Gabe Blanc
@gabeblanc.bsky.social
Franco-Ontarien. Master of Public Policy @ McGill. Fmr Young Greens of Ontario chair. On est pas bien là ?
When the Prince Edward Viaduct was built in 1919, a subway platform was added underneath, even though it wasn't used for another half a century. Today, that platform connects Castle Frank station to Broadview, and the East End to the rest of Toronto. If only Metrolinx had that vision!
October 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
When the Prince Edward Viaduct was built in 1919, a subway platform was added underneath, even though it wasn't used for another half a century. Today, that platform connects Castle Frank station to Broadview, and the East End to the rest of Toronto. If only Metrolinx had that vision!
For the Toronto urbanists...
September 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
For the Toronto urbanists...
I will be watching the @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social announce their new leader in half an hour, and cheering for my friend @emilylowan.bsky.social !
bcgreens.ca/watchannounc...
bcgreens.ca/watchannounc...
The leadership contest announcement will be available here on September 24th
bcgreens.ca
September 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I will be watching the @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social announce their new leader in half an hour, and cheering for my friend @emilylowan.bsky.social !
bcgreens.ca/watchannounc...
bcgreens.ca/watchannounc...
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‼️ A rapid-fire explainer on the oligarchs that call the shots in Eby’s office, from the Jim Pattison empire to Trump’s biggest donors🚨 The reality is that the #BCNDP is too afraid to tax the billionaires - there is a revolving door between the governing party, industry and corporate lobbyists.
July 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
‼️ A rapid-fire explainer on the oligarchs that call the shots in Eby’s office, from the Jim Pattison empire to Trump’s biggest donors🚨 The reality is that the #BCNDP is too afraid to tax the billionaires - there is a revolving door between the governing party, industry and corporate lobbyists.
Yesterday I published this piece in @policymag.bsky.social about extraction, abundance, and climate change. Give it a read!
@maxbellschool.bsky.social
www.policymagazine.ca/redefining-a...
@maxbellschool.bsky.social
www.policymagazine.ca/redefining-a...
Redefining Abundance: Why Carney’s Agenda Shouldn't Rely on Extraction - Policy Magazine
On the issue of energy, however, candidates appealed to old notions of what it means to grow the country: Namely, to extract more oil and gas. As prime
www.policymagazine.ca
May 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Yesterday I published this piece in @policymag.bsky.social about extraction, abundance, and climate change. Give it a read!
@maxbellschool.bsky.social
www.policymagazine.ca/redefining-a...
@maxbellschool.bsky.social
www.policymagazine.ca/redefining-a...
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MPPs Gabriel Blanc, Jacob Kates Rose, Kiran Gill, and Samuel De Grâce, coached by Jennifer Robson, were tasked by Social Capital Partners to explore how to improve wealth-building for young Canadians. “We aim to pitch creative, evidence-based policies.”
Learn more: mcgill.ca/x/Uqq
Learn more: mcgill.ca/x/Uqq
May 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
MPPs Gabriel Blanc, Jacob Kates Rose, Kiran Gill, and Samuel De Grâce, coached by Jennifer Robson, were tasked by Social Capital Partners to explore how to improve wealth-building for young Canadians. “We aim to pitch creative, evidence-based policies.”
Learn more: mcgill.ca/x/Uqq
Learn more: mcgill.ca/x/Uqq
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Interesting read from @gabeblanc.bsky.social .
"Singh played a role in creating this dynamic by never being explicit with his intentions. ...
small parties must pay attention to their potential coalition partners’ polling numbers."
maxpolicy.substack.com/p/jagmeet-si...
"Singh played a role in creating this dynamic by never being explicit with his intentions. ...
small parties must pay attention to their potential coalition partners’ polling numbers."
maxpolicy.substack.com/p/jagmeet-si...
Jagmeet Singh vs. Maurice Duverger
Jagmeet Singh mishandled the CASA, but widespread public confusion about it signals deeper challenges for Canada’s third parties.
maxpolicy.substack.com
May 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Interesting read from @gabeblanc.bsky.social .
"Singh played a role in creating this dynamic by never being explicit with his intentions. ...
small parties must pay attention to their potential coalition partners’ polling numbers."
maxpolicy.substack.com/p/jagmeet-si...
"Singh played a role in creating this dynamic by never being explicit with his intentions. ...
small parties must pay attention to their potential coalition partners’ polling numbers."
maxpolicy.substack.com/p/jagmeet-si...
Happy #EarthDay2025, the second of Google's Os today is Lac Manicouagan, one of Canada's coolest geographic features :)
April 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Happy #EarthDay2025, the second of Google's Os today is Lac Manicouagan, one of Canada's coolest geographic features :)
Good read from @ryankatzrosene.bsky.social: The carbon tax was partially killed by its allies.
theconversation.com/who-really-k...
theconversation.com/who-really-k...
March 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Good read from @ryankatzrosene.bsky.social: The carbon tax was partially killed by its allies.
theconversation.com/who-really-k...
theconversation.com/who-really-k...
My letter to the editor in @torontotoday.ca: "When the opposition parties go after the premier, he sweats. When they chase each other’s voters, they only end up running in circles."
www.torontotoday.ca/letters-to-t...
www.torontotoday.ca/letters-to-t...
March 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
My letter to the editor in @torontotoday.ca: "When the opposition parties go after the premier, he sweats. When they chase each other’s voters, they only end up running in circles."
www.torontotoday.ca/letters-to-t...
www.torontotoday.ca/letters-to-t...
From @foodbankscanada.bsky.social and @pollara.bsky.social in @thehubcanada.bsky.social: Food insecurity over the past few months. This is what Trump’s tariffs are going to look like on the ground for Canadians.
March 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
From @foodbankscanada.bsky.social and @pollara.bsky.social in @thehubcanada.bsky.social: Food insecurity over the past few months. This is what Trump’s tariffs are going to look like on the ground for Canadians.
Why is it so hard to buy a home in this city?
With @ignaciomongrell.bsky.social, candidate in University–Rosedale for the @ontariogreens.bsky.social.
#topoli #onpoli
With @ignaciomongrell.bsky.social, candidate in University–Rosedale for the @ontariogreens.bsky.social.
#topoli #onpoli
February 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Why is it so hard to buy a home in this city?
With @ignaciomongrell.bsky.social, candidate in University–Rosedale for the @ontariogreens.bsky.social.
#topoli #onpoli
With @ignaciomongrell.bsky.social, candidate in University–Rosedale for the @ontariogreens.bsky.social.
#topoli #onpoli
Why has the Eglinton Crosstown LRT taken so long to open?
With Chloe Tangpongprush, candidate for the @ontariogreens.bsky.social.
#TOpoli #ONpoli
With Chloe Tangpongprush, candidate for the @ontariogreens.bsky.social.
#TOpoli #ONpoli
February 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Why has the Eglinton Crosstown LRT taken so long to open?
With Chloe Tangpongprush, candidate for the @ontariogreens.bsky.social.
#TOpoli #ONpoli
With Chloe Tangpongprush, candidate for the @ontariogreens.bsky.social.
#TOpoli #ONpoli
Bonne chance à mon amie Michelle Petersen qui participera au débat francophone de ce soir sur @radiocanadainfo.bsky.social et @onfrtfo.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/live/3Y7zPYp...
www.youtube.com/live/3Y7zPYp...
ÉMISSION SPÉCIALE | Élections Ontario : Le débat en français
YouTube video by Radio-Canada Info
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February 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Bonne chance à mon amie Michelle Petersen qui participera au débat francophone de ce soir sur @radiocanadainfo.bsky.social et @onfrtfo.bsky.social.
www.youtube.com/live/3Y7zPYp...
www.youtube.com/live/3Y7zPYp...
Coming soon... @ontariogreens.bsky.social candidate and transit advocate Chloe Tangpongprush and I are talking about one of Ontario’s biggest public transit blunders – and how to fix it!
February 19, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Coming soon... @ontariogreens.bsky.social candidate and transit advocate Chloe Tangpongprush and I are talking about one of Ontario’s biggest public transit blunders – and how to fix it!
Things I like to see! This is a very good platform. Well done @ontariogreens.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Things I like to see! This is a very good platform. Well done @ontariogreens.bsky.social
Councillor Perks is entirely correct. Shown in purple are the newly designated avenues in #TorontoStPauls, which will now have less restrictive zoning, helping people from all backgrounds call Toronto home.
February 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Councillor Perks is entirely correct. Shown in purple are the newly designated avenues in #TorontoStPauls, which will now have less restrictive zoning, helping people from all backgrounds call Toronto home.
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February 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Un peu tard mais joyeux Mois du patrimoine franco-ontarien!
Qu'ils viennent de Sudbury ou du Sénégal, les francophones sont une communauté chére à notre province.
Qu'ils viennent de Sudbury ou du Sénégal, les francophones sont une communauté chére à notre province.
February 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Un peu tard mais joyeux Mois du patrimoine franco-ontarien!
Qu'ils viennent de Sudbury ou du Sénégal, les francophones sont une communauté chére à notre province.
Qu'ils viennent de Sudbury ou du Sénégal, les francophones sont une communauté chére à notre province.
The next wave of climate policy starts at the municipal level. My letter in @torontotoday.ca.
www.torontotoday.ca/letters-to-t...
www.torontotoday.ca/letters-to-t...
January 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The next wave of climate policy starts at the municipal level. My letter in @torontotoday.ca.
www.torontotoday.ca/letters-to-t...
www.torontotoday.ca/letters-to-t...
It's been 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. I attended an excellent lecture at McGill today. We will never forget. #HolocaustRemembranceDay.
January 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
It's been 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. I attended an excellent lecture at McGill today. We will never forget. #HolocaustRemembranceDay.
La honte... les conseils ne cherchent qu'un financement équitable pour les transports scolaires. Ils méritent une réponse en français du gouvernement Ford.
"Une poursuite touchant le français, des documents déposés en anglais"
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/213...
"Une poursuite touchant le français, des documents déposés en anglais"
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/213...
January 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
La honte... les conseils ne cherchent qu'un financement équitable pour les transports scolaires. Ils méritent une réponse en français du gouvernement Ford.
"Une poursuite touchant le français, des documents déposés en anglais"
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/213...
"Une poursuite touchant le français, des documents déposés en anglais"
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/213...
Coming soon... a new video about one of Toronto's dirtiest secrets.
Feat. the @ontariogreens.bsky.social and Young Greens of Ontario!
Feat. the @ontariogreens.bsky.social and Young Greens of Ontario!
December 10, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Coming soon... a new video about one of Toronto's dirtiest secrets.
Feat. the @ontariogreens.bsky.social and Young Greens of Ontario!
Feat. the @ontariogreens.bsky.social and Young Greens of Ontario!
The cost of building new transit in Toronto is going the wrong way – and fast!
December 5, 2024 at 7:23 PM
The cost of building new transit in Toronto is going the wrong way – and fast!
My friend Chris and I shot two new reels this weekend. Part of our series on municipal policy issues in midtown Toronto. They'll be the first ones I ever post on Bluesky!
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December 1, 2024 at 11:39 PM
My friend Chris and I shot two new reels this weekend. Part of our series on municipal policy issues in midtown Toronto. They'll be the first ones I ever post on Bluesky!
(Also rate our setup)
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