Today I wrapped up my affairs in Ottawa - parliamentary office closed down and secondary residence emptied. A farewell, not necessarily a goodbye. It’s a weird feeling to be back here without a job to return to, but I’ve really enjoyed reuniting with old colleagues and staff.

Congratulations to @donvdavies.bsky.social on being named as interim leader of the @ndp.ca. There’s a lot of rebuilding to do in the weeks and months ahead, but I know Don has the capabilities and experience to get our party on that path.

The strange part about going out into your community after an election loss is that it feels a bit like consoling people at your own funeral.

An early morning hike up Maple Mountain clears the head wonderfully! Now it’s time to head down and into the chaos of E-Day. Let’s do this!

Vote for New Democrat @alistairmacgregor.bsky.social In the Cowichan Malahat Langford riding to defeat Poilievre's CPC. #VoteWell #CdnPoli #CanadaSky

With 2 weeks down and 3 weeks to go, I wanted to take a pause from a rainy day on the campaign trail to say thank you to everyone who is making this local campaign in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford a success.

And it’s now official: my name will be on the ballot for our federal election here in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford. I visited Elections Canada’s office in Langford today to hand in my papers to the Returning Officer - now it’s back to knocking on doors!

Our campaign is powered by volunteers, who have generously given their time to help win this riding. I couldn’t do this without you; thank you!

Come and join our team of happy warriors, as we work to paint the riding orange! You can reach us at 250-737-3887 or [email protected]. You can also drop by our campaign office on the corner of Trunk and Festubert in Duncan.

Today the NDP received the endorsement of 3 major Canadian unions, representing over 1 million workers: CUPE, the United Steelworkers, and the Amalgamated Transit Union. New Democrats will always stand up for workers, families, and unions across Canada. Join our movement at: www.dondavies.org/join

Today, CSIS confirmed India interfered with Poilievre's leadership race.   But Poilievre refuses to get his security clearance, so CSIS can’t share detailed intel with him.   Poilievre refuses to protect the integrity of his own party & refuses to protect our democracy.    1/2

This afternoon I visited beautiful Thetis Island for a meeting with local residents at their community hall. Thank you for the warm welcome and the great conversations!

Vimy or Vichy - the choice is simple. We know where Danielle Smith and Pierre Poilievre stand. I stand for Canada. See you on the ridge my friends. #elbowsup

And we’re off! The federal election campaign has officially begun, and my team is already off to a strong start, with sign crews around the riding. See you on the campaign trail!

We got absolutely soaked while door knocking in North Cowichan today, and we may have even earned some support out of sympathy! But never mind the weather; it’s always great to get out and say hello to folks where they live. Thank you for your support!

An election will be called most likely Sunday! Just a reminder when you send an NDP’er to the House of Commons we work and WIN for people! Our team of NDP MP’s used our power to win meaningful benefits for people. We are ready to do it again. #LetsGo

We’re probably well past the time that this should have been done.

Ha ha! No worries! Great to run into you today, and thank you for the warm welcome!

A rainy day in Cowichan Bay! But we’re not made out of sugar, so onward to each door we go. I’m so lucky to be out again and with a different volunteer today - our volunteers make all the difference and are what makes up our strong ground game here in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford.

Jagmeet Singh says NDP would cancel F-35 contract and build fighter jets in Canada, www.cbc.ca/news/politic... Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

It was a mix of Spring weather today in #Langford, and it was awesome knocking on doors with this happy crew.

The Conservatives will miss the carbon tax the most. Now there’s no cover for them to hide from the massive corporate profits that the oil and gas sector makes every year, hoovering that straight from Canadians’ hard-earned money.

The convoy crew held the people of Ottawa hostage and tried to divide people with rage politics. No wonder they are freaked out by Canadian solidarity and goodwill. They promote bitterness. We stand for a better nation. #elbowsup my friends Canada is strong.

Happy International Women’s Day! As we celebrate the remarkable achievements in human rights, economic development, science, arts and culture, politics and more made by Canadian women, I am forever grateful for the amazing women role models and leaders I’ve met and continue to meet across Canada.

This is not surprising. The Conservatives missed 11 of 13 meetings during the Health Committee's tour across Canada to study the toxic drug crisis. They can make time for a press conference, but don't show up to do the hard work. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Vancouver sunrise as I fly to a Canadian Pharmacare announcement that will mean diabetics not having to pay a cent for their costly medication. We don’t pay when we have to go to the hospital either. Canada rocks! To our American neighbours: don’t you need less Trump and more Canada in your lives?

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The boycott is strong. Canadians will not break. We thank our allies and friends from across the world who are supporting our fight. Boycott the felon administration. Spend your travel dollars elsewhere. Don't spend a dime in the USA. Here is my latest interview. ottawa.citynews.ca/video/2025/0...

I agree that Pierre Poilievre needs to get security clearance. Every Leader should. It’s sketchy that he hasn’t. But it’s disappointing that Mark Carney apparently has time to get his security clearance but not disclose his corporate interests.

As a member of the #SECU Committee, it was a great opportunity to visit CBSA operations at both the Peace Arch and Pacific border crossings with the U.S. It was nice to meet with professional and informed local CBSA leadership to talk about what’s really happening at the border.

No big deal, just a Saturday afternoon gathering of #VancouverCentre #NDP activists. We are going to win this with people power.

February is Black History Month in Canada, and today I was honoured to be invited to the Children and Families of African Heritage Society (CHAFAHS) in Duncan. Thank you for the wonderful welcome, the great food, and fun music today!

A bit drizzly today in Langford, but that didn’t stop our team from hitting multiple neighborhoods this morning and afternoon, talking with lots of folks who were home about their concerns and offering solutions for the way forward. Sign up to volunteer with us: www.cmlndp.ca

60 years ago today, the red Maple Leaf was first flown from the Peace Tower. Our flag is instantly recognizable around the world - a symbol many of us have on our backpacks when travelling abroad. Happy National Flag Day! Let’s all remember why Canada is worth fighting for.

I and my NDP colleagues strongly condemn US President Donald Trump's reprehensible call to ethnically cleanse Gaza. This is a violation of international law and amounts to a war crime.

Red state alcohol is currently being removed at B.C. Liquor store in Victoria. #bcpoli

Here's a fact most Americans don't know: The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is the largest purchaser of wine by dollar value in the world. The LCBO has shut the flow of all American beer, wine, spirits. We will drink "Freedom wines" from our allies and beer from our communities.

We need to shut down any attempt by Elon Musk to monkey-wrench our election. We must defend Canada's democratic integrity. Please write to Elections Canada calling on them to shut down interference by Musk's interference in the X algorithm. Send message here: [email protected]

Check out this spirit discussion with the Agenda about my new book Dangerous Memory: Coming of Age in the Decade of Greed. We talk Reagan, nuclear armageddon, resistance, hope and how we ended up in the nightmare world of today. @houseofanansi.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWvy...

Ottawa in January is quite the shock to the system! I’m here for a couple of days to chair some caucus meetings - we’re working on ways to fight billionaires and greedy corporations to bring more fairness back to working families and small businesses in our local communities.

Today I was pleased to attend the official handover of the old RCMP building at 6060 Canada Ave to Cowichan Tribes. Cowichan Tribes purchased the former RCMP detachment property from the Municipality of North Cowichan for $1.2 million, and it will serve as their new emergency services home.

Today was a beautiful day in North Cowichan to get some time out on the doorsteps! It was wonderful to connect directly with constituents in their neighborhoods and share some of the work I’ve been doing to fight against corporate greed and dominance in our grocery retail sector.

So Justin Trudeau has finally entered his "Charlie Angus phase" in standing up to the predator from Mar-a-Lago. The fact is, Justin wears a suit way better than me. But I opened for the Dead Kennedy's and the Violent Femmes. If he wants lessons in fighting Trump, I'll take him under my wing.

My statement in reaction to today’s announcement:

A federal election is coming sooner rather than later. You still have time for your year-end donation (qualifying for a generous tax credit), and we’re looking to build our army of volunteers. You can do both on our website: cmlndp.ca.

Bootlicker for billionaires. Why don't you tell Canadians what you were up to a week ago, Pierre? A closed-door fundraiser in a $17-million mansion. Which CEOs did you meet, what did you promise to cut in exchange for their cheques? Health care? Dental care?

Singh says the NDP 'will vote to bring this government down' in new letter. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/sin... Find out more at Nationalnewswatch.com

NDP seeks distance from Liberals, sees fight in next election is with Conservatives nationalnewswatch.com/2024/12/19/n...

When Harper needed someone to defend secret cheques to dodgy senators or corporate interference in the PMO he called on Pierre Poilievre. His own colleagues called him "Skippy" because they didn't respect him. He hasn't matured one iota since his days as attack dog. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpHV...

By day he fights for cuts to health care and pensions.  By night he’s handed cash and cheques at a party in a $17 million mansion. Pierre Poilievre is a billionaire bootlicker.