Ms Fogal states that since the party has begun a renewed growth on the political scene, having an active member from Alberta as vice president was a logical move. Ms Fogal, expressed enthusiasm over this decision, as she says,
"Catherine is very active in the political scene, she has great vision, tremendous passion and brings that enthusiasm and vision to the party. We are thrilled to have her as a candidate and as Vice President, she will have more authority and influence on the future of the party. We think this is an important move, to raise the profile in Alberta and ensure that Canadians realize there is a real solution for Canada, hope, vision and choice. CAP is a grassroots driven party and we are recruiting candidates and members now, so that we can be a viable alternative for Canadian voters, before the next Federal election."
Ms Whelan Costen accepted the position, stating, "I can't think of anything more important at this point in history, than to stand for my country. The majority of Canadians are not even aware that our status as a sovereign nation is at risk, or that our water, natural resources and quality of life, are seriously in jeopardy. The family farm is threatened like never before and that means our food supply is on the line. CAP has real solutions, and that is what attracted me to the party; there is no point in crying over the mistakes made by previous governments. The real challenge is to ensure we don't keep repeating them!"
Connie Fogal, Leader ,Canadian Action Party/ parti action Canadienne
Tel: (604)872 2128; or (604) 708 3372
(FAX: 604) 872 -1504
E-MAIL conniefogal@telus.net
Canadian ActionParty Head office : # 385- 916 West Broadway, Vancouver BC, V521K7; e mail: info@canadianactionparty.ca
Catherine Whelan Costen, Vice President and Candidate
Email: cathpublish@wildroseinternet.ca
Phone: 403-684-3514 Fax: 403-684-3464 Cel: 403-660-0449
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[Proofreader's note: this article was edited for spelling and typos on July 7, 2005]
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Paul Harris
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"If you must kill a man, it costs you nothing to be polite about it." Winston Churchill
Good luck.
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Dave Ruston
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If I stand for my country today...will my country be here to stand for me tomorrow?
Nevermind if some people think you might use this site as a tool for your party. You should! Every politician uses whatever means they can to promote themselves and their party. They would be crazy not to.
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These days, if you are not confused, you are not thinking clearly. Mrs. Irene Peters
After all it is our country and vive's mission is to keep it soveriegn, and so is it the mission of Canadian Action Party. I think it would be stranger for me to disappear from vive now, and say thanks I no longer wish to participate, when the message is the same. I appreciate the feedback and differing views. Of course that is my opinion, if the vive members and or board feel otherwise, I am sure they would tell me. I never came to vive to use it as a stepping stone for my political aspirations, it just happened, because the theme is the same. As I said, I didn't have those aspirations, I was approached by political parties, in part, because of my strong voice on vive, to promote Canada.
If Paul Martin or Steven Harper, or Jack Layton were to submit info to vive, I am certain it would be posted, so far I haven't seen anything from them. Should I end up getting elected, I will submit to vive from Ottawa, although I probably wouldn't have time to be as active on the board; but that is just hopeful thinking! Thanks again.
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If I stand for my country today...will my country be here to stand for me tomorrow?