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“As a community worker and Provincial President of British Columbia Seniors group and Vice President at the Federation of Francophone Seniors of Canada, It has been a pleasure working with Bonita Zarrillo . She has demonstrated an interest at all times for our needs and questions related to senior issues. She has advocated on our behalf and needs at all times. We support Bonita for the upcoming elections."
"In March, just days before the current election was called, the RCMP's Protective Behavioural Analysis Unit released a report detailing how the threat environment had grown steadily against politicians from 2020 to 2023 and was straining resources of the force to keep them safe." #election #NDP #threats #jagmeetsingh https://www.thespec.com/politics/federal/if-they-kill-him-what-do-we-do-jagmeet-singh-reveals-he-was-target-of/article_30a72a10-23f9-5730-ab1a-e2940a72b5de.html
Metroland Media · ‘If they kill him … what do we do?’: Jagmeet Singh reveals he was target of foreign interference and faced ‘credible’ death threat
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And now in the past hour I heard a radio ad for Gord Johns, my NDP candidate here. I heard one by Kris McNichol CPC before that.
to be clear, Poillievre's rally, if it was indeed in Nanoose Bay rather than Nanaimo proper, would put it in my riding.
The fight is ON in Courtenay-Alberni!
Haven't seen this level of fight since the NDP/Gord Johns took the riding from James Lunney/John Duncan when Trudeau won.
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Singh Pledges to Stop Liberal Cuts to Health Care in First Budget
lemmy.caSingh Pledges to Stop Liberal Cuts to Health Care in First Budget - Lemmy.ca
In case you're wondering how the provincial and federal versions of Canadian political parties “line up" together, you can get a good start by seeing who the Premiers of each province endorse, or don't.
Progressive Conservative leaders Doug Ford (ON) and Nova Tim Houston (NS) look to be pretty steadfast -- Poillievre-averse. 
Alberta Wildrose Premier Smith and Sask Party Scott Moe are full Poillievre.
All in this CBC article today: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/houston-poilievre-election-1.7518196
For others:
NDP Premiers David Eby (BC) and Wab Kinew (MB): Happy to endorse the NDP’s Singh
Apr 4:
(CBC - Eby) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/david-eby-jagmeet-singh-1.7502359
(CITY - Kinew) https://winnipeg.citynews.ca/2024/04/04/kinew-joins-premiers-in-call-to-end-federal-carbon-tax-looking-for-manitoba-specific-plan/
Québec's CAQ Premier Legault has not endorsed anyone specifically. (CBC https://ca.news.yahoo.com/quebec-premier-doesn-t-endorse-233136889.html)
New Brunswick and Newfoundland & Labrador have Liberal Premier, presumably in line with Carney's Liberals, but not necessarily.
And that leaves PEI: Their Progressive Conservative Premier resigned a couple months ago, and their new one is.. well, preoccupied. So no endorsements forthcoming for anyone!
CBC: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-premier-resignation-what-next-1.7465394
If you made it this far down then welcome to the rabbit hole I just dug myself. How do we get out of here??
CBCTensions with N.S. premier simmered as Poilievre made his sole stop in the province | CBC NewsFor the first time this campaign, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made a stop in Nova Scotia on Thursday — the second province he's visited led by a Progressive Conservative premier conspicuously absent from the federal party's events.
Via #CultMTL - Apr 25, 2025
A majority of #Canadians (54%) say they have a positive opinion of the #LiberalParty leader. #MarkCarney’s net favourability currently sits at +13%, 33 points higher than that of both #CPC leader #PierrePoilievre (-20%) and #NDP leader #JagmeetSingh (-20%).
https://cultmtl.com/2025/04/mark-carney-is-the-most-popular-party-leader-in-canada-by-far/
Cult MTL · Mark Carney is the most popular party leader in Canada — by farMark Carney is the most popular party leader in Canada.
Singh: Water, Health Care, and Indigenous Rights Are Not for Sale in Trump Trade Talks
lemmy.caSingh: Water, Health Care, and Indigenous Rights Are Not for Sale in Trump Trade Talks - Lemmy.ca
H/t @persagen
“I helped write the NDP’s trans policy. Why have they abandoned our community?
OPINION: In a time when allies need to stand up for trans rights, the NDP has chosen to stand down—and pivot”
—Jules Sherred
Xtra Magazine · I helped write the NDP’s trans policy. Why have they abandoned our community? | Xtra MagazineOPINION: In a time when allies need to stand up for trans rights, the NDP has chosen to stand down—and pivot
Video from CUPE: The things you love about Canada: Championed by the NDP
Canadian Union of Public EmployeesThe things you love about Canada: Championed by the NDPEverything that makes us proud to be Canadian is because NDP MPs fought for us. Now more than ever, we need a strong NDP fighting for us.
"Glen Clark: Don’t choose between two conservatives.
"Opinion: We need New Democrats in Parliament now more than ever to keep fighting to make life better for Canadians by keeping the pressure on — no matter who wins."
https://vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/glen-clark-dont-choose-between-two-conservatives
vancouversunGlen Clark: Don’t choose between two conservativesWe need New Democrats in Parliament to keep fighting to make life better for Canadians by keeping the pressure on — no matter who wins
The NDP has promised to fight for price controls on groceries / 
Le NPD promis de battre pour des plafonnements des prix sur les produits d'épicerie
[Translation of a translation] "If you're worrying about the high price of groceries, do you think Mark Carney will implement a price ceiling? Do you think Pierre Poilievre will? No, we will fight for a price ceiling to lower the price of your groceries," said Mr. Singh.
« Si vous vous inquiétez du prix élevé des produits d’épicerie, pensez-vous que Mark Carney va instaurer un plafonnement des prix ? Pensez-vous que Pierre Poilievre va instaurer un plafonnement des prix ? Non, nous allons nous battre pour un plafonnement des prix afin de faire baisser le prix de vos produits d’épicerie », a argué M. Singh.
Source: Jagmeet Singh nie vouloir «sauver les meubles» [Jagmeet Singh denies trying to "save the furniture"] [expression meaning to save the essentials during a catastrophe; the article is about him denying allegations that he's only trying to keep the NDP's most favourable ridings] https://www.ledevoir.com/politique/canada/870853/jagmeet-singh-nie-vouloir-sauver-meubles #cdnpoli #canadapolitics #NDP #cdnelxn2025 #CanadianElection #politiques #PolitiquesCanadien #ElectionCanadien #NPD #en #fr
Le Devoir · Jagmeet Singh nie vouloir «sauver les meubles»Les sondages indiquent que l’appui au NPD a considérablement diminué.
Jagmeet Singh: Don’t Expect Carney to Stand Up to Corporate Landlords—He Made Millions as One
lemmy.caJagmeet Singh: Don’t Expect Carney to Stand Up to Corporate Landlords—He Made Millions as One - Lemmy.ca
Tanille Johnston, #NDP: 'It is extremely disheartening that a single candidate can derail an all-candidates forum'
Campbell River Mirror · On the ground of Campbell River's cancelled All-Candidates Forum
Rachel Notley makes a STRONG case for electing NDP MPs in Edmonton and beyond.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ndp/comments/1k65g1t/rachel_notley_makes_a_strong_case_for_electing/
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Carney says “I fully expect we are going to exceed” $28 billion in cuts
lemmy.caCarney says “I fully expect we are going to exceed” $28 billion in cuts - Lemmy.ca
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-island-strategic-voting-1.7508172
If the national polling we are seeing WERE actually broken down, with large samples, in each of hundreds of ridings, sure, the riding level projections would make sense.
They aren't.
They take national polling numbers, use past election results, and assume the national preferences would thusly affect local results.
#cdnpoli #canada #elxn45 #fascism #antifa #elbowsup #ndp
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CBCWhy Vancouver Island is shaping up to be a hot spot for strategic voting | CBC NewsA growing number of left-leaning voters across B.C. are thinking of voting strategically as polls show the province has some of the tightest races in the country.