Jack D
@jaydeedoubleu.bsky.social
Social Democrat - Ireland
New Democrat - Ontario
New Democrat - Ontario
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Following news that Labour Minister David Piccini is under investigation over the Skills Development Fund scandal, CP24 asked me why Ontarians should care about this at a time when the cost of living is on everyone's mind. Here’s my response:
December 19, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Following news that Labour Minister David Piccini is under investigation over the Skills Development Fund scandal, CP24 asked me why Ontarians should care about this at a time when the cost of living is on everyone's mind. Here’s my response:
Its worth taking a moment to see what 3 of our councillors vote for. Denying homeless people water.
Holyday's motion to discontinue a grant program that provides bottled water to homeless people FAILS 3-22.
December 18, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Its worth taking a moment to see what 3 of our councillors vote for. Denying homeless people water.
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My friend was hit in a crosswalk last week in #WalkTO - he is OK but went to hospital & has a concussion 🤕
I checked data... Turns out left turns account for 26% of injuries caused by collisions - pedestrian's had right of way in 24% of cases. So drivers are the problem! @ffsafestreets.bsky.social
I checked data... Turns out left turns account for 26% of injuries caused by collisions - pedestrian's had right of way in 24% of cases. So drivers are the problem! @ffsafestreets.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
My friend was hit in a crosswalk last week in #WalkTO - he is OK but went to hospital & has a concussion 🤕
I checked data... Turns out left turns account for 26% of injuries caused by collisions - pedestrian's had right of way in 24% of cases. So drivers are the problem! @ffsafestreets.bsky.social
I checked data... Turns out left turns account for 26% of injuries caused by collisions - pedestrian's had right of way in 24% of cases. So drivers are the problem! @ffsafestreets.bsky.social
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"The more odious the proposition, the more careful the euphemism," warns Councillor Gord Perks. "Defence capacity? Is that butterfly nets? I don't think so. This is about establishing Toronto as a financing centre for weapons of war." I don't think he's a fan.
December 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM
"The more odious the proposition, the more careful the euphemism," warns Councillor Gord Perks. "Defence capacity? Is that butterfly nets? I don't think so. This is about establishing Toronto as a financing centre for weapons of war." I don't think he's a fan.
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Mayor Olivia Chow's increase to the land transfer tax charged on homes sold for more than $3 million is APPROVED by council, 17-7.
December 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Mayor Olivia Chow's increase to the land transfer tax charged on homes sold for more than $3 million is APPROVED by council, 17-7.
There's something deeply wrong with this man
Councillor Stephen Holyday has a motion to eliminate a $50,000-a-year program to give bottled water to homeless people.
December 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
There's something deeply wrong with this man
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Councillor Gord Perks rails against public-private partnerships. "It is not 3 Ps. It's 6 Ps: Public Partner Pays, Private Partner Profits."
He says the private partner on Finch LRT is "laughing all the way to the bank" as council tries to fix the issues with the line.
He says the private partner on Finch LRT is "laughing all the way to the bank" as council tries to fix the issues with the line.
December 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Councillor Gord Perks rails against public-private partnerships. "It is not 3 Ps. It's 6 Ps: Public Partner Pays, Private Partner Profits."
He says the private partner on Finch LRT is "laughing all the way to the bank" as council tries to fix the issues with the line.
He says the private partner on Finch LRT is "laughing all the way to the bank" as council tries to fix the issues with the line.
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The difference in the time it takes a streetcar in Amsterdam vs. Toronto to clear an intersection after servicing a nearside stop.
October 30, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The difference in the time it takes a streetcar in Amsterdam vs. Toronto to clear an intersection after servicing a nearside stop.
Won't somebody think of those <checks notes> buying $3,000,000 homes. Truly unserious response
As Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow proposes raising the luxury homes tax to address the city’s deepening affordability crisis, realtors warn the move could end up hurting all homebuyers, not just the wealthy. #Toronto
nowtoronto.com/news/realtor...
nowtoronto.com/news/realtor...
Realtors say luxury homes tax hike may affect first-time buyers - NOW Toronto
Olivia Chow’s proposed increase to the luxury homes tax aims to fund city programs but raises concerns about its impact on buyers.
nowtoronto.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Won't somebody think of those <checks notes> buying $3,000,000 homes. Truly unserious response
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#Ontario Leader of Opposition, #NDP #MeritStiles, files complaint with #ETHICSCOMMITTEE against #Ford Govt MPP #LabourMinister after 6 weeks of questions in Legislature of his handling of the #SkillsDevelopmentFund. #cdnpoli #onpoli
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
#Ontario Leader of Opposition, #NDP #MeritStiles, files complaint with #ETHICSCOMMITTEE against #Ford Govt MPP #LabourMinister after 6 weeks of questions in Legislature of his handling of the #SkillsDevelopmentFund. #cdnpoli #onpoli
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🚍‼️ The new #TTC #RapidTO bus lanes on #Dufferin are great! Next, they should be:
-⬆️ extended north from Bloor to Eglinton
-🚌 paired w/ frequent & reliable service
-↔️ added to Finch, Lawrence, Jane & Steeles
✍🏾 Sign @ttcriders.bsky.social petition to expand & improve them: www.TTCriders.ca/Lanes
-⬆️ extended north from Bloor to Eglinton
-🚌 paired w/ frequent & reliable service
-↔️ added to Finch, Lawrence, Jane & Steeles
✍🏾 Sign @ttcriders.bsky.social petition to expand & improve them: www.TTCriders.ca/Lanes
November 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🚍‼️ The new #TTC #RapidTO bus lanes on #Dufferin are great! Next, they should be:
-⬆️ extended north from Bloor to Eglinton
-🚌 paired w/ frequent & reliable service
-↔️ added to Finch, Lawrence, Jane & Steeles
✍🏾 Sign @ttcriders.bsky.social petition to expand & improve them: www.TTCriders.ca/Lanes
-⬆️ extended north from Bloor to Eglinton
-🚌 paired w/ frequent & reliable service
-↔️ added to Finch, Lawrence, Jane & Steeles
✍🏾 Sign @ttcriders.bsky.social petition to expand & improve them: www.TTCriders.ca/Lanes
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Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was raining
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
November 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was raining
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
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You can't install speed bumps on arterials such as Parkside, Gil. The City had a plan to make Parkside safer by putting in a bi-directional cycle track on the west side, but the Ford government banned the conversion of motor vehicle lanes to bike lanes or "any other prescribed purpose" via Bill 60.
November 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
You can't install speed bumps on arterials such as Parkside, Gil. The City had a plan to make Parkside safer by putting in a bi-directional cycle track on the west side, but the Ford government banned the conversion of motor vehicle lanes to bike lanes or "any other prescribed purpose" via Bill 60.
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so our government made a big deal about banning speed cameras but one city left theirs running to see what difference the ban would make and you are not going to believe this
November 28, 2025 at 12:56 AM
so our government made a big deal about banning speed cameras but one city left theirs running to see what difference the ban would make and you are not going to believe this
Proof that there was no need for the city to subsidise this, if the buyers were willing to pay this, it should go to costs not scalpers
FIFA's authorized resale platform for #WorldCup2026 tickets (where they encourage resales at any price and take a cut) is officially up and running.
If you want a Category 4 ticket (very back of north/south) stand for Toronto's 1st game, they start at $1,844.
If you want a Category 4 ticket (very back of north/south) stand for Toronto's 1st game, they start at $1,844.
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Proof that there was no need for the city to subsidise this, if the buyers were willing to pay this, it should go to costs not scalpers
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FG, FF, SF and II all vote to give €100 million of public money to the horse and greyhound racing industry.
That's three times more money than the core funding for all our sports!
€20 million is going to the cruel greyhound racing industry.
Shameful.
That's three times more money than the core funding for all our sports!
€20 million is going to the cruel greyhound racing industry.
Shameful.
November 27, 2025 at 1:13 AM
FG, FF, SF and II all vote to give €100 million of public money to the horse and greyhound racing industry.
That's three times more money than the core funding for all our sports!
€20 million is going to the cruel greyhound racing industry.
Shameful.
That's three times more money than the core funding for all our sports!
€20 million is going to the cruel greyhound racing industry.
Shameful.
Let it always be remembered that this is Jagmeet Singhs legacy
Nearly 6 million Canadians are now covered under our dental care plan — and they’re saving an average of $800 a year on dentist visits.
Find out more:
www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
Find out more:
www.canada.ca/en/health-ca...
Canadian Dental Care Plan reaches new milestone as Government of Canada strengthens access to oral health care
Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced that close to six million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and can receive the dental care they...
www.canada.ca
November 25, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Let it always be remembered that this is Jagmeet Singhs legacy
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Seeing a tent doesn’t put anyone in danger. Being uncomfortable is not the same as being unsafe.
November 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Seeing a tent doesn’t put anyone in danger. Being uncomfortable is not the same as being unsafe.
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Marit Stiles called Doug Ford and his government corrupt and he kicked her out of the Legislature.
Doug’s not a big fan of the truth and I’m pretty sure he’s allergic to integrity.
This petition - iagreewithmaritstiles.ca - has nearly 4,600 signatures.
Let’s keep sharing it.
#DougFordIsCorrupt
Doug’s not a big fan of the truth and I’m pretty sure he’s allergic to integrity.
This petition - iagreewithmaritstiles.ca - has nearly 4,600 signatures.
Let’s keep sharing it.
#DougFordIsCorrupt
November 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Marit Stiles called Doug Ford and his government corrupt and he kicked her out of the Legislature.
Doug’s not a big fan of the truth and I’m pretty sure he’s allergic to integrity.
This petition - iagreewithmaritstiles.ca - has nearly 4,600 signatures.
Let’s keep sharing it.
#DougFordIsCorrupt
Doug’s not a big fan of the truth and I’m pretty sure he’s allergic to integrity.
This petition - iagreewithmaritstiles.ca - has nearly 4,600 signatures.
Let’s keep sharing it.
#DougFordIsCorrupt
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Ontario NDP MPPs Statement on the IPV Committee Report
QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPPs Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre), @alexagilmour.bsky.social (Parkdale—High Park), and @lgretzky.bsky.social (Windsor West) have issued the following statement:
QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPPs Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre), @alexagilmour.bsky.social (Parkdale—High Park), and @lgretzky.bsky.social (Windsor West) have issued the following statement:
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Ontario NDP MPPs Statement on the IPV Committee Report
QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPPs Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre), @alexagilmour.bsky.social (Parkdale—High Park), and @lgretzky.bsky.social (Windsor West) have issued the following statement:
QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPPs Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre), @alexagilmour.bsky.social (Parkdale—High Park), and @lgretzky.bsky.social (Windsor West) have issued the following statement:
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Can we have an open and honest conversation about immigration and how fucking great it is
November 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Can we have an open and honest conversation about immigration and how fucking great it is
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Pesky e-bike riders delivering food to people should be ticketed... @tps.ca there appears to be a double standard here because stopping in for some Jerk King, although delicious is not actively responding to an emergency.
The use of the lights here, while clever, is certainly inappropriate.
The use of the lights here, while clever, is certainly inappropriate.
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Pesky e-bike riders delivering food to people should be ticketed... @tps.ca there appears to be a double standard here because stopping in for some Jerk King, although delicious is not actively responding to an emergency.
The use of the lights here, while clever, is certainly inappropriate.
The use of the lights here, while clever, is certainly inappropriate.