My MP's reply, keep up the pressure.

relliott said:
Sorry, typing too fast (sneaking it in at work) and my brain filled in the wrong number. Yes C17 was Kim Campbell's precursor to the Liberal C68. Shouldn't have made that error, since I was standing 20 feet from Mr. Rock when he finally deigned to speak to the angry masses... And of course blow us all off.

C17, then C51,then C68.
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I thought that's probably what you meant. :cool:
 
I like Bob Zimmers response, my MP's reply seemed generic and unsatisfying, but is the only reply I've seen after emailing every and I mean every MP, and Minister. I don't care if they are the minister of oceans or foreign affairs I want everyone to know where I stand as a firearm owner.

Here is Earl Dreeshen reply

Dear Patrick:
Thank you very much for the recent email expressing your concerns with the reclassification of the Swiss Arms Classic Green rifle. Your letter was indeed read with great interest.

When this issue was brought to my attention, I immediately spoke with like-minded associations, groups and individuals who have also raised their concerns. Please know that I will continue to reach out and listen to these organizations as the Government looks into this matter on an urgent basis.

Thanks again for taking the time to make me aware of your views and know that I will continue to stand up for law-abiding gun owners.

Best wishes.

Earl Dreeshen, MP
Red Deer
 
Mr Wolverine said:
From: Larry.Maguire@parl.gc.ca [mailto:Larry.Maguire@parl.gc.ca]
Sent: March-03-14 10:58 AM
To: John Hipwell
Subject: RE: Conservative firearm reclassification.

Hi John,

Thank you for sending me a quick note on this issue and for the background material from the RCMP officer.

I am very troubled by the situation that has arisen with Swiss Arms rifles and now the CZ-858. This decision was made by bureaucrats, not the Minister. The Minister has therefore ordered an urgent review of this unfortunate decision. All options are on the table to ensure that no firearms owner who acted in good faith suffers any consequences as a result of this situation. All of these options are being explored on an urgent basis.

I have also been reaching out to numerous firearms owners in Southwestern Manitoba to seek what specific steps need to be taken to reform the system. I will make sure the concerns of Brandon-Souris are heard in Ottawa and I will continue to represent your interests in Government.

I have also taken the liberty of personally forwarding your concerns and offering yourself to sit on a possible firearms technical committee to the Minister and have asked that he respond to you directly. If the Government moved forward on such a committee, I believe your experience and knowledge would be a tremendous asset.

If I can ever be of any assistance on any federally related matter, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Cheers,
Larry
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That's funny, allot of the wording on my MP's letter is the same. Is this a generic, what they have been told to say in this situation..........

Dear Jason,

On behalf of Michael, thank you for your email. He appreciates that you took the time to raise this issue with him. Michael has raised the issue with the Minister and his caucus colleagues.

The Minister has made it clear that this decision was made by bureaucrats and not the Minister. He has therefore ordered an urgent review of the decision. All options are being explored, on an urgent basis, to ensure that no firearms owner who acted in good faith suffers any consequences as a result of this situation.

Again thank you for contacting Michael about this.

Sincerely,

Jim Smith,
Constituency Assistant to
Hon. Michael Chong, P.C., M.P.
Wellington-Halton Hills
michael.chong.c1a@parl.gc.ca
Toll free 1-866-878-5556
www.michaelchong.ca
 
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Got this from the PM's office:

Thank you for writing to the Prime Minister. In your e-mail, you raised an issue that falls within the portfolio of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.

Please be assured that your comments have been carefully noted. I have taken the liberty of forwarding your e-mail to Minister Blaney, who, I am certain, will wish to give your views every consideration.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to write.

J.P. Vachon
Manager
Executive Correspondence Services for the Prime Minister's Office
 
Here's my MP's response... A scripted reply:

Thank you for contacting the office of Robert Goguen, Member of Parliament for Moncton – Riverview - Dieppe.



Robert appreciates having the benefit of your views and all comments are brought to his attention. Your email will be carefully reviewed and then forwarded to the appropriate departments for further consideration. Rest assured that our Government will continue to take the necessary actions to ensure that no firearms owner who acted in good faith suffers any consequences as a result of this situation.



Regards,



Office of Robert Goguen, Q.C., M.P.

Moncton – Riverview – Dieppe

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice

t: 613-992-8072

f: 613-992-8083
 
My reply from the PM's Office:


Thank you for writing to the Prime Minister. In your e-mail, you raised an issue that falls within the portfolio of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.

Please be assured that your comments have been carefully noted. I have taken the liberty of forwarding your e-mail to Minister Blaney, who, I am certain, will wish to give your views every consideration.

For more information on the Government's initiatives, please visit www.pm.gc.ca.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to write.

J.P. Vachon
Manager/Gestionnaire
Executive Correspondence Services
for the Prime Minister's Office
Services de la correspondance
de la haute direction
pour le Cabinet du Premier ministre
 
This is going to take more then writing letters only to receive scripted replies...... Please, fellow Canadians, let's shed our passivity and fight this at every level!!!!
 
My followup to my MP's (Ron Cannan, Kelowna Lake Country BC) also cc to PMO and Blaney.
"
Ron,

Thank you so very much for responding to my concerns.

Minister Blaney, put forth amnesty?

It sounds like the RCMP and bureaucrats have been given the amnesty, (the get out of jail card).

When will the Minister flex and use the power he has been granted by the Canadian public?

When will he publicly demonstrate that the RCMP is subordinate to the Parliament of Canada?

When will he make Canadians proud of the office he holds?

David K
"
 
My MP is NDP Jinny Sims, and she is the education critic...Was the BC Teacher's Federation union head. She is an outspoken advocate for gun control and never returns phone calls. Educated in England. 'nuff said.
 
got a response

Thank you for writing to my office regarding recent changes to the classifications of Canadian firearms. I always appreciate hearing the concerns of my constituents on matters that are important to them.

My caucus colleague, Minister Steven Blaney is very troubled by the situation that has recently arisen with certain firearms. This decision was made by bureaucrats, not the Minister, and he has therefore ordered an urgent review of this unfortunate decision. We have decided to bring forward an amnesty to ensure that individuals in possession of these firearms can continue to possess their property without threat of criminal charges.

Our Government will continue to take the necessary actions to ensure that no firearms owner who acted in good faith suffers any consequences as a result of this situation. Once again, thank you for writing. Should you have any further questions or concerns you wish to raise, on any issue, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Guy Lauzon
Member of Parliament
Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry
 
Here's the response from my MP.


"Good Morning,

Thank you for contacting my office recently sharing your concerns about the reclassification of the Swiss Arms Classic Green rifle.

Rest assured, this matter is being looked into on an urgent basis.

I support law-abiding gun owners and am working with Minister Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and National Security to take appropriate action to ensure that firearms owners who acted in good faith are not penalized as a result of the actions of others.

Thank you again for taking the time to write. Your views are important to me.

If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Respectfully,

Daryl Kramp, MP Prince Edward-Hastings

Chair, Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security"
 
No response from my MP as of yet. I like the momentum this is getting. News/media is the next hurdle. Lots of my peers don't even know this is happening. Keep up the fight!
 
zeuce said:
got a response

Thank you for writing to my office regarding recent changes to the classifications of Canadian firearms. I always appreciate hearing the concerns of my constituents on matters that are important to them.

My caucus colleague, Minister Steven Blaney is very troubled by the situation that has recently arisen with certain firearms. This decision was made by bureaucrats, not the Minister, and he has therefore ordered an urgent review of this unfortunate decision. We have decided to bring forward an amnesty to ensure that individuals in possession of these firearms can continue to possess their property without threat of criminal charges.

Our Government will continue to take the necessary actions to ensure that no firearms owner who acted in good faith suffers any consequences as a result of this situation. Once again, thank you for writing. Should you have any further questions or concerns you wish to raise, on any issue, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Guy Lauzon
Member of Parliament
Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry
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Pretty much the same response as well.


Good afternoon,

I would like to follow up with you on your recent email regarding the reclassification of certain firearms in Canada.

My caucus colleague, Minister Steven Blaney is very troubled by the situation that has recently arisen with certain firearms. This decision was made by bureaucrats, not the Minister, and he has therefore ordered an urgent review of this unfortunate decision. We have decided to bring forward an amnesty to ensure that individuals in possession of these firearms can continue to possess their property without threat of criminal charges.

Our Government will continue to take the necessary actions to ensure that no firearms owner who acted in good faith suffers any consequences as a result of this situation.

Best regards,

Guy Lauzon
Member of Parliament
Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry
 
Well, I sent a letter to my Liberal MP in Toronto Centre. I think there's about as much chance of hearing back as there is for me to hook up with Kate Upton, but I'm giving it a shot.
 
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