When people’s lives are affected by climate change impacts, they suddenly become socialist and need government support.

Please think about this when you vote. It’s better to be proactive which means bringing in government representatives that will filter decisions through climate impact considerations.

Excellent article covering many areas, here is one excerpt:
"The irony is that even as #Trump and #Poilievre lament the disappearance of the middle class, they aim to put the very last nails in its coffin by eliminating public sector bargaining, defunding public #education and #health care, cutting #social services, undermining secure #employment and #pensions, and leaving #housing strategies to be dictated by developers and the market. "

#Canpoli #Canada #cdnpoli

https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/04/22/What-Does-Election-Tell-Us-Class-Canada/

After relying on 3 word catchphrases (useful for Media scrums and the short attention span of his supporters) and Trumpian name-calling of opponents, I see Poilievre has now just narrowed it down to one word - Change. No clear guidance in that as to how this Change different from the horrible Harper years - but doubtless - before the week is out - he'll get even more precise and change the slogan on his podiums to 'Me'. Because that's truly what this is all about.
#canpoli #Poilievre #Canada

Six Policy Areas Where Poilievre Mirrors Trump

Taken together they would radically change Canada to reflect what’s being imposed in the US.

#canpoli #Canada #Trump #USA

#Canada #Elxn2025 #Cdnpoli

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/04/22/Six-Policy-Areas-Poilievre-Mirrors-Trump/

Only Six Days Before Our Election, so....

One Last Time ....

Snopes Tips: How to Spot Social Media Bots

Bots are used for a variety of reasons online, from boosting follower counts to

interfering in political elections.

#Election #Canpoli #Bots
#Canada #SocialMedia
#Cdnpoli #Elxn2025

https://www.snopes.com/articles/435482/spot-a-bot/

The 'Sift' strategy:

A four-step method for spotting misinformation

S is for… Stop
I is for… Investigate the source
F is for… Find better coverage
T is for… Trace the claim to its original context

#SocialMedia #Elxn2025 #Canada
#Canpoli #Cdnpoli #misinformation #Disinformation

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240509-the-sift-strategy-a-four-step-method-for-spotting-misinformation

Fake quote from Carney's book spreads online; leader did NOT write West is 'morally rotten'

"Versions of the image appeared on Instagram, posted by former NHL player Theo Fleury, as well as on the X platform, formerly Twitter.
Before the election was called, Conservative MP John Brassard attributed a similar quote to Carney in a March 15 Facebook post but did not share the image."

#Canpoli #Canada #Elxn2025
#Disinformation #NeverVoteConservative

https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/fact_checking/fake-quote-from-carneys-book-spreads-online-leader-did-not-write-west-is-morally-rotten/article_6dc71d8a-5607-5fd1-8fe4-689168af6a9c.html

#Conservatives. Always the same tactics, but more explicit in this case. Elections Canada will get to decide on it.

Climate Disinformation and the Election, Free Webinar

Register here for free

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All major party platforms are out now. The Liberals and the Greens released a novella each. The NDP released some Web widgets that I'm sure their Web designer is proud of. And the Conservatives released 33 pages of GOP fan fiction. #canpoli #election2025

This from Max Fawcett. #canpoli #NeverConservative #Election2025

Build Canada, a new right wing public policy think tank seeking to solve Canada’s economic problems, has ties to the Conservative Party of Canada #canpoli

https://www.desmog.com/2025/04/22/industry-group-with-conservative-ties-is-calling-for-pipeline-emergency-build-canada-adam-waterous/

#Canada (please #boost)

Will you be given the day off from work to vote on April 28th?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_Zu_h2w0_o

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/04/22/Poilievre-Blowtorch-Welfare-State/
#CanPoli

Voted yesterday.
Record turnout at advance polls!
It’s a big one for sure.
Also, the new Conservative ad with the two old white dudes golfing is hilariously cringe. You KNOW they just said something racist. It’s almost as bad as the one with Stephen Harper desperately trying to squeeze out a smile. Just embarrassing.
#CanPoli

Feels like right on schedule.

#canpoli #elxn45

https://www.cp24.com/local/york/2025/04/22/elections-canada-worker-will-not-be-present-at-any-office-or-polling-place-after-allegedly-urging-early-electors-to-vote-conservative-in-york-region/