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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 1d

On Oct 14th, the Lewis for Leader Campaign is hosting our first National Mass Organizing call—and you’re invited!

Join @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @anjaliappadurai.bsky.social and others to hear how you can get involved in our people-powered campaign.

RSVP: lewisforleader.ca/organizercall

Mass Organizing Call for Avi Lewis - with Naomi Klein and Anjali Appadurai. October 14th: 5pm PT, 6pm MT, 7pm CT, 8pm ET, 9pm AT, 9:30pm NT. Learn more at lewisforleader.ca/organizercall.

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jdavey_2 @jdavey.bsky.social · 2d

I'm tempted to survey golfers at our 3 public golf courses, about their thoughts on public grocery stores. 😄
#HamOnt

The Breach @breachmedia.ca · 2d

With grocery giants ripping off Canadians, it’s time for a bold alternative: public grocery stores.

Food analyst Aaron Vansintjan explains how a publicly-run grocery option could solve the crisis of skyrocketing food costs.

youtu.be/RPuEhQl8Cxo

Why Canada needs public grocery stores

YouTube video by The Breach

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Nora Loreto @nolore.bsky.social · 5d

It costs money to know that rent in Hamilton is now almost double the minimum wage. If you have a few dollars to spare, consider donating to the @policyalternatives.ca, whose researchers help us understand the crushing weight of capitalist exploitation!

wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebL...

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jdavey_2 @jdavey.bsky.social · 5d

Good on @globalnews.ca.web.brid.gy for featuring even just a sentence from family who've lost loved ones to traffic violence!
When can we expect the same from @thespec1846.bsky.social and @chchnews.bsky.social?
#HamOnt

globalnews.ca/video/114532...

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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 12d

"Canada should be using every diplomatic and economic tool at our disposal to isolate Israel's impunity and stop the genocide now." - Avi

#GazaUnderAttack #cdnpoli #NDP2026

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jdavey_2 @jdavey.bsky.social · 12d

Doug Ford is going to starve housing with 0.01% of the provincial budget and then encourage cities to install cameras to capture all urban crime EXCEPT speeding.

jdavey_2 @jdavey.bsky.social · 12d

When asked about housing downloaded from province to minicipal tax payers, Doug Ford cites $28M provided for "Homeless Prevention". That's 0.01% of the provinces $214B annual budget.

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jdavey_2 @jdavey.bsky.social · 14d

Interesting that CN's PR damage control in @thespec1846.bsky.social only mentions "noise", and drops mention of their (carcinogenic) "odours".
@mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social

www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...

jdavey_2 @jdavey.bsky.social · Jan 5

Based on my observations at the bay, the far bigger news story was the foreign rail oligarchs who are NIMBYing Jamesville development because of the unmitigated cancer they dump into #HamOnt 's local air shed.
@mayorandreahorwath.bsky.social @cameronkroetsch.bsky.social

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Mx. Ash @mxashmc.bsky.social · 14d

Exactly.

Charles Smith @profsmithsask.bsky.social · 14d

7. And this is the Liberal approach to labour relations more generally. They talk a good game, and even pass some good legislation. But when push comes to shove, and this seems especially true under Carney, they act to defend corporate interests.

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Erika Shaker @ershaker.bsky.social · 16d

www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
'The far right and their conservative allies have weaponized women’s rights and gender equality, and their attack on “woke ideology” is a Trojan horse for regressive policies of all kinds. Our response cannot be silence.' @policyalternatives.ca

Time to push back against the silencing of women’s voices - CCPA

This week is Gender Equality Week, first introduced by the Liberal government in 2018 to celebrate women’s achievements and to encourage all governments to tackle the challenges and barriers holding w...

www.policyalternatives.ca

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 19d

I did a deep-dive into Ben Mulroney's extracurricular activities:

At the same time as Mulroney is filling-in as host of The West Block, he is also working for two registered lobby groups and as an adviser to several companies – some of whose CEOs he's interviewed on Global News 640 Toronto radio

PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 19d

Ben Mulroney is blurring the lines between journalism, business, lobbying and partisan politics

The new host of Global News’ national political news show also works for registered lobby groups, advises businesses and hosted election events for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives earlier this year

Ben Mulroney is Blurring the Lines Between Journalism, Business, Lobbying and Partisan Politics

New host of Global News’ politics show works for registered lobby groups, advises businesses and hosted events for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives

pressprogress.ca

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Mx. Ash @mxashmc.bsky.social · 24d

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Jen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · 24d

I’ve been helping newcomers in public libraries for 20 years and these are two things I know: moving to Canada as an immigrant or refugee is a lot of paperwork and even more emotional labour. Also immigrants and refugees make our cities more interesting and excellent places.

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Canadian Labour @canadianlabour.bsky.social · 24d

Our message to the Carney government is clear: Cuts are a choice and they’re the wrong choice. Workers need investment in housing, health care & good jobs, not austerity.

📺Watch today's press conference with CLC's @clcpresident.bsky.social & @dtcochrane.bsky.social: www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...

Canadian Labour Congress Holds a News Conference – September 17, 2025

Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske holds a news conference in Ottawa to discuss the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision, as well as the state of Canada’s economy and the go...

www.cpac.ca

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DT Cochrane @dtcochrane.bsky.social · 24d

Canada’s unemployment rate dipped below 5% in 2022.

In August, it was 7.1%.

That increase means an additional 450,000+ workers without jobs. @canadianlabour.bsky.social

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350.org @350.org · Sep 9

From record-breaking heat & wildfire smoke to skyrocketing rents & abortion bans, the crises are piling up — & a tiny circle of billionaires is profiting.

People in NYC & across the US say enough is enough.

Join an action near you 🔗 www.makebillionairespay.us

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · Sep 9

The names of most of these people are publicly identified and someone will leak everyone who attends.

Can a graphic designer create a downloadable poster with all of the names and faces of these people under the title "BILLIONAIRES AGAINST NYC?"

The posters can be put up across the city.

Lindsey Boylan @lindseyboylan.bsky.social · Sep 9

“While billionaires continue to panic & scheme behind closed doors, our campaign is mobilizing tens of thousands of New Yorkers to get involved in the democratic process & rally around an agenda to make this city affordable,” Dora Pekec, a spokeswoman for Mamdani
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/n...

Wealthy N.Y. Developers Call Meeting to Plot Mamdani’s Defeat

www.nytimes.com

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Nikita Gill @nikitagill.bsky.social · Sep 6

No one in the world can convince me that a person on minimum wage shouldn’t be able to have housing, groceries, healthcare, water, electricity on their income - you know the basic human essentials to live. ESPECIALLY not if we are burning billions of dollars on a company like OpenAI.

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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

Hi Rachel,
Attributable to the PMO:
Regrettably, Dr. Roberts' office indicated that he can no longer join us to present today. Our team will continue further engagement and discussions with him and other leading U.S. policy figures soon, regarding Canada's economic and security relationship with the United States.
Today's forum, and our government, will remain resolutely focused on Canadians: building our economic strength to create greater certainty, security, and opportunity for Canadians.
Many of you have also asked about former Australian Prime Minister Dr. Kevin Rudd. He will be joining the cabinet planning forum later today with a focus on navigating our national futures amid rapid global strategic change, China's rise, and new approaches to multipolarity.

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Mx. Ash @mxashmc.bsky.social · Sep 4

Can’t wait to read this @matthewremski.bsky.social!!!!

Matthew Remski @matthewremski.bsky.social · Sep 4

NEW BOOK ALERT. I poured everything into this one. Drops 4.26.26 and you can (please) preorder in the link in my bio.

“This book is a parent’s trusted companion through roiling political waters, and just in time. A skillful, urgent and loving intervention.” — @naomiaklein.bsky.social.

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Environment Hamilton @environmenthamont.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join us for our Grow the Greenbelt Cycle on September 27th! #HamOnt

www.environmenthamilton.org/greenbeltcycle

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Nora Loreto @nolore.bsky.social · Aug 28

Every dollar more that the banks pull in in profits is a dollar less that the average person has. Of course the press pretends like thisbis à benign stat.

Unofficial CTV News Mirror @ctvnews-mirror.bsky.social · Aug 28

CIBC reports third-quarter profit rose to $2.10 billion, revenue also up

CIBC reported a third-quarter profit of $2.10 billion, up from $1.80 billion in the same quarter last year.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Nora Loreto @nolore.bsky.social · Aug 28

In the past 3 months, 3 Canadian banks made almost $11B in profit alone. Wondering why we can't fix the housing or affordability crises? This is why.

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8B48dmF/

Banks reported their Q3 profits and they are making record profits .... again. #canadianbanks #banking #profiteering #greed #capitalism @RBC @CIBC @TD Bank US

TikTok video by Sandy & Nora Talk Politics

www.tiktok.com

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The Breach @breachmedia.ca · Aug 28

Canada continues to arm Israel—and the Liberal government can’t stop lying about it.

We break down their 4-step playbook for deceiving the public:
youtu.be/V-p7hYmKRqI

The Liberal playbook of deceit about arming Israel

YouTube video by The Breach

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Mx. Ash @mxashmc.bsky.social · Aug 22

This is absolute bullshit. Never in my life, or anyone in my life (and I’ve asked!), participated in these polls. They are absolute bullshit.

Angus Reid Institute @angusreidinstitute.bsky.social · Aug 21

Half of Canadians say they would be ‘ashamed’ to call Poilievre PM, a 10-point increase from 2023. Likability drops four points, views of him as a critic of government still strong:

angusreid.org/poilievre-le...

Poilievre’s Prospects: CPC voters back him; those who could’ve put him over the top are far less supportive - Angus Reid Institute

Half of Canadians say they would be ‘ashamed to call him PM’, a 10-point increase from 2023 August 21, 2025 – Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has easily slain the 200-headed hydra he faced in his...

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Heather McPherson MP @heathermcpherson.bsky.social · Aug 21

We call on the Liberal government to tell President Trump in no uncertain terms: these are human rights violations and violations of due process, and this is unacceptable.
heathermcpherson.ndp.ca/news/stateme...

NDP Statement on reports that 150 Canadians have been held by ICE this year

Statement by Heather McPherson, NDP Foreign Affairs Critic, on reports that 150 Canadians have been held by ICE this year

heathermcpherson.ndp.ca

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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · Aug 18

The Air Canada strike is a huge deal in so many ways — and lots of them should matter to every single working Canadian.  The flight attendants are ignoring a back to work order. Canadians unions are behind them. The CUPE National President is prepared to go to jail.

Let's talk about it:

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