By Regina-Lewvan Liberals, For Regina-Lewvan Liberals
 In the January-February 2026 Newsletter• Upcoming Events • Regina Federal Liberal Convention • Welcome Home Reception for Ralph and Pam• • LIB 2026: Montreal Policy Convention (Early Bird Pricing ends on Feb 17th) • Saskatchewan 2026 Policy Proposals: Your Votes Are needed! • Volunteering and FundraisingMythbuster and Petition: Pierre Pollievre’s Security Clearances Upcoming Events REGINA LIBERAL CONVENTION AND THE AGM OF THE PROVINCIAL WING OF THE FEDERAL LIBERAL PARTY OF CANADA This year’s schedule and speakers will soon be finalized. In the past, this event has included presentations by Members of Parliament and SK-relevant panels with highly-qualified members. The Feb 21st event is shaping up to be just as impactful with many interesting speakers. Where: Conexus Arts Centre, Shumiatcher Room – 200A Lakeshore Drive, Regina, SK. When: Feb 21, 2026, 9 AM to 4 PM RegisterWELCOME HOME RECEPTION FOR RALPH AND PAM (KENDEL) GOODALE Join us in welcoming Ralph and Pam back to Regina. Funds raised from this event go to support the Regina-Lewvan, Regina-Wascana, and Regina-Qu’Appelle Federal Liberal Riding Associations. Where: Conexus Arts Centre, Shumiatcher Room – 200A Lakeshore Drive, Regina, SK. When: Feb 21, 2026, 4:30 to 6:30 PM Register (Register by entering your information below the fundraising links.)LIB 2026: NATIONAL POLICY CONVENTION (Early Bird Pricing ends on Feb 17th) Listen to keynotes and panel presentations by senior Liberals, attend commission meetings, participate in field training, vote for party officers, debate and vote on policy proposals. Come away inspired to help Liberalism in Saskatchewan! Where: Palais des Congrès, Montréal, PQ When: Apr 9 to 11, 2026 Register Saskatchewan 2026 Policy Proposals: Your Votes Are Needed! Thank you to the many people who took the time to research, draft, discuss, and vote on Saskatchewan’s policy proposals to the Liberal Party of Canada. Thanks too, to Mac Hird, R-L’s Policy Chair, for shepherding our proposals through the provincial process. Four Saskatchewan policy proposals will go forward into the national policy process: 1. Eliminating the Visa Requirement for Ukrainian Citizens 2. Combatting Disinformation and Misinformation 3. Allowing Advanced Requests for MAID 4. Build Canada Strong Bonds One of the four proposals (to be determined) will be fast-tracked to the LIB 2026 convention floor. The remaining three will compete for submission to floor delegates, together with proposals from across Canada.All registered Liberals can vote in the national proposal competition. Watch for an email inviting you to vote. Voting will be open from Feb 19th to Mar 5th. Volunteering and Fundraising Thank you to all those who have volunteered or donated in the past. Your help and support ARE making a difference! Sign up Mythbuster and Petition: Pierre Pollievre’s Security Clearances CLAIM: In 2025, Pierre Poilievre refused to get the top-secret security clearance necessary for him to read the CSIS report on election interference. He claimed that this would “muzzle” him from speaking about the report’s contents. He further claimed it was unnecessary to requalify for this clearance because he already obtained it as a federal cabinet minister (over 10 years earlier). RESEARCH SUMMARY: For more explanation of expert views on Mr. Pollieve’s stance, see this Global News article . (Scroll down below the video.) According to Jody Thomas (former National Security Advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau), it is possible to hold a political party to account without revealing top secret information.1 All other Canadian federal party leaders obtained their top-secret level security clearance without concern of being silenced.1 2 Prime Minister Mark Carney went through the qualification process to obtain his top-secret clearance, even though he could have received clearance automatically as prime minister. According to Ward Elcock, former Director of Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS):A security clearance from over 10 years ago is no longer valid.1 (Also see The Canadian Directive on Security link 3 below).It is past time for Mr. Pollievre to requalify for his security clearance1 TAKE ACTION: SIGN THE SECURITY CLEARANCE PETITION At a time when our national security is of utmost importance due to threats to our sovereignty, Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy (Carleton, ON) introduced a petition to Our Commons (E-7148) on February 6, 2026 recommending that all federal party leaders be required to get their top-secret clearance. Canadians may sign the petition here by April 7, 2026. CONCLUSIONBased on interviews with national security experts, the opposition party leader’s claims (the myths) are officially busted. Tell your friends! FOR MORE INFORMATION 1 “Pierre Poilievre defends decision not to get security clearance despite criticisms from opposition” (CTV News, March 25, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IjN0XK3mLQ 2 “What ex-security officials think of Pierre Poilievre’s top security stance” (Global News; January 31, 2025): https://globalnews.ca/news/10989610/ex-intel-poilievre-top-secret-clearance/ 3 Canadian Directive on Security Screening: https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32805 (If this link does not work for you, copy and paste it into your browser.) Thank you for reading this newsletter! Liberal Party of Canada 920-350 Albert Street Ottawa, ON K1P6M8 Canada If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe. |