I wrote to Prime Minister Carney today.   Doug Ford said Canada wasn't for sale. Then he rammed through the Billy Bishop expansion – pushed by an American company tied to JP Morgan. (1/2)

4/ New Democrats stand with flight attendants today and every day. That's why we're fighting to repeal Section 107 and protect the right to strike once and for all.

I couldn't agree more. I deeply love Toronto, and there is so much to celebrate in our communities — including new initiatives like the Church Street pedestrianization. If you love the city taking actions like this, that prioritize joy and recreation in Toronto, let them know!

🔥𝐌𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬: why should a family in Ireland pay more for electricity so a billion-dollar tech company can pay less? 💵

When the government say theyre doing everything they can, ask them have they supported this www.socialdemocrats.ie/bill-to-prev...

When one of the Liberals’ biggest climate champions feels he must leave the Liberal caucus in order to fight climate change, it says everything you need to know about the government’s sense of urgency on this file. There is none. PM Carney has abandoned climate action at our collective expense.

Thank you @citynewstoronto.bsky.social for interviewing me about my transition as an advocate into a City Council candidate in Parkdale—High Park! I'm running to champion affordability, housing for all, arts and culture, and to fight Doug Ford! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFoU...

This is utterly abhorrent. Just two days ago, I attended a town hall with hundreds of local residents who strongly oppose the takeover of the Toronto Islands and the expansion of Billy Bishop Airport. Premier Ford does not give a shit about local democracy!

There's many reasons to hate Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, but honestly, of late I'm finding it especially hard to stomach the fact that they insist on grabbing the wheel when they don't know how to drive. They are the embodiment of every overconfident, underqualified dipshit who ever failed upward

🚨Social Democrats senator Patricia Stephenson today introduces a bill to stop ICE deportation flights landing in Ireland, challenge the claim that government can't inspect planes carrying munitions through or over Ireland – as well as penalise illegal weapon flight operators

Ireland is now making up a distinction it never mentioned to the International Court of Justice.

I agree with @anotherglassbox.bsky.social: AI-generated "slopaganda" distorts the reality of issues in Toronto, and can mislead the public. This kind of "advocacy" is undemocratic and undermines real civic engagement. It has no place in local politics. Sign and share: www.change.org/p/stop-the-s...

Over 17,000 people are homeless in Ireland. More than 5,000 are children. This housing crisis is not inevitable. It is the result of political choices.

Social Democrats foreign affairs spokesperson @patriciastephenson.bsky.social introduced a Bill today to give greater powers to prevent munitions being flown through Shannon Airport and Irish airspace, along with a suite of other measures. Read more:

The Toronto Classic: 3 shitty drivers versus 150 pedestrians trying to get to their train/subway.

The notwithstanding clause was not invoked to remove encampments because I organized across party lines to stop it. Municipalities know that the only thing that will end encampments are resources for shelter and housing — resources the Ford government won't provide.

I've worked front-line for over a decade — including at Sistering, who are on strike — and our work is incredibly undervalued despite being the backbone of essential services. In fact, Bill 124 capped me at $25/hr for years, and I had three jobs to compensate. Solidarity with my fellow care workers!

🗣️ “I really think this whole USA thing is spin. I think it’s misinformation and scaremongering,” 🗣️ “Last year, we saw a coordinated campaign to scare Ireland out of acting,” #TonightVMTV

A politics of decency, hope, and inclusion won out in Dublin Central last week. Our new TD Daniel Ennis is determined to represent not just those who lent him their vote, but everyone who calls Dublin Central home.

Nearly €500 million was spent on emergency accommodation last year. But the real cost is the trauma carried by children and families. Homelessness is a political failure.

Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis has said that Ireland's senior football team should not play against Israel in its upcoming fixtures later this year

Newly elected TD Daniel Ennis has come out strongly against Ireland playing Israel in two controversial Nations League fixtures later this year. "We shouldn't be playing that game," Ennis said, adding that deciding whether or not to take part is as political a decision as the other.

Oh this is easy Michael and I can answer as someone who voted for Soc Dems and Labour in Galway West. The candidates who*weren't* foaming at the mouth and fearmongering about asylum seekers residences that soon after got burned down got a preference over those that were. You're welcome.#Spéirgorm

If you're still engaging in climate-skepticism as some contrarian schtick to sell papers I think it's time you accepted that you're not a good writer, you're just a professional cunt.

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“These by-election results have been monumental for the Social Democrats. "They demonstrate that the momentum for the party seen since the general election is not just confined to opinion polls. "It has now been reflected in polling booths." Statement from party leader Holly Cairns TD 👇

A nurse’s entire take-home pay now barely covers the average Dublin rent. People are being evicted while sick, grieving and struggling. This housing crisis is causing real human misery.

@hollycairns.bsky.social would like to have a word about the power of 1 vote

@gavreilly.com deserves some kind of award for keeping us all up to date over the last 2 days, a true service to the community

You do not need political experience to make a difference. You just need to care about Ireland’s future. Join the Social Democrats and help build something better.

When "homeless working adults with minor-aged children" becomes a distinct administrative category—not an anomaly, but a recognized population requiring its own eligibility framework—you know something is very, very broken in our society.

#IBikeIVote Is vótálaí mé, is rothaí mé @galwaycycling.bsky.social @irishcyclingcmpn.bsky.social

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Here is an inspiration for Toronto on how to manage left turns with center-running tram lanes. Cars wait in the rightmost lane instead of occupying the tram lane and yield to trams. It seems to work pretty fine in a very busy unsignalized intersection.

"Right now, the private sector is building NOTHING," says Perks. "If we have any hope of dealing with the homelessness crisis and the housing affordability crisis, we have to stay the course with the public builder model."

Councillor Holyday moves to add another ballot question: do you want Toronto to de-amalgamate? That prompts some cheers and jokes. "Do you want to be mayor of Etobicoke?" "Yes! Mayor Holyday! Mayor Holyday!"

DUBLIN CENTRAL FIRST COUNT bit.ly/DublinCentral26

You should join the Social Democrats … And here’s why according to just a few of our members …

Re: Last RT. I'd love it if you joined the SocDems. Failing that I'd encourage you to join a party that either won't go into a coalition with FFG or will offer you a vote on whether you should. From what I can gather that means PBP, Labour, or Greens. #spéirgorm

Join us at the Argonaut Rowing Club. Tuesday, May 26th at 7pm-8:30. Go to alexagilmour.ca/BillyBishop to RSVP

Year on year, rents are up 7% in Dublin, 13% in Cork and a whopping 18% in Galway. A generation of young people are being priced out of their future. They should not feel embarrassed, the Government should feel embarrassed for failing them.

Has Galway's public transport system ever left you stranded? Chances are it has – and it never gets any less frustrating. A lack of vision and ambition have stalled major projects that could vastly improve daily life here. Galway West needs a TD with that vision and ambition. Vote Míde number 1.

What drives me nuts about the 'you are not even allowed to talk about immigration' crowd is, they haven't shut up about it for about 5 years.

"the plan is working"

I cannot for the life of understand why pay in RTE is dubbed a national scandal while man chocked to death outside Arnotts in broad daylight isn’t.

Tomorrow, polls open in the Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections. This is a real opportunity for the SocDems to add two fantastic representatives to our Dáil team. It's a chance to change Ireland for the better. Make sure to put pen to purple tomorrow, and vote Dan and Míde number 1.

Are you kidding me? $4-5 BILLION to expand Billy Bishop Airport?!?! WTF will it take to get @mark-carney.bsky.social & his #LPC government to say #NoJetsTO once and for all? Especially with Pearson undergoing their own improvements. #shame #TOpoli #ONpoli #cdnpoli www.thestar.com/news/ontario...

"This is another clear example of why Toronto needs to pursue Charter City status, so we do not keep having these kinds of discussions at every single council meeting about the province getting into municipal affairs," adds Myers.

2 cities. 100s of canvassers. This Friday, vote for change, vote Daniel Ennis for Dublin Central and Míde NicFhionnlaoich for Galway West.