Talk:Kent Hehr

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Kent Hehr plans to run for the premier's job in BC in 2012. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.144.16.98 (talk) 03:13, 20 April 2010 (UTC)

That’s ridiculously inaccurate statement. —GrantNeufeld (talk) 06:39, 20 April 2010 (UTC)

Just a little humor to keep the mind off the miserable state of Alberta politics. :) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.144.16.98 (talk) 15:16, 20 April 2010 (UTC)

Quadriplegic

I removed the incorrect statement that Hehr is quadriplegic back in November (he is in fact paraplegic, as he still has the use of both arms). This was reverted without comment, probably because the press commonly (albeit incorrectly) describes him as quadriplegic. I have reverted back to paraplegic and added a reference to a CBC News article that uses the correct term. DES (talk) 10:15, 13 January 2016 (UTC)

Thank you for reliably sourcing the correction; too often people make unsourced changes to articles on here based on assertions of private personal knowledge, which aren't allowed to stand because they fail our verifiability requirement. However, I'd suggest that there's enough confusion about it — and enough potential for people to change it back to quadriplegic again based on one of those other sources that say quadriplegic — that I'd suggest it might be appropriate in this case to add something on the order of "although some sources incorrectly describe him as quadriplegic" to the full-on body text instead of just a hidden comment. Bearcat (talk) 19:29, 13 January 2016 (UTC)

It's not "some sources." He's a C-5 quadraplegic. This is a fact. When you have an injury on c-level part of one spine, it leads to quadraplegia.

Look at this: http://www.apparelyzed.com/quadriplegia-quadriplegic.html

Due to the damage on his C-5 vertebrae he is quadraplegic. If he had damage to his T-vertebrae, he'd be paraplegic.

And he's said: “We stopped at a red light. We look over. They look over. The next thing you know some guy pulls out a gun. The gun goes off. It hits me in the neck. I am a C5 quadriplegic.” (Emphasis mine) - http://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/liberal-winner-kent-hehr-got-green-light-to-celebrate-from-conservative-opponent

Here is an additional article where he is described as a C-5 Quadraplegic. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/kent-hehr-gets-personal-veterans-affairs-revamp-1.3348926 And another http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/kent-hehr-cabinet-calgary-liberal-trudeau-1.3303439 And another https://albertaviews.ab.ca/2015/09/14/mr-congeniality/

His diagnosis is quadraplegic, the media (third party) refers to him as quadraplegic, and he himself refers to himself as a quadraplegic. Medical science, himself, and third-parties referenced above are point to the clear diagnosis of him being a quadraplegic. Because of this, I'm reverting the page back to being a quadraplegic. Karthan (talk) 16:32, 26 August 2016 (UTC)

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Belittling of Thalidomide survivors

Survivors Belittled — Preceding unsigned comment added by 192.197.178.2 (talk) 20:40, 5 December 2017 (UTC)

Article should be updated to ensure it is neutral, balanced, and factually complete

I am requesting the following updates to ensure this biography remains neutral, balanced, and factually complete.

1. Introduction

Proposed Addition:

"Following the conclusion of the investigation, Hehr was permitted to run again as a Liberal candidate, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly endorsed him at Kent Hehr's 2018 Calgary Stampede breakfast. [1]"

Supporting Sources:

• [1] Krugel, Lauren. "Trudeau visits Hehr's Calgary Stampede breakfast as groping allegation lingers." CBC News, July 7, 2018.

2. Context on 2018 Allegations (Sexual Harassment Section)

Proposed Addition:

"In May 2020, Kristin Raworth, the individual whose social media posts led to Hehr’s resignation from cabinet, issued a formal apology and retraction to political commentator Warren Kinsella following a legal notice regarding unrelated, unfounded allegations she made against him. [2]

Supporting Sources:

• [2] Corbella, Licia. "Kent Hehr's accuser issues a full retraction and apology to her latest victim." Calgary Herald, May 1, 2020.

2. Context on Thalidomide Survivor Incident (Federal Politics Section)

Proposed Addition:

"Political scientist Duane Bratt noted that the allegations of insensitive comments surfaced during a period of active negotiations regarding increased federal compensation for thalidomide survivors, suggesting the incident was potentially influenced by the group's funding demands. [3]"

Supporting Sources:

• [3] CBC News. "Questions remain regarding Kent Hehr's thalidomide survivor comments." CBC News, Dec 6, 2017.

Tyler Durgen 700 (talk) 22:26, 27 January 2026 (UTC)