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Christmas on the Horizon
With the Christmas holidays around the corner, many are starting to think about decorating homes, buying the perfect gift for loved ones,...

Damien C. Kurek
Nov 25, 20202 min read


We Will Remember Them
In this week’s news column, I want to take the opportunity to talk about our veterans, the sacrifices they made for Canada, and some of...

Damien C. Kurek
Nov 11, 20202 min read
Pandemic Priorities
These past few weeks in Parliament have been chaotic to say the least. Despite this, I have been working tirelessly to ensure the...

Damien C. Kurek
Oct 28, 20203 min read


Democracy and People
Things have been busy in the capital over the last couple of weeks. I have been encouraged by Parliament’s ability to get back to work....

Damien C. Kurek
Oct 14, 20202 min read
MP Kurek Named to Public Safety Committee
Member of Parliament for Battle River – Crowfoot, Damien Kurek, has been named to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Secur

Damien C. Kurek
Oct 7, 20201 min read


Vague, Expensive, & Ottawa Knows Best
This past week, Parliament finally reopened with the Governor General delivering a Speech from the Throne. Although Canadians were...

Damien C. Kurek
Sep 30, 20202 min read
Brave Enough to Ask for Help
On September 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day was acknowledged in around the world. As suicide is one of the leading causes of death...

Damien C. Kurek
Sep 17, 20202 min read
Meet Erin O’Toole
The Conservative Party of Canada has elected a new leader; the Hon. Erin O’Toole. Erin brings a fresh voice, strong leadership, and...

Damien C. Kurek
Aug 27, 20202 min read
Parliament Prorogued
Camrose, AB – On August 18, 2020, Canada’s Governor General prorogued Parliament until September 23, 2020 on Prime Minister Justin...

Damien C. Kurek
Aug 17, 20201 min read
A Mid-Summer Update
This summer, I have been busy going back and forth between Ottawa and our constituency, advocating for you and demanding answers to the...

Damien C. Kurek
Aug 13, 20202 min read


Staying Close to Home
While things are still busy on the political front, I wanted to write this week’s column about experiencing what East Central Alberta has...

Damien C. Kurek
Jul 31, 20202 min read


Canada
On Canada’s 153rd birthday, my staff and I had a blast traveling across Battle River-Crowfoot to hand out ice-cream and Canadian swag at...

Damien C. Kurek
Jul 9, 20202 min read


Celebrating Canada During COVID-19
Camrose, AB – Battle River-Crowfoot Member of Parliament, Damien Kurek, is hosting a number of drive-through Canada Day celebrations. MP...

Damien C. Kurek
Jun 24, 20201 min read
Accessing Information and Government Transparency
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Justin Trudeau and the Liberals have avoided accountability at all cost. My Conservative...

Damien C. Kurek
Jun 19, 20202 min read
Seniors During COVID-19 and Beyond
For this week’s news column, I felt it was important to address the concerns that were brought to light about seniors’ care. Like many...

Damien C. Kurek
Jun 4, 20202 min read


Democracy is an Essential Service
Parliament is a unique and important institution, it is where the people’s representatives from every region of the country come together...

Damien C. Kurek
May 21, 20202 min read
Firearms and Avoiding Accountability
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, my colleagues and I have worked hard to ensure the necessary supports are available for those affected by...

Damien C. Kurek
May 7, 20202 min read
Accountability and COVID-19
Several weeks ago, I wrote a column with the statement, “a crisis is not the time for partisanship; however, a crisis does not mean that...

Damien C. Kurek
Apr 23, 20202 min read
COVID-19 Pandemic Supports
The outbreak of the Coronavirus has resulted in a vast economic slowdown and numerous job losses. As a result, the Government of Canada...

Damien C. Kurek
Apr 8, 20202 min read


Overcoming COVID-19
A crisis is not a time for partisanship; however, a crisis does not mean there should not be accountability.

Damien C. Kurek
Mar 26, 20202 min read
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