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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 29

Movement building isn’t linear. There are victories and setbacks. But setbacks aren’t endings, they’re part of the long, hard struggle for change.

We rest. We lift each other up. We keep building a world where dignity, justice, and solidarity are realities—not just ideals.

Bhutila Karpoche on stage smiling mid-speech.

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 29

ONE HOUR LEFT TO VOTE!

Let's do this—for a Canada where everyone is taken care of!

Bhutila Karpoche smiling while speaking to someone while standing in front of the Canadian flag.

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 28

This election, our riding specifically plays a very important role.

For the past decade, all MPs in Toronto have been only Liberals— and they’ve taken us for granted.

By voting NDP here, we can ensure Toronto has a fighter, a progressive left voice to keep the Liberals in check.

A photo of Bhutila Karpoche voting overlayed with text that reads “Vote now. Polls close at 9:30 p.m.”

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 28

Without NDP MPs in Parliament, the only opposition to the Liberal government will be Conservatives.

Who will stand up for working people? Who will protect health care? Who will drive progress?

Vote NDP today to elect fighters—to build a Canada where everyone is taken care of.

Bhutila Karpoche hugging a woman and smiling at the camera.

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thank you, James!

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James Slater @jamesslater7.bsky.social · Apr 28

Beautiful day - tulips blooming, and I cast my vote for @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 28

"Our next parliament will set the course for Canada for the next decades. Canada needs voices like Bhutila in that next parliament to speak for us—to ensure it’s not just the rich, powerful, and connected whose voices are heard in Ottawa".

Thank you, David. Let's do this!

The shareable shows a picture of former Mayor of Toronto David Miller. Underneath it reads “Endorsed by David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto”.

Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 28

Before you vote, take a moment to read my record: www.bhutila.ca/record

This shareable reads “Delivering for our community takes more than just holding a seat—it takes real collaboration and accountability. I built a strong track record of getting results while in opposition—under Ford majorities.” Behind the text is a photo of Bhutila Karpoche speaking at a podium.

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 28

Voting NDP and need a ride to the polls?

Give our team a call at 416-792-7285 and we'll get you there! 🚙

This shareable shows a photo of Bhutila Karpoche riding an orange tractor. The post also has an orange box with white text inside that reads “Need a ride to the polls? Give us a call: 416-792-7285”

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 28

POLLS ARE OPEN!

The Conservatives won't form government—or win here—so it's crucial we elect strong NDP MPs to hold the Liberals to account.

I've delivered for our community as MPP and I'm ready to be your fighter in Ottawa.

Canada needs the NDP in parliament—go vote!

Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 28

Cynthia Black is a leader in our community. Organizing with tenants in the High Park area against unfair rent hikes and rent price fixing. She knows the importance of having an MP you can trust.

Thank you, Cynthia, for your support! I'm honoured to fight alongside you.

This shareable reads “Cynthia Black endorses Bhutila Karpoche”. Underneath reads “My neighbours and I know Bhutila as a badass who has supported us in the fight for fair rent. Whether she’s protesting with us against out-of-control rent increases or calling for a national investigation into price-fixing by landlords, we can count on Bhutila to call out bad actors in positions of power. There’s no threat of a Conservative win here, so choosing an effective and proven leader is simple: I wholeheartedly support Bhutila. Cynthia Black. Organizer, Livmore High Park Tenants’ Association”. Underneath is a photo of Cynthia Black and Bhutila Karpoche.

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 27

It was a privilege to join artist John Kuna, the Shevchenko Museum board, and neighbours to officially unveil BEREHYNYA, the museum's new mural.

This mural is a beautiful expression of the museum's commitment to sharing and celebrating Ukrainian history, culture, and spirit.

Bhutila Karpoche posed with members of the Shevchenko Museum board and mural artist John Kuna.

Bhutila Karpoche speaking at a podium to the audience at the unveiling.

Bhutila Karpoche hugging a Shevchenko Museum board member.

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 27

After weeks of knocking on doors, putting up signs, and growing our campaign—it all comes down to tomorrow.

Our campaign is the NDP's best chance in Toronto. We need to ensure our city has a progressive left voice to hold the Liberal government to account.

Tomorrow, go VOTE!

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 27

Toronto hasn’t had a progressive left voice fighting for us in Parliament for a decade.

When every MP comes from the same party, who’s holding them accountable?

We have the power to flip this seat—to elect a fighter who will make sure Toronto’s voice is heard loud and clear.

This shareable is taken from David Rider’s April 26th story in the Toronto Star. The headlines reads “This NDP candidate may be the party’s only chance to win a seat in Toronto”. Underneath it reads “The NDP’s best shot at winning a Toronto seat is in Taiaiako’n–Parkdale–High Park but candidate Bhutila Karpoche is fighting voter sovereignty fears.” Underneath is a photo of Bhutila Karpoche in action while knocking on doors.

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 27

The Conservatives won't win, but we can't let them be the only opposition to the Liberals.

NDP MPs have helped shape our country. Without the NDP in Parliament, there will be no one to stand up for working Canadians.

As MP, I will be a strong progressive voice for our city.

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 26

Thankful for the support of @kristynwongtam.bsky.social and @chrisgloverndp.bsky.social

Torontonians know when you elect New Democrats you get fighters.

In a Liberal majority government, we need to ensure our city has a progressive left voice to keep them in check.

I'm ready to be that voice.

Bhutila Karpoche with MPPs Kristyn Wong-Tam and Chris Glover posing for a photo beside an orange election sign while knocking on doors.

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 26

I've been the underdog before—and won.

I'm running to ensure our community—and country—has a progressive, left voice that can deliver results and hold the Liberal government to account.

This is a photo of David Rider’s article about the local race. In Taiaiako’n—Parkdale—High park in the Toronto Star from Saturday, April 26. The headline reads “Former MPP aims to stop red wave” followed by “Taiaiako'n—Parkdale—High Park candidate may be NDP's only chance of winning seat in city”. Underneath is a photo of Bhutila Karpoche while knocking on doors and the story which reads “Bhutila Karpoche is fighting for her political life.

The NDP candidate in Taiaiako'n—Parkdale—High Park, who quit as the area's popular MPP after two terms to run federally, is battling Liberal rival Karim Bardeesy, but also his party leader Mark Carney and voter fears over Canadian sovereignty.

“I'm just really pushing hard as it looks more and more likely that it could be a Liberal majority government,” Karpoche said Friday as she knocked on doors. “We need strong progressive voices to hold the Liberals accountable because they have let us down time and again, and we're going to need voices to fight not just for our community, but also for our city.

“Almost every door I go to, people know me, and even if they're voting Liberal, they say they know my work and the trust that has been built over two terms, and they feel very conflicted — there's a lot of strategic voting pressure” to keep Carney as prime minister to fight U.S. President Donald Trump.

“There is so much fear in people, so we really need to have these conversations about not just stopping Conservatives on election day, but how do we move forward as a country for four years?”

Karpoche, an epidemiologist and the first Tibetan elected to public office in North America, is considered the NDP's only chance of winning a Toronto seat in Monday's federal election."

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 25

It’s clear—the Conservatives won’t form government, and Poilievre won’t be Prime Minister.

Now, more than ever, we need strong NDP MPs in Parliament to hold the Liberals to account.

Because if only Conservatives are in opposition, the Liberals will keep shifting to the right.

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Ben Scott @benmiscott.bsky.social · Apr 25

@bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social has been a steadfast ally from Day 1. When other politicians turned a blind eye to price fixing and predatory landlords, Bhutila stood up for tenants. That's what true leadership looks like!

Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 24

With unpredictable rent hikes, unfair evictions, and LTB problems—understanding the law and knowing your rights is critical.

That’s why my team and I worked on Tenant Guide books with housing experts.

That’s the kind of proactive grassroots effort you can always count on me for.

This shareable reads “Bhutila Karpoche: Delivers Results”, followed by a headline that reads “Distributed over 34,000 Tenant Guide Books as a resource for tenants.”. Underneath is a photo of Bhutila Karpoche with tenants in the High Park neighbourhood holding her tenant guide books.

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 25

I'm the only candidate with the experience of representing our community. You know you can count on me—in Parliament and on the streets.

As your MPP, I built a strong track record of delivering results—even in opposition to a Ford majority.

As your MP, I’ll keep fighting for you.

Bhutila Karpoche speaking inside the Ontario Legislature.

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 24

With unpredictable rent hikes, unfair evictions, and LTB problems—understanding the law and knowing your rights is critical.

That’s why my team and I worked on Tenant Guide books with housing experts.

That’s the kind of proactive grassroots effort you can always count on me for.

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 24

Enjoying this beautiful weather and having some great conversations while knocking on doors with Debbie King.

More neighbours are saying yes to voting NDP and ensuring our community has a strong, progressive voice fighting for us in Parliament.

Just four days left, let's go!

TDSB Trustee Debbie King and Bhutila Karpoche smiling while walking down a street mid-canvass.

Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 24

The Conservatives won't win. Their leader’s seat is at risk.

Liberals have let us down time and again. We need strong NDP MPs to keep the Liberal government in check.

In this race, I’m the only candidate with the experience of getting results and holding government to account.

This is a shareable of an article by Robert Fife in the Globe and Mail on April 23, 2025. The headline reads “Poilievre may lose his Ottawa-area” with the following quote “Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is at risk of losing his Ottawa-area riding as the party scrambles to send in volunteers to save the seat he has held since 2004, two federal and two provincial Conservative sources say.” Underneath is a picture of Pierre Poilievre.

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 24

Without the NDP in Parliament, Canadians would be left with a right leaning Liberal Party and a right wing Conservative Party—an American style of politics.

We need NDP MPs to push progressive policies, protect what we’ve achieved, and ensure government works for all Canadians

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Bhutila Karpoche @bhutilakarpoche.bsky.social · Apr 23

"We know the Conservatives won’t win here, so it’s about electing the strongest voice to push for federal commitments that enhance the quality of life for families. Bhutila is undoubtedly that voice."

Thank you for your support, Trustee Debbie King!

A shareable that shows a picture of TDSB Trustee Debbie King and Bhutila Karpoche. Underneath it reads “Endorsed by Debbie King, TDSB Trustee for Parkdale—High Park.