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Ian Bushfield

@bushfield.ca
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Humanism and politics. 📍 Coquitlam, BC Work @bchumanist.ca Podcasts: PolitiCoast & Cambie Report More on me ian.bushfield.ca

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 14h
I dream of someday having the space to report on how David Eby went from telling NDP supporters BC could not afford to keep approving fossil fuel projects to being one of LNG's biggest boosters He made that shift in less than 4 years
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Emma Arkell @emmaarkell.bsky.social · 20h
My second article for the day is about this morning's historic BC Supreme Court ruling in favour of the founders of the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF). The judge praised DULF's work, said a safe supply is necessary to save lives, and threw out charges of drug trafficking.
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 16h
The Angus Reid poll was likely an outlier but we've got Liaison and Leger (often S-tier pollsters) both showing a faltering NDP. Maybe it'd be great to actually present something for people to vote for sooner than later...
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De Facto Journalism Co-op @defactomedia.ca · 22h
Canada’s drug policy violates its Charter, BC Supreme Court Justice Catherine Murray ruled on Tuesday, by making it de facto illegal to run a compassion club providing tested illicit drugs. Read the full breakdown of her decision, by @godfrey.work: www.defactomedia.ca/breaking-dul...
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BREAKING: DULF founders’ trafficking charges thrown out in BC Supreme Court ruling on constitutional challenge
Justice Catherine Murray applauds Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum, declares a section of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act unconstitutional
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Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 25/09/2026
An individual in Canada used ChatGPT for eight months to plan one of the country’s worst mass shootings. Yet, if you listen to politicians and media, the real threat of AI is a fantastical scenario where it might wipe out humans in ten years. They need to stop getting fooled by tech deceivers.
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The media has the AI threat all wrong
Generative AI is harming people today. We don’t need to waste time fantasizing about science fictional scenarios.
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 28/09/2026
It's truly breathtaking that Meta managed to make marketplace worse
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 28/09/2026
We're manifesting things here folks
Brian Lilley in Toronto Sun: Why Carney might gamble on a December election
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 25/09/2026
Danielle Smith let the rats into Alberta. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Alberta’s self-image as world’s only rat-free region shattered by discovery of rat
Province’s rat patrol called in to investigate as town of Bowden announces discovery of dead vermin
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 25/09/2026
For how tiring the standard/daylight time debate is, I may as well have changed our clocks
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Max @fixie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Okay let's do a roundup: Adriane Carr was the party's first leader for 1983-1985, after which the position was abolished, and the party had no formal leader till 1993, instead having 3 spokespeople. Carr will return though!
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 24/09/2026
New Cambie Report out! @natevl.bsky.social joins me to discuss the emotional impact of #EvictKenSim and the results of the progressive primary. Listen where all fine podcasts are found www.cambiereport.ca/e3-24-the-po...
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E3-24 The politicians are politicking
Vancity Lookout's Nate Lewis joins to discuss the results of the progressive primary and the emotional impact of the Evict Ken Sim slogan
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Robert Jago @rjjago.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Here's something I've been working on for a while, that I'll be getting into a lot more soon. This is where Land Acknowledgements come from, this is what they mean, and this is how you've all been doing them wrong.
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John Woodside @woodsideful.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
The perception that red tape is preventing Canada from building major projects doesn’t hold hold up. Hundreds of projects, worth hundreds of billions of dollars are planned under existing regulations. Yet Carney blames a bureaucratic maze for stifling growth to justify his deregulatory agenda.
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Carney's red tape narrative doesn't hold up
The perception that a bureaucratic maze is preventing Canada from building major projects, as Prime Minister Mark Carney has argued to support his deregulatory nation-building agenda, doesn’t hold up ...
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 24/09/2026
This has been in the works for a while. What @rjjago.bsky.social delivered went far deeper than we could've hoped. It gives us a lot to reflect on in our work but also will hopefully contribute to the much wider conversation.
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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It is an honour to be the BC NDP candidate for the upcoming election in Saanich South. I can't wait to hit the doors and meet as many of you face to face as possible. We will see you on the campaign trail. #bcpoli
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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
BC election dates you need to know: Candidate registration deadline: Saturday, October 3rd Advanced voting: Oct 16-21 Final voting day: Saturday, October 24, 8-8pm Elections BC has all the info #bcpoli
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2026 Provincial Election | Elections BC
A provincial general election has been called. Final Voting Day is October 24, 2026. You can vote if you are: a Canadian citizen, 18 or older on October 24, 2026, and a resident of B.C. since April 23...
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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Jeremy Valeriote will run again in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky #bcpoli
This election, BC Greens are running on four commitments to British Columbians: A Life You Can Afford, Care You Can Count On, Economic Fairness for All, and a commitment to Fight for your Future.

Lowan also announced she would be running in Saanich North and the Islands, following Rob Botterell announcing he would not be seeking re-election.

“Serving the people of Saanich North and the Islands has been one of the greatest privileges of my life,” said Botterell. “I would not be stepping aside with such confidence if I didn’t know who was stepping up. Emily Lowan is someone this community can trust, and I will be working hard to help her win.”

“Having the chance to represent Saanich North and the Islands, the same neighbourhoods in which I grew up, is a profound honour,” said Lowan. “From a lack of access to healthcare, to the instability of a housing crisis, to underfunded ferry routes, to the threats of drought & climate disaster, the people of Saanich North and the Islands deserve someone who’s willing to fight tooth and nail for them. That’s exactly what I’ll do in the Legislature.”

Jeremy Valeriote announced that he would be seeking re-election in West Vancouver-Sea-to-Sky, where he won a historic victory in 2024, becoming the first BC Green to represent a riding on the mainland.
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 23/09/2026
Called it
Somehow Andrew Weaver returned
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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I promise that you will not expect what Ken Sim is looking at in this new ad he put out
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Walking Eagle News @theeagleist.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Feds tout trickle down reconciliation
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 23/09/2026
I hope they announce Andrew Weaver is running for them
CentreBC announcement in Oak Bay-Gordon head today
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 23/09/2026
That was fast. First poll of the election.
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 22/09/2026
Mark Carney has the chance to do the funniest thing
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Haus of Decline @hausofdecline.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Carney is truly the Reagan of Canada. A calming, paternalistic figure in a period of apocalyptic uncertainty who galvanizes the economy with short-sighted right wing fiscal policies. And like Reagan, every disaster that Canada encounters in the future will be traceable to his administration.
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 22/09/2026
Particularly Gavin Dew who went to bat for Findlay.
Castanet headline: Dew says Findlay deserves chance to prove leadership
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 22/09/2026
Also good news for the Recall Tara Armstrong team who recently suspended their own (unlikely to succeed) efforts.
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 22/09/2026
Is it too much to ask for an election where the parties actually present positive visions for what they will do to make life better?
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 22/09/2026
You know what they say, centre today, gone tomorrow
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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Lots of speculation that CentreBC and the BC Conservatives are merging A statement from CentreBC's president makes it seem like maybe that's not the thing? Peter Milobar, who just became CentreBC's leader, is holding a press conference with BC Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson #bcpoli
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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 22/09/2026
Confused by what's going on in B.C. politics? Catch up on the disarray www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Confused by what's going on in B.C. politics? Catch up on the disarray | CBC News
B.C. Premier David Eby is set to speak at 12:15 p.m. PT amidst speculation of a snap election call that would capitalize on the disarray among opposition parties who have splintered into multiple fact...
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 22/09/2026
Yeah okay the BC election call is tomorrow
My inbox flooded with government press releases
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BC Humanist Association @bchumanist.ca · 21/09/2026
Our latest report in The Saguenay Project is out: Amen, Again! revisits unconstitutional prayers in Ontario municipalities. There's been major progress, but many municipalities still opened their most recent inaugural meetings with a prayer. Our release: www.bchumanist.ca/amen_again_r...
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Ontario remains municipal prayer outlier, finds new report
Still 62 municipalities had prayer at their 2022 inaugural council meetings and 2 pray at every meeting
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 21/09/2026
Kinda fitting that after writing Canadian Naomi Klein wrote the literal book on The Shock Doctrine, that the practice comes home to Canada while her spouse leads the opposition to this massive assault on environmental regulations, labour rights and public ownership.
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A reporter asked the government about the Trumpian tactic of flooding the zone with this bill (it’s an omnibus!) and the ministers appear outraged. They balk at a question that…accurately characterizes what they’re doing. If you don’t like it, don’t do it!
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 21/09/2026
Honest question: Has Doerkson commented on his new role? Because I saw it reported he's out of cell reception in Africa and may legitimately not know anything that's happened in bcpoli last week.
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 21/09/2026
Kevin Falcon has the chance to do the funniest thing if David Eby calls an election.
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 21/09/2026
Man couldn't read a room if there were a bright neon sign telling him the vibe
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 21/09/2026
Has anyone heard from Pierre Poilievre on Kerry-Lynne Findlay's resignation? I'm really eager to hear how this is the Liberals fault.
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 20/09/2026
There's honestly a good chance the BC Conservatives do significantly better without any leader. Because then voters mad at the government (and there's plenty of them) can put all their own hopes and dreams into that vacant shell.
Mr Burns holds the Mystery Box.
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 20/09/2026
Incredible. Now if Eby doesn't call the election, there's a chance she wins her byelection and joins a caucus she no longer leads.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay quits as BC Con leader
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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
If a snap election is called this fall, what happens with the two independent MLAs currently facing criminal charges? Thats Jordan Kealy in Peace River North and Hon Chan in Richmond Centre Awkward campaigns if they decide to run again, I guess?
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Brandon Yan 甄念本 @brandonyan.com · 19/09/2026
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Poe Dameron: Somehow, Palpatine Returned
Alt: Poe Dameron: Somehow, Palpatine Returned
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 19/09/2026
Right on cue
Jas Johal tweet alleging Christy Clark wants a comeback
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 19/09/2026
Barnes is correct here but not for the reason he thinks.
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 18/09/2026
Did her PI discover the former leaders of the BC Conservatives secretly members of David Eby's NDP government?
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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
There definitely isn't enough #bcpoli drama happening today so OF COURSE Centre BC leader Mike Bernier and TBD Party interim leader Peter Milobar are holding a press conference at 1PM 🥴
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 18/09/2026
Today in #bcpoli
everything everywhere all at once poster
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 18/09/2026
That's a dragon egg
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 17/09/2026
People out there waiting hours in line for the Pokemon 30th anniversary cards that came out today. I dropped by a random local card shop in the afternoon right as their shipment arrived and got a box in ten minutes.
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 16/09/2026
I'm honestly agnostic on whether Canada should join the EU, but as a dual Can-UK citizen, it would be funny if I got EU citizenship back this way
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