NEW: David Piccini, the minister whose office picks Skills Development Fund recipients, was in Paris this weekend at the wedding of a lobbyist whose clients received millions from that fund. From me and @charliepinkerton.bsky.social. www.thetrillium.ca/news/politic...

I knew it!!!

On the eve of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Pierre Poilievre spoke out for the group he says faces the most hate-based violence. Um, and apparently that group is…Christians? (It isn’t). I called for backup on this one. Luckily @pampalmater.com answered:

Brilliant takedown of #PierrePoilievre by Adam van Koeverden. “Earlier this year when the leader of the Conservative Party lost his job he didn’t lose his house. That’s because he lives in government subsidized non market housing.” …yet PP always opposes such assistance for others. #cdnpoli

According to Indigenous Watchdog, work on 16 calls to action hasn’t started, 22 have stalled, 42 are in progress and 14 are complete.

I feel like it would have been both easy and anti-inflammatory to put the word "Incorrectly" after our Glorious Conservative Leader's name in the title, given the data present in the article, but what do I know www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

The wolf is at our door, Canada. "We believe in the mission and values of Turning Point USA and we share their heart for faith, family, and freedom… The truth is simple: the only way Turning Point chapters can truly take root in Canada is through students themselves." #CdnPoli #CanPoli

In Canada, dangerous drivers kill more than twice as many people than murderers do. These politicians are monstrous.

As Doug Ford announced a speed camera ban, I held up a radar gun on the road outside. Here's how many were speeding

Doug Ford: cities can do speed cameras cities: good, we will police, schools, cities: speed cameras have now been shown to work and therefore will reduce deaths Doug Ford: my friends yelled at me about speeding tickets so more deaths it is

Repeat this over and over. Doug Ford will kill people.

Can some Ontario journalist please file an FOI for Doug Ford’s speeding tickets or his driver’s speeding tickets or his developer friends’ speeding tickets??? There HAS to be some BS behind this.

Automated cameras cut speeding by 45 per cent in Toronto school zones, study finds First-of-its-kind research by TMU and SickKids shows how cameras can make streets safer for children #topoli #onpoli www.torontomu.ca/news-events/...

This is amazing.

I remember this speech when Jon Stewart gave it. It was powerful. And urgent. And 100% true. And like too many things over the last many years, it wasn’t taken nearly seriously enough.

SCOOP “I have folks claiming my information is all over 4chan telling me in the same breath that they hope I get ‘raped and killed’" @rachelgilmore.bsky.social tells me, after her information was posted to a site called Charlie's Murderers www.wired.com/story/right-...

I’m officially scared. Because of this ONE tweet being afraid of potential reverberations of right wing political violence from this — something many others have said — I’m now the first result on a website called “charliesmurderers.” This is putting me in genuine danger. What the fuck do I do

This plus them hiring Ben Mulroney to host The West Block is the company announcing its getting out of journalism.

And these are the folks @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social invited to speak to his cabinet.

Oh come on! They're doing their best, what with the wee short legs, nervous disposition and all.

Four politicians in Minnesota were shot, two dead. TFG never said anything at all as far as I recall about those four innocent people, but shortly after Charlie Kirk is shot, and now dead, he’s blubbering all over the media.

So Russell Brand is being rehabilitated by getting the lead in the Bagpuss movie?!?! Directed by Polanski?!?! You couldn’t make it up!

Doug Ford ordering the city to get rid of one of the few things that keep car owners in check because the drivers don't like it is so on the nose it's practically up in it scrambling his brain around like an ancient Egyptian undergoing mummification www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...

Sixteen damaged speed cameras last night. Meanwhile Doug Ford – who loves to talk tough on criminals – is now telling municipalities he wants the cameras gone. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

FFS. This deserves a full on press conference with the local Councillor, the Mayor, and the Chief of Police stating clearly that these acts are not just "vandalism" but are deliberately and recklessly making Parkside Drive a hazard to all road users.

Truth. He used it to pass voter suppression legislation, for starters, and #CdnMediaColludes went 🤫. Then we had the smallest voter turn out ever, and he won. And then, a couple years later, a court said it was unconstitutional, but the election result stood. www.corruptario.ca/suppress-the...

To all those attending the US Open, you know what to do. Boo loudly, record footage, and share it EVERYWHERE.

Call your MPP and Doug Ford for every little thing when this happens. Bus late? Call the constituency office and Doug. School boundary problem? Call the constituency office and Doug. Too much homework? Constit office and Doug. Broken school toilets? Constit/Doug. #onpoli #onted

Well, the cell block of accused murderers in a women’s prison receives a new inmate whose luck turns when she’s represented by a lawyer who understands the system and . . . oh.

Most people are sleeping at midnight, I am making comedy videos about Carney inviting a Christofascist to talk to his cabinet, we are not the same (you are probably healthier and happier) www.youtube.com/watch?si=z0x...

Who amongst us hasn’t…. “After the amputation, he made claims to the insurers that resulted in payouts of £466,653.81. He spent the money on a campervan, a hot tub, wood burner and building works.”

He captures the mood in Canada 🇨🇦 rn quite well:

The Prime Minister’s Office just emailed me confirmation that “regrettably” the Project 2025 mastermind cancelled ON THEM, not the other way around

Apparently he’s no longer speaking. Not because Canada realized how wrong this is - but because he’s busy in Washington. What the hell is happening in the Liberal party??? @mark-carney.bsky.social @juliedabrusin.bsky.social

This is so lovely. We don’t ask much in this business. It means a lot.

Love @canadastrong.bsky.social masks!!!

Post-discourse, a song to teach every single woman and girl and boy on the planet:

We won 🚲 www.cycleto.ca/cycle_toront...

"It is a real famine.... This is now normal in the streets of Gaza. Pale faces, sunken eyes, and thin bodies searching for something to eat. Many don’t know if they will find food today or not." The latest from my dear friend and colleague Hasan Jaber, who is living through what he's reporting on.

Want to see Canada make real progress on TRC Calls to Action? Still waiting for Proportional Representation? Think we should have UBI instead of $150B extra for the military? Here's a great way to quietly make your voice heard! Takes 5 minutes, every question has a write-in option.

Anyone who ever worked behind the scenes on a show with Stephen Colbert knows he is an absolutely fantastic person. One of those folks who has a knack for making everyone feel special and his presence is a gift. I was assigned to him as a wrangler on ‘Night of Too Many Stars’ back in ‘17.

Up 288% in June year-over-year. Shameful. This is on Doug Ford and Sylvia Jones, who lied through her teeth about the risk as she closed safe consumption sites.

Sales of US food products is down by 8.5% so far. That's a huge number and a very successful boycott. This store doesn't sell any American produce. Keep it up. #CdnPoli #ElbowsUp youtu.be/v0aSJhGe4MY?...

I absolutely love both Gord Downie and John K Samson. I refuse to pitt them against each other. Neither one is better than the other, just different perspectives and approaches in describing the Canadian experience.

Look, weird neighbour, I don’t really care about your kids but I do make an effort. You could at least acknowledge my puppy as he sits patiently, like the goofiest boy, while you pass. You don’t have to say hi. But acknowledge he’s there. That would be nice.

Alright I have a question for *all of you*, esp for those of you who are not into environment stuff. When you think about planting native plants in the area you control, what *prevents* you from taking that action? These could be emotional, financial, practical, anything. RTs appreciated here.

The strategy that Paris and Mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.social have used since her 2014 election has been a master class. Step by step, reflective of conditions & context (most in the city don’t drive), focused on quality of life, avoiding polarizing slogans, using referendums, proving it works. Smart.

Can someone in Ontario please figure out how to grow celery? My wings just aren’t the same without it.

This entire thread. Men. Read the thread and if you disagree with what Julie is saying, really sit with yourself a while and reflect on why that may be.