REINSTATE SHEILA GRUENWALD B-179-R

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#1

I stand behind Sheila Greenwald and will fight against the degradation of our freedom as Canadian Citizens.

Sheila G. Was Professional in the delivery of my class, Did not push a political agenda, TestEd in a professional and private manner, Taught the entire course content, Created a Very very fun and safe learning environment which made it a lot easier for me to learn. Reinstate Sheila G! 🤟🏽

Dem Solomon (Bella coola , 2021-01-28)

#2

Sheila is an incredible instructor and as a certified participant in CORE and PAL I did not feel as though she was pushing a political agenda. As one of 4 people in my family to be certified by her I can attest to the fact that she delivers content in a very fun and comfortable way which has proven to be effective time and time again.

Naomi Vandermeer (Prince Rupert, 2021-01-28)

#3

I have seen how Shelia has conducted her course over other instructors and I admit even someone that was granted a PAL and was uncomfortable with firearms...they audited Shelia's course and became comfortable with the handling....more specifically safe handling of a fire arm...ultimately there are people with a PAL and even RPAL that are un comfortable handling these devises...it is un fortunate that in this situation a political view of someone in the RCMP ranks have been able to force their agenda not the agenda that the charter sets out.

Ken Chemko (Terrace, 2021-01-28)

#4

She is a awesome instructor.

Pam Geernaert (Vanderhoof bc , 2021-01-28)

#5

Sheila is a top notch instructor that makes the class fun and enjoyable. She includes everyone no matter what skill level. In my opinion she is a fantastic person

Michael Koehmstedt (Vanderhoof , 2021-01-28)

#6

I have known Sheila professionally for several years and found her conscientious, professional and thorough. Her political and religious beliefs are a mystery to me as she does NOT push any political/religious agenda. She DOES have a passion for teaching, safety, and preservation of the environment. Revoking her license is a mistake and an impartial review of her: many years of superior instruction, hundreds of satisfied and loyal customers, and her contributions to this industry.
Reinstate her license
Dalton Green

Dalton Green (Burnaby, 2021-01-28)

#7

Because Sheila is one of the best instructions I have ever met and her passion to teach the safety of fire is incredible.

Chelsey Hannam (Terrace , 2021-01-28)

#8

she does an awesome job. couldn’t of asked for a better instructor. made sure both me and my father were well taken care of and understood absolutely everything.

James Edge (100 Mile House, 2021-01-28)

#10

I took both my PAL and CORE course with her and she was outstanding!!!

Ashley Young (Telkwa, 2021-01-28)

#11

Sheila Gruenwald is an awesome instructor very professional and good at what she teaches,

Trev William (Williams lake, 2021-01-28)

#13

I believe in freedom of speech

Robert Hamilton (Port Hardy, 2021-01-28)

#14

I'm signing because I know Sheila personally and have for a long time. She taught family members of mine (including my mother and younger brother) and numerous friends as well. She has always been professional and to my knowledge keeps her classes fun while doing so. She's always good about scheduling the classes for when someone can make it and is very informative on when next classes will be held and where if anyone can't make it to a certain time or place. I know multiple people who would recommend her in a heartbeat to teach them instead of others just because she covers EVERYTHING that one needs to know about handling firearms and the safety of having them around in general. From my understanding here what's happened is a matter of difference of opinion and that is not a reason to revoke someones firearms instructor license. Also I'm going to add if other instructors are also doing the same as Shiela but she's the only one getting in trouble then Mr. Kent Zarelli should take a step back and think about that or he should be talked to about losing his job or be knocked down some pegs in the business for being biased against Sheila.

Karamyn Fraser (Edmonton, 2021-01-28)

#15

Sheila is a very intelligent and capable woman , she is honest and caring. Sheila is a leader and is qualified in both acts and education.
This revocation of license is unnecessary and harmful to the true educators and experts such as Sheila.
Please return all teaching rights to Sheila Gruenwald.
Respectfully,
Chris Olivier

Chris Olivier (Vernon BC, 2021-01-28)

#17

I'm signing because Sheila is an awesome instructor. Personally I wouldn't pick any other instructor. Shes very thorough with teachings of the course. Very great instructor and create es a very fun learning environment. I look forward to taking more courses with her.

Dan Garcia (Smithers , 2021-01-28)

#18

I feel that Sheila was very precise in her teaching and didn't push her political views upon me. I felt she delivered her course fully and has helped me to feel confident with all sorts of firearms and firearm safety. She is definitely an asset to the Canadian Firearms Safety course. Because of her amazing teaching skills and huge amount of knowledge concerning firearms, she has also inspired me to encourage my sisters to gain their PAL as well as several friends.

April Steffey (Germansen Landing , 2021-01-28)

#21

Sheila is an excellent instructor. She created a fun and safe learning environment. As a female I wanted to be able to take a course without the macho influence of wanna be male gun holders, in an environment of like minded women. Sheila provides that opportunity and more. She is passionate about her classes, responsible ownership and understanding the import of what she teaches.

Richelle Maser (Prince George, 2021-01-28)

#22

I have participated in multiple courses taught by Sheila, and have had such positive experiences. She is a great teacher, delivers the material in such a way that makes it interesting and easy to understand. I look forward to taking more courses offered by her in the future.

Kristine Vanschyndel (Bella Coola, 2021-01-28)

#26

Censorship of personal freedom of expression is abuse. I expect better of our peers, not harassment because one has a different viewpoint of our ''leadership'' and their agendas. Are we living in a banana republic ?

Les Pearson (Prince George, 2021-01-28)

#28

What is happening is unfair and unlawful.

Sheila Kosolofski (Williams Lake , 2021-01-28)

#29

Shelia is a powerful woman and inspiring women’s leader. It meant so much to me to train with her in taking my CORE & PAL as a younger woman learning these things in what is a male dominated arena. Us women and girls need more women’s leadership in these spaces! I’m so happy to have her as a mentor in my life and so grateful for all that I have learned from Shelia thus far. She is an exceptional instructor, creates a fun and safe learning environment, she is engaging and makes the material so accessible for all types of learners.

Nicole Oliver (Hagensborg , 2021-01-28)

#30

I support Sheila, she is very professional as an instructor. She is knowledgeable, she has amazing skills that she enjoys sharing with others. Through the courses I have taken from her, we developed an awesome friendship.

Andrew Bolton (Kitamaat Village, BC, 2021-01-28)

#34

Because Sheila is being wrongfully accused of being too political in her courses. Both me and my mother have taken multiple classes with her and have had no issues with any political leanings. She has been incredibly professional and I hope to see her teach again!

Connor Jones (Quesnel, 2021-01-28)

#36

I always stand for everyone’s rights and freedoms. Freedom of speech and the legal rights to own guns to provide for our families is essential.

Maria Gould (Vanderhoof, 2021-01-29)

#42

Sheila is a excellent firearms instructors.
You can not get better
People are entitled to their opinion as far as I know this is still a free country.

Terry Harris (Ramara twp, 2021-01-29)

#43

I believe in the integrity that Sheila Gruenwald adheres to in developing her courses, and the teaching in her profession. And I am shocked and dismayed at the course of action against her by revoking her instructors licence. She is one of the most honest and life driven instructors that I personally know, and wants to see her clients/pupils succeed in their pursuits.

Linda Price (Kelowna, 2021-01-29)

#44

I feel that S. Gruenwald’s instructor license was unfairly revoked. When I took my PAL and RPAL with Sheila I was very very new to firearms. Sheila was thorough and on point with every section in the book. I felt that ever aspect of firearms handling, safety and personal and public responsibility of owning and using firearms was covered very thoroughly. As well as firearms history (which I knew nothing!) Even more so again on the RPAL. There was never a mention of anything political in nature. Sheila was very professional and was able to deliver serious, sometimes dry material in a manner that allowed students to learn effectively. The course was taught in a group setting but everyone had a chance for one on one when needed and there was no rush. Time was taken to go back over materials when requested. Testing was very professional, this was the only time that the instructor demeanour changed. All signs of personal interaction, emotions (as in uplifted and personable) and open dialogue ended. Sheila was to the point, classmates were staged all over the facility to make sure paper testing was private. My personal experience with the practical testing was one on one, no conversation other than the instructions given and extremely proper and critical. As it should be.
I think removing Sheila Gruenwald of her position to deliver these courses is detrimental to the firearms community. She is a considerable asset that in my experience taught this material to the absolute highest standard.

Dayna Purnell (Telkwa , 2021-01-29)

#45

I'm signing this petition because Sheila Gruenwald is a fantastic instructor. In my opinion, she made the entire courses fun, exciting, safe, and very hands on. She took the extra time to answer all questions we had and did not push a political agenda. I hope she will be able to teach my kids in a couple of years. It would be a loss to loose an instructor like Sheila.

Shawn Neil (Houston, 2021-01-29)

#46

She professionally trained a classroom full of us and she needs to be reinstated as a instructor.

Ada Madam (Prince George, 2021-01-29)

#54

Knowing Sheila Gruenwald personally and her passion for teaching this course i could never see her being anything but professional in the delivery of the course and adhering to everything that would be expected of her by the Licencing department

Robert Warren (PRINCE RUPERT, 2021-01-30)

#57

Shiela ran a very structured course,everyone was treated with respect.she involved every one in the class equally making sure all students understood the lessons.

Bruce Elliott (Smithers Bc, 2021-01-30)

#60

Miss Gruenwald showed utmost professionalism in her delivery of the course, and most importantly enthusiasm in making sure her students understood the contents of her course. She also does not push a political agenda towards anyone in her class but rather focuses on making sure her student's receive the best training and education on firearms. Miss Gruenwald also kept the class a fun and safe learning environment, she would tell us about her experiences regarding to gun owner responsibility in the course, to help us understand and reinforce being a safe and responsible gun owner. These were personal experiences and she didn't have to share them but she did, in the name of education of firearm responsibility. For myself, I have a learning disability but, Miss Gruenwald managed to teach the courses in a way for everyone to understand including myself allowing me to receive my PAL and RPAL licenses. To take her license and stop her from instructing, is a huge loss to the CFSC and to education in general.

Shayne Campbell (Terrace, 2021-01-31)

#65

Sheila is an excellent teacher and should not have her license revoked because of her personal opinion on decisions made by our government that affect honest hard working gun owners.

Ada Charneski (Terrace, bc, 2021-01-31)

#74

I’m signing because the class was professional learning environment. Felt safe in this environment interacting with other students and the instructor as well.

Jordan Andres (Vanderhoof, 2021-02-01)

#81

My husband and i both took the course. We found Sheila to be courteous, helpful, and thorough in her instruction. We did not hear any argument or lecture that was offensive or of pushing any political agenda.

judy Gould (Vanderhoof, 2021-02-01)

#83

She is a good teacher was never rude or pushing for anything she just wanted us to know all that she can teach us for our own safety and for other peoples safety

Charles Saunders (Bella coola bc , 2021-02-01)

#85

I am signing this petition because I recently did a firearms course with Sheila and I can say that she was professional in her delivery of the material. She was personable and direct. After reading the reason her license to teach was revoked I was personally angry. It's ignorant and seems to be a personal attack on her character. Sheila never once acted in a way during the course that would suggest a political interference of opinion. Not once. This is unjust.

Sarah MacCarthy (Thornhill, 2021-02-01)

#86

Sheila Gruenwald was my instructor for my PAL and RPAL Courses. During both courses she conducted herself professionally and the course environment was a great atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and strongly recommended her courses to other locals. At no point did she introduce her views on politics or religion or any irrelevant content. She was 100% professional.

Bryden Rigets (Telkwa, 2021-02-01)

#89

I’m signing because Sheila has always demonstrated professionalism and responsibility. She is a very thorough instructor and has always enforced safety as number one!

Dawn Lowry (Fort St John, 2021-02-01)

#91

I took the corse with Shelia as a kid and personally glad I did . She’s a great teacher
Thank you shelia

Logan Moon (Smithers , 2021-02-01)

#94

I am singing this petition in support of Sheila Guenwald. I Sheila is a professional instructor , who has an excellent way to instruct so that students lean the information required for firarms safety.

I enjoyed the program , the information ,safety and professional conduct in the firearms program instructed by Sheila.

Lorin Desautels (Telkwa, 2021-02-01)

#95

She’s an amazing instructor and I was very upset to here she was wrongfully removed from her position

Larissa Desautels (Telkwa , 2021-02-01)

#97

I thought she was an awsome teacher and we are all free to have our own opinion think its best what they did

Kael Dagneau (Quesnel , 2021-02-01)

#98

This course that was taught by Shelia was done very professional. She didn't try to promote any sort of her own ideals. The course in its intirety was taught to all the class participants. This course was very engaging and safe. I do not feel there is any reason to revoke her license to continue to teach this course to new hunters. I look forward to take more courses with this instructor so please reinstate her license to teach.

Jason Fennema (Telkwa, 2021-02-01)

#99

Sheila is an excellent instructor who takes the time and effort to deliver course material in its entirety. She acted professional in the courses I took with her, and should be reinstated as a CFSC instructor.

Matthew Tomkins (Quesnel, 2021-02-01)

#101

I support Sheila . She was a good instructor and did not push political agenda during the course. She should not lose her ability to teach .

Ron Anderson (Quesnel , 2021-02-01)

#102

I support the lawful ownership of registered firearms, and the educators that make it available to do so.

Ron Szoczei (Ashcroft, 2021-02-01)

#103

I’m signing because Shelia is a professional teacher who teaches the material straight from the book. Her life experience is beneficial to proper training, and I felt in no way threatened by her.

Michelle Bach (Vanderhoof, 2021-02-01)

#104

At no time was Sheila unprofessional in any manner nor did she push any political agenda in her classes. I felt extremely confident in her classes as a student. When additional questions arose she never hesitated to answer in a clear and concise manner. Above all to strip her of her license for doing so is absolutely abhorrent! She is an amazing instructor with whom I would not hesitate to take another class again or readily give her name to someone looking to take a class that she teaches.

Rose O'Neill (Quesnel, 2021-02-01)

#105

Sheila was a great instructor. Not only did she teach the material but her experience and additional comments on course material helped me to better understand the firearms I was taking the course for.

Galen Bach (Vanderhoof, 2021-02-01)

#106

I’m signing this petition because I feel like Sheila should NOT have her instructors license revoked. I took her PAL and RPAL course last summer and not only did she conduct herself in a professional manner the entire time but she was fair, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to help me learn the necessary skills to use a firearm properly.
She did not push any political agenda at any time. Her class was fun, engaging and it was inspiring to have a woman teach this course in a predominantly male led environment. She knows her material and was excellent at presenting it!

Amy Graham (Terrace, 2021-02-01)

#110

I didn't feel Sheila pushed her views or an agenda at all during the course. She was professional throughout the course and was a great teacher. Testing was done privately and professional.

Kevin MacLean (Quesnel, 2021-02-01)

#111

Im signing because my instructor did not deserve to loose her license.

Chantal Webster (Vanderhoof, 2021-02-01)

#113

I thoroughly enjoyed the course! I learnt many safety aspects of working with and around firearms and Shiela taught a very good course and even included insightful training opportunities and tools of the trade

Eran Bach (Vanderhoof, 2021-02-01)

#117

Sheila is a great instructor and deserves to be reinstated. The revoking of her license over marketing material is not lawful!

Madison Street (Prince George, 2021-02-01)

#118

Shiela ran an amazing course and was very professional! I never felt like she was pushing anything upon me and I felt very safe the whole during the practical exam as well!!

Georgia Dyck (Vanderhoof, 2021-02-01)

#119

Sheila was an excellent instructor and very professional. I learned so much from her.

Cherrie Kennedy (Smithers , 2021-02-01)

#120

There's no valid reason for them to take away the license

Norman Mossman (Calgary, 2021-02-01)

#121

I have attended both a PAL and Restricted with Shelia and saw no agenda other than ensuring everyone was knowledgeable in gun safety.

Jessica McKenna (Prince George, 2021-02-02)

#122

Sheila Gruenwald did a fine job of teaching the firearms course I took with her. The nessasary content of the course was well covered. At the end I felt prepared to safely handle a firearm.
No one should lose a job or receive any punishment because of their peaceful political opinions.

Colae Swenson (Vanderhoof , 2021-02-02)

#123

I support Sheila and enjoyed her class!

Jeannette McCrindle (Smithers, 2021-02-02)

#124

Sheila Gruenwald demonstrated professionalism throughout her teaching of the PAL material. She covered all material in the manual, takes the time to get to know each student, provided secure written testing and group and individual testing for firearm handling. In my personal experience Sheila helped reinforce my learning by encouraging me to problem solve versus supplying an answer. Sheila creates an open and friendly environment to learn in where I felt safe to ask questions. The course was never geared towards politics. Sheila has a passion for safe firearm ownership which is reflected in her teaching.

Carlee Forgrave (Quesnel, 2021-02-02)

#125

I'm signing because it's bullshit, and we DON'T live in nazi Germany ! Last I checked, it's our right! We are losing them rapidly

MAYA EHSES (Skidegste, 2021-02-02)

#127

Trudeau and this so called 'leftist' movement has been infringing on mine and Sheila's rights to free speech long enough. This had got to stop because the left wing idealism is going to ruin my country which I was once proud of.

Mitchell Rycroft (Smithers, BC, 2021-02-02)

#128

This person is a very able and professional instructor and does not deserve to have any revocation of her teaching!

John Pinel (Quesnel, 2021-02-02)

#129

I strongly object to the CFSC coordinator revoking Sheila Gruenwald’s instructor’s licence. Both my husband and myself have taken courses with her and found her to be a great teacher - professional and very capable of getting everyone in the class understanding all the course material, whatever their background or experience (or lack of it). She made everyone feel comfortable in the group, and yet spent private time with each participant when needed and especially during the 1 on 1 testing. There were no politics discussed during the course, even though everyone who was participating disagreed with the current Liberal push to ban firearms, or they wouldn’t be there. This would have been a perfect forum to discuss these issues, but it did not occur. Everyone was focused on getting through all the material within the time allotted.

Sharie Wertz (Smithers, 2021-02-02)

#131

I support Sheila Greenwald..

Stanley Young (Smithers, 2021-02-03)

#134

I feel injustice has been done.

Judy Girouard (Prince Rupert, 2021-02-04)

#137

I don’t believe in anyone violating anyone’s rights to free speech or freedom of opinion. That’s the very reason we have those freedoms here in Canada , by violating those fundamental rights ,might as well flush the Canadian Constitution down the toilet.The person/persons should be charged for that ,we’ll at least sued.

Eric Clayton (New Aiyansh, 2021-02-05)

#140

To Mr. Zarelli,

I'm signing this petition because Sheila Gruenwald has been nothing but,

1. Professional in her delivery of her courses
2. She does not push her political agenda
3. Is professional
4. Teaches the course in its' entirety
5. Creates an enjoyable and safe learning environment

Paul Le (Smithers, 2021-02-09)

#143

I’m signing as I believe that Sheila Gruenwald was professional in the way she taught the course and examination. She did not push any political agend and create a enjoyable atmosphere for learning the course. I do believe she should be reinstated as an instructor.

Kiah Kulchar (Vanderhoof, 2021-02-22)

#144

I am signing because Ms. Gruenwald is a professional in the delivery of her course, did NOT push a political agenda, tested the course in a professional and private matter, taught the entirety of the course content, and created a fun and safe learning environment.

Maya Appenzeller (Stewart, 2021-02-22)

#147

She shld be allowed to instruct people to use fire arms thais is a free country or so we are told.

Connie Hajdik (Surrey, 2021-12-03)



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