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Rob Halpin @poleconomist.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Chilly and snowy day, but a warm reception at the doors for the @oflabour.bsky.social canvass to re-elect the Ontario NDP’s @jennkfrench.bsky.social in #Oshawa. Thanks to all the #OnLab volunteers that came out today. “Get up and get down - Oshawa is a union town.” #OnPoli

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Meowshell @meowshell.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Conservatives are never more than one degree of separation away from self enrichment. Switch in Poilievre, Jennie Byrne and Loblaws for Ford, Teneycke and Capitol Counsel and it's the same story for federal conservatives. #cdnpoli #onpoli

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YGK Rogue City🍁 @ygkrogue.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Your life is busy, and news moves fast. Sometimes it can seem almost impossible to keep up with all of Ford’s cuts–but that’s exactly what he wants. Here's a swell website that tracks everything Dear Leader has done... #ygk #NeverVoteConservative #OnPoli ofl.ca/ford-tracker/

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Ford Tracker | The Ontario Federation of Labour

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Rob Halpin @poleconomist.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Gotta say it. My father, and an entire generation of Canadian autoworkers that are no longer with us, would be turning in their graves today. #OnLab #OnPoli

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Rob Halpin @poleconomist.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

When faced with the threat of protectionist policies during the US-Canada FTA and NAFTA - we used to say - “If you want to sell cars in Canada, you need to make cars in Canada.” Time to bust it out again. #OnLab #OnPoli #Tariffs

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Marit Stiles @maritstilesndp.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Doug Ford has one of the worst negotiating records that I've seen in a Premier. Just look at his Ontario Place deal: Why is every household in the province paying $400 each to subsidize a luxury spa in downtown Toronto?

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Rob Halpin @poleconomist.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Doug Ford claims he is “getting it done” in Ontario. Getting what done you ask? The OFL has been keeping receipts. #OnLab #OnPoli ofl.ca/ford-tracker/

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Ford Tracker | The Ontario Federation of Labour

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Rob Halpin @poleconomist.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Given all the reckless and shady stuff Doug Ford has done since 2018 (see: ofl.ca/ford-tracker/) does anyone trust this guy not to sell out and sell off Ontario to appease his and America’s interests? #OnPoli #OnLab

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Ford Tracker | The Ontario Federation of Labour

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Ontario Federation of Labour @oflabour.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

The AG report found that the redevelopment of Ontario Place is a $2.2 billion mismanaged project. ❌ $2.2B which could have helped build 1.5M homes—enough to end Ontario’s housing supply crisis. ❌ The Ford government gave select bidders insider access. Stay tuned as we uncover more grift.

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Ontario Federation of Labour @oflabour.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

After six years under the Ford Government, Ontario is worse off. Here’s what we found in the Auditor General Report: ⁠ ⁠ ❌ Record spending on government advertising⁠ ❌ Mismanaging Ontario Place redevelopment⁠ ❌ Failing public health⁠ ❌ Failing public education⁠ Stay tuned as we uncover more grift.⁠

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Dr. Tanya Pobuda @tpobuda.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I don't think folks realize that #Ontario #postsecondary is in free fall right now. Programs being cut. Jobs being eliminated. I called it back in 2018 and every year has gotten worse and worse. #HigherEd #Education #onpoli #higheducation

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a sailboat with white sails is floating in the water

Alt: a sailboat with white sails is floating in the water it sinks, a caption reads: "Plan Be then?"

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Ontario Federation of Labour @oflabour.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

"US President-elect #DonaldTrump threatens a 25% tariff on Canadian products. Ontario, as the US's third-largest trading partner with billions in annual trade, is at the heart of this issue... These reckless threats endanger Ontario workers." Statement: ofl.ca/ontario-work... #OnLab #OnPoli #CdnPoli

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‘Ontario Workers must be included in strategy to defeat US trade threats’ | The Ontario Federation of Labour

On Monday, US President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian products,...

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Ontario Federation of Labour @oflabour.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Join us this #16DaysOfActivism to take action against Gender-Based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence. Violence against women, girls, transfeminine folx, gender diverse, and 2-Spirit people remains the most widespread human rights violation. More: ofl.ca/16-days-of-a... #CdnPoli #OnPoli

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Break the Silence: Take action to End Gender-Based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence by Participating in the 16 Days of Activism | The Ontario Federation of Labour

(November 25-December 10) Violence against women, girls, transfeminine folx, gender diverse, and 2-Spirit people remains...

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Rob Halpin @poleconomist.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

This is on Doug Ford, and the numerous Ministers he has put on the Autism file, and that have failed families across Ontario. Children’s Aid is at a breaking point in Ontario - yet this government is preoccupied with beer and bike lanes in Toronto. #OnLab #OnPoli www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

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Sudbury family had to send their autistic 8-year-old five hours away just to get her help. ‘We can’t do this by ourselves anymore’

The only place for the girl with complex needs was Mississauga, a 400-kilometre drive away, making it hard for the struggling parents to even visit.

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Ontario Autism Coalition @ontautism.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

With a spring ONTARIO prov election on the horizon, here are some facts we’d like to share: Under the Ford govt (as of June 2024) of the 73,031 kids registered for the ON autism pgm only 14,113 were actually accessing it. That’s after 6+ yrs of waiting for them to “get it right” #vote #50kIsNotOK

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Christine Nayler 🇨🇦 @chrisnayler.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

My heart is already grieving over the lives we will lose to the Ontario's government's deadly decision to close SCSs. No other parents should have to know our pain. #saveOnscs #onpoli

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Rob Halpin @poleconomist.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

We are moving. So good to see a couple of my sisters join me under blue skies… Where is Annie?

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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 15/11/2024

Job Opportunity: PressProgress is hiring an Ontario Reporter. This is a permanent role and will join our team of full-time, unionized investigative journalists. Closing date December 6, 2024. pressprogress.ca/pressprogres... #CdnMediaJobs

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PressProgress Is Hiring an Ontario Reporter

We're looking for an Ontario-based journalist to join our investigative team

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 09/11/2024

I’ve compiled a starter pack featuring every official account for Canadian media outlets that are currently on Bluesky You can follow 30+ Canadian news sources right now:

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Chantal, PSW 🇨🇦 (She/Her/Elle) @chantalsback.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Which city is the largest in #NorthernOntario? #Sudbury with 2 NDP MPP. Why does Conservative MPP @VictorFedeli #NorthBay have a fully funded therapy centre and foster group home for kids with complexe care needs yet Sudbury doesn’t Doug Ford? #onpoli northernontario.ctvnews.ca/overwhelmed-...

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Overwhelmed families surrendering custody of their children to CAS

Overwhelmed families in Ontario are having to surrender their children to the Children's Aid Society, and according to the society, the residential crisis is part of the problem.

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Mary Fernando M.D. 🇨🇦 @maryfernando.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Why is the #misinformation spreading that Canada is crime infested? Because scared people vote for strongmen and they want the false narrative to be baked in before the election. We need to counter this now before it’s baked in. #Canada #cdnpoli #misinformation cultmtl.com/2024/10/cana...

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Canada named second safest country in the world from violent crime

According to a new report by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, Canada is the second safest country in the world in relation to violent crime.

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Rob Halpin @poleconomist.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

It’s time for the power of many to defeat the power of money. Are you a union member in Ontario? Join us today… #OnLab #OnPoli ofl.ca/power-of-many/

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Power of Many

Ontario deserves better. It's possible when we unite. Join the power of many.

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News Breaking LIVE @newsbreakinglive.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

If you appreciate my breaking news alerts on Bluesky, please consider reposting this so others know about this account and can follow and help us grow. 🙏

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Rob Halpin @poleconomist.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Getting election ready in #Ontario. Are you better off? Read about all Doug Ford’s follies. #OnPoli #OnLab ofl.ca/ford-tracker/

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Ford Tracker | The Ontario Federation of Labour

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Rob Halpin @poleconomist.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Blue skies Smiling at me Nothing but blue skies Do I see Bluebirds Singing a song Nothing but bluebirds All day long

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