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Sam Vekemans - personal profile. I'm the one behind the Trans Canada Bike Route Network @BikeAcrossCanada.bsky.social
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Dear Canada, Thought you had laws about not allowing convicted felons into your country. The Convicted Felon who you accepted today is disgusting. He will disrupt and disrespect the people of the G7 and Canada

Looking to sip more Canadian? We’ve put together a list of beverages proudly made in Canada — from juices and kombucha to coffee and craft sodas. Check out the full list and see which ones you already love — or try something new next grocery run! 💬👇 madeinca.ca/category/foo...

🎉 50 COUNTRIES RATIFIED! 🎉 We’ve just hit a major ocean protection milestone at the UN Ocean Conference — 50 countries have now ratified the Global Ocean Treaty! This means we only need 10 more before we can start using the Treaty to create ocean sanctuaries 🌍💙 #ProtectTheOceans 👉 act.gp/4kGJXV8

Canada must re-examine Safe Third Country Agreement w/U.S. How can we call U.S “safe” for asylum seekers? We should reassess Canada-U.S. refugee policy, Protect affected families, Defend human rights. The travel ban took effect June 9, 2025. Canada must not remain silent. 3/ #HumanRights

🎥 Bike Day Recap ⏭ Hamilton City Hall was bumping with cyclists all over the forecourt this morning! Thank you for the incredible turnout and for helping build the strong, vibrant, and enthusiastic cycling community we have here in Hamilton ❤️🚲 ☀️

The Liberals’ new bill is an attack on civil liberties, refugee rights, and democratic process. The Greens are calling on MPs from all parties to split the bill, protect rights, and do the work properly.

1.33 million journeys daily and growing 📈

Over 17,000 people are being forced to flee their homes as Manitoba declares a province-wide state of emergency due to wildfires. This is the climate crisis, and it’s only getting worse. We must put aside partisan politics and meet this crisis with the urgency our future demands.

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Canada’s voting system is broken. Elizabeth May is making electoral reform her top priority this session. Let’s build a democracy where every vote truly counts, are you in? #ElectoralReform

Berlin's Critical Mass rides are superb. I participated in this Mother's Day ride a few years ago, awe-inspiring and...routine.

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Can't buy Canadian every time? That’s okay. Do what you can. When you can, it adds up. Support Canadian and spread the word. 🇨🇦 ❤️ #SupportCanadian #Canada

May the 4th be with you.

While visiting Meteor Crater, I couldn’t resist the occasion — 20 miles away as the Eagle flies — to take it easy, and to be a-standin’ on the corner in Winslow, Arizona.

An actually interesting article, for a change.

The Quarenteen generation is now old enough to vote. #Cdnpoli

Thanks to all the @ebkm.org riders for coming out today—600 in all. It was a blast and it was great to have so many people say, “I needed this.” We all do. ❤️

It was a beautiful day to get out and VOTE! Check your voter card, bring your photo ID, and head to the advanced polls this weekend. Polling stations are open 9 am to 9 pm over the Easter long weekend. #voteGreen

Glad to hear that Harvard, my Alma Mater, stood up to the Federal Government in defense of academic freedoms. It’s a start, but at least their latest declaration aligns with the school’s Latin motto for Truth: “Veritas”. Perhaps other institutions will follow.

Elections Canada has a website called ElectoFacts to help people figure out if what they see online about 🇨🇦 federal elections is accurate. #cdnpoli #CanadaSky #Education #2025Election #Never51 #ElbowsUp #Alberta #CanadaVotes2025 #Liberal #CPC #NDP #Green electionsanddemocracy.ca/news/electio...

Bicycle parking in front of the University of Groningen library during exam season. Cycling is the perfect way to get around for students. You can buy or rent a bike for an attractive price, there are no issues with parking and you can get around quickly and easily!

Over the past 20 years, Paris has undergone a major physical transformation, trading automotive arteries for bike lanes, adding green spaces and eliminating 50,000 parking spaces. Part of the payoff has been invisible — in the air itself.

Not able to make it to the polls during the advance polling period or on election day? You can vote now at any Elections Canada office. You’ll be asked to write the name of the candidate you’re voting for on your ballot - be sure you know how to spell Mike Morrice! Find more info at elections.ca

Hot take: healthcare is a human right, not a business model. Because your health shouldn't depend on your wallet 💚 #PeopleOverProfits #VoteForIt

If addiction to video games is essentially the same as addiction to heroin, then why aren't video games criminalized in the same way? If it's completely different, then why do the same places offer treatment for both kinds of "addiction"?

It was exciting downtown but that didn't keep me away from voting! The Elections Canada office is still open and you can vote early with the advance voting!

I have said over and over and over again - one of the only hopes democracies have long term is electoral reform to some form of PR. FPTP, especially in the age of profound social media influence across our populations, disenfranchises voters, creates binary us v them world and "strategic voting".