Cam Holmstrom
@camholmstrom.bsky.social
Born & raised in NW Ontario, Proud Red River Métis from Treaty 3. Former Parliament Hill staffer now Founder/Principal Niipaawi Strategies. Author - Magpie Brûlé. I stand behind my words here.
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magpiebrule.substack.com
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magpiebrule.substack.com
All checked in and ready to go for a few days in Winnipeg. Looking forward to getting into the city and seeing some friendly faces.
September 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
All checked in and ready to go for a few days in Winnipeg. Looking forward to getting into the city and seeing some friendly faces.
So I had a thing or two to say to The Hill Times about the state of my beloved NDP. My own two cents here but if you're giving quotes to the media calling Mark Carney "Trump-like", I can't take you seriously. Because like him or not, that's not a serious statement.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
A defeated NDP means labour, progressive movements have to ‘fill that void,’ says CUPE head Hancock
Former NDP staffer Cam Holmstrom says New Democrats need a moderate leader who can ‘counter-balance’ the further-left bent of the party and speak to Canadians’ everyday issues.
www.hilltimes.com
August 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
So I had a thing or two to say to The Hill Times about the state of my beloved NDP. My own two cents here but if you're giving quotes to the media calling Mark Carney "Trump-like", I can't take you seriously. Because like him or not, that's not a serious statement.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Back in Winnipeg for a few days and so happy to be. Looking forward to some great chats and time with family and friends!
August 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Back in Winnipeg for a few days and so happy to be. Looking forward to some great chats and time with family and friends!
Home… there’s no place like it 🥰🤓
Happy to be home for the next three weeks. Happy to meet up with folks so just send me a message!
Happy to be home for the next three weeks. Happy to meet up with folks so just send me a message!
July 31, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Home… there’s no place like it 🥰🤓
Happy to be home for the next three weeks. Happy to meet up with folks so just send me a message!
Happy to be home for the next three weeks. Happy to meet up with folks so just send me a message!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: any morning I wake up in NW Ontario is a great morning.
We’re up and at ‘em and about to get back on the road. Looking forward to get getting home this afternoon!
We’re up and at ‘em and about to get back on the road. Looking forward to get getting home this afternoon!
July 31, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: any morning I wake up in NW Ontario is a great morning.
We’re up and at ‘em and about to get back on the road. Looking forward to get getting home this afternoon!
We’re up and at ‘em and about to get back on the road. Looking forward to get getting home this afternoon!
So we’re up and at ‘em for something a bit different. Allison & I are celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary in Brampton watching our Lorraine participate in the Ontario provincial Track and Field championships. Looking forward to a great day!
July 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
So we’re up and at ‘em for something a bit different. Allison & I are celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary in Brampton watching our Lorraine participate in the Ontario provincial Track and Field championships. Looking forward to a great day!
What pisses me off about it is it's asking for the exact opposite of what we should do: raise more money at both the riding & party level. Don't fight over a smaller pie, grow the effing pie!
And if they did this, these same folks would be the first to complain about lack of central party help.🤦♂️
And if they did this, these same folks would be the first to complain about lack of central party help.🤦♂️
July 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
What pisses me off about it is it's asking for the exact opposite of what we should do: raise more money at both the riding & party level. Don't fight over a smaller pie, grow the effing pie!
And if they did this, these same folks would be the first to complain about lack of central party help.🤦♂️
And if they did this, these same folks would be the first to complain about lack of central party help.🤦♂️
When I read this, I start to worry that the @ndp.ca I love will die, not recover from this last election.
Because if the lessons these people have learned is "hey you know what will win us elections? A weaker central party!" & undoing all of Jack Layton's work, then we're screwed. Seriously 🤷♂️🤦♂️
Because if the lessons these people have learned is "hey you know what will win us elections? A weaker central party!" & undoing all of Jack Layton's work, then we're screwed. Seriously 🤷♂️🤦♂️
Grassroots NDP group calls on party faithful to redirect donations to local riding associations. Reclaim Canada’s NDP says central party has struggled with controversies
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Grassroots NDP group calls on party faithful to redirect donations to local riding associations | CBC News
A group of NDP organizers and former MPs are asking supporters to redirect donations from the central party to local riding associations, claiming hundreds of ridings cannot get tax rebates on campaig...
www.cbc.ca
July 6, 2025 at 1:48 AM
When I read this, I start to worry that the @ndp.ca I love will die, not recover from this last election.
Because if the lessons these people have learned is "hey you know what will win us elections? A weaker central party!" & undoing all of Jack Layton's work, then we're screwed. Seriously 🤷♂️🤦♂️
Because if the lessons these people have learned is "hey you know what will win us elections? A weaker central party!" & undoing all of Jack Layton's work, then we're screwed. Seriously 🤷♂️🤦♂️
So glad to hear it. I’ll be sure to pass that message along to Tina and her team at the Plaza! Hope the rest of your trip back home has been going well.
May 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
So glad to hear it. I’ll be sure to pass that message along to Tina and her team at the Plaza! Hope the rest of your trip back home has been going well.
I'm glad that a certain 2nd generation poli-nepo-baby who hasn't won a thing in his life has come down from his ivory tower to pass judgment on us who have actually won elections & gotten our policies passed into law. We're just as much New Democrats as he is, like it or not🤷♂️
a man wearing a suit and tie is covering his face with his hand .
ALT: a man wearing a suit and tie is covering his face with his hand .
media.tenor.com
May 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I'm glad that a certain 2nd generation poli-nepo-baby who hasn't won a thing in his life has come down from his ivory tower to pass judgment on us who have actually won elections & gotten our policies passed into law. We're just as much New Democrats as he is, like it or not🤷♂️
I really appreciate @charlieangus104.bsky.social honest comments here and I agree with him, we need honesty above all right now.
I'll have my two cents (and likely eventually more) to add to this conversation coming ahead, but I'm glad to see the conversation is beginning.
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I'll have my two cents (and likely eventually more) to add to this conversation coming ahead, but I'm glad to see the conversation is beginning.
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Veteran New Democrat slams party for ‘absolutely disastrous campaign’
Former NDP MP Charlie Angus says the party ran an “absolutely disastrous campaign” that “missed the moment” and focused too much on leader Jagmeet Singh.
www.thestar.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I really appreciate @charlieangus104.bsky.social honest comments here and I agree with him, we need honesty above all right now.
I'll have my two cents (and likely eventually more) to add to this conversation coming ahead, but I'm glad to see the conversation is beginning.
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I'll have my two cents (and likely eventually more) to add to this conversation coming ahead, but I'm glad to see the conversation is beginning.
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In Thunder Bay, gotta grab some Persians (Nucci's Bake a Deli on Red River Road, less than two blocks from Hwy 17, have the best IMO). In Kenora, try the Ye Olde Chip Truck for a simple snack, the LOW Brew pub for that kind of fare or The Plaza for some of the best Greek you'll find anywhere :)
May 2, 2025 at 1:24 AM
In Thunder Bay, gotta grab some Persians (Nucci's Bake a Deli on Red River Road, less than two blocks from Hwy 17, have the best IMO). In Kenora, try the Ye Olde Chip Truck for a simple snack, the LOW Brew pub for that kind of fare or The Plaza for some of the best Greek you'll find anywhere :)
Now posted, a few thoughts on the results of the 45th General Election, the new government that's being sent to Ottawa, some of the biggest changes we saw and what they all might say about the next months ahead for us all #cdnpoli magpiebrule.substack.com/p/the-day-af...
The Day After and The New Reality
Parsing through what just happened, the surprising turns and what twists are still to come.
magpiebrule.substack.com
April 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Now posted, a few thoughts on the results of the 45th General Election, the new government that's being sent to Ottawa, some of the biggest changes we saw and what they all might say about the next months ahead for us all #cdnpoli magpiebrule.substack.com/p/the-day-af...
Seen while driving into Ottawa for an event tonight out near the airport. I’m sure that these two are swaying a lot of voters with this today. Yep, totally reasonable 🤷♂️🤦♂️
April 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Seen while driving into Ottawa for an event tonight out near the airport. I’m sure that these two are swaying a lot of voters with this today. Yep, totally reasonable 🤷♂️🤦♂️
I’m all checked in, looking forward to talking about tonight’s English Leaders Debate on @aptnnews.bsky.social. Coverage starts at 6:30 ET and I’m looking forward to some great conversation with my colleagues. Tune in and check it out! #cdnpoli
April 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I’m all checked in, looking forward to talking about tonight’s English Leaders Debate on @aptnnews.bsky.social. Coverage starts at 6:30 ET and I’m looking forward to some great conversation with my colleagues. Tune in and check it out! #cdnpoli
🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ When it rains, it pours I guess
‘People close to Trump have respect for Poilievre,’ says Tory candidate for N.D.G.–Westmount https://www.montrealgazette.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/article840407.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky
‘People close to Trump have respect for Poilievre,’ says Tory candidate for N.D.G.–Westmount
www.montrealgazette.com
March 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ When it rains, it pours I guess
Reposted by Cam Holmstrom
We’re into one of the most consequential elections in our history, and that’s leaving many people to have tough conversations about how to vote. I go into that, the mood of the public & how some parties are simply missing the pulse of the country right now. magpiebrule.substack.com/p/the-tough-...
The Tough Conversation
Voting in Historic Times & the Difficult Considerations That Come with It
magpiebrule.substack.com
March 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We’re into one of the most consequential elections in our history, and that’s leaving many people to have tough conversations about how to vote. I go into that, the mood of the public & how some parties are simply missing the pulse of the country right now. magpiebrule.substack.com/p/the-tough-...
Reposted by Cam Holmstrom
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Hey, I have a question.
If there was a “Houthi PC 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 group” text chain, might there have been another chain for a 𝙗𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧 group?
If there was a “Houthi PC 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 group” text chain, might there have been another chain for a 𝙗𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧 group?
March 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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If this isn't classified information, honestly, I don't know what is.
March 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
If this isn't classified information, honestly, I don't know what is.
We’re into one of the most consequential elections in our history, and that’s leaving many people to have tough conversations about how to vote. I go into that, the mood of the public & how some parties are simply missing the pulse of the country right now. magpiebrule.substack.com/p/the-tough-...
The Tough Conversation
Voting in Historic Times & the Difficult Considerations That Come with It
magpiebrule.substack.com
March 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We’re into one of the most consequential elections in our history, and that’s leaving many people to have tough conversations about how to vote. I go into that, the mood of the public & how some parties are simply missing the pulse of the country right now. magpiebrule.substack.com/p/the-tough-...
I always appreciate it when I get numerous pieces of hate e-mail after doing a media panel and the person puts their actual name on.
Thanks to Jamie Higgins of Mobile Fire Security in Tavistock, ON for the emails. I'm sure that everyone will appreciate that contribution 🤷♂️🤦♂️
Thanks to Jamie Higgins of Mobile Fire Security in Tavistock, ON for the emails. I'm sure that everyone will appreciate that contribution 🤷♂️🤦♂️
March 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I always appreciate it when I get numerous pieces of hate e-mail after doing a media panel and the person puts their actual name on.
Thanks to Jamie Higgins of Mobile Fire Security in Tavistock, ON for the emails. I'm sure that everyone will appreciate that contribution 🤷♂️🤦♂️
Thanks to Jamie Higgins of Mobile Fire Security in Tavistock, ON for the emails. I'm sure that everyone will appreciate that contribution 🤷♂️🤦♂️
For a while I’ve said that Pierre Poilievre only has one gear and that hurts him. Well Jagmeet Singh may have more gears, but this launch speech is leaving me feeling he doesn’t have the gear needed for this moment.
To try to paint Carney as an oligarch doesn’t match reality. Sorry🤷♂️😞
To try to paint Carney as an oligarch doesn’t match reality. Sorry🤷♂️😞
March 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
For a while I’ve said that Pierre Poilievre only has one gear and that hurts him. Well Jagmeet Singh may have more gears, but this launch speech is leaving me feeling he doesn’t have the gear needed for this moment.
To try to paint Carney as an oligarch doesn’t match reality. Sorry🤷♂️😞
To try to paint Carney as an oligarch doesn’t match reality. Sorry🤷♂️😞
Reposted by Cam Holmstrom
Nothing illustrates the depraved nature of the Trump cult better than how it’s convinced so many Americans to celebrate the suffering of their own family members.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Thrust into unemployment, axed federal workers face relatives who celebrate their firing
Scrambling to replace their health insurance and to find new work, some fired federal workers are running into another unexpected unpleasantry: Relatives cheering their job loss.
apnews.com
March 8, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Nothing illustrates the depraved nature of the Trump cult better than how it’s convinced so many Americans to celebrate the suffering of their own family members.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
Reposted by Cam Holmstrom
"For many, the very idea that the Trump administration would repurpose the logistics of paying taxes as a means to ramp up deportations demonstrates how little their deportation program is actually about tackling criminality."
Trump Wants to Use the IRS to Track Down Immigrants. They May Stop Paying Taxes.
Undocumented immigrants contribute billions to Social Security and other programs. That money might fall off because of Trump’s crackdown.
www.thebulwark.com
March 7, 2025 at 4:59 AM
"For many, the very idea that the Trump administration would repurpose the logistics of paying taxes as a means to ramp up deportations demonstrates how little their deportation program is actually about tackling criminality."
It's a funny comment from someone who is a part of an administration that you can easily argue has been taken over by Vlad P. and the Russians. I sweat that every accusation of theirs is an admission 🤷♂️
March 6, 2025 at 1:43 AM
It's a funny comment from someone who is a part of an administration that you can easily argue has been taken over by Vlad P. and the Russians. I sweat that every accusation of theirs is an admission 🤷♂️