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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Feb 28

Ontario. You did your job.

You were failed by the Ontario Liberals, NDP and Greens.

The fight to force the Opposition to work together as a united front against Ford has to come from within the parties.

We have a message for them. #onpoli

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Open Letter | Not One Seat

To Bonnie Crombie, Marit Stiles and Mike Schreiner. Congratulations on handing Doug Ford a third majority.

Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Sep 15

...uh, we didn't do this at the Federal level?

Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Sep 15

And... we hope that if multiple parties work together, they could also use this opportunity to bring about electoral reform.

Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Sep 15

We're willing to marshal our resources to support an OLP leader who will put people before politics.

We need someone willing to make a one-time deal with the NDP and Greens to defeat Doug Ford.

Think it's pointless because NDP won't make a deal? Guess again.

#onpoli #olp

How can Cooperation work if the NDP won't Cooperate?

Step 1. The Liberals and Greens work together and make an attractive, genuine, good faith off to the NDP.

Arrows branch off. The first arrow points to NDP AGREES. Best Case Scenario. Everyone works together. This leads to an image of Doug Ford with a red X over him.

The other arrow points to NDP DISAGREES. On to Plan B.

Step 2: Publicize the offer of cooperation. The details leak.

Step 3: The Liberals and Greens work together. The bad publicity depresses the NDP vote so the vote does not split in as many ridings

This leads to the same picture of Doug Ford with a red X over him.

Hey NDP! This also works if YOU offer to cooperate first.

Can't wait until the next election? Neither can we.
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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Sep 3

The next scheduled election is years away, but there are things we can to do now to get Ford (and those like him) out later

Also, here's the video with NOS supporter Roberta Tevlin about the Electoral Reform resolution she's bringing to the OLP www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL21...

#onpoli

Sick of Doug Ford?
Sick of strategically voting to get rid of Doug Ford and ending up with him anyway?

So Are We
but it’s a long, long time until the next election

Here’s how you can help us now
We’re starting by pushing the Ontario Liberal Party to adopt a policy resolution to support Electoral Reform

We want to accelerate this process by connecting with as many Local Riding Associations as possible at the AGM later this month

If you are a member, know a member, or are willing to join the OLP, you can help connect us. Get in touch with us: info@notoneseat.ca

Image of Doug Ford with a red X over him.

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Can't wait until the next election? Neither can we.

Why the OLP?
Both the NDP and Greens had something about electoral reform, but the OLP did not. With the current chaos, this is a good opportunity to bring about change

What electoral system are you pushing for?
We’re following Fair Vote Canada’s lead and pushing for a nonpartisan Citizen’s Assembly on reform: instead of politicians picking a system that favours themselves, let the citizens decide what would be best

Aren’t you the strategic voting people?
We are the “Ford sucks” people. We want him gone & we aren’t picky about how. But ultimately, Ford wins because our electoral system isn’t working

Does this mean you want to get rid of Bonnie Crombie?
If Bonnie’s aims align with ours, we like Bonnie. If there’s someone else who seems better able to get rid of Doug Ford—especially if they are pragmatic about how—we like them better.

Help us spread the word by sharing this message, & sign our open letter so we can get in touch if we need help between now and the next election

Want More Information?
NotOneSeat Supporter Roberta Tevlin on the Brian Crombie Radio Hour talking about Electoral Reform and the OLP

Find the interview on YouTube or on BrianCrombie.com

Image of Doug Ford with a red X over him.

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Can't wait until the next election? Neither can we.

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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · Jul 17

"Which approach would you say Canada should take to negotiations going forward?"

🔴 Hard Approach - Refuse difficult concessions even if it worsens trade relations: 63%

🟡 Soft Approach - Make difficult concessions to keep a good relationship: 37%

-> canadianpolling.substack.com/p/as-us-rela...

As U.S. Relations Sour, Canadians Seek EU Alignment

Vast majority of Canadians support deeper economic ties with the European Union

canadianpolling.substack.com

Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Jun 27

Clearly Doug Ford needs some further education.

Some petitions to sign and share:
www.kristynwongtam.ca/save-our-sch...

Related:
www.policingfreeschools.ca

#oned #onpoli

Some much-needed education for Doug Ford and Paul Calandra

image of Ford and Calandra

Underfunded:
verb, past tense: provided with insufficient funding
e.g., Public education, including boards like the TDSB, have been underfunded by the Ford Government by billions of dollars over several years

Financial mismanagement:
noun phrase: improper, careless, or fraudulent handling of financial resources
e.g., The Ford Government has engaged in financial mismanagement on the Greenbelt, Long Term Care, Public Health Care, Metrolinx, Therme Spa....

Stop the takeover of our elected school boards

Paul Calandra, Minister of Education
416-325-2600 minister.edu@ontario.ca

Doug Ford, Premier
416-325-1941 premier@ontario.ca

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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Jun 13

We know he's corrupt, but this is evidence of illegal activity among his staff.

Legal action must be taken. Start by making noise with your MPPs.

#onpoli #DougFordIsCORRUPT

McGuinty's Staffers went to jail for this. Ford's staffers should too.

Tweet from Collin D'Mello of Global News: An important detail from the information and privacy Commissioner's Greenbelt report: some government records were "permanently deleted"

Call and email your MPPs and demand the RCMP get involved.

#LockThemUp

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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Jun 13

All the means is that we have to get very loud about this and stay loud about it.

Granted, that's tricky when there's always a new scandal.

But the PCs turned "Gas Plants" into a stain on the Liberal party. The Opposition needs to use the same tactics.

Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Jun 13

It was the PCs making a lot of noise that got McGuinty's staff arrested. We need to get the Opposition MPPs to make even more noise.

Just like "Gas Plant Scandal" dogged Wynne's political career, "Greenbelt Scandal" needs to dog Ford's. Gotta stay loud to make it stick.

Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Jun 13

Yes, and McGuinty staffers went to jail for it over the gas plant scandal.

We should require no less from Ford's staff. They need to be arrested.

Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Jun 13

A reminder that Dalton McGuinty's staffers went to jail for similar actions over the Gas Plant Scandal.

Records were permanently deleted by Ford staff. This needs legal intervention.

Call and email your MPPs to demand the RCMP get involved.
#onpoli

David Hamer @davidhamer1951.bsky.social · Jun 13

Doug Ford sinks below the surface of the slime in which his government lies submerged.
🍁🙄🍁
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...

Watchdog slams Ford government for using code words and private emails to discuss the Greenbelt

Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Patricia Kosseim said the Ford government’s tactics broke laws requiring proper records on official decisions.

www.thestar.com

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Imbroglior @dkfoster.bsky.social · May 16

I drive. Not a lot. Mostly to get out of the city.

But this mini-thread is bang on.

With this cut and the fact we're still not paying plate fees means that drivers are some of the biggest freeloaders going.

Glyn Bowerman @glynbowerman.bsky.social · May 16

Great episode of Onpoli with @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social, @spaikin.bsky.social, and @jessiecatherine.bsky.social on the Provincial budget. My biggest takeaway is scrapping the gas tax will cost $1.3B annually. Huge break for motorists, big blow to everyone else: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/o...

Ontario's 2025 trade war budget

Podcast Episode · #onpoli, a TVO podcast · 2025-05-16 · 25m

podcasts.apple.com

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National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · May 16

Give Carney's cabinet a chance — but be uncompromising in holding it accountable, Gary Mar writes. financialpost.com/news/gary-ma...

Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

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Tim Ellis 🍁 @djdynamic.ca · May 13

The much-maligned arts and culture sector brings in almost as much economic activity as the perennially aggrieved oil and gas companies - and unlike them, we aren't owned by Americans

Amanda Hu @amandalhu.bsky.social · May 13

Fact check on “Canada’s biggest industry”: oil and gas contributes ~3% to Canada’s GDP. Does the word “biggest” have another meaning that I’m not aware of? “Loudest” may be more accurate. www.capp.ca/en/our-prior...

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Timothy Gray @canadagray.bsky.social · May 12

Bill 5 is an Attack on Civil Liberties, Indigenous Rights, Environment environmentaldefence.ca/2025/05/12/b... #onpoli

Bill 5 is an Attack on Civil Liberties, Indigenous Rights, Environment - Environmental Defence

Advocates from civil liberties, treaty rights and environmental organizations gathered at Queen’s Park to oppose the Ontario government’s proposed Bill 5.

environmentaldefence.ca

Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · May 1

Likely true, but what else are we going to do between now and the next election?

Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Apr 30

He absolutely did

Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Apr 30

Absolutely. This was hard-fought and full credit goes to Bruce Fanjoy for knocking on doors and talking to thousands of people one-on-one

Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Apr 30

Most expensive Timmies run ever.

It cost him his seat.

#brucefanjoy #solongskippy #cdnpoli

Historical photo of Poilievre delivering coffee and donuts to the trucker Convoy

Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Apr 29

The true winner of this election is @brucefanjoy.bsky.social

Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · Apr 29

One thing that I was thought was revealing about the divisions within Canada:

When Carney acknowledged Poilievre's hard work on his campaign in his victory speed, the crowd of Liberals cheered.

When Poilievre mentioned Carney in his concession speech, there was loud booing.

Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Apr 29

It's been fun making jokes at Poilievre's expense but all back to telling off the Opposition parties for delivering another Ford majority.

We do have plans. Stay tuned.

#NotOneSeat

Picture of Pierre Poilievre with an X over him.
"So long, Skippy! When Canadians unite, we reject the far right."
Pictures of all the other Federal leaders. "Here's hoping these people / their replacements work together for the betterment of Canadians."

We're returning to our core mission (after we get some rest)

Make these guys work together... (Images of the Ontario NDP, Green and Liberal leaders)

...to get rid of this guy (Image of Doug Ford.)

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Not One Seat @notoneseat.bsky.social · Apr 28

Today's the Day!

You don't need your voter card to vote. Check elections.ca to find your polling station.

If you voted in the advance, check cooperateforcanada.ca for key ridings where you can volunteer to get out the vote.

#cdnpoli #elxn45 #elxn2025

Black and white image of a hiker or mountaineer, surveying the landscape and mountains from on high.

If you don't vote, you CAN complain.

But if you DO vote, you can complain from the moral high ground.

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Worried about the Federal Election? Check out Cooperate For Canada.

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Imbroglior @dkfoster.bsky.social · Apr 25

Well, here's a news story surprising absolutely no fucking one.

www.thetrillium.ca/news/educati...

Media stoked ‘outrage’ about TDSB field trip to Grassy Narrows’ River Run, provincial reviewer found

A report commissioned by the Ministry of Education said articles in the National Post and Toronto Sun spurred the mistaken idea that students were forced to participate in an anti-Israel protest

www.thetrillium.ca