Today’s guest host Beth St. Denis interviews Maggie Hope Braun, founder of KICLEI Canada, a grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to empowering Canadian communities by reclaiming local decision-making authority from global programs such as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and ICLEI’s “Partners for Climate Protection” (PCP).

KICLEI Canada operates entirely on support from private citizens, without any government, corporate, or political funding. This independence allows the organization to speak openly, serve local communities effectively, and hold institutions accountable.

The organization’s mission is to champion local sovereignty, challenging one-size-fits-all global mandates. KICLEI Canada promotes responsible resource management, transparency, democratic accountability, and a deep respect for freedom and local dignity.

In this episode, Beth and Maggie discuss how KICLEI Canada began, the successes and challenges faced along the way, and the new initiatives currently being developed.

Learn more about the topics discussed:
KICLEI Canada: www.kiclei.ca

Gather 2030 – Maggie Hope Braun’s Substack: https://substack.com/@maggiehopebraun

Watch Maggie’s full interview on The Truth Trumpet podcast (2024):
https://rumble.com/v4lud9k-kicking-the-u.n.-iclei-out-of-local-government-featuring-maggie-hope-braun.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp_a

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability: www.iclei.org

Partners For Climate Protection (PCP): https://www.pcp-ppc.ca/

Federation of Canadian Municipalities: www.fcm.ca

FCM Net Zero Transformation Program: greenmunicipalfund.ca/net-zero-transformation

Guest host Beth St Denis interviews Jay Palko, a former Essex CHP candidate and a passionate advocate for protecting children from the corruption happening in our public school systems.

Beth and Jay, both outspoken Christians, have been at the forefront of raising awareness about the alarming issues within their local school board. Together, they delve into the specific tactics used by these boards, shining a light on how their actions threaten the innocence of children.

This episode explores the government's role in sanctioning the destruction of childhood through policies that jeopardize the moral integrity and safety of students. They empower parents and citizens alike by offering actionable steps to understand what's happening in their own school districts. From uncovering hidden agendas to mobilizing community action, they provide viewers with the tools needed to protect children and demand accountability from their local school board trustees.

The Truth Trumpet: https://rumble.com/c/TheTruthTrumpet

Cheerfully Charity Email: cheerfully2c97@gmail.com

How common is lntersex?: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12476264/

The mental health of Canadian transgender youth compared with the Canadian population: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5630273/#:~:text=Around%2041%25%20of%20transgender%20students,cisgender%20youth%20in%20the%20sample.

EHRC commissioner calls for ‘period of correction’ on trans rights after legal ruling: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jun/06/ehrc-commissioner-calls-for-trans-people-to-accept-reduced-rights-after-years-of-lies

My guest this week is Jim Enos, Ontario President for the CHP and President of the Hamilton-Wentworth Family Action Council. Jim and the CHP are headed back to court to defend freedom of speech regarding gender and family issues—specifically the right to proclaim the biological reality and dictionary definition that a woman is an adult female. Jim brings us up to date on the appeal and we invite viewers and listeners to help us win this important battle for the culture.

You can view the poster at the heart of this case, learn more about the battle for women’s rights and contribute to the cause at: https://www.chp.ca/gender

My guest this week is Shaun Newman, host of the Shaun Newman Podcast out of Lloydminster, that wonderful city that straddles the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. His podcast pulls in opinions and observational insights from a wide variety of guests. As he joins me today, he shares bits of his life journey through an early hockey career and into the role of podcaster, grappling along the way with issues of faith and politics. We discuss the current crises and challenges facing Canadians and especially the mood in Alberta regarding issues of independence, sovereignty, equalization payments and resources.

Visit Shaun’s website and access his podcasts here: https://theshaunnewmanpodcast.com

My guest this week is Dr. John Redekop, author, professor and outspoken advocate for Christian values in public policy and social structures. We speak about the importance of a proper education that not only passes on knowledge but also supports parents and provides traditional moral guidance for young people as they navigate current trends. Dr. Redekop speaks directly about SOGI-123, the BC curriculum that has pushed LGBT+ ideology on schoolchildren . . . and the urgency and importance of speaking up and holding politicians accountable for the decisions they make that affect young lives.

Learn more about Dr. Redekop and read many of his insightful articles at: https://johnhredekop.ca

Or write to him at: jhredekop@shaw.ca

My guest this week is Mr. Paul Bootsma, Policy Coordinator for the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO). We discuss his policy work at the CFFO and how the organization advocates for farmers with both the federal and provincial governments. We also discuss the current issue of waste at some small abbatoirs (slaughter facilities) in Ontario where there seems to be a pattern of excessive condemnation of animal carcasses by provincial inspectors, raising cost for both farmers and abbatoir owners.

Learn more about the CFFO at: https://www.christianfarmers.org

My guest this week is long-time friend Harold Jonker of Jonker Trucking. Harold drove the lead truck into Ottawa in the 2022 Truckers Freedom Convoy and had up to 12 trucks involved over the course of the event. Until last week, Harold was facing charges related to his participation; but last week, a court in Ottawa ruled that he was innocent of all charges. In this episode, Harold gives thanks to God for the victory and for helping him through this difficult season. It was a real pleasure to hear how he and his family faced the unknown, trusting in the Lord for the outcome and the strength to carry on . . . in spite of the false and vindictive attempts of the government to punish him and other truckers for their legal protest of unjust regulations.

My guest this week is Katie Pasitney, spokesperson for Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, BC and daughter of Karen Esperson, owner of the unique ostrich research farm. Katie tells us about their ongoing fight with the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) that wants to cull, kill, depopulate and eliminate their 400 healthy ostriches. The ostriches have already survived an attack of Avian Flu and offer promising scientific opportunities to develop alternative methods of fighting Bird Flu without resorting to mRNA vaccines or massive culls. The CFIA has already killed over 8.7 million farm birds in BC and seem intent on killing these ostriches but refuse to test them for the flu. Hundreds of supporters have visited the farm and want to protect this unique herd of animals.

Learn more or contribute to legal costs at: https://saveourostriches.com

Mr. Lloyd Manchester, of the Kelowna Citizens Safety Association, has written some excellent open letters, one to the Prime Minister and one to the BC Leader of the Opposition. You can read them here:
https://www.chp.ca/images/uploads/KCSA-ltr-Carney.pdf
https://www.chp.ca/images/uploads/Ltr-Rustad-05-16-25.pdf

If you’d like to write a letter to politicians, challenging them to speak up about the CFIA’s intrusive and unscientific approach, these are excellent examples.