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Damon Scrase retweeted
Each November 11, we honour the sacrifice of all those, past and present, who have donned the uniform in service to our country—especially the more than 100,000 Canadians who never made it home.
Today, I was honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of Canada during a beautiful and solemn Remembrance Day ceremony in Campbell River.
While the weather did not exactly cooperate for those in attendance, that is but a fraction of a fraction of the conditions endured by those who came before us, whether in the trenches of Vimy, on the beaches of Juno, or in the deserts of Afghanistan.
Taking part in the ceremony, it was great to see a proud contingent of cadets, veterans, and active-duty personnel from the Canadian Forces School of Search and Rescue based at 19 Wing in Comox.
To all those who have served Canada in uniform, and who continue to serve Canada today, thank you for your service.
Lest we forget. 🇨🇦
Damon Scrase retweeted
Today, I had the honour of laying a wreath in Rutland to remember those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who never came home.
Remembrance Day is a solemn reminder that the freedoms we enjoy came at an extraordinary cost, borne by generations of Canadians and their families.
We owe them our gratitude, our respect, and our promise never to forget.
Lest we forget.
Damon Scrase retweeted
We must never forget the extraordinary sacrifices made by those who served to ensure freedom here at home.
In both World Wars, British Columbia had the highest enlistment rate in Canada.
Our soldiers answered the call with courage and conviction.
Today, we remember their sacrifice and the values they fought to protect. Lest we forget.
Damon Scrase retweeted
Honoured to lay a wreath today at the Cenotaph in Victoria.
We owe a lasting debt to those who answered the call of duty and to those who continue to serve today.
May we honour their sacrifice not only in remembrance, but through the way we live, serve our communities, and build a stronger future.
Lest we forget.
Damon Scrase retweeted
It was an honour to join residents in Aldergrove today as communities across Langley–Abbotsford gathered to remember those who gave their lives in service to Canada.
Seeing our communities come together in remembrance is a powerful reminder that the freedoms we enjoy came at a tremendous cost.
May we never take those sacrifices for granted.
Lest we forget. 🇨🇦
Damon Scrase retweeted
Remembrance Day at the cenotaph in Victoria
Packed from the steps to the street.
Lest we forget
Damon Scrase retweeted
The freedom we enjoy today came at a heavy cost, paid by the heroes who died serving and by the veterans who carried that weight home. We will never forget them🙏🇨🇦 #lestweforget – at Surrey, British Columbia
Damon Scrase retweeted
Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who answered the call to serve our country, many making the ultimate sacrifice so that future generations could live in peace and freedom.
As Canadians, we have a responsibility to honour their courage, remember their sacrifice, and never take for granted the freedoms they fought to defend.
To our veterans, those who continue to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces today, and the families who stand alongside them, thank you for your courage, dedication, and commitment to protecting our country and the freedoms we hold dear.
Lest We Forget. 🇨🇦
Damon Scrase retweeted
Today, on Remembrance Day, we pause to honour those who served our country, those who sacrificed, and those who never came home.
For generations, British Columbians have answered the call to serve their country through wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions around the world. That commitment to service continues today.
We remember those who returned home carrying the physical and emotional scars of war, and the families who endured uncertainty, hardship, and loss.
For many British Columbians, Remembrance Day is deeply personal. Cenotaphs in communities across our province bear the names of those who left home to serve Canada. Each name represents a life, a story, and a sacrifice.
The passage of time does not diminish their sacrifice. If anything, it places a greater responsibility on us to remember. It falls to each new generation to carry their stories forward and ensure their service is never forgotten.
The debt we owe those who served can never truly be repaid. But we can honour them by caring for our veterans, supporting the members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families, and never taking for granted the peace, freedom, and democracy they helped secure.
Lest we forget. We will remember them.
Damon Scrase retweeted
Today, we remember those who spent years away from their loved ones, those who returned forever changed, and those who never came home.
Damon Scrase retweeted
Today we remember.
We honour those who paid the ultimate price for the freedoms and privileges that we enjoy today.
Today, we honour the fallen, remember the veterans who have answered the call of duty, and recognize the brave men and women who continue to serve in uniform.
We can never fully repay the debt owed to those who have served our country. But we can honour their sacrifice by how we live, how we serve our communities, and how we build a stronger future for the generations that follow.
We remember all those whose service secured the peace, freedom, and democracy we enjoy today.
Lest we forget.
Damon Scrase retweeted
Today, we honour the fallen, remember the veterans who have answered the call of duty, and recognize the brave men and women who continue to serve in uniform.
We can never fully repay the debt owed to those who have served our country. But we can honour their sacrifice by how we live, how we serve our communities, and how we build a stronger future for the generations that follow.
We remember all those whose service secured the peace, freedom, and democracy we enjoy today.
Lest we forget.
Damon Scrase retweeted
There is a great Rocky Mountain divide in the West.
British Columbia entered Confederation largely on its own terms in 1871 as a former crown colony, on the condition that Ottawa build a railway through the mountains. Since then, BC has had relatively little trouble extracting money and other aid from the federal government to help develop Canada's Pacific gateway.
By contrast, Alberta and Saskatchewan were created by the Dominion government in 1905, having to fight Ottawa for the autonomy and concessions that BC already enjoyed, the control of its natural resources most notably.
Furthermore, Vancouver and Victoria were key imperial ports and naval bases. Influenced by Royal Navy officers, the merchants, and direct British immigration, BC developed a distinct character, with premiers like WAC Bennett unafraid to invoke a Loyalist heritage.
Alberta and Saskatchewan, meanwhile, were shaped more by American and Ukrainian migration, fostering a self-reliant outlook and an enduring skepticism of central government borne of Jeffersonian principles and the memory of Tsarist oppression.
These historical differences explain why the West Coast remains culturally distinct from the Prairies, though it has never prevented them from forming strong regional alliances in the past, present, and hopefully the future.
My latest in the @WesternStandard, Link Below.
Damon Scrase retweeted
‘We are not going to sit by and watch potential development in British Columbia be held back by any source, not by big business, not by big labour, not by big government'.
My latest in @WDiminishment, on W.A.C. Bennett, the Socreds, Lorne Doerkson, and a rich legacy that the @Conservative_BC can have all to themselves, if they wish.
The Socreds brought a distinctly British Columbian form of conservative governance, free from the baggage of federal politics and inspired by the frontier spirit of this province.
Link Below
Damon Scrase retweeted
Today’s news that Millar Western is curtailing Quesnel River Pulp indefinitely is a hard blow for Quesnel and for the workers and families who depend on that mill. Many of them have been off the job since September, holding out hope that they would be called back and my thoughts are with them and with everyone in the community whose livelihood runs through that operation.
Our government was elected to reverse the trend of the last nine years. Getting more fibre on the trucks and getting permits approved in months rather than years is how the mills we still have keep running, and how a mill that has gone quiet gets a reason to start back up. Millar Western has left the door open to a restart and we will be working with the company and the City of Quesnel to understand what it would take to walk through it.
There’s no overnight fix. The people of Quesnel will soon have a government that understands what forestry means to this province, that will make sure the supports are there for the workers affected and that is going to get to work on building the sector back.
Damon Scrase retweeted
Congratulations to Carey Price @CP0031 on his well-deserved induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame this weekend.
From Anahim Lake to the very pinnacle of the sport, Carey has represented himself and community with humility, determination and a quest for excellence.
He’s inspired countless young athletes by showing that no matter where you come from, extraordinary things are possible.
This recognition belongs not only to Carey, but also to the family who supported him every step of the way.
A special thank you to his parents, Lynda and Jerry Price, whose love, guidance, and sacrifices helped shape one of hockey's all-time greats.
As someone who is proud to represent Anahim Lake and the surrounding communities, I know this honour will be celebrated across the Cariboo and throughout British Columbia.
Congratulations, Carey. Your community is proud of you, your province is proud of you, and your place in hockey history is forever secure.
Damon Scrase retweeted
Thank you to our Premier-designate, @LDoerkson, for recognizing Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.
As a Sikh born and raised in Canada, this means a great deal to me. I’ve always believed strongly in religious freedom, whether it’s celebrating my own Sikh traditions or recognizing the faith and traditions of Christians and other Canadians.
That freedom belongs to every Canadian, regardless of their faith. It means being able to worship freely, celebrate our holy days and pass our beliefs and traditions on to our children.
We don’t have to share the same beliefs to show one another kindness and respect. I’m proud to see our Premier-designate carry that message.
Damon Scrase retweeted
Today, we join communities across British Columbia in celebrating Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.
May the light of Diwali bring hope and prosperity, and may the spirit of Bandi Chhor Divas inspire freedom, compassion, and service to others.
Wishing everyone a joyful and meaningful celebration.