Stockwell Day, (left) former leader of the Canadian Alliance, current president of the Treasury Board, and member of Parliament for Okanagan-Coquihalla, issued the following statement today:
West Kelowna, BC
March 12, 2011
It will be exactly 25 years ago on March 17th, St. Patrick's Day, that I was honoured with my first nomination to public office.
Now, after 14 years in provincial government and almost eleven years at the federal level it is time to move on. I hereby announce that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of this mandate.
Though there would be exciting and satisfying days ahead in public office, after prayerful consideration, Valorie and I feel at peace with our decision.
Along with memories which I will forever cherish, I will also forever carry a debt of unrepayable gratitude to so many people;
To my wife, who more than any person on earth is responsible for each and every success I have been allowed to experience. Her unlimited inner strength, unfailing love and untold reserves of grace have seen us through the most incredible challenges and the most wonderful breakthroughs.
To our dear family members, who have been arm in arm with us every step of the way, we would have been lost without them;
To so many supporters, workers and colleagues through the years who gave so unselfishly in too many ways to mention;
To constituents in the cities and towns from two of 's most beautiful provinces, for their input, guidance and trust in electing me on 9 separate occasions to represent them;
And to Prime Minister Harper for allowing me the privilege to serve under his outstanding leadership. That leadership has led our nation through the most troubling economic times in over half a century.
His belief (and insistence within his caucus) that every MP must be allowed equal ground to speak up vigorously for their constituents is the foundation of decision making upon which we develop the policies for our nation.
I wish the Prime Minister full success in the days ahead in the efforts on behalf of all Canadians in maintaining a Canada that stands strong and free.
And I pledge my ongoing, whole hearted support in that shared pursuit.
“They desired a better country.”
Stockwell Day, M.P.
Are the rats starting to leave the sinking ship or is his conscious starting to bother him, the way his Conservative party treats democracy.
Classy. Not.
I am sick and tired of reading disrespectful postings from anonymous people who insist on trashing a politician but are afraid to do so while using their real name.
Regardless of ones' political persuassion, people who run and are elected to publid office should at least be given the public's gratitude. It's not an easy job performing public service in today's highly-partisan environment, and it is not one that most people even want to get involved in.
“Frankly Canadian !!!”, have you ever bothered to run for public office? Do you even bother to vote? Or is your engagement in the public affairs of this country solely limited to standing on the sidelines to criticize those that do, all under the cover of a psuedum.
Just asking…