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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Feb 28
Ontario. You did your job.

You were failed by the Ontario Liberals, NDP and Greens.

The fight to force the Opposition to work together as a united front against Ford has to come from within the parties.

We have a message for them. #onpoli

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Open Letter | Not One Seat
To Bonnie Crombie, Marit Stiles and Mike Schreiner. Congratulations on handing Doug Ford a third majority.
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Important thread from PressProgress Editor @lukelebrun.ca

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November 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
notoneseat.bsky.social
We're willing to marshal our resources to support an OLP leader who will put people before politics.

We need someone willing to make a one-time deal with the NDP and Greens to defeat Doug Ford.

Think it's pointless because NDP won't make a deal? Guess again.

#onpoli #olp
How can Cooperation work if the NDP won't Cooperate? Step 1. The Liberals and Greens work together and make an attractive, genuine, good faith off to the NDP. Arrows branch off. The first arrow points to NDP AGREES. Best Case Scenario. Everyone works together. This leads to an image of Doug Ford with a red X over him. The other arrow points to NDP DISAGREES. On to Plan B. Step 2: Publicize the offer of cooperation. The details leak. Step 3: The Liberals and Greens work together. The bad publicity depresses the NDP vote so the vote does not split in as many ridings This leads to the same picture of Doug Ford with a red X over him. Hey NDP! This also works if YOU offer to cooperate first. Can't wait until the next election? Neither can we. NotOneSeat.ca
September 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
notoneseat.bsky.social
The next scheduled election is years away, but there are things we can to do now to get Ford (and those like him) out later

Also, here's the video with NOS supporter Roberta Tevlin about the Electoral Reform resolution she's bringing to the OLP www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL21...

#onpoli
Sick of Doug Ford? Sick of strategically voting to get rid of Doug Ford and ending up with him anyway? So Are We but it’s a long, long time until the next election Here’s how you can help us now We’re starting by pushing the Ontario Liberal Party to adopt a policy resolution to support Electoral Reform We want to accelerate this process by connecting with as many Local Riding Associations as possible at the AGM later this month If you are a member, know a member, or are willing to join the OLP, you can help connect us. Get in touch with us: info@notoneseat.ca Image of Doug Ford with a red X over him. NotOneSeat.ca Can't wait until the next election? Neither can we. Why the OLP? Both the NDP and Greens had something about electoral reform, but the OLP did not. With the current chaos, this is a good opportunity to bring about change What electoral system are you pushing for? We’re following Fair Vote Canada’s lead and pushing for a nonpartisan Citizen’s Assembly on reform: instead of politicians picking a system that favours themselves, let the citizens decide what would be best Aren’t you the strategic voting people? We are the “Ford sucks” people. We want him gone & we aren’t picky about how. But ultimately, Ford wins because our electoral system isn’t working Does this mean you want to get rid of Bonnie Crombie? If Bonnie’s aims align with ours, we like Bonnie. If there’s someone else who seems better able to get rid of Doug Ford—especially if they are pragmatic about how—we like them better. Help us spread the word by sharing this message, & sign our open letter so we can get in touch if we need help between now and the next election Want More Information? NotOneSeat Supporter Roberta Tevlin on the Brian Crombie Radio Hour talking about Electoral Reform and the OLP Find the interview on YouTube or on BrianCrombie.com Image of Doug Ford with a red X over him. NotOneSeat.ca Can't wait until the next election? Neither can we.
September 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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canadianpolling.bsky.social
"Which approach would you say Canada should take to negotiations going forward?"

🔴 Hard Approach - Refuse difficult concessions even if it worsens trade relations: 63%

🟡 Soft Approach - Make difficult concessions to keep a good relationship: 37%

-> canadianpolling.substack.com/p/as-us-rela...
As U.S. Relations Sour, Canadians Seek EU Alignment
Vast majority of Canadians support deeper economic ties with the European Union
canadianpolling.substack.com
July 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
notoneseat.bsky.social
Clearly Doug Ford needs some further education.

Some petitions to sign and share:
www.kristynwongtam.ca/save-our-sch...

Related:
www.policingfreeschools.ca

#oned #onpoli
Some much-needed education for Doug Ford and Paul Calandra image of Ford and Calandra Underfunded: verb, past tense: provided with insufficient funding e.g., Public education, including boards like the TDSB, have been underfunded by the Ford Government by billions of dollars over several years Financial mismanagement: noun phrase: improper, careless, or fraudulent handling of financial resources e.g., The Ford Government has engaged in financial mismanagement on the Greenbelt, Long Term Care, Public Health Care, Metrolinx, Therme Spa.... Stop the takeover of our elected school boards Paul Calandra, Minister of Education 416-325-2600 minister.edu@ontario.ca Doug Ford, Premier 416-325-1941 premier@ontario.ca NotOneSeat.ca
June 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
notoneseat.bsky.social
We know he's corrupt, but this is evidence of illegal activity among his staff.

Legal action must be taken. Start by making noise with your MPPs.

#onpoli #DougFordIsCORRUPT
McGuinty's Staffers went to jail for this. Ford's staffers should too. Tweet from Collin D'Mello of Global News: An important detail from the information and privacy Commissioner's Greenbelt report: some government records were "permanently deleted" Call and email your MPPs and demand the RCMP get involved. #LockThemUp NotOneSeat.ca
June 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
notoneseat.bsky.social
A reminder that Dalton McGuinty's staffers went to jail for similar actions over the Gas Plant Scandal.

Records were permanently deleted by Ford staff. This needs legal intervention.

Call and email your MPPs to demand the RCMP get involved.
#onpoli
June 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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dkfoster.bsky.social
I drive. Not a lot. Mostly to get out of the city.

But this mini-thread is bang on.

With this cut and the fact we're still not paying plate fees means that drivers are some of the biggest freeloaders going.
glynbowerman.bsky.social Glyn Bowerman @glynbowerman.bsky.social · May 16
Great episode of Onpoli with @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social, @spaikin.bsky.social, and @jessiecatherine.bsky.social on the Provincial budget. My biggest takeaway is scrapping the gas tax will cost $1.3B annually. Huge break for motorists, big blow to everyone else: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/o...
Ontario's 2025 trade war budget
Podcast Episode · #onpoli, a TVO podcast · 2025-05-16 · 25m
podcasts.apple.com
May 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Give Carney's cabinet a chance — but be uncompromising in holding it accountable, Gary Mar writes. financialpost.com/news/gary-ma...

Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
May 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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djdynamic.ca
The much-maligned arts and culture sector brings in almost as much economic activity as the perennially aggrieved oil and gas companies - and unlike them, we aren't owned by Americans
amandalhu.bsky.social Amanda Hu @amandalhu.bsky.social · May 13
Fact check on “Canada’s biggest industry”: oil and gas contributes ~3% to Canada’s GDP. Does the word “biggest” have another meaning that I’m not aware of? “Loudest” may be more accurate. www.capp.ca/en/our-prior...
May 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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canadagray.bsky.social
Bill 5 is an Attack on Civil Liberties, Indigenous Rights, Environment environmentaldefence.ca/2025/05/12/b... #onpoli
Bill 5 is an Attack on Civil Liberties, Indigenous Rights, Environment - Environmental Defence
Advocates from civil liberties, treaty rights and environmental organizations gathered at Queen’s Park to oppose the Ontario government’s proposed Bill 5.
environmentaldefence.ca
May 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
notoneseat.bsky.social
Most expensive Timmies run ever.

It cost him his seat.

#brucefanjoy #solongskippy #cdnpoli
Historical photo of Poilievre delivering coffee and donuts to the trucker Convoy
April 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
notoneseat.bsky.social
The true winner of this election is @brucefanjoy.bsky.social

Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
April 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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rachelgilmore.bsky.social
One thing that I was thought was revealing about the divisions within Canada:

When Carney acknowledged Poilievre's hard work on his campaign in his victory speed, the crowd of Liberals cheered.

When Poilievre mentioned Carney in his concession speech, there was loud booing.
April 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
notoneseat.bsky.social
It's been fun making jokes at Poilievre's expense but all back to telling off the Opposition parties for delivering another Ford majority.

We do have plans. Stay tuned.

#NotOneSeat
Picture of Pierre Poilievre with an X over him. "So long, Skippy! When Canadians unite, we reject the far right." Pictures of all the other Federal leaders. "Here's hoping these people / their replacements work together for the betterment of Canadians." We're returning to our core mission (after we get some rest) Make these guys work together... (Images of the Ontario NDP, Green and Liberal leaders) ...to get rid of this guy (Image of Doug Ford.) Not One Seat NotOneSeat.ca
April 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
notoneseat.bsky.social
Today's the Day!

You don't need your voter card to vote. Check elections.ca to find your polling station.

If you voted in the advance, check cooperateforcanada.ca for key ridings where you can volunteer to get out the vote.

#cdnpoli #elxn45 #elxn2025
Black and white image of a hiker or mountaineer, surveying the landscape and mountains from on high. If you don't vote, you CAN complain. But if you DO vote, you can complain from the moral high ground. NotOneSeat.ca Worried about the Federal Election? Check out Cooperate For Canada.
April 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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dkfoster.bsky.social
Well, here's a news story surprising absolutely no fucking one.

www.thetrillium.ca/news/educati...
Media stoked ‘outrage’ about TDSB field trip to Grassy Narrows’ River Run, provincial reviewer found
A report commissioned by the Ministry of Education said articles in the National Post and Toronto Sun spurred the mistaken idea that students were forced to participate in an anti-Israel protest
www.thetrillium.ca
April 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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fairvote.ca
Carney didn’t shut the door on proportional representation—a shift that shows our advocacy is working.

But Singh is right: progress takes pressure.

The NDP says they support PR. It’s time they act like it—and make it a condition of support for a minority government.

#cdnpoli
Screenshot of a news article by Bryann Aguilar from CTV News. It quotes Singh saying, "Never trust a Liberal," and that Liberals only act when New Democrats force them. Carney is quoted saying electoral reform could be addressed once the economic crisis is over, and that a Prime Minister should remain neutral on the issue. Singh emphasizes his support for proportional representation where every vote is reflected directly in Parliament.
April 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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reformedreformer.bsky.social
There are many ridings in Canada where we need to vote strategically to ensure the CPC candidate is beaten out.

We need to knock them back to 2 seats and let them languish again.

(And NO, I do NOT support MMP, and have researched it since the 90's.)

Strategic voting can block the CPC.
notoneseat.bsky.social Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Apr 25
We know not everyone is into strategic voting, and frankly, it's not necessary in many places in this election. The most important thing is that you VOTE.

Still, if strategic voting is your thing, check out CooperateForCanada.ca

#cdnpoli #elxn2025 #elxn45 #CanadaVotes2025
"In the end, it doesn't matter who you VOTE for" Pictures of the federal leaders with a yellow checkmark beside them: Liberal Leader Mark Carney, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet, Green Co-leaders Elizabeth May and Johnathan Pedneault. Separately, a picture of Conservatively leader Pierre Poilievre with a sour expression giving a thumbs down. A large red X is over him. "as long as it's not this guy." NotOneSeat.ca Worried about the Federal Election? Check out Cooperate For Canada
April 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
notoneseat.bsky.social
We know not everyone is into strategic voting, and frankly, it's not necessary in many places in this election. The most important thing is that you VOTE.

Still, if strategic voting is your thing, check out CooperateForCanada.ca

#cdnpoli #elxn2025 #elxn45 #CanadaVotes2025
"In the end, it doesn't matter who you VOTE for" Pictures of the federal leaders with a yellow checkmark beside them: Liberal Leader Mark Carney, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet, Green Co-leaders Elizabeth May and Johnathan Pedneault. Separately, a picture of Conservatively leader Pierre Poilievre with a sour expression giving a thumbs down. A large red X is over him. "as long as it's not this guy." NotOneSeat.ca Worried about the Federal Election? Check out Cooperate For Canada
April 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
notoneseat.bsky.social
No more playing with your friend Ezra, either. And tell Jenni you're grounded until your grades come up.

#cdnpoli #canadaVotes2025 #elxn45 #elxn2025 #neverpoilievre
A large, slightly disappointed looking Mark Carney takes up most of the left side of the image. "Pierre, I'm very disappointed in your ('economics homework' is crossed out) costed platform. There are so many phantom numbers in that platform. These numbers are a joke. We aren't in a joke. We are in the worst crisis of our lives. And in a crisis, you always plan for the worst. You don't hope for the best. And so you don't make those types of assumptions. No more Fox News for you, young man. You need to study harder.*" Inset in the bottom: headshot of a very sad Pierre Poilievre. Fine print: *a mix of actual quotes from Mark Carney on the Conservative costed platform plus jokes about homework NotOneSeat.ca Worried about the Federal Election? Check out Cooperate For Canada.
April 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
notoneseat.bsky.social
Don't send Skippy to do an economist's job.

#cdnpoli #elxn45 #elxn2025 #neverpoilievre
Poilievre balancing a budget Graphic of a yellow scale, tilted down towards the right. On the left (lighter) side is small letters: "substance?" Piled on the right (heavier) side are Gimmicks, Boondoogles, and Slogans, Slogans, Slogans. A pictures of a smiling Pierre Poilievre with a speech bubble. "Needs more slogans on the right." NotOneSeat.ca Worried about the Federal Election? Check out Cooperate for Canada.
April 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
notoneseat.bsky.social
No one is ever going to miss Justin Trudeau as much as Pierre Poilievre

#cdnpoli #elxn45 #elxn2025 #neverpoilievre
A very sad Pierre Poilievre beside an image of a smilingJustin Trudeau in a heart. "I just miss him so much." NotOneSeat.ca Worried about the Federal Election? Check out Cooperate For Canada.
April 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM