@punditsguide 12k electors does not mean those 12k voted liberal. People vote by secret ballot. They could have all voted conservative for all we know.
Thank you to all our volunteers from all parties—and of no party—on whose shoulders I stand today.
Thank you to the residents of Taiaiako’n—Parkdale—High Park for placing your trust in me. I will work hard, every day, to keep it.
More to come. But for now, thank you. 🇨🇦
Best of luck, Bardeesy
It’s probably no surprise to readers that, notwithstanding the Conservative Party’s awful media policy, on balance I’d prefer that it wins Monday’s election. But that doesn’t preclude me from rooting for some Liberal candidates. In particular, I hope that @kbardeesy, the Liberal candidate in the riding of Taiaiako’n—Parkdale—High Park, wins his seat.
I’ve known Bardeesy for several years. He’s one of the kindest, most thoughtful, and well-meaning people that I’ve met in roughly twenty years in the world of policy and politics.
Bardeesy is a unique politician. He’s a committed progressive who travels comfortably in urban progressive circles. But he’s also a second-generation immigrant who grew up in New Brunswick and is highly attuned to the experiences and perspectives of new Canadians and those on the periphery. In a context of growing political fault lines, he’s precisely the kind of bridge builder that we need in elected politics.
Don’t get me wrong: we probably don’t agree on much. Most fundamentally, he’s more inclined to government intervention than I am.
But Bardeesy is smart and has a ton of integrity and would be hugely additive to parliament. Although I still hope his party loses Monday’s election, I’ll be rooting for him and Canada that he wins his seat.
The UN World Food Programme just announced that its food stocks in Gaza have run out because of the Israeli Government’s blockade — food cannot be used as a political tool.
Palestinian civilians must not bear the consequences of Hamas’ terrorist crimes. The World Food Programme must be allowed to resume its lifesaving work.
Canada stands for international law and has recently committed an additional amount of nearly $100 million to support the UN and other trusted international partners in providing food and humanitarian aid.
We will continue to work with our allies towards a permanent ceasefire and the immediate return of all hostages.
When Canada is under threat, backing down isn’t an option.
Proud to be standing with @MarkJCarney and a renewed Liberal Party of Canada team to unite our country, protect our values, and build a stronger future. 🇨🇦
Join us: https://t.co/d7Bmkb2iLt #CanadaStrong#cdnpoli
Bardeesy, who ran provincially in 2022, says this federal election is about more than partisan politics and in an interview, explained why he believes Canadian sovereignty, economic stability and democratic integrity are on the line #cdnpoli#cdnelxn https://t.co/YDqj9WTLI6
@TomPark1n This is a not well thought out attack.
Karim isn’t in office, how can you credibly call him a backbencher?
Further, Bhutilla will never have a seat at the table.