US EditionKurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol
- Conservative MP Damien Kurek, who plans to leave Parliament soon, is promoting legislation to recognize a national livestock brand as a Canadian symbol, according to a June 17, 2025 report.
- Kurek proposed the bill during the previous Parliament, but it was not approved prior to the dissolution of Parliament for the election, so the legislation must go through the process again.
- The bill proposes a design featuring a maple leaf over an inverted quarter circle, symbolizing Western and frontier history and promoting national unity.
- Kurek said the livestock brand acts as a "heraldic symbol" connecting families to their agricultural heritage and reflects his own family's J K quarter circle brand legacy.
- Kurek intends to step down from his seat to enable Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre to seek election in the upcoming Battle River–Crowfoot by-election, while the bill's progress hinges on further readings in the House.
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Kurek Looks to Leave Mark on Canada With Bill to Add a New National Symbol
Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament by pushing for the adoption of a national livestock brand as one of Canada’s symbols. Kurek introduced a bill in the last Parliament to create the new brand but that bill didn’t pass before the election was called, meaning it now has to start over. But Kurek may resign his seat as early as Tuesday to make way for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to run in a byel…
Saskatchewan NDP seeking government support for cattle producers
The Saskatchewan New Democrats are calling on the Saskatchewan Party government and Ottawa to provide support with livestock producers dealing with severe drought conditions. NDP Deputy Shadow Minister for Agriculture Trent Wotherspoon says the opposition has put together a three-point plan that they'd like the two levels of government to adopt, including the creation of a drought action committee, which includes representation from producers, …
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