Faith requires sacrifice, but the life of no human being is certainly worth sacrificing for a supreme being. Construit avec NationBuilder. Autorisé par le DF du parti PC de l’Ontario. Surely that’s the moral of the story here. With the inexorable rise in cases of COVID-19, danger is increasing in places where people congregate. In the midst of a pandemic, no life is worth risking on a wing or a prayer. On this matter of life and death, Oosterhoff could be a true servant of the Lord, not just Ford. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Born and raised in Vineland, Sam is a strong supporter of municipal rights and the unique industries that make the Niagara region great, from soft-fruit producers, to family farms, to the dozens of local manufacturers that provide stable, well-paying jobs. Do to others, and breathe to others, as you would like them to breathe you. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. As his faith warns of Antichrist, Oosterhoff can be the antibody that inoculates everyone – the embodiment of an antiviral, a proselytizer in a pandemic, a preacher for true believers, a role model for the companions. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. While working on Parliament Hill, Sam solidified his passion for service and community, and had the opportunity to develop legislation, with particular emphasis on cutting red tape and scrutinizing government regulations. No expenses submitted for this reporting period. Sam Oosterhoff is the Member of Provincial Parliament for the riding of Niagara West—Glanbrook. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. While in the private sector, Sam saw the damage overbearing government has had on families and job creators, and decided to take action. Oosterhoff ended up not coming, but his office said it was a scheduling conflict. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The moral of the story? Let us forgive Sam Oosterhoff for committing the cardinal sin of hypocrisy. Why risk infecting others with self-infliction in a place of worship, rather than worshiping at home over Wi-Fi? A social media revelation for everyone to see – a faith politician losing face on Facebook, until he called off his photoshoot. We worry about all those who worship the false idols of immunity and immortality, so who better than the moralizer Oosterhoff – always avowed pro-life – to take a vow of loyalty to save lives in the midst of a pandemic? 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After all, fellowship is part of worship at the best of times. Comments are welcome while open. He will continue to work hard to ensure a better future for all Ontarians. Oosterhoff isn’t the first public figure guilty of a breach of faith, nor will he be the last to stray from the true path. In 2015, Sam Oosterhoff was champing at the bit to get political. ", Oosterhoff's office said the MPP "will continue to regularly visit both French and English schools across Ontario as he has been since taking on the role of parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Education.". He increased the PC Party of Ontario's margin of victory by 13% over the previous election result in the riding. But the worst times are not ordinary times. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. First elected as an MP in 2016 at the tender age of 19, thanks to the embrace of the Canadian Reformed Church flock in his riding of Niagara, he has long put his faith up his sleeve and put his heart and his soul in his politics. Eve-Amélie Towner-Sarault, spokesperson for Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir, said the board respects the freedom of students to express themselves. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Three students at a Welland French Catholic school protested a scheduled visit from Sam Oosterhoff this week after the Niagara West MPP took the stage at Queen's Park to speak against abortion. His family discussed politics and world events around the dinner table every night. If people can stay connected to their friends and colleagues remotely using Zoom’s new technology, why not stay connected to God through the timeless miracle of remote prayer? Many federal politicians more famous than him – from Andrew Scheer to Patti Hajdu – have come out with two faces, exposing their faces in public places while urging everyone else to mask themselves. Sam Oosterhoff cancels visit to school where students protested his abortion comments, 'It's not about saving kids': Handmaids founder vows to take fight to all 'forced birth candidates', Canada's anti-abortion movement is rebranding — and pushing for political impact, 'We pledge to make abortion unthinkable in our lifetime': PC MPP Sam Oosterhoff, Staffers for MPP Sam Oosterhoff call police on seniors reading in protest, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Expenses paid to Oosterhoff, Sam - (Niagara West, Niagara West-Glanbrook*) during the period . This is why they are called congregations. But we also know – now more than ever – that keeping our distance keeps us even safer. “Our government is committed to protecting and promoting French language,” Education Minister Stephen Lecce said in the release issued last week. "Our school went crazy with support. This is the discussion that people of faith and politicians of faith need to have. "We have survived 50 years of abortion in Canada," he said then, "and we pledge to fight to make abortion unthinkable in our lifetime.". Oosterhoff ended up not coming, but his office said it was a scheduling conflict. "We like to think we had a little part to play in that," he said, "but we had no way to confirm that.". Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. His election to the Ontario Legislature in November of 2016 made history, and headlines across Canada, as he became the youngest ever Member of Provincial Parliament. Since his election, Sam has been working hard to represent the interests, priorities, and concerns of Niagara West – Glanbrook’s families and job creators. But St-Aubin hopes their protest was a factor too. Consultez notre politique de confidentialité. Three students at a Welland French Catholic school protested a scheduled visit from Sam Oosterhoff this week after the Niagara West MPP took the stage at Queen's Park to speak against abortion. Premier Doug Ford forgave him his sins. Consultez notre politique de confidentialité. gather attentive. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Sam Oosterhoff is the Member of Provincial Parliament for the riding of Niagara West—Glanbrook. In the fall of 2016, a by-election was called for Sam's home riding of Niagara West—Glanbrook. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). As a man of faith, who better to convince fellow prayers to pray at home and not in a place of worship? On May 9, he took the stage at an anti-abortion rally happening outside Queen's Park. Chris Young/The Canadian Press. Also available in French and Mandarin. Critic for Digital GovernmentAssociate Critic for Research, Innovation and Science. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Jessie Hendriks, Mickaël The school planned to show Oosterhoff its achievements and successes, she said, as well as the realities of French Catholic schools. Seriously. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Across the United States, religious groups have pushed back – pleading and rallying in large numbers against government authorities attempting to curtail or restrict the supposed inalienable rights of evangelical Christians or ultra-Orthodox Jews – but as the charge COVID-19 work increase, remote prayer is surely approaching. After getting involved in conservative politics early on, he worked on the federal Conservative campaign in the 2015 federal election, before moving to Ottawa to work as a Legislative Assistant and policy analyst for a Conservative Member of Parliament. Seriously. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Jessie Hendriks, Mickaël Girouard and Benoit St-Aubin say Oosterhoff was scheduled to visit Jean-Vanier school Wednesday to see what impact provincial education cuts would have there. Three students at a Welland French Catholic school protested a scheduled visit from Sam Oosterhoff this week after the Niagara West MPP took the stage at Queen's Park to speak against abortion. The previous record was held by Reid Scott who was elected as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation MPP in 1948 at the age of 21. French President Emmanuel Macron Larry Fitzgerald Kavita Kaushik Odell Beckham Jr Buccaneers vs Raiders Diplo Saskatchewan election Seahawks Adele Cenovus # ... Sam Oosterhoff is the perfect example of systemic racism. Having grown up in the Niagara Peninsula, Sam has always had a deep appreciation for the value of hard work. They are all farmers that hate taxes and liberals. ... Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Sam Oosterhoff is seen in a March 15, 2018, file photo. Always chaste, belatedly chastised, he has now seen the light. Gyms and restaurants face new restrictions, called upon to make huge economic sacrifices to keep people apart. While simultaneously studying Political Science at Brock University and working a part-time job, Sam organized and successfully fought an underdog campaign for the Progressive Conservative nomination against established veteran politicians, before winning a high-profile victory in the by-election. He has particularly focused on transportation infrastructure, healthcare, and jobs in the Niagara/Hamilton region. There have been huge discussions about restrictive restaurant rules, but shaking hands in public prayer is the subject of little discussion in Canada. There’s no better time than now, after Oosterhoff’s public Facebook photoshoot madness. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. He has been unmasked – huddled alongside 40 people without a mask, in defiance of his own government’s guidelines. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. It's the abortion comments, though, that bothered the Jean-Vanier students, who learned late on May 21 that Oosterhoff wasn't coming after all. A social media revelation for everyone to see – a faith politician losing face on Facebook, until he called off his photoshoot. Oosterhoff cancelled because of scheduling conflicts, the MPP's office said.