On this meh election of low enthusiasm. “Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you."

Shawn Micallef: Feeling a little ‘meh’ about Toronto’s election? There’s a reason to vote anyway

It feels like Toronto is sighing a collective “meh” when it comes to this election. There’s no fire in the electorate, no passion, no spark. Unenthusiasm across the city.

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Brad Bradford Seems Angry—He’s Betting Torontonians Are Too - thelocal.to/brad-bradfor... #TOpoli #Toronto #TOelection

Brad Bradford Seems Angry—He’s Betting Torontonians Are Too | The Local

Former staffers say he drove them to tears. Colleagues say he’s a bully. The Bradford campaign says his passion is just what this city needs.

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Interesting as a point of reference for public opinion in Canada. Support for secession is running around 31% in Quebec. Latest poll in Alberta puts support for a referendum at 23%.

CCTV footage captured a man narrowly escaping a russian drone attack. This happens every day now. Help protect civilians: u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...

As mayor, do you think Brad Bradford would open all 100 library branches 7-days-a-week +expand hours? Expand school meals to 325,000 students saving families $900/yr? Fund eviction prevention programs & pass Renovictions Bylaw to help tenants stay housed? Mayor Chow DID! Keep it going!🗳️ #TOpoli

Re-Elect Mayor Olivia Chow — Progress Toronto

Help re-elect Mayor Olivia Chow to build more affordable housing, get transit moving faster, and build a city that invests in our communities. Find out more about why we're supporting Olivia Chow's re...

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This year I pledged to ride every passenger train in Canada, from the White Pass & Yukon out of Carcross to The Ocean, calling at Halifax. I'm about 60% of the way there! But the research money is about to run out. A thread on how you can help me reach the end of steel 🧵🚆

So here's my ask: if 100 readers become paid subscribers to my newsletter, High Speed, I figure I can get to the end of steel. Details here 👇 www.highspeed.blog/i-need-your-...

Bradford wants to hire a THOUSAND new cops?! No. Hell, no. On top of gutting revenue with his cuts, he wants to explode the already massive police budget? Toronto, we HAVE to re-elect Olivia Chow. (Also, citing Malcom Gladwell in a serious policy discussion is instantly disqualifying.) #TOPoli

Matt Elliott@graphicmatt.com · 2d ago

In a question about public safety, Chow says she's supporting more funding for youth violence prevention and neighbourhood officers/safety plans. Citing Malcolm Gladwell (?), Bradford says, "You do need more frontline officers if you want to deter crime." He pledges to hire 1,000 of them.

An old meme I made last March. What always strikes me is how happy she is in the US or with her cronies. But with the PM of Canada not so much. Can she just move already. #abpoli

David J. Climenhaga@djclimenhaga.bsky.social · 5d ago

Danielle Smith knows nothing about those separatist ‘negotiations’ in D.C.? So what good is her ‘Top Secret’ security clearance? albertapolitics.ca/2026/10/dani...

"When fully taken up, these upgrades will save Canadian families more than $1B every year on their energy bills. That is a great return on investment," says Prime Minister Mark Carney as he announces $2B in funding for more than a million home retrofits. #cdnpoli

But, but… offering Alberta’s water to Americans is “ridiculous.” Offering it to massive, U.S.-owned AI data centres? Apparently that’s different. 🤔 #ABPoli

🇨🇦 Never 51st 🇨🇦@terry-bolger.bsky.social · 2d ago

Smith is a wordsmith. She plays word games every day. She is really good at playing both sides, tossing around words like sovereignty, and united, and freedom, all while smoothing the way for the separatist movement. She is a separatist. Alberta premier says ‘ridiculo... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Statement by Prime Minister Mark Carney to congratulate Anne Carson on winning the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature #cdnpoli

Statement by Prime Minister Carney to congratulate Anne Carson on winning the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

A poet, essayist, translator, and classicist, Ms. Carson has reimagined the classics with wit, imagination, and a style entirely her own.

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I had already decided and was going to hold my nose voting because I'm not a fan of Olivia Chow. The alternative wasn't better. I watched Brad Bradford at last night's debate in Scarborough. It cemented my choice. Here's why. proximapolicy.substack.com/p/toronto-ne... #TOPoli #TOElxn26 #Toronto

How anti-COVID activism injected life into Alberta's separatist movement www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

ANALYSIS | How anti-COVID activism injected life into Alberta's separatist movement | CBC News

They fought vaccines and public health restrictions. Over time, their push for freedom shifted to independence.

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I am a centrist. Why Did UN Women Take So Long to Condemn Violence in Israel? share.google/E4gxP3YRuQWN... I found out on October 8 that my "friends" would have congratulated my rapists or murderers if I had been visiting Israel on October 7.

Why are women’s rights groups silent after Hamas’ sexual violence against women? Political leanings are to blame, experts say

A law expert says it’s about time that people take a stand against the sexual violence perpetuated by Hamas in its assault on Israel.

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McGuinty delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta, highlights $8B in funding #cdnpoli #ipolitics

McGuinty delivers pro-Canada message in Alberta, highlights $8B in funding

McGuinty, with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith standing beside him at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton, says the province is a national reminder on how to think big and build big.

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Don't support Trump tariffs then blame Stelco job cuts on 'act of God,' minister Joly warns Cleveland-Cliffs www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Don't support Trump tariffs then blame Stelco job cuts on 'act of God,' minister Joly warns Cleveland-Cliffs | CBC News

Canada's industry minister said Wednesday Stelco Holdings Inc. cannot use the trade war to justify cutting jobs it committed to when it bought the Hamilton-based steel plant, particularly when the hea...

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"This is a sombre anniversary of an unspeakable tragedy. The govt has been taking actions at home to protect the Jewish community, protect all Canadians but particularly the Jewish community," says PM Carney, marking 3 years since the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attacks in Israel. #cdnpoli

matt elliott made this point yesterday toronto.cityhallwatcher.com/i/218091889/...

Where Toronto’s mayoral race stands today — and how it might change

City Hall Watcher #404: Alex Olson returns to look at the state of the mayoral race, and how it might change in the 21 days we have left. Plus: LOBBYIST WATCH covers garbage and farming

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Olivia Chow announcing plans to expand the city’s school food program to include lunch. Her campaign says the move will be phased in and “funded like the existing school food program, which is jointly by the City, other levels of government, and private donations.” #ToPoli

Bob Rae's New Book on Trump, Carney and the "Global Rupture" The former UN ambassador speaks frankly about Donald Trump, his admiration for @MarkJCarney, and the path forward for Canada. Must watch. #cdnpoli youtu.be/MdrVZ_0jzoA

Bob Rae's New Book on Trump, Carney and the "Global Rupture"

YouTube video by Energi Media

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Dear people everywhere, including demented, amoral Presidents: Penguins are at the SOUTH pole. Polar bears are at the NORTH POLE. Got it?

Never forget that Danielle Smith bent over backwards to appease this separatist movement, she's pushed this referendum question, it never had to happen, but she put self interest above country. She wears these collaborators and traitors. She is culpable. #cdnpoli

A new poll suggests Olivia Chow continues to lead the race for Toronto’s top job as the mayoral campaign enters its final month, but the race is far from over. #ToPoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Chow leads Toronto's mayoral race by 6 points as campaign enters final month: poll | CBC News

A new poll suggests Olivia Chow continues to lead the race for Toronto’s top job as the mayoral campaign enters its final month, but the race is far from over.

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Alberta Separatism Is Built on a Big Lie

Alberta Separatism Is Built on a Big Lie | The Walrus

Danielle Smith has turned western grievance into a national unity crisis

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The buck stops at Queen's Park. Hospitals run a $70 million debt while Doug Ford spends $48 million ripping out bike lanes. We live in the stupidest timeline.

May we please be rid of Doug Ford soon. #ONpoli

Mike Schreiner@mikeschreiner.bsky.social · last wk.

Put another way, Ford wants to spend more on removing bike lanes in Toronto ($48M) than he's spent protecting all of Ontario's businesses from an international trade war. Ontario deserves serious leadership, that follows through on promises, and actually puts people before profits.

The days of automatically buying U.S. military kit are over. Carney government seems to be signalling that it will no longer accept the Canadian Armed Forces' longstanding preference for American equipment. #CdnPoli 🇨🇦 💪

Opinion: Ottawa sends a message to Canada’s military: The days of automatically buying U.S. gear are over

How will the Canadian Armed Forces adjust to the new reality that industrial and political criteria now matter as much as military ones?

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Here are 16 Canadian-owned brands you can buy instead of the usual grocery store picks. 🇨🇦 #BuyCanadian ✅ Get my free weekly newsletter: farandwide.news Note: A previous version of this graphic listed a Canadian-owned company which had moved its production to the U.S.

www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/378a168... #abpoli

Former deans of medicine call on Ottawa to intervene in Alberta’s dual-practice health care model

In a letter to Carney, deans from the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta assert public-private model violates the Canada Health Act

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