Stefan Klietsch
@stefanklietsch.bsky.social
Contrarian, writer, democracy activist, and public policy champion. Repeat federal election candidate for Renfrew-Pembroke. Also a Nintendo collector.
Sad to think that all World War II veterans will be lost to us soon enough... Appreciate them while you can.
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Sad to think that all World War II veterans will be lost to us soon enough... Appreciate them while you can.
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New data modelling suggests that the world is on track to warm by 2°C and 3°C even if countries met every near-term climate pledge and hit their targets for net-zero CO₂ emissions
For the first time, climate models show the 1.5°C goal is dead
Governments have failed to limit global warming. What comes next?
econ.st
November 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
New data modelling suggests that the world is on track to warm by 2°C and 3°C even if countries met every near-term climate pledge and hit their targets for net-zero CO₂ emissions
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New MMI episode! Today, we ask, "Is Canada the worst country in the world when it comes to housing affordability?"
The short version: It depends on what metric you use, but quite possibly "yes".
For the long answer, watch the episode here: www.youtube.com/watc...
The short version: It depends on what metric you use, but quite possibly "yes".
For the long answer, watch the episode here: www.youtube.com/watc...
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
New MMI episode! Today, we ask, "Is Canada the worst country in the world when it comes to housing affordability?"
The short version: It depends on what metric you use, but quite possibly "yes".
For the long answer, watch the episode here: www.youtube.com/watc...
The short version: It depends on what metric you use, but quite possibly "yes".
For the long answer, watch the episode here: www.youtube.com/watc...
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The Simpsons has a long, weird love affair with video games
The Simpsons has a long, weird love affair with video games
The Fortnite tie-in is only the latest in a longstanding relationship between The Simpsons and video games, showing how the hit sitcom has survived as a cultural icon
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Simpsons has a long, weird love affair with video games
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Budget reaction piece at The Hub. A number of experts weigh in; I share my thoughts on housing, along with the government's decision to follow Keir Starmer's footsteps in adopting Brexit-inspired language to refer to immigration reform.
Read here:
Read here:
‘More continuity than change’: The Hub reacts to Mark Carney’s big-spending budget
Federal budget highlights and lowlights
thehub.ca
November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Budget reaction piece at The Hub. A number of experts weigh in; I share my thoughts on housing, along with the government's decision to follow Keir Starmer's footsteps in adopting Brexit-inspired language to refer to immigration reform.
Read here:
Read here:
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U.S. government official refers to Doug Ford as ‘Prime Minister of Ontario’ during TV interview www.thestar.com/news/ontario...
Prime Minister Doug Ford? There was a time when Ontario premiers were called prime minister, explains @spaikin.bsky.social, but why? www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBD...
Prime Minister Doug Ford? There was a time when Ontario premiers were called prime minister, explains @spaikin.bsky.social, but why? www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBD...
When premiers were prime ministers | Nerds on Politics
YouTube video by TVO Today
www.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
U.S. government official refers to Doug Ford as ‘Prime Minister of Ontario’ during TV interview www.thestar.com/news/ontario...
Prime Minister Doug Ford? There was a time when Ontario premiers were called prime minister, explains @spaikin.bsky.social, but why? www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBD...
Prime Minister Doug Ford? There was a time when Ontario premiers were called prime minister, explains @spaikin.bsky.social, but why? www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBD...
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Reflections From The Losing Presidential Candidate On The 2025 #Ontario #Liberal Party Annual General Meeting > unpublished.ca/opinion/refl... #LiberalParty #onpoli
Reflections from the losing Presidential candidate on the 2025 Ontario Liberal Party Annual General Meeting
unpublished.ca
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Reflections From The Losing Presidential Candidate On The 2025 #Ontario #Liberal Party Annual General Meeting > unpublished.ca/opinion/refl... #LiberalParty #onpoli
I give my belated thanks to the 147 Ontario Liberal delegates who last weekend put their trust in me and voted me for party President!
Here is a 1600-word reflection that I have written about the experience: stefanklietsch.substack.com/p/reflection...
Here is a 1600-word reflection that I have written about the experience: stefanklietsch.substack.com/p/reflection...
September 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I give my belated thanks to the 147 Ontario Liberal delegates who last weekend put their trust in me and voted me for party President!
Here is a 1600-word reflection that I have written about the experience: stefanklietsch.substack.com/p/reflection...
Here is a 1600-word reflection that I have written about the experience: stefanklietsch.substack.com/p/reflection...
The campaign platform of the incumbent OLP President Kathryn McGarry is now live: www.votemcgarry.ca/platform It includes a promise for a Campaign Debrief Implementation Committee. This is the first time I have ever seen her commit in print to enabling policy resolutions - due to me running?
My plan to rebuild the Ontario Liberal Party
Kathryn McGarry for OLP President. Experienced. Energized. Empathetic.
www.votemcgarry.ca
September 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The campaign platform of the incumbent OLP President Kathryn McGarry is now live: www.votemcgarry.ca/platform It includes a promise for a Campaign Debrief Implementation Committee. This is the first time I have ever seen her commit in print to enabling policy resolutions - due to me running?
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After careful consideration, I have decided that if I am elected as @ontarioliberal.bsky.social President, and if delegates vote for a leadership contest, that I will be supportive of @bonnieforontario.bsky.social staying on in the position for the duration of the contest.
September 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
After careful consideration, I have decided that if I am elected as @ontarioliberal.bsky.social President, and if delegates vote for a leadership contest, that I will be supportive of @bonnieforontario.bsky.social staying on in the position for the duration of the contest.
Honestly, I expect that the Council elections are going to toss out some of the incumbents and keep in place others. I expect the process to be as fair as past AGM elections were.
I am not sure that leadership reviews, as opposed to contests, can even be "fair" in principle.
I am not sure that leadership reviews, as opposed to contests, can even be "fair" in principle.
NEW COLUMN: The Ontario Liberal AGM begins in ten days. Will it be a fair contest? www.jakelandau.ca/p/will-the-o...
Will the Ontario Liberal AGM in ten days be a fair contest?
I have some concerns.
www.jakelandau.ca
September 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Honestly, I expect that the Council elections are going to toss out some of the incumbents and keep in place others. I expect the process to be as fair as past AGM elections were.
I am not sure that leadership reviews, as opposed to contests, can even be "fair" in principle.
I am not sure that leadership reviews, as opposed to contests, can even be "fair" in principle.
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@stefanklietsch.bsky.social > I am running for President of the #LiberalParty of #Ontario. Here’s why > unpublished.ca/opinion/i-am... #onpoli
I am running for President of the Ontario Liberal Party – here is why
unpublished.ca
September 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
@stefanklietsch.bsky.social > I am running for President of the #LiberalParty of #Ontario. Here’s why > unpublished.ca/opinion/i-am... #onpoli
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After murdering 19 civilians in #Kyiv, #Russia says it 'remains interested' in #Ukraine peace negotiations > kyivindependent.com/after-deadly... #UkraineWar
After murdering 23 civilians in Kyiv, Russia says it 'remains interested' in Ukraine peace negotiations
Russia launched 598 drones overnight, including Shahed attack drones and decoys, as well as 31 missiles.
kyivindependent.com
August 28, 2025 at 11:08 PM
After murdering 19 civilians in #Kyiv, #Russia says it 'remains interested' in #Ukraine peace negotiations > kyivindependent.com/after-deadly... #UkraineWar
I am running for the position of President of the @ontarioliberal.bsky.social Party, to help bring about the change in governance that the party desperately needs. I explain why in this blog: medium.com/@stefan_klie...
See you all at the AGM!
See you all at the AGM!
I am running for President of the Ontario Liberal Party — here is why
Every major provincial party is failing Ontarians
medium.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I am running for the position of President of the @ontarioliberal.bsky.social Party, to help bring about the change in governance that the party desperately needs. I explain why in this blog: medium.com/@stefan_klie...
See you all at the AGM!
See you all at the AGM!
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Roberta Tevlin is bringing a resolution on electoral reform to the Ontario Liberal AGM this fall.
Her message: talk to your PLA president, spread the word, and make every vote count.
Hear her full conversation on The Brian Crombie Hour.
Her message: talk to your PLA president, spread the word, and make every vote count.
Hear her full conversation on The Brian Crombie Hour.
August 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Roberta Tevlin is bringing a resolution on electoral reform to the Ontario Liberal AGM this fall.
Her message: talk to your PLA president, spread the word, and make every vote count.
Hear her full conversation on The Brian Crombie Hour.
Her message: talk to your PLA president, spread the word, and make every vote count.
Hear her full conversation on The Brian Crombie Hour.
The cancellation of the Capital Pride march after of a disruption by pro-Palestine protesters was disappointing, but it was still a pleasure yesterday to meetup with other @fairvote.ca volunteers, along with some @ontarioliberal.bsky.social friends as well. This banner was still put to use!
August 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The cancellation of the Capital Pride march after of a disruption by pro-Palestine protesters was disappointing, but it was still a pleasure yesterday to meetup with other @fairvote.ca volunteers, along with some @ontarioliberal.bsky.social friends as well. This banner was still put to use!
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In this week's newsletter, I break down:
• How Trump was duped into thinking that he's making progress in peace talks with Putin
• Why Putin really wants more territory in Donetsk, and why Ukraine can never surrender it
• What Steve Bannon is up to
www.bugeyedandshameless.com/p/next-time-...
• How Trump was duped into thinking that he's making progress in peace talks with Putin
• Why Putin really wants more territory in Donetsk, and why Ukraine can never surrender it
• What Steve Bannon is up to
www.bugeyedandshameless.com/p/next-time-...
Next Time, in Moscow
Trump thinks peace is at hand. He's being played.
www.bugeyedandshameless.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
In this week's newsletter, I break down:
• How Trump was duped into thinking that he's making progress in peace talks with Putin
• Why Putin really wants more territory in Donetsk, and why Ukraine can never surrender it
• What Steve Bannon is up to
www.bugeyedandshameless.com/p/next-time-...
• How Trump was duped into thinking that he's making progress in peace talks with Putin
• Why Putin really wants more territory in Donetsk, and why Ukraine can never surrender it
• What Steve Bannon is up to
www.bugeyedandshameless.com/p/next-time-...
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eg. If omnibus budget bills were banned tomorrow, the House would suddenly be faced with a lot more individual pieces of legislation. And on the current sitting calendar, I don't think there'd be enough days to actually deal with those bills.
August 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
eg. If omnibus budget bills were banned tomorrow, the House would suddenly be faced with a lot more individual pieces of legislation. And on the current sitting calendar, I don't think there'd be enough days to actually deal with those bills.
I enjoyed my weekend spent at the Ontario Young Liberals Summer Fling (I am just barely visible in the photo, sitting by the window). Looking forward to seeing some of these bright young minds again at the OLP Annual General Meeting.
August 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I enjoyed my weekend spent at the Ontario Young Liberals Summer Fling (I am just barely visible in the photo, sitting by the window). Looking forward to seeing some of these bright young minds again at the OLP Annual General Meeting.
Trump is keeping chummy with his authoritarian war crime buddies Putin and Bibi.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwRl...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwRl...
Trump’s Strongman Summit Is A Gift to Putin
YouTube video by Pod Save the World
www.youtube.com
August 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Trump is keeping chummy with his authoritarian war crime buddies Putin and Bibi.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwRl...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwRl...
I agree with @acoyne.bsky.social's take here. The war in Gaza has been brutal to see unfold, but the makeup of the Middle East has been permanently changed and there certainly is potential for something good to come out of international pressure.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0xf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0xf...
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: America's checks and balances are failing to restrain Donald Trump
YouTube video by TheMunkDebates
www.youtube.com
August 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I agree with @acoyne.bsky.social's take here. The war in Gaza has been brutal to see unfold, but the makeup of the Middle East has been permanently changed and there certainly is potential for something good to come out of international pressure.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0xf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0xf...
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There are two features of American politics that are objectively and profoundly perplexing in their existence and persistence.
1. The unconstrained role of money.
2. Gerrymandering.
1. The unconstrained role of money.
2. Gerrymandering.
August 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
There are two features of American politics that are objectively and profoundly perplexing in their existence and persistence.
1. The unconstrained role of money.
2. Gerrymandering.
1. The unconstrained role of money.
2. Gerrymandering.
I find myself in agreement with Janice Stein here. Israel is not guilty of "genocide", but Israel's Trump-supported plans for pressuring part of the Gazan population to leave the territory certainly amounts to ethnic cleansing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOmv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOmv...
Is Israel Now a Pariah State?
YouTube video by The Paikin Podcast
www.youtube.com
August 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I find myself in agreement with Janice Stein here. Israel is not guilty of "genocide", but Israel's Trump-supported plans for pressuring part of the Gazan population to leave the territory certainly amounts to ethnic cleansing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOmv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOmv...