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progressive | pro-labour | pro-union | pro-democracy | pro-transit | pro-accessibility | pro-redistribution: wealth & information | misinformation filter | digital citizen & resident of Toronto
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Explainer: Why did Japan PM's Taiwan remarks cause such a stir? reut.rs/4oVG00c
Explainer: Why did Japan PM's Taiwan remarks cause such a stir?
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sparked a diplomatic spat with China over remarks last week that a hypothetical Chinese attack on democratically-ruled Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Explainer: Why did Japan PM's Taiwan remarks cause such a stir? reut.rs/4oVG00c
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Car-brained.
"Eliminating these spaces without a viable alternative would cause significant overflow parking on surrounding residential streets, increasing congestion and creating frustration for both residents and business owners."
#topoli
Car-brained.
"Eliminating these spaces without a viable alternative would cause significant overflow parking on surrounding residential streets, increasing congestion and creating frustration for both residents and business owners."
#topoli
Toronto neighbourhood wants to stop cheap homes so they can keep parking spaces
A Toronto neighbourhood is pushing back against plans to replace a well-used public parking lot in the community with a massive new housing developme…
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November 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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Car-brained.
"Eliminating these spaces without a viable alternative would cause significant overflow parking on surrounding residential streets, increasing congestion and creating frustration for both residents and business owners."
#topoli
Car-brained.
"Eliminating these spaces without a viable alternative would cause significant overflow parking on surrounding residential streets, increasing congestion and creating frustration for both residents and business owners."
#topoli
I remember Amanda Galbraith once lamenting, quoted in a piece, that conservatives are regarded as troglodytes. She thought it was unfair.
Only a movement dominated by troglodytes would see nearly 50% approval of Donald Trump, and piss away our country's measles elimination status.
#cdnpoli
Only a movement dominated by troglodytes would see nearly 50% approval of Donald Trump, and piss away our country's measles elimination status.
#cdnpoli
November 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I remember Amanda Galbraith once lamenting, quoted in a piece, that conservatives are regarded as troglodytes. She thought it was unfair.
Only a movement dominated by troglodytes would see nearly 50% approval of Donald Trump, and piss away our country's measles elimination status.
#cdnpoli
Only a movement dominated by troglodytes would see nearly 50% approval of Donald Trump, and piss away our country's measles elimination status.
#cdnpoli
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DONALD TRUMP: [asleep, drooling on long red tie]
SENATE DEMOCRATS: fine, we give in
SENATE DEMOCRATS: fine, we give in
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 AM
DONALD TRUMP: [asleep, drooling on long red tie]
SENATE DEMOCRATS: fine, we give in
SENATE DEMOCRATS: fine, we give in
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Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage
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How about we shut down the government for this very popular and specific goal and then, hear me out, we hold out for like a month and a half and then, ok this part is important, after a watershed election where we ran the table, ONLY THEN, fold and don't get the one thing we said we wanted.
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
How about we shut down the government for this very popular and specific goal and then, hear me out, we hold out for like a month and a half and then, ok this part is important, after a watershed election where we ran the table, ONLY THEN, fold and don't get the one thing we said we wanted.
Hey @thestar.com, does your android app now disallow copying and pasting text? I sometimes like to post the odd quote when sharing an article. Perhaps it's an issue on my end.
I'm a fan of your work!
I'm a fan of your work!
November 10, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Hey @thestar.com, does your android app now disallow copying and pasting text? I sometimes like to post the odd quote when sharing an article. Perhaps it's an issue on my end.
I'm a fan of your work!
I'm a fan of your work!
This is the statement from Poilievre's office. This is on brand for who he, Jenni, Scheer, and Lantsman are.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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"Chris d’Entremont, who established himself a liar after wilfully deceiving his voters, friends and colleagues because he was upset he didn’t get his coveted deputy speaker role, is now spinning more lies after crossing the floor. He will fit in perfectly in the Liberal caucus,"
"Chris d’Entremont, who established himself a liar after wilfully deceiving his voters, friends and colleagues because he was upset he didn’t get his coveted deputy speaker role, is now spinning more lies after crossing the floor. He will fit in perfectly in the Liberal caucus,"
Barging into office, yelling from Conservative leadership ‘sealed the deal’ on defection: d’Entremont | CBC News
Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont says the barging into his office and yelling from Conservative Party leadership ‘sealed the deal’ on his choice to cross the floor to the Liberals earlier this week.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This is the statement from Poilievre's office. This is on brand for who he, Jenni, Scheer, and Lantsman are.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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"Chris d’Entremont, who established himself a liar after wilfully deceiving his voters, friends and colleagues because he was upset he didn’t get his coveted deputy speaker role, is now spinning more lies after crossing the floor. He will fit in perfectly in the Liberal caucus,"
"Chris d’Entremont, who established himself a liar after wilfully deceiving his voters, friends and colleagues because he was upset he didn’t get his coveted deputy speaker role, is now spinning more lies after crossing the floor. He will fit in perfectly in the Liberal caucus,"
Barging into office, yelling from Conservative leadership ‘sealed the deal’ on defection: d’Entremont | CBC News
Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont says the barging into his office and yelling from Conservative Party leadership ‘sealed the deal’ on his choice to cross the floor to the Liberals earlier this week.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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"Chris d’Entremont, who established himself a liar after wilfully deceiving his voters, friends and colleagues because he was upset he didn’t get his coveted deputy speaker role, is now spinning more lies after crossing the floor. He will fit in perfectly in the Liberal caucus,"
"Chris d’Entremont, who established himself a liar after wilfully deceiving his voters, friends and colleagues because he was upset he didn’t get his coveted deputy speaker role, is now spinning more lies after crossing the floor. He will fit in perfectly in the Liberal caucus,"
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The bumper says 'rugged working man'.
But the cargo bed says ‘cosplay builder with soft hands’.
Time to ban these fragile-man-mobiles from our cities.
But the cargo bed says ‘cosplay builder with soft hands’.
Time to ban these fragile-man-mobiles from our cities.
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The bumper says 'rugged working man'.
But the cargo bed says ‘cosplay builder with soft hands’.
Time to ban these fragile-man-mobiles from our cities.
But the cargo bed says ‘cosplay builder with soft hands’.
Time to ban these fragile-man-mobiles from our cities.
Neighbourhood Retail is coming up before Toronto City Council this week. If you want to see it happen, send a note of support to your Councillor (toronto.ca/councillors) AND councilmeeting@toronto.ca
I wrote an op-ed on what I think about the fight for local neighbourhood retail (and the grousing about Badiali's) means for the urban vision of Toronto. Gift link here: www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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I’m calling on the City, TTC and Metrolinx to work together, and to learn from the Word Series Game 7 failure, to ensure that Toronto is ready to welcome visitors during the FIFA World Cup- and that residents are able to get around their own city. www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
November 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I’m calling on the City, TTC and Metrolinx to work together, and to learn from the Word Series Game 7 failure, to ensure that Toronto is ready to welcome visitors during the FIFA World Cup- and that residents are able to get around their own city. www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
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The Ontario Ministry of Education has apparently cancelled their pre-budget consultation for this year. They usually ask for feedback from school boards and education partners on funding, programs, challenges, etc. in October, to help inform the budget. This is concerning. #OntEd
November 8, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
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Peer countries who spend more of their GDP on taxes levy higher *consumption taxes*, a third rail for many progressives.
Alternatively, we can tax the rich a bit more, yes, and levy consumption taxes paired w/ rebates for low-income Canadians.
#cdnpoli
Peer countries who spend more of their GDP on taxes levy higher *consumption taxes*, a third rail for many progressives.
Alternatively, we can tax the rich a bit more, yes, and levy consumption taxes paired w/ rebates for low-income Canadians.
#cdnpoli
Carney’s first budget is asking the wrong Canadians to make sacrifices
This budget seems to have a case of mistaken identity. Instead of asking for sacrifices from those able to make them, they are leaning on individuals and sectors already struggling.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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Peer countries who spend more of their GDP on taxes levy higher *consumption taxes*, a third rail for many progressives.
Alternatively, we can tax the rich a bit more, yes, and levy consumption taxes paired w/ rebates for low-income Canadians.
#cdnpoli
Peer countries who spend more of their GDP on taxes levy higher *consumption taxes*, a third rail for many progressives.
Alternatively, we can tax the rich a bit more, yes, and levy consumption taxes paired w/ rebates for low-income Canadians.
#cdnpoli
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The NDP are completely silent on this. I'm ashamed of my party for being so afraid of wealthy seniors. We'd rather cowardly curry favour with the haves than pursue economic equality for young people.
#cdnpoli
The NDP are completely silent on this. I'm ashamed of my party for being so afraid of wealthy seniors. We'd rather cowardly curry favour with the haves than pursue economic equality for young people.
#cdnpoli
Ottawa again asks younger Canadians to make sacrifices for financially comfortable retirees
The Carney government’s first budget does nothing to address the pressure point that is Old Age Security
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November 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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The NDP are completely silent on this. I'm ashamed of my party for being so afraid of wealthy seniors. We'd rather cowardly curry favour with the haves than pursue economic equality for young people.
#cdnpoli
The NDP are completely silent on this. I'm ashamed of my party for being so afraid of wealthy seniors. We'd rather cowardly curry favour with the haves than pursue economic equality for young people.
#cdnpoli
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This is not surprising, and tracks with what progressives have expressed concern about.
#cdnpoli
This is not surprising, and tracks with what progressives have expressed concern about.
#cdnpoli
Indigenous leaders say federal budget falls short on health care, education
OTTAWA - The federal budget fails to offer the investments in health and education their communities desperately need, some Indigenous leaders said Wednesday, a day after the Liberals tabled the
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November 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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This is not surprising, and tracks with what progressives have expressed concern about.
#cdnpoli
This is not surprising, and tracks with what progressives have expressed concern about.
#cdnpoli
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The government made the right choice here. Every additional dollar spent on professional sports is a dollar that could be spent on something far more important.
#cdnpoli
The government made the right choice here. Every additional dollar spent on professional sports is a dollar that could be spent on something far more important.
#cdnpoli
COC, CPC to continue lobby for sport core funding after federal budget gave none
No extra money for national sport organizations in the federal budget had the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees taking a measured tone.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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The government made the right choice here. Every additional dollar spent on professional sports is a dollar that could be spent on something far more important.
#cdnpoli
The government made the right choice here. Every additional dollar spent on professional sports is a dollar that could be spent on something far more important.
#cdnpoli
Somebody please check on @stateofthecity.bsky.social.
He probably can't pull his face away from the four screens he's watching right now.
:)
He probably can't pull his face away from the four screens he's watching right now.
:)
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Somebody please check on @stateofthecity.bsky.social.
He probably can't pull his face away from the four screens he's watching right now.
:)
He probably can't pull his face away from the four screens he's watching right now.
:)
Sean Fraser is right to reject any and all possibility of using the Notwithstanding Clause. It isn't just a get-out-of-jail-free card, and we ought to expect better of our elected representatives.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
November 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Sean Fraser is right to reject any and all possibility of using the Notwithstanding Clause. It isn't just a get-out-of-jail-free card, and we ought to expect better of our elected representatives.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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Honestly, $50B over ten years for a country as big as Canada will barely be noticed
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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Budget to include $50-billion local infrastructure fund
Finance Minister to announce funding for housing, transportation, hospitals and emergency services, as well as tens of billions in targeted savings
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Honestly, $50B over ten years for a country as big as Canada will barely be noticed
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