Laurel Collins
@laurelcollins.bsky.social
Executive Director of the Raffi Foundation raffifoundation.bsky.social
Former Member of Parliament for Victoria
Former Member of Parliament for Victoria
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Laurel Collins, our new Executive Director, is speaking on creating systemic change by promoting the #ChildHonouring philosophy, a comprehensive children-first approach to building communities and restoring our planet
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September 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Laurel Collins, our new Executive Director, is speaking on creating systemic change by promoting the #ChildHonouring philosophy, a comprehensive children-first approach to building communities and restoring our planet
raffifoundation.org/2025/09/laur...
#EarthandChild
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#EarthandChild
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Wonderful to see so many people in Victoria out celebrating and working for a world where we can all love who we love and be who we are. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Happy Pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Happy Pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
July 7, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Wonderful to see so many people in Victoria out celebrating and working for a world where we can all love who we love and be who we are. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Happy Pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Happy Pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
What a wild campaign!
To the people of Victoria, thank you for the honour of serving as your MP. It has been the privilege of my life to represent this community - to fight for justice, climate action, and to bring your voices to Ottawa.
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To the people of Victoria, thank you for the honour of serving as your MP. It has been the privilege of my life to represent this community - to fight for justice, climate action, and to bring your voices to Ottawa.
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April 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
What a wild campaign!
To the people of Victoria, thank you for the honour of serving as your MP. It has been the privilege of my life to represent this community - to fight for justice, climate action, and to bring your voices to Ottawa.
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To the people of Victoria, thank you for the honour of serving as your MP. It has been the privilege of my life to represent this community - to fight for justice, climate action, and to bring your voices to Ottawa.
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Thank you to these incredible community leaders for your support.
When you send New Democrats to Ottawa, we always fight for you.
I’m asking for your vote so that we can continue working towards a better future, together.
Polls are open from 7:00am - 7:00pm.
Let’s do this!
When you send New Democrats to Ottawa, we always fight for you.
I’m asking for your vote so that we can continue working towards a better future, together.
Polls are open from 7:00am - 7:00pm.
Let’s do this!
April 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Thank you to these incredible community leaders for your support.
When you send New Democrats to Ottawa, we always fight for you.
I’m asking for your vote so that we can continue working towards a better future, together.
Polls are open from 7:00am - 7:00pm.
Let’s do this!
When you send New Democrats to Ottawa, we always fight for you.
I’m asking for your vote so that we can continue working towards a better future, together.
Polls are open from 7:00am - 7:00pm.
Let’s do this!
On April 28th, vote for the NDP.
New Democrats have a proud history of getting things done and we’ll always keep fighting for you!
Head to howyouvote.ca to find your polling station.
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New Democrats have a proud history of getting things done and we’ll always keep fighting for you!
Head to howyouvote.ca to find your polling station.
@dianagibson.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 5:59 AM
On April 28th, vote for the NDP.
New Democrats have a proud history of getting things done and we’ll always keep fighting for you!
Head to howyouvote.ca to find your polling station.
@dianagibson.bsky.social
New Democrats have a proud history of getting things done and we’ll always keep fighting for you!
Head to howyouvote.ca to find your polling station.
@dianagibson.bsky.social
When we lift each other up, we all rise.
This message is at the heart of Sikhism and is amplified at every Vaisaki celebration being held in Victoria and all across the country today 🧡
This message is at the heart of Sikhism and is amplified at every Vaisaki celebration being held in Victoria and all across the country today 🧡
April 28, 2025 at 4:37 AM
When we lift each other up, we all rise.
This message is at the heart of Sikhism and is amplified at every Vaisaki celebration being held in Victoria and all across the country today 🧡
This message is at the heart of Sikhism and is amplified at every Vaisaki celebration being held in Victoria and all across the country today 🧡
Thank you to Darlene Rotchford for your support!
April 27, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Thank you to Darlene Rotchford for your support!
Our wonderful sign wave crew was in Quadra Village this afternoon 🧡
We’ve knocked on thousands of doors this campaign & had great conversations with voters.
Join our final few shifts before the polls close on election night!
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We’ve knocked on thousands of doors this campaign & had great conversations with voters.
Join our final few shifts before the polls close on election night!
volunteer.ndp.ca/BVIC/rsvp/c0...
April 27, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Our wonderful sign wave crew was in Quadra Village this afternoon 🧡
We’ve knocked on thousands of doors this campaign & had great conversations with voters.
Join our final few shifts before the polls close on election night!
volunteer.ndp.ca/BVIC/rsvp/c0...
We’ve knocked on thousands of doors this campaign & had great conversations with voters.
Join our final few shifts before the polls close on election night!
volunteer.ndp.ca/BVIC/rsvp/c0...
On Earth Day, and every day, we know that young people are on the front lines of the climate crisis.
That’s why we have a plan to launch a $500 million Youth Climate Corps to invest in your future!
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That’s why we have a plan to launch a $500 million Youth Climate Corps to invest in your future!
www.ndp.ca/news/earth-d...
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April 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
On Earth Day, and every day, we know that young people are on the front lines of the climate crisis.
That’s why we have a plan to launch a $500 million Youth Climate Corps to invest in your future!
www.ndp.ca/news/earth-d...
@ndp.ca
That’s why we have a plan to launch a $500 million Youth Climate Corps to invest in your future!
www.ndp.ca/news/earth-d...
@ndp.ca
I just voted early and you can too!
Big thank you to all of the Elections Canada workers for making the process so seamless!
Today’s the last day to vote in the Advanced Polls. They’re open until 9:00pm tonight.
Let’s get out and vote, Victoria 🗳️
Big thank you to all of the Elections Canada workers for making the process so seamless!
Today’s the last day to vote in the Advanced Polls. They’re open until 9:00pm tonight.
Let’s get out and vote, Victoria 🗳️
April 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I just voted early and you can too!
Big thank you to all of the Elections Canada workers for making the process so seamless!
Today’s the last day to vote in the Advanced Polls. They’re open until 9:00pm tonight.
Let’s get out and vote, Victoria 🗳️
Big thank you to all of the Elections Canada workers for making the process so seamless!
Today’s the last day to vote in the Advanced Polls. They’re open until 9:00pm tonight.
Let’s get out and vote, Victoria 🗳️
Always great to have @jagmeetsingh.ca in Victoria 🧡
We knocked on doors, spoke with voters and ended the evening at the Beacon Hill Drive In.
With a record high turnout to the Advanced Polls, our movement grows every single day!
A vote for New Democrats is a vote for a brighter future.
We knocked on doors, spoke with voters and ended the evening at the Beacon Hill Drive In.
With a record high turnout to the Advanced Polls, our movement grows every single day!
A vote for New Democrats is a vote for a brighter future.
April 20, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Always great to have @jagmeetsingh.ca in Victoria 🧡
We knocked on doors, spoke with voters and ended the evening at the Beacon Hill Drive In.
With a record high turnout to the Advanced Polls, our movement grows every single day!
A vote for New Democrats is a vote for a brighter future.
We knocked on doors, spoke with voters and ended the evening at the Beacon Hill Drive In.
With a record high turnout to the Advanced Polls, our movement grows every single day!
A vote for New Democrats is a vote for a brighter future.
New Democrats will always fight to put people first and invest in a stronger, more equitable, social support system.
We made this video back in 2019 when I first ran to be a Member of Parliament and the message still rings true today.
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We made this video back in 2019 when I first ran to be a Member of Parliament and the message still rings true today.
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April 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
New Democrats will always fight to put people first and invest in a stronger, more equitable, social support system.
We made this video back in 2019 when I first ran to be a Member of Parliament and the message still rings true today.
@ndp.ca
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We made this video back in 2019 when I first ran to be a Member of Parliament and the message still rings true today.
@ndp.ca
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Thank you to the incredible Carole James for your endorsement!
“Laurel brings her hard work, determination, & passion to the job as MP. She’s a strong voice for Victoria & has pushed to make housing, healthcare & child care front & centre. Proud to have her as our rep in Ottawa.”
- Carole James
“Laurel brings her hard work, determination, & passion to the job as MP. She’s a strong voice for Victoria & has pushed to make housing, healthcare & child care front & centre. Proud to have her as our rep in Ottawa.”
- Carole James
April 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Thank you to the incredible Carole James for your endorsement!
“Laurel brings her hard work, determination, & passion to the job as MP. She’s a strong voice for Victoria & has pushed to make housing, healthcare & child care front & centre. Proud to have her as our rep in Ottawa.”
- Carole James
“Laurel brings her hard work, determination, & passion to the job as MP. She’s a strong voice for Victoria & has pushed to make housing, healthcare & child care front & centre. Proud to have her as our rep in Ottawa.”
- Carole James
We have an incredible group of New Democrat women running on Vancouver Island.
They’re collaborative, generous, & resilient - just what we need in Ottawa to ensure our gov is working for you!
Vote for these New Democrats to stand up against Conservative rhetoric & defend what matters most to you.
They’re collaborative, generous, & resilient - just what we need in Ottawa to ensure our gov is working for you!
Vote for these New Democrats to stand up against Conservative rhetoric & defend what matters most to you.
April 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
We have an incredible group of New Democrat women running on Vancouver Island.
They’re collaborative, generous, & resilient - just what we need in Ottawa to ensure our gov is working for you!
Vote for these New Democrats to stand up against Conservative rhetoric & defend what matters most to you.
They’re collaborative, generous, & resilient - just what we need in Ottawa to ensure our gov is working for you!
Vote for these New Democrats to stand up against Conservative rhetoric & defend what matters most to you.
There’s a lot at stake in this election but we’re going to get through this & come out stronger, together.
Join our people-powered movement during the Advanced Polls by signing up to door knock, distribute “Where to Vote” cards or help drive voters to the polls.
volunteer.ndp.ca/BVIC/
Join our people-powered movement during the Advanced Polls by signing up to door knock, distribute “Where to Vote” cards or help drive voters to the polls.
volunteer.ndp.ca/BVIC/
April 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
There’s a lot at stake in this election but we’re going to get through this & come out stronger, together.
Join our people-powered movement during the Advanced Polls by signing up to door knock, distribute “Where to Vote” cards or help drive voters to the polls.
volunteer.ndp.ca/BVIC/
Join our people-powered movement during the Advanced Polls by signing up to door knock, distribute “Where to Vote” cards or help drive voters to the polls.
volunteer.ndp.ca/BVIC/
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Got to hug my MP as she was door knocking today. Always happy to see
@laurelcollins.bsky.social
Feels like community .
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Feels like community .
April 16, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Got to hug my MP as she was door knocking today. Always happy to see
@laurelcollins.bsky.social
Feels like community .
@laurelcollins.bsky.social
Feels like community .
Advanced Voting is April 18th - 21st.
A vote for New Democrats is a vote for a brighter future.
We’ll implement a cap on groceries, support truly universal healthcare, & make billionaires pay their fair share.
@davidebybc.bsky.social
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A vote for New Democrats is a vote for a brighter future.
We’ll implement a cap on groceries, support truly universal healthcare, & make billionaires pay their fair share.
@davidebybc.bsky.social
@majatait.bsky.social @colinplantndp.bsky.social
April 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Advanced Voting is April 18th - 21st.
A vote for New Democrats is a vote for a brighter future.
We’ll implement a cap on groceries, support truly universal healthcare, & make billionaires pay their fair share.
@davidebybc.bsky.social
@majatait.bsky.social @colinplantndp.bsky.social
A vote for New Democrats is a vote for a brighter future.
We’ll implement a cap on groceries, support truly universal healthcare, & make billionaires pay their fair share.
@davidebybc.bsky.social
@majatait.bsky.social @colinplantndp.bsky.social
Happy Vaisakhi! It was wonderful to attend yesterday’s celebration at the Gurdwara.
Sikhism embodies equality, justice and being of service to others. Values that are inherent to New Democrats.
May we continue to lift each other up and lead with compassion.
Sikhism embodies equality, justice and being of service to others. Values that are inherent to New Democrats.
May we continue to lift each other up and lead with compassion.
April 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Happy Vaisakhi! It was wonderful to attend yesterday’s celebration at the Gurdwara.
Sikhism embodies equality, justice and being of service to others. Values that are inherent to New Democrats.
May we continue to lift each other up and lead with compassion.
Sikhism embodies equality, justice and being of service to others. Values that are inherent to New Democrats.
May we continue to lift each other up and lead with compassion.
Best wishes to all members of the Jewish community marking Passover.
May your celebrations be joyous and peaceful.
Chag Pesach Sameach!
May your celebrations be joyous and peaceful.
Chag Pesach Sameach!
April 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Best wishes to all members of the Jewish community marking Passover.
May your celebrations be joyous and peaceful.
Chag Pesach Sameach!
May your celebrations be joyous and peaceful.
Chag Pesach Sameach!
On-Campus polling stations at UVic and Camosun Lansdowne open tomorrow!
Anyone can participate in special ballot voting!
For a full list of accepted ID, head to elections.ca
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Anyone can participate in special ballot voting!
For a full list of accepted ID, head to elections.ca
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April 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
On-Campus polling stations at UVic and Camosun Lansdowne open tomorrow!
Anyone can participate in special ballot voting!
For a full list of accepted ID, head to elections.ca
🗳️
Anyone can participate in special ballot voting!
For a full list of accepted ID, head to elections.ca
🗳️
A new shipment of lawn signs has arrived at the campaign office!
Request a Sign: laurelcollins2025.ndp.ca/get-your-sig...
Our people-powered movement is made possible with your support.
Let's win this together!
@ndp.ca
Request a Sign: laurelcollins2025.ndp.ca/get-your-sig...
Our people-powered movement is made possible with your support.
Let's win this together!
@ndp.ca
April 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A new shipment of lawn signs has arrived at the campaign office!
Request a Sign: laurelcollins2025.ndp.ca/get-your-sig...
Our people-powered movement is made possible with your support.
Let's win this together!
@ndp.ca
Request a Sign: laurelcollins2025.ndp.ca/get-your-sig...
Our people-powered movement is made possible with your support.
Let's win this together!
@ndp.ca
BREAKING: @leadnowca.bsky.social
is endorsing 17 Raise the Bar champions for the 2025 federal election!
We’re fighting for a future where everyone can afford a safe place to live, we lead in building a clean energy economy & corporations pay their fair share.
Thank you Lead Now!
is endorsing 17 Raise the Bar champions for the 2025 federal election!
We’re fighting for a future where everyone can afford a safe place to live, we lead in building a clean energy economy & corporations pay their fair share.
Thank you Lead Now!
April 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
BREAKING: @leadnowca.bsky.social
is endorsing 17 Raise the Bar champions for the 2025 federal election!
We’re fighting for a future where everyone can afford a safe place to live, we lead in building a clean energy economy & corporations pay their fair share.
Thank you Lead Now!
is endorsing 17 Raise the Bar champions for the 2025 federal election!
We’re fighting for a future where everyone can afford a safe place to live, we lead in building a clean energy economy & corporations pay their fair share.
Thank you Lead Now!
Today we commemorate the bravery, courage and sacrifice made by every Canadian who fought at Vimy Ridge during the First World War.
We also pay tribute to all those who have served and continue to serve Canada, at home and abroad.
Lest we forget.
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We also pay tribute to all those who have served and continue to serve Canada, at home and abroad.
Lest we forget.
📷 DND Archives
April 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Today we commemorate the bravery, courage and sacrifice made by every Canadian who fought at Vimy Ridge during the First World War.
We also pay tribute to all those who have served and continue to serve Canada, at home and abroad.
Lest we forget.
📷 DND Archives
We also pay tribute to all those who have served and continue to serve Canada, at home and abroad.
Lest we forget.
📷 DND Archives
Poilievre met with residential school deniers and refused to apologize.
He refuses to drop his candidate Aaron Gunn, who made horrific comments about residential schools and supports Putin’s attacks on queer rights.
When Conservatives show you who they are - believe them.
He refuses to drop his candidate Aaron Gunn, who made horrific comments about residential schools and supports Putin’s attacks on queer rights.
When Conservatives show you who they are - believe them.
April 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Poilievre met with residential school deniers and refused to apologize.
He refuses to drop his candidate Aaron Gunn, who made horrific comments about residential schools and supports Putin’s attacks on queer rights.
When Conservatives show you who they are - believe them.
He refuses to drop his candidate Aaron Gunn, who made horrific comments about residential schools and supports Putin’s attacks on queer rights.
When Conservatives show you who they are - believe them.
Today Colin Plant, Maja Tait & I joined UNITE HERE Local 40 workers in Victoria as they rallied for a fair contract that recognizes their hard work & contributions.
They’re standing up for fair wages, job security & respect in the workplace - rights that all Canadians should be afforded.
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They’re standing up for fair wages, job security & respect in the workplace - rights that all Canadians should be afforded.
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April 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Today Colin Plant, Maja Tait & I joined UNITE HERE Local 40 workers in Victoria as they rallied for a fair contract that recognizes their hard work & contributions.
They’re standing up for fair wages, job security & respect in the workplace - rights that all Canadians should be afforded.
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They’re standing up for fair wages, job security & respect in the workplace - rights that all Canadians should be afforded.
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