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🇨🇦Millennial cat mom, spilling the tea through the lens of my camera, and my designs. Trying to make a better life for us. Made with less sugar and far too much spice! Filter is currently on back order. You’ve been warned🤷🏼‍♀️ Don’t get angry, get educated.
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Not only do we need voting reform we need to be doing far better as Canadians to be holding our politicians accountable and have the power to strip them when they get out of hand *cough Ford, Smith cough* we as Canadians from coast to coast need to be demanding better. We need to do better. 1/2
Premier Recall and Democratic Accountability Act
Preamble
WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly derives its authority from the consent of the governed.
AND WHEREAS the office of Premier must remain subject to the will of the people and not be immune from democratic correction between general elections.
AND WHEREAS it is in the public interest to restore and affirm the people's sovereignty in holding their leaders accountable in a transparent and lawful manner;
THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of [Province], enacts as follows:
1. Definitions
(a) "Premier" means the first minister of the province and the head of the Executive Council.
(b) "Elector" means an individual qualified to vote under the Elections Act of [Province].
(c) "Chief Electoral Officer" or "CEO" means the independent officer designated under the Elections Act.
(d) "Recall Petition" means a formal process initiated by electors to remove a sitting Premier from office.
(e) "Recall Vote" means a province-wide referendum conducted pursuant to a valid recall petition.
2. Recall Eligibility
2.1 A Premier is subject to recall under this Act after twelve (12) consecutive months in office.
2.2 No recall petition shall be initiated within twelve (12) months of the next scheduled general election.
3. Petition Application Procedure
3.1 Any group of electors, numbering no fewer than 10,000 and distributed across at least ten
(10) electoral districts, may file an application with the CEO to initiate a Recall Petition.
3.2 The CEO shall render a written, publicly available decision within ten (10) business days.
3.3 If the application is denied, the decision may be appealed to the Electoral Fairness Review Board within seven (7) days.
4. Signature Thresholds and Collection Period
4.1 Upon approval, petitioners shall have ninety (90) calendar days to collect valid signatures from at least:
(a) Thirty-five percent (35%) of registered electors in each electoral district; … 5. Recall Vote Procedure
5.1 Upon validation of a qualifying petition, the CEO shall issue a writ for a province-wide Recall Vote to be held within sixty (60) days.
5.2 The Recall Vote shall ask:
"Should the Honourable [Name], Premier of [Province], be removed from office before the next general election?"
[] Yes
[] No
5.3 If more than fifty percent (50%) of votes cast are in favour of removal, the Premier shall be deemed to have vacated the office immediately.
5.4 The governing party shall select a new leader within thirty (30) days. If no successor is named, a provincial election shall be held.
6. Independent Oversight
6.1 The Electoral Fairness Review Board, an independent tribunal, shall be established to hear appeals and complaints related to this Act.
6.2 Allegations of corruption, interference, or partisanship by the CEO shall be referred to the Provincial Integrity Commissioner.
6.3 Any person found guilty of interfering with the recall process shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or imprisonment not exceeding two (2) years, or both.
7. Democratic Intent
7.1 This Act shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the principles of representative democracy, public accountability, and the supremacy of the people. Constituent Accountability and MLA Recall Act
Preamble
WHEREAS every Member of the Legislative Assembly is elected to serve the will of their constituents;
has been lost;
AND WHEREAS constituents must have a lawful means to remove their MLA where confidence
AND WHEREAS representative democracy must remain answerable to the people at all times;
THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of [Province], enacts as follows:
1. Definitions
(a) "MLA" means a duly elected Member of the Legislative Assembly.
(b) "Constituent" means an elector residing in the MLA's district.
(c) "Recall Petition" means a valid, formalized effort by constituents to initiate a vote of removal
(d) "Recall Vote" means a constituency-level referendum on whether the MLA shall continue to serve.
2. Petition Eligibility and Limitations
2.1 An MLA shall be eligible for recall after serving at least twelve (12) months in office.
2.2 No recall petition shall be initiated within the final twelve (12) months of the legislative term.
2.3 Only one (1) recall petition may be initiated against a given MLA per calendar year.
3. Application and Signature Requirements
3.1 Any constituent may file a Notice of Intent with the Chief Electoral Officer.
3.2 Upon approval, the proponent has sixty (60) days to collect signatures from at least forty percent (40%) of registered electors in the constituency.
3.3 Signatures must be verified by the CEO in accordance with provincial election law.
4. Recall Vote and By-election
4.1 If the petition meets signature thresholds, the CEO shall issue a writ for a Recall Vote to be held within forty-five (45) days.
4.2 The question on the ballot shall read:
"Should [Name], the Member of the Legislative Assembly for [Constituency], be removed from office?"
[1 Yes
[] No
4.3 If the majority of votes cast are in favour of removal, the seat shall be declared vacant and a by-election held within sixty (60) days. 5. Offences and Enforcement
5.1 Any person who forges a signature, obstructs the recall process, or intimidates petitioners shall be guilty of an offence under this Act.
5.2 Upon conviction, penalties shall include fines of up to $50,000 and/or imprisonment up to one (1) year.
6. Right of Appeal and Oversight
6.1 A rejected application may be appealed to the Electoral Fairness Review Board within ten
(10) days.
6.2 The Board shall consist of retired judges and non-partisan citizens appointed by unanimous vote of the Legislature.
7. Sovereignty of the People
7.1 This Act affirms that the ultimate authority in a representative democracy lies with the citizens.
7.2 The recall mechanism shall be construed as a safeguard against democratic backsliding and erosion of public trust.
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This is exactly why ICE needs to be unmasked and ID’d — like cops.

📌 Cases of ICE impersonators this year alone outnumber the last four presidential terms combined.
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100% hopefully more people will as well. Really starting to think more of us need to start help grow and strengthen the Green Party. We need a serious shift in this country. And I don’t think even the NDP can do it anymore. Not truly. It’s really not Layton’s NDP anymore sadly.
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ambermac.bsky.social
Or get today's new episode on Spotify 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/5qnC...
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saskajanet.bsky.social
Look at her go!
#invertebrates 🌿
Screen shot of Project Monarch app map of progress of a monarch butterfly from southern Ontario to Oklahoma.
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saskajanet.bsky.social
UPDATE: I saw it happen! At the Birds Canada research station at the tip of Long Point I watched an expert ever-so-gently and carefully put one of these tiny tags on a monarch. Let me walk you through the steps (1/4)
saskajanet.bsky.social
So cool to visit the Motus workshop at Birds Canada headquarters. The Motus community is studying the movement of birds, bats and insects. This tiny radio telemetry device will fit on a Monarch butterfly 😲 #invertebrates #birds 🌿 www.birdscanada.org/bird-science...
Brown wood-sided building with a wi Dow and a door. Sign above the door says, “Motus Workshop and Research Laboratory”. Tiny antenna with a rectangular box on the end. The whole thing is on an open hand and is about 5cm long. Orange and black butterfly on purple flowers.
teasemporiumandco.bsky.social
This is when every Canadian should be personally contacting the Prime Minister of Canada requesting clarification on how this is possibly environmentally friendly & that as a part owner of Canada you do not agree with fossil fuels. There are over 43 million of us it’s time to use our voices I have
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I thought we voted for a more environmentally responsible Canada and a movement away from fossil fuels, did I miss something?
charlieangus104.bsky.social
As Canada blows way past its international GHG commitments, Carney offers up a massive new pipeline for the tar sands to Trump.
This is the - Let's not fight, we can burn the planet together approach to international relations.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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charlieangus104.bsky.social
As we watch the growing resistance to Danielle Smith's MAGA agenda in Alberta let's remember the powerful roots of true prairie populism. We have national health care because that generation stood up for a better vision of Canada.
My latest.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj4D...
HOW PRAIRIE POPULISTS BUILT PUBLIC HEALTH CARE
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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1000%
chanface.bsky.social
The parking sign pointing to the Ontario Place ad is a bit too on the nose
Toronto Green P municipal parking sign with arrow pointing towards Ontario Place billboard at night. 

“Get ready for a brand-new
Ontario Place
Toronto's waterfront is being revitalized to become a year-round destination. It% going to be the perfect placo for family-friendly fun and one-of-a-kind memories
Learn more at ontario.ca/OntarioPlace
Ontario
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About 50 people gathered outside the Federal Court of Appeal in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday to show their support for Kebaowek First Nation and its opposition to a proposed nuclear waste disposal site at Chalk River – about 180 kilometres northwest of the city.
Rally held in Ottawa to support First Nation against nuclear dump
A few dozen people held a rally outside the Federal Court of Appeal to support Kebaowek First Nation's fight against a nuclear dump site.
www.aptnnews.ca
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The Union of BC Indian Chiefs held its annual general meeting recently in Vancouver, where delegates voted for their next president.

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip was acclaimed to serve a 10th three-year term.
teasemporiumandco.bsky.social
More hobbies definitely hobbies lol
teasemporiumandco.bsky.social
For the history buff in the family this looks like a great Christmas gift idea!
cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social
My first history book, Canada's Main Street: The Epic Story of the Trans-Canada Highway, explores the history of the Trans-Canada Highway and its epic construction.

Find it at most bookstores, your local library and online 👇
sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/cana...
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heathermcpherson.bsky.social
Islamophobia & other forms of hate are skyrocketing.

A Markham man was beaten, had his skull broken, and his eye sockets smashed because of hate.

My heart is broken for his family, but words of politicians are not enough. The govt must take significant & immediate action to stop the rise of hate.
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I’ve always wanted to go. Hopefully one day I will visit.
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celeste.lgbt
This is my antifa membership card.
A framed copy of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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The world premiere of Eternal Gestures, an experimental dance work, gives voice to three matriarchs of West Coast contemporary dance and explores our deep connection to the land.
Eternal Gestures gives voice to matriarchs of West Coast dance | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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suze-bsky.bsky.social
Have you been north of TO Ford? other than to the “cottage”? Traffic calming and snow removal, come take a look sometime at the dangerous conditions they can create.

If you break the law you face repercussions….isn’t that suppose to be correct #RCMP?
peipolitical.bsky.social
Richard Southern -
WATCH - I ask Premier Ford why he saying “No” to 21 Ontario mayors who are calling for a compromise on speed cameras. They are asking for them to remain in school zones, but to only operate during school hours, and to only ticket drivers going well over the limit. #cdnpoli
teasemporiumandco.bsky.social
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I would imagine prevention is also taught, warning signs solutions as well as the firefighting training. This is wonderful to see!
#nature
#workwithnotagainst
#ecorestoration
#protection
#preservation
#firefighting
#youth
#SturgeonLakeCreeNationyouth
#SturgeonLakeCreeNation
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Jerilee Ryle, a member of Lake St. Martin First Nation, is the newest judge in Manitoba’s provincial court.

At her swearing-in, she reflected on how Anishinaabe traditions, once illegal, are now part of the system she serves.
Anishinaabe judge sworn in to system that once banned her traditions | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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