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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A lot has changed for me since 2023, but I’m still pulling the vote for @kevinrupasinghe.ca in Scarborough Southwest! 2023 -> 2026

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Jacob Loo Dawang @jacobdawang.com · 09/10/2026

You get to choose your neighbourhood. You shouldn't get to choose your neighbours based on shared "attributes".

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Nunziata deleted my comment on this reel, where I pointed out that attacking someone for their parentage instead of their policy shows a lack of character and a level of desperation unbecoming of a city councillor.

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I had the pleasure of speaking with Rebecca Gao from the @westendphoenix.bsky.social several times during my campaign. When I dropped out in August (and ruined the profile she’d been working on for months) she pivoted to a story on my decision. Read it in the West End Phoenix 📰

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Pulling the vote for Diana Chan McNally!

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I voted! 🗳️ myvote.toronto.ca

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Off the top of my head, Tim Ellis in Etobicoke, Deborah Williams in Downtown Toronto, and Anna-Karyna Ruzkowski in downtown Toronto for the french school board.

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Are there any other candidates I should shout out?

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FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 02/10/2026

Road closures in Toronto heavily affect the streetcar network, sometimes for months at a time. The upcoming 504 diversion on King West is a prime example of this. The work being done is important—there’s no denying that—but it also causes a lot of disruption to transit riders.

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King Street West

Beginning in November 2026, the City of Toronto and the TTC will undertake major infrastructure improvements along sections of King Street West. This work is necessary to replace aging watermain…

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Anyone know of any Francophone municipal candidates in Toronto who might be interested in a collab? Can be council or school board. Dm me!

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Instead of legitimizing the charade of electoralism, I’m Learning About Revolutionary Praxis (or LARPing), which mostly involves commenting on Instagram reels.

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

In Ward 21 Scarborough Centre, @krissan4scarb.bsky.social walks the walk on public transit expansion. He helped get the Scarborough busway completed early, and I’m proud to join him for its inaugural ride 💛

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I’m always there for new transit, and it’ll be great to ride the busway with someone who was so critical to getting it completed early. Join us!

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In Ward 4 Parkdale—High Park, @dianachanmcnally.bsky.social has the experience to make a compassionate approach to ending homelessness actionable. I’m proud to support her run for city council 💜

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The folks at FastTrack have the right ideas and I’m glad to see them push pushing politicians to adopt them.

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This platform from @mikelayton.bsky.social meets the moment for Toronto. A set of ambitious, actionable policies that the City can move on in a council term. Honoured to have been consulted on it. Here are some of my personal favourite planks. Read the whole thing at www.mikelayton.ca/plan

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Gmar chatima tova and a meaningful fast for everyone fasting tomorrow 🍎

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

City parks policy is one area I would have liked to say more about. Alex captured my view well, though.

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Proud to march with OPSEU Local 511 in today’s Labour Day Parade ✊

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FastTrackTO @fast-track.to · 04/09/2026

FastTrackTO has learned that the posted speed limits for buses on the brand new Scarborough Busway will be 30 km/h near stations and signals. 🐌 This is disappointing, and reduces travel time savings that the busway is meant to provide. Especially re: any express buses.

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

imagine the name of a fake restaurant right now. there is a 50% chance it already exists in Toronto, Canada

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

À propos of nothing: My response to being asked whether I would switch from University—Rosedale to Toronto Danforth, two hours before the registration deadline.

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The TTC’s fare capping program is now live. It’s a great step to modernize the TTC’s fare system. Did you know that students still don’t benefit?

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

And of course, our volunteers, some of whom we met while canvassing Ward 11, and others who came in from as far as Newmarket. I can’t wait to see what this team does next. 5/5

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Kai Hollett made our plans tangible, with graphics and maps that made it all the way to City Hall. Kiara Sankhe put together an event where over a hundred Ward 11 residents learned about our plan for housing. 4/5

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Sam Clark put together a field operation that knocked on tens of thousands of doors, rivalling what political parties do with much more money, as a first-time field manager. Olive Johnson was the heart of the campaign, building the brand we became known for. 3/5

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

@EvanSambasivam, our permanent “interim” campaign manager, led us with skill and integrity. Noah Parker built much of the infrastructure of a winning campaign completely on his own. 2/5

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It’s been one week since I suspended my campaign for City Council in Ward 11 University—Rosedale. The past six months were a whirlwind. I suspect it’ll be a long time before I’ve fully processed it all. But one week out, what I feel most is gratitude, for my incredible team. 1/5

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I still canvass! I’m just allowed to wear shorts now.

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I've been admiring Krissan's campaign from afar, and looking for an opportunity to do a Scarborough food tour, for some time. Looking forward to joining on Saturday!

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More Neighbours Toronto @moreneighboursto.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

More Neighbours wants to thank Gabe for having run an exceptionally thoughtful, well communicated, and policy oriented campaign since the spring. As a pro-housing advocacy group, we can say that he and his team put in the work on this file (because they're feeling the consequences)

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

It’s been a pleasure working with the team over the past few months. It was a delight to celebrate what we’ve accomplished to date. Can’t wait to do this again with all of you.

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

@mikelayton.bsky.social has the principles and experience to deliver progressive policy for Ward 11. I’m looking forward to continuing to collaborate on a vision for better bike lanes, faster transit, and more affordable homes.

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

There is a saying in Pirkei Avot, the Jewish Ethics of the Fathers: “you are not required to complete the work, nor are you free to abandon it.” The work is not yet done, and neither am I. 10/10

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Across the city, progressive candidates are continuing to fight for change. My role in that fight has shifted — for now — but not ended. 9/10

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This campaign was not sanctioned by any party or politician. It was led by young people who believed in a better future for Toronto. I still believe in that future. 8/10

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

To those of you who have discovered, or re-discovered, a passion for city-building through this campaign: do not give it up. To my volunteers and everyone who has supported me: it has meant the world. You took a chance on a 25 year-old with big ideas. 7/10

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I believe that Mike Layton is the best choice to deliver this plan. Mike has a proven track record on transit affordability, ambitious housing projects, and building better bike lanes. In our conversations over the past week, we have found much common ground on these issues. 6/10

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The climate crisis looms large in every decision that I make. We do not have time for apathy. A plan for our city that meets the moment requires ambition on building new housing, and an unwavering commitment to prioritizing public transit. 5/10

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We took the fight to City Hall, speaking in favour of faster streetcars, and against the apathy that leads councillors to waste time explaining why better things are not possible, instead of focussing on how to make them actionable. 4/10

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Gabe Blanc @gabeblanc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

My goal has always been to implement actionable, evidence-based policy, informed by the needs of the neighbourhoods that I aspire to represent. My team and I have moved the needle on issues from streetcars, to public seating, and water subsidies. 3/10

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