Hon. John "Rusty" Baird, PC, MP is always on the attack defending Canada for Canadians. Catching the political bug at the young age of XIV (14), John explains his approach to not taking any prisoners & heading things off at the pass very quickly in order to get to a sound resolution for Canadians of all ages & demographics faster. Frankly, we are all better off because of this style.

"At heart, I think I'm a problem solver...I like to make things happen."

Number XXIV (24),

Rory

Source: The Honourable John Baird, PC, MP, Minister Of Foreign Affairs, Conservative, Ottawa West-Nepean.

The Parliamentarians-Paulina Ayala, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Trying to keep citizens safe from extreme heat with helpful precautions is the focus of Paulina Ayala, MP. An Editor's Note: the Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, PC, MP, Prime Minister Of Canada, Conservative, Calgary-Southwest is an asthma sufferer who lives in an urban riding so he should definitely pay attention here.

"This phenomenon is most common in high-density neighborhoods, which are often home to the less fortunate. Children & the elderly are especially susceptible to its effects. Heat islands can affect human health in many ways: an alarming incidence of asthma among children, more emergency room visits, & a significant increase in the number of smog days."

Number XXIII (23),

Rory

Source: Paulina Ayala, MP, New Democratic, Honore-Mercier.

The Parliamentarians-Robert Aubin, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Robert Aubin, MP seems like a rather stand-up guy! Here he is delivering a male perspective on trying to get young Canadian women (& yes at points sadly even girls) out of prostitution & sexually exploitative situations.  

"Mr. Speaker, I listened carefully to my colleague's speech. Of course, we have rather different views on the approach, but there is one thing we might agree on, & that is the support that could be given to the women who want to get out of this industry."

Number XXII (22),

Rory

Source: Robert Aubin, MP, New Democratic, Trois-Rivieres.

The Parliamentarians-Alex Atamanenko, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

As the proud son of an immigrant myself just like Alex Atamanenko, MP, I can truly see the value in his wanting to make sure Canada attracts good hard working immigrant families that will contribute to make the Dominion Of Canada's multicultural mosaic even stronger.

"The overwhelming majority of people who apply for citizenship & become citizens under our current system become good Canadian citizens."

Number XXI (21),

Rory

Source: Alex Atamanenko, MP, New Democratic, British Columbia-Southern Interior.

The Parliamentarians-Jay Aspin, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

I really agree with the stance of Jay Aspin, MP. Jay thinks that artisans (such as student ones) have a thriving culture so that art & economic investment prosperity b/c of it will survive. Art makes lives richer according to this fine MP & the better it is supported, the better life in the riding will be for all its citizenry. Of course this goes for all ridings in the Dominion Of Canada.

"It is important to maintain investments in the arts, culture, & community projects to make sure our communities continue to thrive."

Number XX (20),

Rory

Source: Jay Aspin, MP, Conservative, Nipissing-Timiskaming.

The Parliamentarians-Niki Ashton, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

I like Niki Ashton, MP. This gal truly has spunk, & Niki is on the case of the need for continued home delivery to remote communities with young families and such of Canada Post. Yes the world is getting more & more automated, but there will always be a need for paper mail for certain documents. As a result, Niki is right that "the mail must get through."

"Home-to-home delivery is a critical service for all Canadians. It is especially important in our northern & remote communities where the climate is often unforgiving. We know it will have a particular impact on seniors, young families, and people with disabilities."

Number XIX (19),

Rory

Source: Niki Ashton, MP, New Democratic, Churchill.

The Parliamentarians-Keith Ashfield, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

The Hon. Keith Ashfield, PC, MP is one smart cookie, no longer in cabinet, he still has the sense as an MP to ensure post-secondary institutions in his riding & all over Canada get research monies so that students can have the very best in research skills. You really have to admire that!

"The NSERC Discovery Grants Program is one of Canada's largest sources of funding for basic research. Our government's investment in the University Of New Brunswick leads to new discoveries that will help drive innovation, job creation, & prosperity right here in Fredericton."

Number XVIII (18),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Keith Ashfield, PC, MP, Conservative, Fredericton.

The Parliamentarians-Scott Armstrong, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

This Scott Armstrong, MP fellow seems to be quite sensible. At this juncture, he is doing what he can at the parliamentary level to try & get youth & families off of drugs. I like this attitude of Scott's.

"Many of the projects will equip young people with the knowledge and skills they need to recognize, cope with, or avoid situations where there may be peer pressure to use drugs. Other projects are designed to provide parents and those who work with youth with drug education & prevention strategies that will help families & communities deal with the growing problem of substance abuse."

Number XVII (17),

Rory

Source: Scott Armstrong, MP, Conservative, Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley.

The Parliamentarians-Charlie Angus, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

First up to bat this fine morning is Charlie Angus, MP. Chuck is all fired up as his area representative about the terrible suicide conditions on First Nations areas in his riding about youth & their family's. He's definitely right to be so because our First Nations brothers & sisters contemplating committing suicide, hell any Canadian thinking about it when there is help out there is sad.

"I have seen the tragic toll suicide has taken on the isolated First Nations communities in Timmins-James Bay."

Number XVI (16),

Rory

Source: Charlie Angus, MP, New Democratic, Timmins-James Bay.

The Parliamentarians-Scott Andrews, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXIXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Fighting hard for the rights of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers & others in witness protection, Scott Andrews, MP is truly doing good work to ensure that students & their family's who will produce the cops of the future are kept safe.

"One of the things about this piece of legislation is that it protects our men & women in the RCMP who put people into the witness protection program. It protects them & their families. Could the member elaborate on what protections are in there for our RCMP officers who work within the department to put people into the witness protection program?"

Number XV (15), 

Rory

Source: Scott Andrews, MP, Liberal, Avalon.

The Parliamentarians-David Anderson, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXIXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Bully, bully I say for David Anderson, MP. He realizes the need for students & their family's to have access to their parliamentary buildings & structures online with a computer tour. This makes a lot of sense b/c many working family's cannot travel to Ottawa due to time, work, or say financial constraints but still want II be able to access knowledge as to what their federal parliament is doing.

"The tour is designed to be informative and interactive. It offers a dynamic and engaging experience for students while they learn about Canada's Parliament."

Number XIV (14),

Rory

Source: David Anderson, MP, Conservative, Cypress Hills-Grasslands.

The Parliamentarians-Rob Anders, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXIXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

I'd put a quote here from Rob Anders, MP. However, folks have told me that while he naps in the House Of Commons chamber, he is keeping track of baseball scores. His field of expertise is strikeouts & nomination races. He's an expert as he's 0 for 2 at both! Students who love team sports love Rob because he's a true baseball expert and so deserves kudos for educating students in this area!

Lucky Number XIII (13),

Rory

Source: Rob Anders, MP, Conservative, Calgary-West.

The Parliamentarians, Rona Ambrose, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXIXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.,
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow Byelection Candidate As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

The Hon. Rona Ambrose, PC, MP is known for her excellent work on health & nutritional issues for parents & their youngsters.

"Our government will ensure Canadian parents will have the information they need to better understand & use food labels to make healthier food choices. We will continue to listen to Canadians and take action to improve food labels."

Number XII (12),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Rona Ambrose, PC, MP, Minister Of Health, Conservative, Edmonton-Spruce Grove.

The Parliamentarians-Stella Ambler, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXIXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Stella Ambler, MP is on the case of missing & murdered First Nation's women who are arguably the mothers, sisters, daughters, girlfriends, & wives of the future. In the House Of Commons chamber, the honourable lady is truly speechifying what needs to be done in a very proper & distinguished manner & as a licensed security official in Alberta, I am quite proud of Stella's initiative!

"Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the Ist (1st) report of the Special Committee on Violence Against Indigenous Women entitled: "Invisible Women: A Call to Action, A Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Canada."

Number XI (11),

Rory

Source: Stella Ambler, MP, Conservative, Mississauga-South.

The Parliamentarians-Dean Allison, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXIXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Showing that he draws no quarter with Russia's terrible invasion of the Ukraine & its slaughter of both soldiers & innocent men, women, & children, Dean Allison, MP takes a hit for the team. In the process, he is respecting the values of Canadian democracy & the democratic process in the Ukraine whose citizens just recently elected a new President.

"I am proud to stand up for the rule of law, democracy, and sovereignty in Ukraine. Of course there will be some push back for standing by Canadian principles, so I am proud to be sanctioned by Russia."

Number X (10),

Rory

Source: Dean Allison, MP, Conservative, Niagara West-Glanbrook.

The Parliamentarians-Mike Allen, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXIXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Here's a parliamentarian with proper sense. Mike Allen, MP is worried that long distance truck haulers have both the property driving as well as the property safety credentials bIV they get out on the open road. This will allow for the safe transport of consumer goods to family's & businesses across this great Dominion Of Canada!

"When it comes to trucking & the skills required, we need to look beyond just the unemployment rate as a major factor for a work permit to be issued."

 

Number IX (9),

 

Rory

 

Source: Mike Allen, MP, Conservative, Tobique-Mactaquac.



The Parliamentarians-Malcolm Allen, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXIXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Truly wise words here from Malcolm Allen, MP for young people & all Canadians on the proper care & respect needed for looking after senior citizens.

 

"Mr. Speaker, I have II (2) petitions to present today. The Ist (1st) is with regard to the need for a national strategy on dementia. As we know, across this country, a great many folks, specifically seniors, suffer from dementia. The petitioners are calling on the government, saying that a strategy is indeed needed on a national scale, not just at a provincial level. Although some provinces are tackling the issue, we need a national strategy."

Number VIII (8),

Rory

Source: Malcolm Allen, MP, New Democratic, Welland.

The Parliamentarians-Chris Alexander, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXIXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

The Hon. Chris Alexander, PC, MP like his colleague the Hon. Leona Aglukkaq, PC, MP sees the value in sustained economic development, & yet at the same time trying to protect the environment for family's, & the family's that they will create as the Dominion Of Canada grows even stronger.

"Our government is proud to support individuals & organizations working to who are working along the shores of lakes, rivers, & streams across this country to protect our country's natural landscape for future generations."

Number VII (7),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Chris Alexander, PC, MP, Minister Of Citizenship & Immigration, Conservative, Ajax-Pickering.

The Parliamentarians-Harold Albrecht, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXVIIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

The pain & suffering Harold Albrecht, MP has gone through must have been unimaginable, especially after losing his dear wife Betty to disease while in office. As a medical practitioner, it must have been really hard for him & his family, but they made the right decision to donate her organs so that other persons such as students could have a good chance to live. Even in this time of tragedy, Harold had to carry on with his work as an MP in the parliamentary tradition. What a truly brave & honourable man.

"I know that because of our decision to donate there are at least V (5) people enjoying fuller, richer lives and even more who are benefitting from the tissues transplanted."

Number VI (6),

Rory

Source: Harold Albrecht, MP, Conservative, Kitchener-Conestoga.

The Parliamentarians-Dan Albas, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXVIIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dan Albas, MP chats about the fact that courts can garner too much power & try & override Parliament. In the world of parliamentary democracy, students who are interested in good governance would do well to heed Dan's words as the legislative & judicial branches of Her Majesty's Government's at all levels must equally powerful so that neither of them abuses power & they can then keep one another in check.

"Often the plan B is to do an end-run around our democratic process and turn to our courts where it seems some judges are quite happy to engage. This can result in decisions contrary to what have been decided in our democratic process."

Number V (5),

Rory

Source: Dan Albas, MP, Conservative, Okanagan-Coquihalla.

The Parliamentarians-Leona Aglukkaq, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXVIIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

The Hon. Leona Aglukkaq, PC, MP discusses having to grow the northern economy of Canada, & yet strike a balance because too much development can wreck things like traditional hunting grounds & people's health.

"It has a really negative impact on the people, the indigenous people, that depend on the wildlife for their food."

Number IV (4),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, PC, MP, Minister Of The Environment, Minister For The Arctic Council, Minister Of The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Conservative, Nunavut.

The Parliamentarians-Mark Adler, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXVIIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

We hear from Mark Adler, MP on mental health issues for children & youth in the form of a retweet.

"On Oct. Ist (1st) MPs will learn about child & youth."

Number III (3),

Rory

Source: Mark Adler, MP, Conservative, York-Centre.

The Parliamentarians-Eve Adams, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXVIIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Eve Adams, MP discusses how she became interested in the political process as a youngster & wants youth today to take part in voting & the democratic process for good governance.

"I volunteered on my first political campaign when I was XIV (14.) The political bug hit. There is something wonderful about neighbours coming together to dream big to make Canada even better."

Number II (2),

Rory

Source: Eve Adams, MP, Conservative, Mississauga-Brampton South. 

The Parliamentarians-Diane Ablonczy, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXVIIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

A few remarks from the Hon. Diane Ablonczy, PC, MP on the building up of the family unit.

"We want to strengthen and protect the family unit, for it is essential to the well-being of individuals and society. Strong families mean a strong nation."

Number I (1),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, PC, MP, Conservative, Calgary-Nosehill.

Dimanche Avec Premier Ministres-Mackenzie Bowell

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXVIIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Prime Minister Mackenzie Bowell believed all citizens had the right to an equal start in life on the educational front. As an editor & newsman by vocation, he definitely believed in increased freedoms for the press as well.

 

"I hope the time is fast approaching in Canada when we shall never hear the question raised of a man's birth, or the creed he professes. We live in a country & under a constitution in which every man has a right to act as his judgment dictates, or as his education leads him, upon matters of this very important character."

Had II Face The Troublesome Manitoba Schools Question,

Rory

Source: Vth Prime Minister Of The Dominion Of Canada The Right Honourable Sir Mackenzie Bowell, KCMG, PC, Conservative (Historical.)

The Saturday Presidential Buzz-Zachary Taylor

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

September XXVIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

As a Major-General in the United States Army bIV his succeeding to the Presidency & after becoming the civilian military Commander-In-Chief on becoming President, President Zachary Taylor was always trying to instill honesty in young people. This insistence on military integrity, honesty, & forthrightness ran the gambit from his children at home, all the way to the young soldiers he commanded in both battlefield & in civilian situations as a General & as President respectively.

"I shall pursue a straight forward course deviating neither to the right or left so that comes what may I hope my real friends will never have to blush for me, so far as truth, honesty & fair dealings are concerned."

March IVth, MDCCCXLIX (1849)-July IXth, MDCCCL (1850),

Rory

Source: XIIth President Of The United States Of America Zachary Taylor, Whig-Louisiana.

The Student Sayings Of Joe Friday On Fridays From Los Angeles, California Case Sixty-Two

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXVIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

A gentle reminder from Sergeant Joe Friday & his shift partner Officer Bill Gannon of the Los Angeles Police Department as they head out in an unmarked squad car II deal with a situation wherein a mother got her two kidnapped daughters back after they had been sexually molested & beaten. Sgt. Friday is happy he got the kids back, but has to calmly yet firmly tell the mother that the molester got free & over California state lines, thus making it more difficult to arrest him due to jurisdictional matters. So he has to build up her hopes in her kids & her hopefulness for a better future after their nightmare, & yet he also act to act humble & sad that their abuser is still out wandering the streets.

"No ma'am I'm afraid there's more to it than that. The man that did it is still free."

A Difficult Balance To Be Sure Sarge,

Rory

Source: "Dragnet", C. National Broadcasting Company, A Mark VII Production.

I Feel Bad Writing This

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXVth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

I am writing to you on the gravest of concerns. Your Progressive Conservative candidate IV the Edmonton-Whitemud byelection, the Hon. Stephen Mandel, A. Arts., B. Sc., M. Poli. Sci., Minister of Health, Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected has plans that are of great worry to me & other Albertans.

While homelessness is of a serious concern, Maury Soroka (cousin of homeless chairperson Murray Soroka) has contacted me about the fact that Minister Mandel plans to use his power as a cabinet minister to ram through a homeless shelter where drug & alcohol addicts would be allowed to partake of these items. Plus, he plans to do it within the confines of Edmonton-Whitemud after being sworn in. Please don't issue any denials but check into it first. He tried to do it in a sneaky way at first by getting then Madam Premier Alison M. Redford, QC, Progressive Conservative, Sewing A New Quilt & your about to be retired predecessor, David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud to force it through under the noses of residents by a secret Cabinet Order-In-Council.

When it happened, then Mayor Mandel, Minister Hancock, Murray Soroka, & the rest of these public officials faced serious push back from Terwillegar, Riverbend & Whitemud residents at a public meeting (I attended so can speak to it personally.) While getting homeless students & their family's off of the streets is very important, wouldn't it be better to place them in say empty homes & schools buildings in older areas to increase occupancy & density levels there? This would certainly be more cost effective as the structures are already in place & things like doctors offices & drug & alcohol support group meetings are nearby. As are places like The Food Bank for nutritional needs.

Delicately As I Wouldn't Want This II Get Out,

Rory

Source: Myself.

P.S.: It looks especially bad as The Katz Group would be the contractor.

Its Not Premier James Tiberius Kirk Its Premier Peter Erik James "Jim" Prentice

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXIVth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Executive Dissertations continues its look at Alberta Premiers as we have a new one, sworn in just IX (9) days ago. The Honourable Peter Erik James "Jim" Prentice, B.Comm., LLB, PC, QC, Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected brings a wealth of experience to his new job. This will ensure more transparency in Room #CCCVII (307) of the Alberta Legislature. Mind you, Premier Prentice was at one point the boss at a law firm of Former Madam Premier Alison M. Redford, QC, Progressive Conservative, Buying Donuts & Coffee At The Temporary Tim Hortons In An Empty Calgary Home With Her Bottle Recycling Money.

- Jim was Minister of Environment, Minister of Western Economic Diversification, Minister of Industry, & Minister of Indian Affairs & Northern Development in successive governmental mandates of The Right Honourable Stephen J. Harper, BA, MA, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Canada, Conservative, Calgary-Southwest. He had a reputation as a "by the books" kind of minister who didn't create any scandals when he ran his ministerial departments.

- Jim & his lovely bride Karen Prentice (also a Calgary lawyer) have a superb family reputation. They got this from raising their kids & now enjoying being grandparents to two grandchildren. As a result, Jim is extremely concerned about the welfare of Alberta's younger generations.

- Jim knows the value of hard work as he had to work in coal mines in order to pay for his education at the University Of Alberta & Dalhousie University. As a result of this, he is well suited to tell students to work hard & take pride in their work so that they can better themselves.

- Jim showed compassion in his first week for family's of mentally challenged Albertans (including students) by reversing the stupid decision to close Red Deer's Michener Centre. An initiative he deserves credit for acting upon quickly, but I add an Editor's Note. It was Ms. Danielle Smith, MLA, Leader Of Her Majesty's Loyal Official Opposition, Wildrose, Highwood who deserves the real credit here along with her astute MLA's such as Mrs. Kerry Towle, MLA, Wildrose, Innisfail-Sylvan Lake backing her. Without their constant efforts in this battle, Michener Centre would never have been saved from the chopping block. It only took V (5) corpses for the Progressive Conservative government to change its mind!

- Jim showed financial acumen when he got rid of the license plates & shit-canned former Minister of Service Alberta Doug Griffiths, B.A., B. Ed., Progressive Conservative, Battle River-Wainwright. This allowed students in the economics & finance areas of study of the province that the new Premier was truly inII saving money for taxpayers.

Premier Jim's Father & Uncle Both Played In The National Hockey League (NHL) So The Family Has Great Athletic DNA As A Result & Premier Jim Plays Himself For Exercise,

Rory

Source: @JimPrentice On Twitter.

You Can Bank On That

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXIVth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Bank safety for student interns & employees is very important. In the financial services industry, it is all very important that the bank vault in each & every branch is secure as possible. However, if either employees or customers lives are in danger, than they should cooperate with the thieves & open the vault in order to prevent possible injuries &/or deaths.

Keep The Situation Calm,

Rory

Source: The Bank Of Montreal.

A Blog Post About Canada Post Let Me Write That On A "Post-It" Note

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXIIIrd, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

Canada Post doesn't always get a lot of credit for the good work it does do. The administrators of course quite incompetent, but the forces on the ground such as mail carriers, drivers, & warehouse personnel doing the daily physical work do not get enough respect. Canada Post hires student interns for summer & other postings, sometimes even permanently. While email & the internet are important, internet options will never be able to replace the need IV physical mail to be delivered in a safe & responsible manner! Students looking IV work should look online & in person at Canada Post & sister firm Purolator Courier for opportunities, they might just find a career!

The Post Game Show,

Rory

Source: Www.CanadaPost.Ca. 

Consistency

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XXIInd, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

There has been a huge outcry as to what to do with the signs & lumber support brackets with Former Madam Premier Alison M. Redford, QC, Progressive Conservative, Washing Car Windows For Cash name on them at construction sites. Well, what you & Jim (Prentice) need to do is give the supplies to schools for art & construction projects & repairs? In addition to being able to use the wood for construction in shop classes, the signs can be used for making things like posters. The wood can also be used to repair fences & school picnic tables to ensure students & their family's have a safe place II eat meals &/or say study.

Plus It Teaches The Students The Value Of Recycling,

Rory

Source: Myself.

Dimanche Avec Premier Ministres-John Sparrow David Thompson

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

September XXIst, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MInister of Education, Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

As a former university professor, Prime Minister John S. Thompson knew about the value of education as he received the best of schooling towards getting his law degree. With this legal mind, he took the mentorship of his late friend & predecessor John A. Macdonald & served as Prime Minister & Minister of Justice simultaneously to guarantee that people of the Dominion Of Canada had fair laws made & enforced.

His legal training led Prime Minister Thompson to be an early proponent & advocate for equal rights for women, such as voting. He lived with three strong women in his house: his wife, his mother, & his sister so this shaped him very well towards the female perspective. So he spoke a few words to university students about it.

"We look forward to it as one of the aims which are to be accomplished in the public life of Canada (the right to vote), because the Conservative Party believes that the influence of women in the politics of the country is always for good, I think, therefore, that there is a probability of the franchise being extended to the women on the same property qualifications as men."

Died At Windsor Castle After Being Sworn Into The Privy Council By Her Majesty Queen Victoria,

Rory

Source: IVth Prime Minister Of The Dominion Of Canada The Right Honourable Sir John Sparrow David Thompson, KCMG, PC, QC, Liberal-Conservative.

The Saturday Presidential Buzz-James Knox Polk

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

September XXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

President James Polk was the only candidate for President to win his election but lose the Electoral College vote IV both his birth state of North Carolina & his adopted home state of Tennessee. As such, he is definitely the "go-to" guy for students on just how tough a job he had as Chief Executive since some people felt he didn't have a strong home base of support despite actually winning the election overall nationally.

"With me it is exceptionally true that the Presidency is no bed of roses."

March IVth, MDCCCXLV (1845)-March IVth, MDCCCXLIX (1849),

Rory

Source: XIth President Of The United States Of America James Knox Polk, Democratic-Tennessee.

The Student Sayings Of Joe Friday On Fridays From Los Angeles, California Case Sixty-One

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XIXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

At some points Detective Joe Friday of the Los Angeles Police Department has to impress upon his squad the need to make deals to protect possible victims with say the media for example. There has been a child abduction in this case & as the situation is quite tragic here with a lot of people stressed, Det. Friday has II make a deal with a female reporter. She gets an exclusive interview with him about "just the facts" of the case. In exchange or "quid pro quo", the reporter agrees to hold off reporting evidence that might put other lives at risk of harm or death for a period of II days in order for the Detective to be able to conduct a proper investigation. She asks Det. Friday if they have a deal. The Detective rather smartly indicates in the affirmative.

"Deal!"

I Cannot Believe That Sextuple Homicide Of VI (6) Grandkids & Their Mom By Their Own Grandpa In Bell, Florida,

Rory

Source: "Dragnet", C. American Broadcasting Company, Dick Wolf Productions.

"Mana" From Heaven

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XVIIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

It seems that Japanese adult film pornographic star Mana Aoki created a controversy without actually doing anything herself when she was removed from the cover of a school mathematics textbook when her sexually based activity's were revealed. Look, Ms. Aoki didn't do anything wrong & as is highly respected as an educator.

I. Her sexual encounters whether online for public viewing or private ones are for her fans and her partner(s) & her own pleasure. She is teaching students here about healthy sexual pleasure as well as the fact that sex can be a great exercise workout.

II. She is performing these videos with sexual actions on her own time & not on the time of her educational facility or in a classroom setting itself. So it really is not the school's business.

III. She is teaching students through these encounters valuable lessons in anatomy (particularly male students & lesbians), as well as getting them interested in scientific endeavours & the human body.

IV. On the mathematics front, you can see with a running count that she teaches students numerical activity's by letting folks watching the videos count the number of partners that she is practicing safe sex with by using sexual protection such as condoms &/or diaphragms.

V. Then there are the millions in Japanese Yen that her films & pictures are generating in tax revenue for His Imperial Majesty The Emperor Akihito & the Japanese treasury per year. With the Japanese economy not so hot, this cash is clearly a benefit for economics & mathematics students as the taxes generated are partly used to pay for the Japanese school system.

"Konichiwa Sensei",

Rory

Source: The Japan Times.

Spoiled British Columbia

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer
Edmonton, Alberta

September XVIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

I do not really feel sorry for the about to go back II work teachers in British Columbia or the Premier of B.C. & the Education Minister. I don't sympathize with either side, the teachers should have gone back to work while bargaining as they are rather spoiled there as in many places in Canada. Look at the Gaza Strip, almost all the schools there are destroyed & many students killed because of all the stupid murders over religion & territory. It is time for folks to really see the whole perspective.

Questionable Antics On All Sides,

Rory

Source: The Palestine Chronicle.

A Direction Finder

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer
Edmonton, Alberta

September XVIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

I must confess that there are times when I have a hell of a hard time staying focused or following directions due to my Aspergers Syndrome or "high functioning" autism. At the same time, I can be super observant & hyper focused when I'm doing things such as this blog. The key for helping these students to stay concentrated & focused is to find teachers that can adapt to their needs. For instance, I had a couple of teachers who encouraged me in mathematics since I couldn't count past the number thirty (30) to keep on counting Roman Numerals like I had been doing & then convert them back inII numbers & that seemed to be of tremendous help. Every student is different & teachers must be taught to never crack & have extreme patience in helping these remarkable kids overcome their challenges!

A Monumental But Achievable Task,

Rory

Source: Myself.

My IVth Minister Of Education

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XVth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed.
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, No Constituency As Unelected

Dear Gordon:

May I say congratulations to you & ex Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel as Education & Health Ministers respectively. Your curriculum vitae is quite impressive, ex Grant Devine cabinet minister, ex Calgary Public School Board Trustee & even its Chairman, ex pastor at Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton's palatial west end, as well as Former President of the Mount Royal College in Calgary.

Maybe With These Educational Credentials An Outsider Is Just What Is Needed In Your Portfolio,

Rory

Source: Myself & Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) News Edmonton.

Dimanche Avec Premier Ministres-John Joseph Caldwell Abbott

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

September XIVth, MMXIV

Hon. Jeff Johnson, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

Prime Minister John J. Abbott knew the value of music in education. He knew how important it was to compliment it so that music could continue to flourish wherever it might be taught & learned.

"On behalf of the board of education, I offer congratulations for this wonderful recognition,...we are proud of the music program in the district. It is an exemplary program, an exemplary school & an exemplary district."

Thought Of Himself As A "Caretaker" Prime Minister & Didn't Want The Job But Had To Take Over When Prime Minister John A. Macdonald Died In Office In Order To Keep Her Majesty's Government In Stable Operation,

Rory

Source: IIIrd Prime Minister Of The Dominion Of Canada The Right Honourable Sir John Joseph Caldwell Abbott, PC, QC, KCMG, BCL, DCL, Liberal-Conservative.





The Saturday Presidential Buzz-John Tyler

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

September XIIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Jeff Johnson, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

President John Tyler had a tough go of things as he set the template for Presidential succession. As President William Harrison was the Ist President to die in office, President Tyler moved into the White House quickly & took the Oath of Office in order to keep the United States government moving. As a Chief Executive had never died before, many citizens saw him as illegitimate as he had been elected Vice-President & not President.

An Editor's Note: President Tyler was elected as a Whig Vice-President, but became a Democratic President shortly after taking over the top job. This was due to infighting with the Whig Party apparatus, unprecendented IV a sitting President. The President's lesson to students is about decent relationships among peoples & countries for peace as much as possible due to the futility of war.

"So far as it depends on the course of this government, our relations of good will and friendship will be sedulously cultivated with all nations."

April IVth, MDCCCXLI (1841)-March IVth, MDCCCXLV (1845),

Rory

Source: Xth President Of The United States Of America John Tyler, Whig & Democratic-Virginia.



The Student Sayings Of Joe Friday On Fridays From Los Angeles, California Case Sixty

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

September XIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Jeff Johnson, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

A missing VII (7) year old little girl's dress has been found in a clump of trees just north & east of Hollywood. Kidnapped & missing children detail for the Los Angeles Police Department is being temporarily headed by Sergeant Joe Friday due to a back injury sustained by his squad captain in a police car chase just VI (6) hours earlier. To get the investigation moving & keep his squad detail focused on the girl who is missing & not on their fallen commander, Sgt. Friday switches into crisis command mode.

"8:28PM, the area where the torn clothing was found was roped off for fingerprints & other physical evidence, none was found right away. Homicide Division was notified & joined in the investigation."

This Is A Very Sensible Set Of Procedures & Orders Joe,

Rory

Source: "Dragnet", C. National Broadcasting Company, A Mark VII Production.