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Victoria gets it. British Columbians understand we CAN choose a Canada that puts you first—we just need to show up when it counts. When you vote for New Democrats, you get dental care and pharmacare. Things that only happened because Canadians trusted us to go to Ottawa and fight for them.

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BC MLAs like to claim that BC is a climate leader, but this chart by @bsaxifrage.bsky.social exposes that lie. BC's emissions have increased by 26% since 1990, while all other G7 Nations have decreased emissions by up to 50%. Liar liar our communities are on fire. Summer is coming.

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This accusation belies the facts about housing in Canada. Any successful public interventions that have rapidly boosted cheap housing here have included the private sector, non-profits, co-ops, faith groups, and other levels of government. All of them need public interventions simultaneously.

submitted 2 days ago • 2 comments

“remove with wealth tax” 🤣👏

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

Just spotted this on facebook - #ElbowsUp #VictoriaBC! #yyj

submitted 3 days ago • 2 comments

“Listen not to what they say - watch what they do.” Fortunately, we have a 20 year voting record to look at >> greenpeace.org/canada/en/stor… #DontTrumpCanada #Election2025 #Elxn45 #MapleMAGA #ElbowsUpCanada #RejectMapleMAGA

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

We will not be distracted. We will not be discouraged. We’ve got our eyes on the prize. And we will build the prosperous, free nation for all that we deserve. The time to organize is now. OcasioCortez.com

submitted 4 days ago • 2378 comments

"the Liberals were dead and now they've been re-inCARNEYated" I don't think Trump could ever be that witty, but Mark Critch is priceless. #ElbowsUp #cdnpoli

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This moment is SO FULL of possibilities right now and its absolutely enraging that our politicians refuse to think beyond doing late stage capitalism harder. Like the collapse of US tourism should trigger a national domestic tourism strategy, complete with nationally-owned services!

submitted 5 days ago • 17 comments

This graph is wild. #cdnpoli #ElbowsUp

submitted 5 days ago • 2 comments

My efforts to #BuyCanadian led me to Vancouver Island Soap Works. Not cheap, so I hope it works! side note: #ElbowsUp seems like a perfect marketing opportunity for a Canadian deodorant brand #cdnpoli

submitted 5 days ago • 1 comment

The election is here! We’re out in Victoria setting up signs. On Vancouver Island, it’s the NDP who beats Conservatives. New Democrats have a proud history of getting things done. Tommy Douglas got Universal Healthcare for Canada. We got Dental Care & Pharmacare for Canadians. @ndp.ca

submitted 8 days ago • 3 comments

This election is a choice between the Liberals led by a banker who wants to make life more affordable for millionaires, the Conservatives that looks to Trump for inspiration, and the NDP. I'm proud of NDP wins like dental care, or the billions we fought for Indigenous services.

submitted 9 days ago • 2 comments

We're in ongoing discussions with the BC NDP about Bill 7. We continue to have strong concerns about this bill, and believe nimble tariff responses can and should be developed using established legislative processes. vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

My last official photo. I have been honoured to serve people for 21 years. I am not going off into the sunset. Steve Earle rings in my ears, "The revolution starts now in your own hometown. What are you doing standing around?Follow your heart. The revolution starts now." #resistance #elbowsup

submitted 11 days ago • 462 comments

Pierre Poilievre has been in politics for 20 years, he's written 0 legislation; has one of the highest pensions in government. He's voted against the environment & climate nearly 400 times, derailed legislation to benefit workers, and voted against affordable housing initiatives.

submitted 84 days ago • 337 comments

Canadian friends you can email @mark-carney.bsky.social and @melaniejoly.bsky.social to adopt a 2-way arms embargo against Israel.. leadnow.ca/campaigns/ca...

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Mark Carney Is Doing Very Well (So Far) youtu.be/1_7eUdweyao

submitted 14 days ago • 9 comments

URGENT: Israel has ended the ceasefire deal killing over 400 Palestinians, including children. This comes after they shut down electricity and blocked food from entering Gaza. Send a message to @mark-carney.bsky.social & MPs demanding an #ArmsEmbargo now: leadnow.ca/campaigns/ca... #FreePalestine

submitted 14 days ago • 1 comment

How Canadians Are Fighting Back Against U.S. Tariffs theonion.com/how-can...

submitted 14 days ago • 56 comments

Over 1,200 Canadians wrote personal letters to Mark Carney for basic income. Many said basic income costs less than poverty—an investment that pays for itself. Here are some of their letters. 🧵

submitted 14 days ago • 3 comments

Victoria grocery store goes all-in on U.S. produce boycott. Customers love it. #yyj #USboycott www.timescolonist.com/business/an-...

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NEW POLL: Majority of Canadians support climate action and renewable energy ahead of federal election ⚡ 🤝67% agree #climateaction should be high priority for #cdnpoli ⚡65% agree Canada should invest in #renewables, not fossil fuels See our release here: davidsuzuki.org/press/majori...

submitted 15 days ago • 3 comments

“I have never seen Danes so upset.” “When Trump went on television and said he would by political or military force take a piece of the Danish kingdom, it was just too much for me.” “He’s given up Pepsi, Colgate toothpaste, Heinz ketchup & California wine, & replaced them with European products.”

submitted 14 days ago • 12 comments

My first Substack post. It's free. "Mr. Carney, don't call an election right now". substack.com/home/post/p-...

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

Tell PM Carney to champion a People's Power Grid and deliver bold action on affordability, climate, and energy independence in the face of U.S. aggression. allofustogether.ca/peoples-powe...

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

Excellent op-ed by @pentastich.bsky.social: "Bike lanes part of the solution, not the problem, in Victoria." Safety, choice, and addressing the unavoidable geometry problem. www.vicnews.com/opinion/lett...

submitted 15 days ago • 7 comments

A short time ago, Minister Beare of the @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social demonstrated a total disregard for democracy and dye process by dismissing a democratically elected board. Please support that now-dismissed board in seeking justice. It is so very important these days. chuffed.org/project/1244...

submitted 15 days ago • 0 comments

Great interview with @naomiaklein.bsky.social #cdnpoli

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“reconciliation isn’t a problem for Indigenous Peoples but for Canadians. Indigenous Peoples and their leaders, constantly and consistently, are the ones respectfully asking this country for a seat at the table, fair negotiations and treatment, and inclusion in the nation’s economy and agenda.”

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What can we expect from Prime Minister Mark Carney? @readtheorchard.org #MarkCarney #Canada #cdnpoli open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...

submitted 18 days ago • 3 comments

To My Late Father, Mel Hurtig: We Need You Now via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...

submitted 18 days ago • 12 comments

To @mark-carney.bsky.social congrats on becoming our PM. #CanadaStrong #ElbowsUp and all that. Now, for the love of hockey and maple syrup, please don't think that industry & technology can save us from the ecological nightmare we've created. Just look at Elon Musk for proof of that. #cdnpoli

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Please @mark-carney.bsky.social @dleblancnb.bsky.social and (my MP) @laurelcollins.bsky.social watch Seth Klein’s video and implement an export tax on oil and gas to the US, rather than wasting more public $ on pipelines that won’t be in use until after Trump’s term. #CanadaStrong #ElbowsUp

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Mark Carney’s commitment to shoring up the neoliberal status quo will only undermine Canada in the long term—and when he’s through we will be even more vulnerable to far-right demagogues like Pierre Poilievre. We deserve better.

submitted 22 days ago • 2 comments

Charlie, thank you for your ongoing service to our country. You seem to be one of those rare politicians who has their moral compass firmly in place.

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

freakin hilarious 🤣

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

Crackdowns on unhoused residents sheltering in #Victoria continued this week as #VicPD and bylaw officers dismantled tent encampments in Oakland’s Park, stripping people of their possessions and survival gear.

submitted 24 days ago • 1 comment

Schooling Canada's MAGA MAPLE. Pierre Poilievre made his name beating down on a small town journalist while filling his face with an apple. He comes to Northern Ontario for rage rallies but won't go in the mines or mills to meet workers. I come from a mining town. www.youtube.com/shorts/Mf44P...

submitted 26 days ago • 49 comments

Not usually one for patriotism, but love this. #elbowsup #buycanadian #canada

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