Through the Media’s Lens: A brief history of Freedom Party of Ontario (1984-2013)

 All, FPO Produced
Nov 242013
 

2013-11-24.through-lensVIDEO – DESCRIPTION:

Paul McKeever’s video history of Freedom Party of Ontario covers the period starting with the founding of Freedom Party in 1984 until the day following the August 1, 2013 by-election in the Ontario provincial riding of London West. It is told from the perspective of the media: this is Freedom Party, as the public has seen it on television since the party’s founding. McKeever’s video history was first shown on at Freedom Party of Ontario’s November 23, 2013 “The Price of Power” dinner in London, Ontario. This version, released on Freedom Party’s YouTube channel the following day, was a slightly different edit, intended for those who did not attend the dinner. Continue reading »

Freedom Party’s “The Price of Power” Dinner (Part 4): Conclusion – Al Gretzky

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Nov 232013
 

2013-11-23.pop-4VIDEO – DESCRIPTION:

On November 23, 2013, Freedom Party held a dinner in London, Ontario at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn. The theme of the dinner: The Price of Power.

The dinner presentations are presented in this four-part video:

Part 1: Robert Vaughan gives the traditional Toast to Freedom; Freedom 200 pins are awarded to Dave Durnin, Al Gretzky, and Andrew Lawton; the Conductor Award is awarded to Tim Hodges; and Freedom Party President is awarded the Founder Award for his role in founding Freedom Party of Ontario in 1984.

Part 2: Freedom Party leader Paul McKeever presents a 37-minute brief history of the growth, successes, and development of Freedom Party of Ontario, titled “Through the Media’s Lens”.

Part 3: Radio talk jock Andrew Lawton (AM980 – London, Ontario) explains why he and others have been attracted to Freedom Party of Ontario after having earlier been supporters of parties currently having seats in the Legislature.

Part 4 (this part): Freedom Party’s 2013 London West by-election candidate, Al Gretzky, relates his experiences from the campaign trail, and explains why a Freedom government may be formed before too long. Continue reading »

Freedom Party’s “The Price of Power” Dinner (Part 3): Andrew Lawton

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Nov 232013
 

2013-11-23.pop-3VIDEO – DESCRIPTION:

On November 23, 2013, Freedom Party held a dinner in London, Ontario at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn. The theme of the dinner: The Price of Power.

The dinner presentations are presented in this four-part video:

Part 1: Robert Vaughan gives the traditional Toast to Freedom; Freedom 200 pins are awarded to Dave Durnin, Al Gretzky, and Andrew Lawton; the Conductor Award is awarded to Tim Hodges; and Freedom Party President is awarded the Founder Award for his role in founding Freedom Party of Ontario in 1984.

Part 2: Freedom Party leader Paul McKeever presents a 37-minute brief history of the growth, successes, and development of Freedom Party of Ontario, titled “Through the Media’s Lens”.

Part 3 (this part): Radio talk jock Andrew Lawton (AM980 – London, Ontario) explains why he and others have been attracted to Freedom Party of Ontario after having earlier been supporters of parties currently having seats in the Legislature.

Part 4: Freedom Party’s 2013 London West by-election candidate, Al Gretzky, relates his experiences from the campaign trail, and explains why a Freedom government may be formed before too long. Continue reading »

Freedom Party’s “The Price of Power” Dinner (Part 2): Video Presentation

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Nov 232013
 

2013-11-23.pop-2VIDEO – DESCRIPTION:

On November 23, 2013, Freedom Party held a dinner in London, Ontario at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn. The theme of the dinner: The Price of Power.

The dinner presentations are presented in this four-part video:

Part 1: Robert Vaughan gives the traditional Toast to Freedom; Freedom 200 pins are awarded to Dave Durnin, Al Gretzky, and Andrew Lawton; the Conductor Award is awarded to Tim Hodges; and Freedom Party President is awarded the Founder Award for his role in founding Freedom Party of Ontario in 1984.

Part 2 (this part): Freedom Party leader Paul McKeever presents a 37-minute brief history of the growth, successes, and development of Freedom Party of Ontario, titled “Through the Media’s Lens”.

Part 3: Radio talk jock Andrew Lawton (AM980 – London, Ontario) explains why he and others have been attracted to Freedom Party of Ontario after having earlier been supporters of parties currently having seats in the Legislature.

Part 4: Freedom Party’s 2013 London West by-election candidate, Al Gretzky, relates his experiences from the campaign trail, and explains why a Freedom government may be formed before too long. Continue reading »

Freedom Party’s “The Price of Power” Dinner (Part 1): A Toast to Freedom and Awards

 All, FPO Dinners
Nov 232013
 

2013-11-23.pop-1VIDEO – DESCRIPTION:

On November 23, 2013, Freedom Party held a dinner in London, Ontario at the Best Western Lamplighter Inn. The theme of the dinner: The Price of Power.

The dinner presentations are presented in this four-part video:

Part 1 (this part): Robert Vaughan gives the traditional Toast to Freedom; Freedom 200 pins are awarded to Dave Durnin, Al Gretzky, and Andrew Lawton; the Conductor Award is awarded to Tim Hodges; and Freedom Party President is awarded the Founder Award for his role in founding Freedom Party of Ontario in 1984.

Part 2: Freedom Party leader Paul McKeever presents a 37-minute brief history of the growth, successes, and development of Freedom Party of Ontario, titled “Through the Media’s Lens”.

Part 3: Radio talk jock Andrew Lawton (AM980 – London, Ontario) explains why he and others have been attracted to Freedom Party of Ontario after having earlier been supporters of parties currently having seats in the Legislature.

Part 4: Freedom Party’s 2013 London West by-election candidate, Al Gretzky, relates his experiences from the campaign trail, and explains why a Freedom government may be formed before too long. Continue reading »

Paul McKeever on Barbers and the College of Trades

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Nov 042013
 

2013-05-06.mckeever-thumbAUDIO – DESCRIPTION:

Freedom Party of Ontario leader Paul McKeever is the guest of “The Andrew Lawton Show”, which airs beginning at 1:00 PM daily on AM980, in London, Ontario. The interview began at 1:35 PM.

The discussion was prompted by a November 2, 2013 CBC news report about Mr. Sam Lou, who has been a barber for 15 years. Pursuant to the Ontario College of Trades and Apprenticeship Act, 2009, hairdressing (which is deemed to include the work done by a barber) is currently the only service identified as a compulsory trade (compulsory in the sense that one must now be a member of the College of Trades in order to perform the work of a hairdresser or barber). Mr. Lou has been told that either he must learn the hairdressing techniques needed to style, perm, colour etc. a woman’s hair, or else he cannot be a member of the College of Trades. Having opened a barber shop one month ago, the government has just shut down his business. Another Barber, Mr. Frank Olszynko – who has been cutting hair since the 1960s – says that if he is fined for carrying on his barber work without membership in the College, he will refuse to pay the fine, and will fight it in court.

McKeever explains that, although the College of Trades must go, that is not the root of the problem. The problem is that government is preventing people from buying or selling services freely.

Listen to the entire conversation:

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