What happens when a decorated detective is punished for seeking the truth?
- kenrdrysdale
- Jul 7
- 9 min read
MST Special Zoom Event – July 8, 2025 @ 6:30 PM Central
This Tuesday, Manitoba Stronger Together welcomes Donald Best, a retired Toronto Police Detective with over 45 years of investigative and law enforcement experience. Mr. Best is internationally recognized for his work in anti-corruption investigations and undercover operations, and in recent years has become a fierce independent voice exposing corruption within Canada’s police and legal institutions.
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What happens when a decorated detective is punished for seeking the truth?
This Tuesday, Manitoba Stronger Together welcomes Donald Best, a retired Toronto Police Detective with over 45 years of investigative and law enforcement experience. Mr. Best is internationally recognized for his work in anti-corruption investigations and undercover operations, and in recent years has become a fierce independent voice exposing corruption within Canada’s police and legal institutions.
Best's stunning 2024 testimony at the National Citizens Inquiry shook the room. With clarity and courage, he laid bare the details of the ongoing case of Detective Helen Grus — the Ottawa Police officer charged with discreditable conduct for initiating an internal investigation into a cluster of unexplained infant deaths and their possible connection to COVID-19 vaccine status.
Rather than receiving support for pursuing legitimate criminal leads, Grus was suspended, wiretapped, ostracized, and professionally sanctioned. According to Mr. Best, this case is “the most important law enforcement case in Canadian history in over 100 years.” Why? Because it reveals the profound pressure on police to ignore vaccine-related harms, and the disturbing decline of autonomy and courage in modern Canadian policing.
Mr. Best will be interviewed live by Ken Drysdale, former Chair of the National Citizens Inquiry, for an eye-opening discussion on:
The current status of the Helen Grus tribunal
The transformation of policing in Canada from public service to political enforcement
Why rank-and-file officers are surrendering their independence
What this means for every Canadian’s right to be protected and heard
Mark your calendar. Invite your friends. Bring your questions.This is one of the most raw, intelligent, and inspiring interviews we’ve ever hosted.
“If the people of Canada can’t trust their police, can’t trust their courts, can’t trust their doctors—and now they find out their money isn’t even safe in the bank… what’s the inevitable outcome of that?” — Commissioner Ken Drysdale, NCI Regina 2024
As always, the guest presentation will be recorded and made available afterward. But if you want to experience it live — with the energy, the questions, and the community — join us Tuesday night.
LEGISLATIVE WATCH: With David Grant
Also joining us is David Grant, bringing us the latest update on our ongoing monitoring of bills in the Manitoba Legislature.
Each week, David reviews the proposals and legislation being pushed forward that could impact your rights, your communities, and your province. This is your citizen’s window into real-time democracy.
Follow along with the current list of bills here:https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/business/bills.html
Deb Mason – News of the Week
We’re excited to welcome back Deb Mason, our very own watchtower on the Canadian landscape. Each week, Deb cuts through the noise and brings you the headlines that matter — not what the mainstream media wants you to hear, but what informed citizens need to know. From shocking developments in health policy to court rulings and emerging resistance across the provinces, Deb’s News of the Week is your antidote to media silence and spin. You’ll walk away with the knowledge you didn’t know you were missing — and likely want to share with others.
How to Join
👉 Zoom Link: is below in the red box, and on our website main page
Let's come together as a community to explore the issues that matter most to us and chart a path forward toward a stronger, more prosperous Canada. See you there!
This Weeks Agenda.
Welcome & Opening Remarks (2 min)
Welcome, everyone, to this week’s Stronger Together Zoom meeting — welcome to everyone who has taken the time to join us this week. These weekly gatherings are about more than just information — they’re about connection, courage, and building a strong, informed community that values truth and respectful dialogue. We’re glad you’re here.
Meeting Format & Recording Reminder
Just a quick note on format: Our meetings are 60 minutes long, and while you’re welcome to engage during the discussion, please know that only the featured guest presentations are video recorded. This is to protect your privacy and encourage open participation during Q&A. We believe in creating a space where everyone feels free to learn and share without concern.
Respectful Atmosphere & Diverse Opinions
We want to remind everyone that this is a space for respectful and thoughtful exchange. Our guest speakers may express views that are their own, and not necessarily those of Manitoba Stronger Together — and that’s okay. We welcome a diversity of perspectives and believe that open dialogue is essential to a healthy and informed community. Let’s listen generously and engage constructively.
Social Media Reminders
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Announcement: We Unify Conference, Calgary BMO Centre, September 2025 (1 min)
WMR Updates: (2 min)
City of Selkirk has Withdrawn
West St. Paul has Withdrawn
St. Andrews Voting Tonight June 24, 2025 (POSTPONED THE VOTE)
We need to find a venue for in-person meetings, can anyone help, I believe it should be in Winnipeg, at some meeting type venue. We need to start having "Voluteer"meetings. Bill 4 has now passed and become law in Manitoba, Now is the time that we have to get active and press our municipalities to immediately issue their intentions to withdraw from the WMR.
Report: MST Community Dinner – June 25, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Boston Pizza in Selkirk, Manitoba. A Great time was had by all, more than 45 members attended this event. We filled the restaurant, and I understand that they were turning folks away at the door. (1 Min)
Update: MST Community Dinner – August 6, 2025 | 6:00 PM | TBA in Stonewall, Manitoba. Join us for our next Live Community Dinner—connect with fellow MST members, share ideas, and enjoy a great local meal. No speeches, no agenda—just people who care, coming together. Leave a message in the Chat if you wish to attend
Zoom Call Video from Last week, now on our site (1 Min)
Current Bills in the Legislature: David https://www.gov.mb.ca/legislature/business/bills.html (5 Min)
Upcoming Zoom Guests:
July 8, 2025: Donald Best "The Helen Grus Story"
July 15, 2025: Maxime Bernier PPC
July 22, 2025: What WE Need to DO About WMR | WE Cannot Drop The Ball Now
October 21, 2025: Susan Crockford "The Polar Bear Catastrophe That Never Happened"
This Weeks News (5 Min)
#1 News of Week
On 16 September 2022, Belfield was sentenced to five and a half years in prison for four counts of online stalking. The case brought against Belfield was by two state organisations: the BBC and Nottinghamshire Police. In the first 5 minutes of his comeback show, Belfield uses wit and humour to get his message across: The establishment is working to keep certain individuals, which Belfield jokingly calls “nonsensers,” off the streets, ensuring public safety by locking up people deemed a risk, including those who speak out against the establishment with a 0.17% risk to the public.
The police were harassing Belfield because the establishment wanted Belfield to go away quietly. He was talking about topics they didn’t want him to discuss, such as Black Lives Matter (“BLM”) “buying large mansions (“BLM”).” But he refused.
#2 News of Week
The Canadian government faced online backlash after posting an image of the Canadian flag modified in Pride colours, triggering a community note that pointed out the image violated official flag guidelines. Shortly after, the image was flagged with a community note pointing out that the Government of Canada’s own website states the national flag “should not be written on or marked in any way, nor be covered by other objects.” The rules also state that the Canadian flag “must not be modified.” https://rumble.com/v6tqt7x-we-are-canada-a-journey-through-courage-crisis-and-the-call-to-rise.html
#3 News of Week
MST members met in Selkirk to physically meet each other, share concerns, discuss family connections, and most of all, tap into the energy of one another.
Featured Guest: Retired Police Detective Donald Best: What happens when a decorated
Member Discussion (3)
THIS WEEKS READ
This Week’s Read
Testimony of Donald Best – National Citizens Inquiry, Regina (2024)This sworn testimony is a must-read for Canadians concerned about the state of justice in our nation. Download and read Mr. Best’s gripping account of the Grus case, corruption in the Ottawa Police Service, and the broader implications for our rights and freedoms.
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