Alex Spears

Carrying the flame

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@Cherniak Worked great for Crombie and Del Duca!

Pretty harsh. Even if you disagree with the opinion, you cannot ignore that articles like this in the Toronto Star are not good for any Liberal politician. We need a leader who can earn positive media coverage. #onpoli

Now, just imagine if the Premier had allowed the Basic Income Pilot to run its course. We could have used the evidence to make real changes to address deep poverty in Ontario. Such a bad decision and such a waste. thestar.com/politics/polit…

Hope he saw Turnstile 🫡

Today is the first day of advance polls for the by-elections taking place here in Scarborough Southwest, University-Rosedale, and Terrebonne. The advance polls open at 9 am and are a great way to skip the lines on election day. elections.ca/content.aspx?s…

@pollingcanada TLDR

If Dr. Seuss wrote about this, it would go something like this In Scarborough Southwest, the story was great, Of a sudden new contest, a twist of fate— For Dolly Begum had chosen to vacate, Her MPP seat, to federally migrate. So provincially now, the Liberals debate, Who’d carry their banner, who’d represent. A nomination! A race! A wide-open gate! A moment, you’d think, to… participate! And who should appear, with timing first-rate? Why, none other than well-spoken Nate. Who’d long said with passion, both early and late: “To build something better—you must participate!” “Participate! Participate!” he’d say with a grin, “Jump up! Join in! Let the best voices win!” “Democracy thrives when we all congregate— So come one, come all—yes, participate!” But then came the crowd—oh, the crowd came in spate! With hopefuls aplenty to challenge Nate. They signed up, stepped forward, refused to abate— Each eager, quite eager, to participate. And Nate cleared his throat, recalibrated his state, Then offered a message… polite—but first-rate: “Well yes, you should join, it’s important, it’s great… But maybe not everyone should participate.” “Participate—if your name happens to be Nate! Participate—if you think Nate is just great! Participate—if you’ll help Nate’s mandate! But if not… perhaps… you should hesitate.” “If you’re not quite aligned, or you’d complicate fate, Or you’re running to win (which I wouldn’t rate), Then maybe step back, don’t accelerate— This might not be your time to participate…” Now voters all blinked at this curious trait, This loop-de-loop logic, this lyrical state— For the champion loud of “participate!” Seemed to edit the guest list… a little too late. Oh Nate, dear Nate, it’s a puzzling slate, A slogan well-loved, now bent by debate— For calling all voices to join and create Rings different when rivals are told… “wait.” So here is the lesson, both tidy and straight: If you call on the world to participate, Be sure that your meaning can hold up its weight— #onpoli #olpldr

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It is horrifying to watch our neighbouring democracy lose itself.

As Canadians, we forcefully condemn the killing and jailing of demonstrators, and stand in solidarity with the Iranian people in their pursuit of human rights, equality, and the rule of law.

Spinal Tap erasure. 🤦‍♂️

Nate has normalized independent thought so it isn’t new/s. IMO it would be nice to see this from other MPs. Those outside of cabinet, their job is to hold the govt to account. More independent thought means better reports, better debate, better policy. Better social cohesion too.

@MelissaLantsman Of course he’ll vote for it. A measured critique from the known caucus “maverick” is dramatically different from rumoured (and actual) floor crossings and allegations of bullying. Not everything is a conspiracy.

In an alternative universe, the media will spend the next week focused on the growing cracks in the Liberal caucus, as one of their own MPs openly speaks out against Mark Carney’s budget. My only question after this video, does he vote for it?

A great listen for those interested in competition issues and the ever-evolving live music industry. Graham articulates all this better than I ever could 🫡 donotpassgo.substack.com/p/they-cant-ke…

Automatic tax filing may not be headline grabbing, but it will make a huge difference for many Canadians in the greatest need. And it’s a smarter and more efficient way to do things.

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