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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 3d

The issue isn’t free votes. It’s forcing BC’s entire right-wing spectrum into one party and expecting stability.

Proportional representation would end the need for every conservative to crowd into one tent and let them champion different ideas without heavy-handed leadership.

Screenshot of an article by Rob Shaw titled “Rustad’s free-vote revolution collapses under pressure.” The subheading reads, “B.C. Conservatives’ bold talk about conscience and courage crumbled the moment unity proved more valuable than principle.” Below is a photo of BC Conservative Leader John Rustad wearing a navy suit, white shirt, and glasses, standing outdoors with a serious expression.

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 3d

It makes a big difference.

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 3d

Fair Vote Canada board member Ryan Campbell joined CFAX Victoria to talk about BC’s electoral reform consultations.

93% of submissions called for proportional representation. The message from the public is clear: make every vote count.

#bcpoli #cdnpoli

Graphic showing the CFAX 1070 and iHeartRadio logos with the headline: “93% of submissions on electoral reform support proportional representation.” Below, it reads: “Ryan Campbell, Board Member, Fair Vote Canada joins Josh.” Next to a photo of Ryan Campbell, a quote says: “We see the consequences of first-past-the-post in the United States with Donald Trump and increasing polarization of politics in Canada into two camps, left versus right. First-past-the-post is pretty rare among OECD countries. Three use first-past-the-post: Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.” The layout features white and dark gray backgrounds with red and black text.

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 4d

I’d be curious to see a study one way or the other. People care a lot about travel time so I could see it attracting more riders even if people walk a bit farther to get to it… but it depends on the details

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 4d

This is so good.

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 13d

Isn't that mostly saying the same thing? The Hobbits need to change to survive.

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 13d

Keep in mind the third and fourth parties are arguably pro russian too.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 16d

BREAKING NYT:

Trump just fired a U.S. attorney who insisted on following a court order.

Michele Beckwith, the top federal prosecutor in Sacramento, was fired hours after she reminded a Border Patrol chief to abide by court-ordered restrictions on immigration raids.

Trump Fired a U.S. Attorney Who Insisted on Following a Court Order

www.nytimes.com

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 14d

Oh I meant that in a good way, dont worry.

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 14d

Worse than crack

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 16d

Thats not a small sample. Statistics are a thing.

Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 17d

Demand the buffet’s return pla <3

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 20d

Really it’s David Eby’s mistake for not including one

Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 20d

I think you’s still want to raise to the max either way wouldnt you

Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 20d

Ok but the mayor will always run city wide and council races largely havent started

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 20d

Not sure how the at large council voting system makes thr mayoral race statt early.

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Denis Agar (he/him) @denisagar.bsky.social · 21d

We've been campaigning to get people to fill out TransLink's survey about BRT and we're down to the last 29 hours before it closes! Many thanks to @rmtransit.bsky.social for sharing our cute little video with his 340k subscribers!!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Tu...

The Problem with Vancouver's Boundary Rd BRT (w/ @MovementYVR )

YouTube video by RMTransit

www.youtube.com

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 24d

Thats close to the percentage of votes though.

Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 25d

I think the trend is the concern not the current numbers though

Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 26d

One additional gripe I have in Metro Vancouver is that growth didn't pay for past infrastructure. 18% of my utilities bill goes to pay debt from previous projects. So a new build pays not only for growth, but also past growth. Doesn't seem fair.

Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 26d

Was Clinton illegitimate too?

Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 29d

:(

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The Broad Majestic Shannon @shanathalas.bsky.social · Sep 12

Why can't anyone get along in Langley?! The Township isn't just clashing with the City, but it's also with their animal welfare provider, who've just been given a 30 day notice of termination. It would be funny if it wasn't going to get innocent animals euthanized www.lapsbc.ca/statement-fr...

Statement from LAPS Clarifying Key Facts re: Notice of Termination - Langley Animal Protection Society

September 11, 2025 – LAPS wishes to respond to recent public assertions regarding the Township of Langley’s decision to issue a Notice of Termination to LAPS

www.lapsbc.ca

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · Sep 12

Three Arrows isn't a Nazi symbol.

Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · Sep 11

At a quick glance though Glaswegians are choosing between ~9 candidates vs 30 for Portland.

As someone who had to spread something like 27 votes around between 120 candidates here in Vancouver, I’m sympathetic to having some reasonable requirements for ballot access to keep things manageable.

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