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Ian Bushfield
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Humanism and politics. 📍 Coquitlam, BC

Work @bchumanist.ca
Podcasts: PolitiCoast & Cambie Report
More on me https://ian.bushfield.ca
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Canada could actually choose to not buy F-35s or Gripens and instead still have healthcare
November 29, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Nationalize PornHub: In one simple move the government can save the domestic sex worker industry, improve worker conditions and combat human trafficking
amandawtwong.bsky.social Amanda Wong @amandawtwong.bsky.social · 2d
I had no idea our pornography was subject to Canadian content quotas to begin with and I have so many questions
Porn no longer subject to Canadian content quotas, says CRTC In other words, any program 'devoted to depicting explicit sexual activity' will no longer need to ensure a minimum quota of Canadians either in front of or behind the camera
November 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Reading the MOU as a whole, there's an impression of policy in a time warp. Environmental commitments are fuzzy and down the road; Indigenous engagement amounts to financial inducements to go along with the state. It's as if nothing has been learned the last 15 years. www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/back...
Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding
PREFACE At this pivotal global moment, Canada and Alberta, working closely with Indigenous Peoples and industry, must work together cooperatively, and within their respective jurisdictions, to foster ...
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November 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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remind me how trying to be more pro-oil than the conservatives went for Rachel Notley
naheednenshi.bsky.social Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 3d
The new Canada-Alberta MOU is a positive step for our energy future.

Meaningful investments in Pathways, clear measures to reduce emissions, and a stronger industrial carbon price give Albertans the certainty we need to move forward. /1
November 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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A pipeline that private companies aren't asking for, that BC & indigenous nations along the route oppose, that requires breaching the tanker ban to sell oil to countries that aren't interested in buying it, negotiated with the scandal-plagued premier who paused trampling rights for this.
November 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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kwardvancouver.bsky.social
the workers can refuse to violate the constitutional rights of patients

just saying
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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He's really channeling his Ralph Klein here
clareblackwood.bsky.social Clare Blackwood @clareblackwood.bsky.social · 5d
I really try to make jokes and find fun ways to spin terrible news on here, but I read this and the only thing I have to say about it is that Doug Ford is a piece of shit who shouldn't be running an Arby's, let alone a province. Fuck you, Doug. share.google/gPPqvtiuqD0O...
Ford tells protesters to 'go find a job' as controversial housing bill passes at Queen's Park | CBC News
Shouts and chants rained down upon politicians at the Ontario legislature Monday as the government passed a housing bill that critics say makes it easier for landlords to evict tenants.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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kwardvancouver.bsky.social
The government is responding to the Human Rights Commissioner’s position statement by doubling down on their murderous refusal to address the unregulated drug poisoning emergency honestly.

bchumanrights.ca/resources/pu...
This suggests the voluntary, community-based system of mental health services is currently inadequate and requires substantial investment by government before increasing the capacity of involuntary care. There are significant human rights related risks of involuntary care: compulsory treatment violates the most basic human rights of self-determination and autonomy and has historically been used to target racialized and marginalized communities.110 In 2019, the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities stated that involuntary hospitalization and treatment for substance dependence contravenes article 14 and 15 of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).111 Due to the lack of evidentiary support and the significant human rights issues at stake, it is my position that compulsory treatment for mental illness should be used as a last resort and where urgently required to prevent imminent harm, should only be used where aligned with evidence-based treatment approaches, should not be used in situations where substance use disorders exist alone (where they are not concurrent with mental illness) and must be accompanied by strong oversight when used. In order to get to the point in which compulsory treatment could be in alignment with human rights standards (again, only under the conditions listed above), the Mental Health Act must be amended to remove the unique and problematic provisions providing for deemed consent (which deems everyone with involuntary status to have consented to all forms of psychiatric treatment, without safeguards like an assessment of their capacity to make treatment decisions)
November 24, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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This is why the ostrich story was so viral: Conservatives naturally empathize with the animal known for literally sticking it's head in the sand
bushfield.ca Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 14d
The far right in Canada is the politics of denialism: Evolution, climate science, LGBTQ identities, indigenous rights and title.

It's the weaponized rejection of reality.
November 22, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Coastal First Nations say the federal government hasn't been talking to them about Alberta's pipeline proposal, despite multiple requests for nation-to-nation meetings

"We are tired of learning about these discussions regarding our traditional territories in the press," reads a press release
“As the Rights and Title Holders of the Central and North Coast and Haida Gwaii, we are incredibly alarmed to read media reports about alleged negotiations between the federal government and the province of Alberta regarding proposals to build an oil pipeline to the northwest coast. “We have been very clear that we do not support this proposed project and Coastal First Nations, along with the province, have called on the federal government to uphold the tanker ban. Any discussions around an exemption to the current ban on oil tankers triggers the honour of the Crown and requires our consent. “We are tired of learning about these discussions regarding our traditional territories in the press. Both the Prime Minister and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson have repeatedly stated that such a project would require the support of First Nations and of the government of British Columbia. “We have put forth multiple requests for nation-to-nation meetings with both the Prime Minister and Minister Hodgson. It is time for them to live up to their commitments and set up a respectful table that includes Coastal First Nations and the province of BC. This approach is only building mistrust, and Canada should commit to talking with us directly instead of deliberately sidestepping our communities.” On November 5, 2025, Coastal First Nations and the Province of BC signed the North Coast Protection Declaration, calling on the federal government to uphold the oil tanker ban as a matter of national responsibility and an investment in Canada’s treasured marine environment and the economic prosperity of future generations. The oil tanker ban is the result of over 50 years of advocacy from First Nations and coastal communities and is supported by federal and provincial governments of all political stripes.
November 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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You can blame/thank these MPs that we won't be going to an election
Idlout, Jeneroux, Johns, Stubbs
November 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Indeed, we have more than enough evidence that harsher penalties aren't a deterrent, and that there are root causes (a phrase Harper famously shat on) to crime that require more meaningful and systemic policy solutions. But all we get from right-wing commentators is lazy penal populism. 3/3
November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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The far right in Canada is the politics of denialism: Evolution, climate science, LGBTQ identities, indigenous rights and title.

It's the weaponized rejection of reality.
November 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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kwardvancouver.bsky.social
Governments have never addressed the reality that “the majority of individuals in B.C. who died from drug poisonings did not have a diagnosed opioid use disorder or use opioids on a daily basis.”

governments created ministries of mental health and addiction to deny this fact.
In addition to highlighting these disproportionate impacts, it is also important to note that the toxic drug crisis knows no boundaries. Not all people who use drugs — or die from toxic drugs — struggle with substance dependence. In fact, analyses of overdose fatalities indicated that the majority of individuals in B.C. who died from drug poisonings did not have a diagnosed opioid use disorder or use opioids on a daily basis.59 Many people who have died are people who come from varying degrees of privilege. For example, for young people, social media has presented new avenues for obtaining unregulated toxic drugs. While peer pressure is nothing new, the amplification through social media presents unique challenges — but also presents opportunities for dismantling stigma and opening important avenues for education and public awareness. As the number one cause of death for people in their youth to their middle age, this crisis touches us all.
November 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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bchumanist.ca
We're quoted in tonight's story, along with Vancouver mayoral candidate Kareem Allam agreeing that BC is overdue for a review of property tax exemptions. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
November 15, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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Short 🧵: Interesting to see Lawrence Krauss cropping up in today's Epstein documents. No date or context for this, but our reporting at BuzzFeed News identified Epstein as a significant source of funding for Krauss. (From prior reporting, "agreed in principle" may doing a lot of work here.)
rmac.bsky.social Ryan Mac 🙃 @rmac.bsky.social · 18d
In the Epstein documents release today, there is a file for a proposed Lawrence Krauss-led event series w/ proposed guests, 23 of which had "already agreed in principle" according to the doc. Some of those listed include Noam Chomsky, Woody Allen, Barack Obama, Larry Page and Elon Musk.
November 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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My politics is pretty simple: everything should be free and there should be no war
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Ken Sim: “We're excited about having animated individuals come in and really tell us how they feel.”

Sure bud

www.biv.com/news/economy...
Vancouver mayor’s push for property tax hike freeze attracts 631 speakers
Ken Sim: “We're excited about having animated individuals come in and really tell us how they feel.”
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November 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Did Sim over leverage the city in Bitcoin?
kwardvancouver.bsky.social karen ward @kwardvancouver.bsky.social · 19d
the city’s investment income in 2026 is projected to decrease by 23%

why is that.
The city’s investment income decreased by 23%
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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kwardvancouver.bsky.social
42% of residents and 37% of businesses surveyed supported a 5% property tax increase in order to maintain the current level of services in the city of Vancouver

but wait there’s more

a lot more

1/?

council.vancouver.ca/20251112/doc...
Preferred Property Tax Scenarios (based on June 2025 direction) • Residents and businesses were asked about their preferences for property tax increases relative to service levels (reflecting 2026 Budget scenarios staff were directed to explore in June 2025). • Most respondents are supportive of some increase in property tax. Of the options presented, the most preferred was a “property tax increase of 5% that maintains the current level of City services” (42% residents, 37% businesses). • On October 8, 2025, Council provided direction for staff to move forward and prepare the 2026 Budget with a 0% property tax increase, while prioritizing core City services and maintaining community grants, library and community centre services. This direction is different than the budget scenarios suggested in 2026 Budget survey ey question preamble: “The City continues to face significant financial pressures related to overall rising costs, regional levies from Metro Vancouver and E-Comm 9-1-1, among many factors. As mentioned, property tax increases are one financial tool that the City can use to help address rising costs, balance the budget and maintain service levels. For the City to continue providing the same level of services, analysis by staff showed a 5% increase in property taxes would be needed due to cost pressures. In an effort to address affordability for residents and businesses, City Council asked staff to create three budget scenarios based on 0%, 1.5%, and 2.5% property tax increases. Property taxes are the City’s main source of revenue and help fund the services people rely on. For that reason, decisions about property tax rates and service levels are considered together during the budget process.”
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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@pressprogress.ca needs your solidarity and support right now more than ever

We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help

If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:

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PressProgress: Defend Canadian Journalism
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November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Trump illegally blowing up boats in the Caribbean to intimidate Maduro and the people of Venezuela is closer to terrorism than anything low-level drug smugglers might be doing.
November 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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'The CFIA said in a statement that after consulting with experts, it concluded that “that the most appropriate and humane option was to use professional marksmen in a controlled on-farm setting.”'

It makes sense but it's also wild they literally just walked in and shot the birds.
akurjata.ca Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 23d
It's over. Sadly, while this case got a lot of attention, it is happening to other farms across the province regularly, whose owners don't kick up as much of a fuss
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
November 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Pretending a class war is actually a generational war is how they divide us.
Paul Kershaw special to the Globe and Mail: Ottawa again asks younger Canadians to make sacrifices for financially comfortable retirees
November 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Hi Bluesky 👋

Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP

It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history

I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM