Last year, former cabinet minister Chris Alexander made the absurd claim (behind parliamentary privilege) that David Pugliese was a Russian spy.

Tonight, Pugliese shared the CAJ’s top award from president Brent Jolly.

“If David is guilty of anything, it is being a thorn in the side of power.”

I’m out on the BC coast, reporting on a number of close races that could determine the fates of parties like the NDP and Greens.

Even though I am *too old for this shit*, I have started a TikTok account and will be posting campaign trail stuff this week.

I’m @ethanocox

Jagmeet Singh speaks to a large crowd of supporters at a Victoria campaign event this evening.

Laurel Collins, incumbent NDP MP for Victoria, introduces Jagmeet Singh at a well-attended campaign event this evening.

Big NDP energy in Victoria, where Jagmeet Singh just arrived for a campaign event with Laurel Collins. At least 150 people here for an evening of door knocking with their candidate.

Elizabeth May talks about living in a poly-crisis world, and the need to face down the forces of darkness — aka fascism — at this all-candidates meeting in Saanich.

“My goal is to make pipelines irrelevant.”

Liberal candidate David Beckham.

Just to give you a taste of the room. Here’s May responding to a question about fisheries management and southern resident killer whales.