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‘I must confess that when I was younger I expected the future to have more robotic butlers and jetpacks and less plague and fascism, but here we are.' - Paul Bassett Davies

Your vote is a chess move, not a valentine.

#cdnpoli #onpoli #canada

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"When I'm prime minister I'll fix broken water mains myself."

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Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, are rapidly rising in UK, France, USA, Spain, and .

Mounting evidence shows that infections can create lasting differences in some people’s immune systems leaving them more susceptible to other diseases.
Whooping cough is one of the most infectious diseases in the world with a reproductive number of 12-17… similar to measles.


https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/whooping-cough-cases-reported-at-northumberland-schools/article_7c2e5073-0812-564d-9248-8f9bb43d1964.html

YALE SCHOOL of PUBLIC HEALTH ▪️Growing research shows infection with SARS-CoV-2 can create lasting differences in some people's immune systems. 1. Altered immune system cells which are more inflammatory. 2. Viral reservoirs and fragments which can set off a continuing immune response. 3. Immune dysregulation & chronic inflammation 4. Triggered autoimmune conditions, blood clots & latent viruses ▪️The risk of developing an autoimmune disease rose by up to 172% after infection, per a study following people from 2020 to 2022. ▪️Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination can reduce the likelihood of developing an autoimmune condition after infection. OTHER ILLNESSES ▪️SARS-CoV-2 can also activate other viruses that have been lying dormant, like Epstein-Barr and herpes viruses. ▪️Studies have found kids with prior COVID-19 infections had a greater risk of RSV infections.
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    Former head of CSIS Richard Fadden re: report.

    "The alleged behaviour is not treasonous as there is no [longer] an offence of “foreign interference.”

    "Under the guise of "improving" it, former PM Stephen Harper had 🇨🇦 treason statute revised, severely narrowing it's scope to military & scientific matters only, so now the recent allegations of MP's colluding with foreign powers no longer qualify as treasonous acts."


    https://thehub.ca/2024/06/10/hub-exclusive-the-alleged-behaviour-is-not-treasonous-former-csis-head-richard-fadden-on-foreign-interference-by-mps-and-senators/

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    🇨🇦
    "Some things people need to understand about Pierre #Poilievre's approach to scrums. First, it takes enormous ego & boundless disdain to confidently pursue his approach.
    Most people would wither under the stress of playing the game he is playing. They would worry about looking the fool. They would worry about getting caught out. Choking. Ruining their good name, forever. Not him. He pushes into these scenarios with relish.
    👉 PP enjoys the obvious confusion and discomfort it causes." /1

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    "What #Poilievre is doing is to democratic accountability what pro wrestling is to boxing. There are no rules. He refuses to respect the accountability function of the media (which is essential to democracy). He refuses to answer clearly. He turns the tables. He asks THEM questions.
    That's cheating. It's cheating because the media's role is not to debate. They are bound by their professional role to ask questions and pursue answers. Not debate. He is TRYING to make them part of the story." /2

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    "Even if 🇨🇦 media were prepared to engage, #Poilievre doesn't fight fair. He reaches outside the ring at every opportunity, swinging chairs, gouging eyes, jumping from the top rope. You can't debate that. When you're willing to lie, the possibilities for lines of argument are endless. Debate is fueled by facts. A "debate" fueled by fiction is just a choreographed brawl. /3

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    🇨🇦 "By treating the serious business of public governance as blood sport entertainment, we have transformed it into just another ring at the circus. We shouldn't be amused. We should be worried. Pierre #Poilievre is going to break things. Important things. Fragile things. And we will regret it." /end

    Excellent insight via @TimAbray @ottawacitizen

    #canada #cdnpoli #conservatives

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    So it’s looking like Canadians paid for Mr.#Poilievre’s cross-country ‘Axe the Tax’ rallies…where Mrs. Poilievre sold her swag merchandise… and they both grifted the taxpayer using “a loophole”

    #cdnpoli #canada

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    A young child has died of measles in , the first death in the province in more than a decade, Public Health Ontario reports.

    The child was under the age of five and was not vaccinated against the highly infectious virus.


    https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/a-young-child-in-ontario-has-died-of-measles/article_3f5e6e14-13d1-11ef-bef6-2b5f14b1ee24.html

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    holy hell 🇨🇦
    Randy Weekes, long-time Speaker of the #Saskatchewan Legislature was shaking & trembling today as he read into the record his fear that one of the most powerful ministers in Scott Moe's cabinet might murder him for following the Speaker rules.
    Mr. Weekes says Government House Leader Jeremy Harrison has wanted to carry handguns in the assembly & actually brought in a hunting rifle.

    “I didn’t know about this,” chuckled Premier Moe.

    #cdnpoli #conservatives

    https://regina.ctvnews.ca/enough-is-enough-saskatchewan-speaker-cuts-up-party-membership-card-1.6889777

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    @MikeImBack @Pinchy63 @Snowshadow

    Very difficult to watch as Speaker Randy Weekes literally shakes as he lays out the harassment, corruption and disregard for democracy by Scott Moe's SaskParty.

    #skpoli #saskatchewan

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mQGVRViPLo&t=228s

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    Today's WTF moment...
    Loblaws' Shoppers Drug Mart chain is recruiting staff for jobs that DO NOT PAY. Shoppers is looking for volunteers to stock shelves, clean, be available nights & weekends..

    #onpoli #loblaws #BoycottLoblaws #toronto

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    Last fall, Pierre Poilievre blamed Prime Minister Trudeau for a diplomatic chill with India.
    a) It has been revealed that India interfered in the Conservative leadership race in favour of Poilievre.
    b) When it came to the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil, #Poilievre believed India's prime minister, Modi, over our own Canadian intelligence services.
    Add this to PP's spectacular record of being wrong on everything of consequence.

    #cdnpoli #harper
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/nijjar-killing-arrests-made-1.7192807

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    🇨🇦 Conservative Leader Pierre #Poilievre is encouraging demonstrations outside Liberal and NDP constituency offices over the carbon price.
    A planned protest across Canada on May 3 has prompted an alert from the House of Commons’ sergeant-at-arms to all 338 MPs and their staff to take extra security measures.

    #Poilievre #NotFitToBePM #cdnpoli #canada
    https://globalnews.ca/news/10464961/anti-carbon-price-protests-security-warning-mps/

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    "In case you haven't had a chance to follow this, an enormous swath of -- about 2 billion people -- have for days suffered record heat well above 100F [38C] and insane winds above 100 mph [160 kmh]
    No, this is not normal. Some of SE Asia is topping 120F degrees [49C] -- in Spring."

    @laurie_garrett
    https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/288327-philippine-zoo-heatwave?page=2

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    Today, in 🇨🇦 House of Commons, Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre was given an opportunity to denounce the white supremacists he's met with and the recent endorsement of RW conspiracy theorist & Sandy Hook school massacre denier, Alex Jones.
    He chose not to.

    #cdnpoli #canada #poilievre #ottawa

    https://crier.co/watch-pierre-poilievre-refuses-to-denounce-the-white-supremacists-he-met-with-and-alex-jones/

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    "Poilievre’s seemingly drunken meeting with the lunatic fringe says a ton about the man #Canada is seemingly about to elect. And absolutely none of it is good"

    #cdnpoli #poilievre #diagolon

    https://scrimshawunscripted.substack.com/p/poilievres-dangerous-diagolon-dalliance?triedRedirect=true

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    ⚠️ HEALTH ALERT⚠️

    please boost--thank you.

    A "natural supplement" containing a hidden painkiller ingredient could be catastrophic!!

    *read article for more info.
    @gemelliz @GottaLaff
    #News #Alert #Healthcare

    https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/it-could-be-catastrophic-woman-says-natural-supplement-contained-hidden-painkiller-drug-1.6853215

    gemelliz ,
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    @Christo @Snowshadow @GottaLaff

    Reminder: Health #Canada increased the regulations on natural health products in June 2023 to ensure companies make truthful claims about the products they sell.
    The Opposition immediately ramped up a national campaign against the increased regulations with warnings about increased costs.
    Conservative MP Stephen Ellis, the health critic in Pierre #Poilievre's shadow cabinet, called the move unnecessary "gate-keeping"

    #cdnpoli
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/opposition-parties-natural-health-product-regulations-1.6952289

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    🇨🇦 Looks like this boycott is gaining steam...

    Avoid shopping at all Loblaw-owned stores, Shoppers Drug Mart, No Frills, Loblaw Real Canadian Superstore for the month of MAY 2024.

    #roblaws #canada #poilievre #dougford #cdnpoli #onpoli #topoli
    https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/loblaw-boycott-will-it-work-expert-opinion?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar

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    Last month, the Ford Conservative government padded its housing numbers by counting Long Term Care beds -- this month, #DougFord is counting STUDENT HOUSING towards the province's home building targets. 🤦

    #Ontario #onpoli #housing

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    😱 Alex Jones, the repulsive monster who denies the Sandy Hook school massacre, posted a 'love note' to Canada's opposition leader yesterday. Why is a political "nobody" like Pierre even on this MAGA-nutter's radar? 🤔

    "Been following this guy for years and he is the real deal! #Canada desperately needs a lot more leaders like him and so does the rest of the world" - Alex Jones

    #poilievre #cdnpoli #PuntTheRunt
    https://pressprogress.ca/far-right-conspiracy-theorist-alex-jones-praises-conservative-leader-pierre-poilievre/

    gemelliz OP ,
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    @ddmgmgh

    "Christian nationalists"
    A monster indeed.

    Canada's Cons constantly push the China & India narrative but rarely point out that the United States is also a foreign interference player.
    #cdnpoli

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    @pinhman 😬

    Atlas is partnered with the "Canadian Taxpayers Federation" - Jason Kenney's old stomping ground.

    Also with the "Fraser Institute, whose never-ending stream of press releases attacking public policy by Liberal & NDP govts shows up in mainstream news coverage virtually daily."

    #MediaMalpractice

    CanTaxFed wallowed in week-long media blitz warning everyone to "fill up their gas tanks" before the "punishing Trudeau carbon tax" increase.
    #canada #poilievre
    @ddmgmgh @BarryCooke

    gemelliz , to random
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    #conservatives #cdnpoli #onpoli #poilievre #dougFord

    gemelliz , to random
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    Has anyone actually heard Conservative leader Pierre #Poilievre claim that after he's cancelled the carbon tax, Canadian consumers will see big box retailers, gas companies & grocery stores reduce their prices enough to result in significant savings?

    Because that's what many of PP's #AxeTheTax rally attendees think is going to happen. 🤦 Some even think they'll be buying a house straightaway once he's elected.

    #AxeTheFacts #BaloneyFactory #Halifax #NsPoli #cdnpoli

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    Today, Mr. #Poilievre started off his #Halifax rally with a massive lie when he shouted out, "On April 1st your food is going up 23%."

    Then he held up a St, Patricks Day beer and yelled “Every time someone says ‘axe the tax’ I’m going to have to take a sip”

    #BaloneyFactory #AlwaysCampaigning
    #cdnpoli

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    @Snowshadow Every day, at every "rally", #Poilievre sounds more & more like TFG.

    Reminder that Jenni Byrne, the Loblaws lobbyist, is travelling with PP as his campaign manager.

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    "Canadian conservatives
    Starting with Prime Minister Harper
    Wanted carbon pricing.
    Poilievre voted for it 11 times.
    If PP is elected there'll still be a carbon tax,
    Although they'll likely change the name.
    There'll be no rebates.
    Or drop in grocery prices.
    Just cuts to every public service."
    Pensions and
    Children's monthly benefits first.
    Note that #Poilievre never alludes
    To the fundamental reason
    For carbon taxes,
    Cap & trade, or whatever, which is
    To save our planet.

    #canada #AxeTheTax

    gemelliz OP ,
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    Canada's Conservatives aren't really against carbon pricing.
    👉 They are against the rebates, which is why they never mention them. They want that money to go to back to the government coffers, not to the people.

    It's clear the Conservatives are going to run hard with #Poilievre's "axe the tax" BS to win the next federal election.
    What will they to do if they win and consumer prices don't drop by 15-20%?
    Nothing. Blame Trudeau.

    #canada #cdnpoli #abpoli #onpoli #saskpoli

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    SCOTUS

    gemelliz OP ,
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    @otownKim 👍 pls share far & wide

    gemelliz , to random
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    "Premier Ford is not talking about picking judges who are friends of the Conservatives. What he's suggesting is far worse: he wants to select judges based on how they will rule on cases yet unheard.
    This is unprecedented & demands a strong response from the Attorney-General Douglas Downey. #DougFord has put Downey in a position where he either has to repudiate his premier, or resign. The A-G cannot simply carry on as though the comments weren't made."

    #onpoli #ontario #justice @johnhalecrimlaw

    gemelliz OP ,
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    @dashrb The cocaine guy was Doug’s brother, former mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford. Ontario Premier Doug Ford was the drug dealer. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/globe-investigation-the-ford-familys-history-with-drug-dealing/article12153014/

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    @dashrb Yeah we know. ;) Canada is watching intently.
    Btw, Premier Ford (dealer) is a big fan of TFG. Right now he’s busy messing with our judge selection committees. #StackTheCourts

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    Independent #Toronto MP, Kevin Vuong, who was dumped by the Liberals from his downtown riding (Spadina Fort York) in 2021 due to his undisclosed sexual assault charge, says he's joining Pierre #Poilievre's Conservatives.

    #cdnpoli #topoli #onpoli

    https://www.thestar.com/politics/former-liberal-candidate-kevin-vuong-says-he-wants-to-join-pierre-poilievres-conservatives/article_2e6b12cc-d260-11ee-a985-376531eb19d7.html?utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_source=Twitter

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    Hey 🇨🇦​
    Make sure your #measles vaccines are up to date if you're travelling to 🇺🇸​ for March Break.

    Florida is 'lettin' it rip'

    Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, up to 90% of the people close to that person who are not immune will also become infected. The virus can live for up to two hours in an airspace where the infected person coughed or sneezed.

    #WhereIsKieranMoore #PublicHealth #ontario #toronto

    gemelliz , to random
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    #canada #conservatives #harper #poilievre #deAdder

    gemelliz , to random
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    Canada's conservative leader, "Pierre Poilievre doesn’t want you to know who he’s with or where he’s from. If he has nothing to hide, he needs to act like it.
    Every relationship, from his business partners to his parents to his wife and her family, is a fucking mystery. Nothing seems legitimate, from his name to his family to his wife to his party leadership."


    https://crier.co/maybe-its-time-for-reporters-to-ask-pierre-poilivere-where-hes-from-and-who-hes-with/

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    A reminder that Premier Ford is offering family doctors a 0% increase at a time when there's a dire shortage & family doctors are fleeing in droves.
    The Ford govt says they're "trying to get more family doctors" but the fact that the $38 per patient visit hasn’t increased in more than 5 years proves they really aren't.
    Also 💥​ #DougFord's pharmacist reimbursements for those bogus phone "medication checks" are DOUBLE what a family doctor get paid per in person visit.

    #Bill60 #onpoli #ontario

    gemelliz OP ,
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    "you will NEVER pay for healthcare with your credit card"

    Premier Ford cancelled vehicle stickers, & boasted he'd "put $100 back in your pocket".
    is realizing our annual healthcare fees may add up to MUCH more.

    "Hundreds of patients were left scrambling after a family doctor closed her practice & moved to a private health clinic that charges $5,000 annually. “This isn’t about just one doctor & thousands of patients abandoned. It’s about the erosion of our healthcare system.”

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    Pay attention 🇨🇦​

    ‘They’re frightened of diversity’ says Rob Reiner on the threat of Christian-nationalism. Reiner's new documentary traces the rise of the white evangelical political movement and what would make god-fearing bible huggers reject democracy and embrace a con artist like Donald Trump.

    #poilievre #conservatives #canada
    https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/rob-reiner-christian-nationalism-trump-documentary-1234969196/

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    @Snowshadow I hope to see the film at some point.

    And yes, many Canadians think this is a US issue. It is not.
    Mr. #Poilievre was campaigning last weekend on "defending your right to worship in Canada"

    #ChristoNationalism

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    Former Canadian PM Stephen Harper keeps his evangelical faith well hidden because he knows most Canadians do not share the "moral convictions" of his evangelical denomination.

    "The Alliance Church, to which Harper has belonged for decades, believes Jesus Christ will return to Earth in an apocalypse, won’t ordain women, strongly opposes abortion and divorce, and condemns homosexuality"

    #Poilievre #conservatives #cdnpoli #canada

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    @zachvat "nutters" 1994 comment by Barry Goldwater still on point.

    "Frankly, these people frighten me. Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise. I know, I've tried to deal with them."

    #harper #evangelical

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    😳”Poilievre’s Conservative Party wants to pass a bill, which would mean would be automatically granted security clearance since he can't or won’t obtain one legitimately.
    If this isn’t a screaming red flag, I don’t know what is.”

    @heathermoandco

    https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/44-1/bill/C-377/first-reading

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    #WompWomp 🇨🇦

    “In a victory for nurses, teachers and 1000s of unionized public sector workers, Ontario's top court has upheld ruling that Premier Doug Ford's wage restraint legis is unconstitutional.

    ..capped wage increases for most public sector workers at 1% annually for 3 years & has been blamed for an exodus of health-care workers during the COVID pandemic” #Canada

    https://trib.al/61hC1GS

    gemelliz ,
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    @GottaLaff @Snowshadow
    Doug Ford was running SuperBowl ads instead of investing in #Ontario healthcare.

    gemelliz , to random
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    👀​ Canada's premier political cartoonist Michael deAdder is pushing back..

    "I'm sick of these tactics. I see journalists [& cartoonists] bullied by the right. Conservatives are bullying their way into power."

    "When I draw a cartoon you don't realize that I've drawn almost the same number of Liberal cartoons. I've probably drawn more Liberal than Conservative because they are in power. You just see the Conservative cartoons and cry unfair."

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    #boosting #deAdder #WashingtonPost @deAdder

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