I drove from north of Toronto to south of Hamilton over the weekend, and based on the number of cars on the 400, 401, 427, QEW, and 403, it sure did not look like gas prices are too high.

#cdnpoli #cadpoli

RE: https://mstdn.ca/@hewer_of_code/116376526017570894

This reminded me of something. We often have coalition governments, but I'd wondered if we ever have coalition opposition parties. For a brief time, we did.

The DRC and the PCs had a brief coalition.

#cdnpoli #cadpoli

One of Canada’s political parties just elected a new leader.

Over 70% of eligible party members cast their vote. Those are huge numbers. I’m impressed.

#cadpoli

One day left!

#CADpoli #CDNpoli #AI #AIpolicy #DigitalPrivacy

https://lgbtqia.space/@bupu/116160803653286045

#abpoli #cadpoli
Just seen a CTV News segment about people lining up to sign the unconstitutional separation petition.
Of course they talked to various Common people in the small towns to get their reasons for it.
Some gems:

• we have no representation, never have!
• the East won't give us our pipeline, they don't respect oil and gas
• we will finally be able to make our own decisions
• in covid, THEY closed my store, now there's a Canadian Tire down the road.

They were able to find people who sounded rather hick. Older, or younger and gave the general vibe of congenital degradation or prior blunt force trauma to some key cognitive equipment.

Yes, turns out if you always vote for the same party NO MATTER WHAT, they don't have to represent you at all. They have what they want already.
Turns out, the O&G Corp's funny want the pipeline either, but the UCP convinced you otherwise.
Angry goose asks: What decisions‽ Oh yeah, racist ones and the like I'm sure.
Finally: heath orders were provincial. ಠ⁠︵⁠ಠ

I watched the CPAC NDP leadership hopefuls forum as a non-party member/citizen and I really liked Tanille Johnston and Tony McQuail.

I like Avi Lewis so far too but I have a feeling him and Heather McPherson will be let downs and not actualize a new strong, bold progressive left vision that we are direly in need of in Canada right now if we want to fight authoritarianism... And unfortunately, they are the front runner so far.

So far, I think Tanille would be the best choice for leader to fulfill that need.

#CADpoli #NDP

https://www.youtube.com/live/E9XqY-L0MrI?si=opVySZHFn2972nbu

This is a great listen on the history and popularity of Swastika clubs in Toronto just before WWII.

The media and politicians did not condemn them and they were widely accepted.

History repeats itself: resistance to fascism in Canada will not be accepted by the mainstream. We are in for an uphill battle.

#CADpoli #ChristiePits #Antisemitism #AntiFascism

https://blueprints-of-disruption.captivate.fm/episode/standing-against-hate-christie-pitts

Ew. Disgusted to hear that our elected representatives applauded Charlie Kirk in Parliament today - this is the second time in so many years they've applauded a nazi white supremacist!

The Conservative MP who gave the speech was lying through her teeth about the importance of free speech when they always try to suppress racialized, queer, and trans voices. What bull!

#CharlieKirk #CADpoli

For Canadians concerned about the #FreedomFlotilla hostages:

I have updated my Proton Drive folder with Cdn govt official contacts, a new letter template, and a new fax PDF to make things easier for you to send emails and faxes to demand we speak out and DO something.

Feel free to use and share: https://bit.ly/3TelsCj

#gretaThunberg #CADpoli #Gaza #FreePalestine