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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 4d

The great derangement syndrome. As the world blows past the 1.5 degree red line Trump and Carney talk about reviving Keystone XL.
It won't lower tariffs on wood, furniture, steel, auto.
But it will be a massive carbon bomb to a struggling planet.
My latest.

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The Great Derangement: Carney, Trump and the Return of Keystone XL

Well, that was unexpected.

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 4d

I was 21 years in Canada's parliament and I have 2 simple questions:
1. Who the fuck is @vgasparro.bsky.social ?
2. Why did @mark-carney.bsky.social let him ban the Irish group @kneecapceol.bsky.social?
If there is a fund to sue for damages, count me in.
Seriously.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 4d

I made a horrible decision last night and told chat that I’d do a 24-hr livestream if we raise $100k with these streams by the 19th.

So if that’s an incentive to tune in… there you go.

Joe McKirdy @joemckirdy.bsky.social · 5d

. @katmabu.bsky.social
promises to do a 24 hr livestream if her campaign reaches $100k in donations. If you want an unapologetically pro-democracy Congress, please consider donating. If you want to see her stream for 24 hours, please donate to the stream specific url.

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Ldora🍁🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🍉🌻🍄🌱 @ldorak.bsky.social · 5d

Yessssssss, this is what I want from the NDP!

Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 5d

Liberals and Conservatives have let corporate grocers rip off Canadians for far too long.

Billions in profits for the Big 3 Grocers, while working-class people wonder how they’ll afford their next meal.

No more waiting for the market to fix itself. Canada needs a public option for grocery stores.

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 9d

“So why now? I’m tired of Conservatives and Liberals lying to workers, telling them they’re going to make their lives better. All we see happening is our lives getting worse.”

@isaacphannay.bsky.social interviews Rob Ashton who is joining the race for the NDP leadership. #canpoli

‘We're All Getting Screwed. I’ve Had Enough’ | The Tyee

He was a dockworker, then a labour leader. Now Rob Ashton wants to lead the federal NDP. A Tyee Q&A.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5d

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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 5d

Liberals and Conservatives have let corporate grocers rip off Canadians for far too long.

Billions in profits for the Big 3 Grocers, while working-class people wonder how they’ll afford their next meal.

No more waiting for the market to fix itself. Canada needs a public option for grocery stores.

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christoaivalis.bsky.social @christoaivalis.bsky.social · 6d

Nima has also been an NDP candidate.

She's a brave fighter for social justice

Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 6d

1/ Proud of and scared for my friend Nimâ Machouf, who was taken by the Israeli military. I was talking about this with her in the summer:

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Canadian aboard intercepted Gaza flotilla calls on Ottawa to help stop Israel’s genocide ⋆ The Breach

In an interview conducted before her ship was seized, Quebec epidemiologist Nimâ Machouf explains why civilian activists are risking interception at sea to challenge Israel’s illegal 18-year blockade ...

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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 6d

1/ Keystone XL died the first time because it was a climate catastrophe without a viable business case.

Now Carney wants to zombie it back to life to appease Trump.

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Carney raised Keystone XL pipeline revival in meeting with Trump | CBC News

Relief for Canada from U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum may come thanks to renewed interest in a pipeline project first proposed more than 15 years ago.

www.cbc.ca

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christoaivalis.bsky.social @christoaivalis.bsky.social · 7d

Carney is a disgrace

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7d

"You are a transformative president" -- I regret to inform you that Mark Carney is kissing Trump's ass

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christoaivalis.bsky.social @christoaivalis.bsky.social · 7d

We know damn well Carney isn't being back handed

Carney is a trump ally

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christoaivalis.bsky.social @christoaivalis.bsky.social · 12d

Here was the text for this video:

Bill C-5 could create opportunities for good union jobs and strong communities. But only if Indigenous rights are at the centre.

I believe Bill C-5 must live up to Canada’s commitments under UNDRIP. Free, prior, and informed consent isn’t just a principle.

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christoaivalis.bsky.social @christoaivalis.bsky.social · 12d

Look, I don't know much about Ashton yet, but this seems pretty strong.

He has a nuanced understanding of these factors, and isn't buying the Liberal-Tory spin on Bill C 5

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Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 13d

As Canada Post workers fight for their rights against management and government, some returned to work in NL to find mail-in ballots.

“[We wanted] to make sure that other people's Charter rights and constitutional rights are not being trampled on, the way that ours have been for the last 22 months”

St. John's moves municipal election to Oct. 8 due to Canada Post strike | CBC News

The City of St. John's has announced it will be moving its municipal election to Oct. 8 as a postal disruption impacts the ability to vote by mail.

www.cbc.ca

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Toronto Star @thestar.com · 13d

‘Eat the rich’: Rob Ashton joins the race to lead federal NDP.

The B.C. union leader launched his leadership campaign with a rallying cry for the working class, while signs of tensions over the race emerged in the small New Democrat caucus.

‘Eat the rich’: Rob Ashton joins the race to lead federal NDP

B.C. union leader Rob Ashton launched his NDP leadership campaign Wednesday with a rallying cry for the working class, while signs of tensions over the race emerged in the small

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Jenny Kwan @jennykwan.bsky.social · 13d

This morning I stood with @cupwsttp.bsky.social, @Unifor taxi drivers & labour allies. Good jobs & fair public services are under threat — but we won’t stand by. Canadians count on a strong public postal system. Together, we fight for fairness & dignity. #cdnpoli #canlab #FightForWorkers

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Julie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 19d

"Why do we need door-to-door delivery?" ask the people who expect a DVD, some deodorant and toilet cleaner delivered to their house within minutes of ordering it.

"Why do we need postal workers coming to our door?" ask the people complaining about a loneliness epidemic.

C'mon, y'all.

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Leah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 19d

Just $6.67 per day is what the Liberals say people with disabilities can live off of.

When was the last time Mark Carney spent less than $6.67 on a single meal?

As it stands, the CDB is insultingly insufficient for eliminating poverty among people with disabilities.

Article title: Disability advocates launch 'Canada Disability Benefit diet' to highlight 'impossible choices' recipients face.

Leah Gazan interview in Hill Times: "The Liberals continue to put huge barriers to accessing the benefit," Gazan said.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 14d

I had the opportunity today to speak with @mehdirhasan.bsky.social about Gaza, AIPAC, and what Democrats need to do better.

An easy first step? No AIPAC money. Ever.

AIPAC is supporting my opponent but I’m on the right side of history.

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christoaivalis.bsky.social @christoaivalis.bsky.social · 15d

A pretty good piece on Avi Lewis' campaign and the energy behind it

nationalpost.com/opinion/tere...

Terence Corcoran: Can Avi Lewis radicalism save the NDP?

We may be witnessing the unfolding of a new leftist revolution in Canada

nationalpost.com

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christoaivalis.bsky.social @christoaivalis.bsky.social · 15d

I think others might run, but I feel we have at least 2 quality candidates that bring a credible vision

Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 16d

I am so pleased that @heathermcpherson.bsky.social has entered the NPD race. She was a leader in the last parliament and worked to keep us focused on the bigger issues.
We have a real race between her and Avi Lewis.
Social democracy needs to chart a course that will give people a voice.

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Brishti Basu @brishti.bsky.social · 18d

“The fact that their way to save money involves getting rid of a whole bunch of our jobs is insulting." - Nicole Chouinard, president of CUPW Local 812 in Prince George, BC.

Why Canada Post Workers Are Back On Strike by @emmaarkell.bsky.social: pressprogress.ca/why-canada-p...

Why Canada Post Workers Are Back On Strike

Facing spiralling costs, the government wants to end mail delivery as we know it. Postal workers hope to stop them.

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christoaivalis.bsky.social @christoaivalis.bsky.social · 18d

Carney actively CUT taxes for the rich as his first move.

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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 19d

Told ya. Dozens and dozens of you partisans insisted there wouldn't be cuts to services.

www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

Minister says ‘attrition is the objective,’ but ‘adjustments’ coming to federal public service

Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound says while the federal government plans to reduce the size of the federal public service through attrition, he also con...

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christoaivalis.bsky.social @christoaivalis.bsky.social · 18d

Carney tricked voters.

He promised them that if jobs were lost, they would only be via attrition. People wouldn't be fired, though some retiree jobs would be unfilled

Now? They're saying cuts are coming AFTER they got people's votes

A sad, cynical government

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Minister says ‘attrition is the objective,’ but ‘adjustments’ coming to federal public service

Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound says while the federal government plans to reduce the size of the federal public service through attrition, he also con...

www.ctvnews.ca

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