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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · Sep 13

Democracy in British Columbia has been eroded by corporate lobbyists, political insiders, and a system that represents profits before people. Fighting the Oligarchs necessarily means transforming how power works in this province. (1/3)

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Dr. Jamie LH Goodall @lhistorienne.bsky.social · Sep 10

A lot of performative grandstanding right now about how people *should* react to Kirk’s murder.

People can both denounce gun violence/murder AND hold no sympathy for a person who made a living off of promoting violence against others.

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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · Apr 4

New piece: Elbows up? Here’s how some of the major projects we’re fast-tracking will help Trump’s inner circle.

The solution is not to copy Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” approach and backstop these U.S. billionaires, but to build a clean, resilient future. @shirip.bsky.social

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Elbows up? Here’s how some of the major projects we’re fast-tracking will end up helping Trump’s inner circle

Canada’s oil and gas industry is, to a large extent, owned by American companies, including oil majors, asset managers, and other financial players.

www.thestar.com

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Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Proportional Representation 101

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Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Sep 7

I just joined the global call to #DrawTheLine — for peace, climate justice, and a world beyond fossil fuels. I'll be taking action in Vancouver on Sept. 20, 2025. Will you join me? drawtheline.world?event_id=262...

Home | Draw The Line - For life, for people, for the planet.

Join us this September to draw the line against injustice, pollution, and violence; for a future of peace, clean energy, and fairness.

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Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Jul 17

Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Jun 3

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/no...

No Golden Dome for Canada

The Golden Dome purports to defend North America against incoming missiles by placing interceptors in space, but the technical challenges are enormous, the costs astronomical, and the strategic risks ...

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · May 14

The case for proportional representation is undeniable.

CTV reports on how our democracy distorting voting system fuels regional divisions, and how proportional representation can fix it.

@mark-carney.bsky.social, will you champion a system where every vote truly counts?

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National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · May 14

No more blue wall, red wall: How electoral reform could stop regional election sweeps nationalnewswatch.com/2025/05/14/n...

No more blue wall, red wall: How electoral reform could stop regional…

National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

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Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 29

THANK YOU. To my amazing team who gave so much time, energy, moral support and fun times together. To everyone who voted… please join us at our next meeting! Send me a DM to be added to our mailing list. Green common sense, collaboration, compassion and community is where it’s at! 💚🌎🇨🇦

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Green Party of Canada | Parti Vert du Canada @canadiangreens.bsky.social · Apr 28

Today's the day! Head to the polls and make your voice count. Check your voter information card or visit elections.ca to find out where to vote and what to bring. This is your chance to help build a fairer, greener future. #VoteGreen

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Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 27

Heartbreaking news to wake up to this morning regarding the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver. All my love and support to these families, and to the Filipino community. 🇵🇭💗

Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 26

To defend Canada from U.S. economic coercion, Greens will:
- Establish national strategic reserves of Canadian resources.
- Stockpile essential raw materials to ensure stable supply.
- Apply export taxes on key Canadian resources that the U.S. relies on.

For our full platform, click link in bio.

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Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 23

Go Team Green!!! #voteforit

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Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 18

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Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 17

Our platform is here! After being vetted by the Parliamentary Budget Officer, our plans are ready to share:

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Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 16

Why vote Green?

- Transparency
- Accountability
- Integrity

#voteforit

Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 15

I'm looking forward to joining this all-candidates forum tomorrow. Small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of our economy, and your voices must be heard. #voteforit

Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 12

I was so pleased to be interviewed today by the Surrey White Rock Community Engagement Society, to talk about Green plans to:

- launch the biggest public housing construction program since the 1970s
- Introduce Guaranteed Liveable Income
- Eliminate Federal Taxes on earnings under $40,000

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Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 10

Let’s talk about STRATEGIC VOTING 🗳️🟢💪 #VoteForIt

Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 9

I’m looking forward to meeting you at this all-candidates forum tomorrow!

Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 8

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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.com · Apr 6

This is a death sentence for people with addictions. We need public health to follow evidence, not ideology.

Since the Ontario PCs forced the supervised consumption site to close in my community, public drug use has gotten MUCH worse.

Andrea Woo @andreawoo.bsky.social · Apr 6

Happening now: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in New Westminster talking about addiction treatment. Says a Conservative gov would defund harm reduction programs, fire bureaucrats who support prescribed alternatives (safer supply)

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Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 7

So much fun re-painting old signs yesterday! Contact me if you’d like one of our recycled signs for your lawn. 🪧♻️🌸

Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 4

I have signed this pledge to stop the spread of disinformation. Join this campaign with me!

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TAKE THE PLEDGE: Don’t Let Disinformation Win Canada’s Election

This election, U.S.-style disinformation and foreign interference are flooding into Canada. It’s designed to divide us, mislead us, and tilt the election toward those who are willing to lie to win.

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Christine Kinnie @christinekinnie.bsky.social · Apr 4

For those asking how the Green Party plans to deliver its promises…

Full transparency, accountability, and sustainable solutions. That’s why I’m with the Green Party of Canada. 🟢

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