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Unpublished.ca @unpubmedia.bsky.social · 22d

Reflections From The Losing Presidential Candidate On The 2025 #Ontario #Liberal Party Annual General Meeting > unpublished.ca/opinion/refl... #LiberalParty #onpoli

Reflections from the losing Presidential candidate on the 2025 Ontario Liberal Party Annual General Meeting

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Stefan Klietsch @stefanklietsch.bsky.social · 24d

I give my belated thanks to the 147 Ontario Liberal delegates who last weekend put their trust in me and voted me for party President!

Here is a 1600-word reflection that I have written about the experience: stefanklietsch.substack.com/p/reflection...

Stefan Klietsch @stefanklietsch.bsky.social · Sep 9

The campaign platform of the incumbent OLP President Kathryn McGarry is now live: www.votemcgarry.ca/platform It includes a promise for a Campaign Debrief Implementation Committee. This is the first time I have ever seen her commit in print to enabling policy resolutions - due to me running?

My plan to rebuild the Ontario Liberal Party

Kathryn McGarry for OLP President. Experienced. Energized. Empathetic.

www.votemcgarry.ca

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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · Sep 8

Ontario Liberal campaign ‘missed the mark’ and allowed Ford to define himself, new report says

The report makes recommendations for the next election, including nominating candidates earlier and improving communication with local campaigns

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Stefan Klietsch @stefanklietsch.bsky.social · Sep 7

After careful consideration, I have decided that if I am elected as @ontarioliberal.bsky.social President, and if delegates vote for a leadership contest, that I will be supportive of @bonnieforontario.bsky.social staying on in the position for the duration of the contest.

Stefan Klietsch @stefanklietsch.bsky.social · Sep 4

Honestly, I expect that the Council elections are going to toss out some of the incumbents and keep in place others. I expect the process to be as fair as past AGM elections were.

I am not sure that leadership reviews, as opposed to contests, can even be "fair" in principle.

Jake Landau (He/Him) 🇨🇦🇵🇸🇺🇦 @jakelandau.ca · Sep 2

NEW COLUMN: The Ontario Liberal AGM begins in ten days. Will it be a fair contest? www.jakelandau.ca/p/will-the-o...

Will the Ontario Liberal AGM in ten days be a fair contest?

I have some concerns.

www.jakelandau.ca

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Unpublished.ca @unpubmedia.bsky.social · Sep 3

@stefanklietsch.bsky.social > I am running for President of the #LiberalParty of #Ontario. Here’s why > unpublished.ca/opinion/i-am... #onpoli

I am running for President of the Ontario Liberal Party – here is why

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Unpublished.ca @unpubmedia.bsky.social · Aug 28

After murdering 19 civilians in #Kyiv, #Russia says it 'remains interested' in #Ukraine peace negotiations > kyivindependent.com/after-deadly... #UkraineWar

After murdering 23 civilians in Kyiv, Russia says it 'remains interested' in Ukraine peace negotiations

Russia launched 598 drones overnight, including Shahed attack drones and decoys, as well as 31 missiles.

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Stefan Klietsch @stefanklietsch.bsky.social · Aug 27

I am running for the position of President of the @ontarioliberal.bsky.social Party, to help bring about the change in governance that the party desperately needs. I explain why in this blog: medium.com/@stefan_klie...
See you all at the AGM!

I am running for President of the Ontario Liberal Party — here is why

Every major provincial party is failing Ontarians

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · Aug 25

Roberta Tevlin is bringing a resolution on electoral reform to the Ontario Liberal AGM this fall.

Her message: talk to your PLA president, spread the word, and make every vote count.

Hear her full conversation on The Brian Crombie Hour.

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Stefan Klietsch @stefanklietsch.bsky.social · Aug 25

The cancellation of the Capital Pride march after of a disruption by pro-Palestine protesters was disappointing, but it was still a pleasure yesterday to meetup with other @fairvote.ca volunteers, along with some @ontarioliberal.bsky.social friends as well. This banner was still put to use!

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Justin Ling @justinling.ca · Aug 20

In this week's newsletter, I break down:
• How Trump was duped into thinking that he's making progress in peace talks with Putin
• Why Putin really wants more territory in Donetsk, and why Ukraine can never surrender it
• What Steve Bannon is up to
www.bugeyedandshameless.com/p/next-time-...

Next Time, in Moscow

Trump thinks peace is at hand. He's being played.

www.bugeyedandshameless.com

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · Aug 20

eg. If omnibus budget bills were banned tomorrow, the House would suddenly be faced with a lot more individual pieces of legislation. And on the current sitting calendar, I don't think there'd be enough days to actually deal with those bills.

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Stefan Klietsch @stefanklietsch.bsky.social · Aug 20

I enjoyed my weekend spent at the Ontario Young Liberals Summer Fling (I am just barely visible in the photo, sitting by the window). Looking forward to seeing some of these bright young minds again at the OLP Annual General Meeting.

Stefan Klietsch @stefanklietsch.bsky.social · Aug 14

Trump is keeping chummy with his authoritarian war crime buddies Putin and Bibi.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwRl...

Trump’s Strongman Summit Is A Gift to Putin

YouTube video by Pod Save the World

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Stefan Klietsch @stefanklietsch.bsky.social · Aug 6

I agree with @acoyne.bsky.social's take here. The war in Gaza has been brutal to see unfold, but the makeup of the Middle East has been permanently changed and there certainly is potential for something good to come out of international pressure.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0xf...

Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: America's checks and balances are failing to restrain Donald Trump

YouTube video by TheMunkDebates

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · Aug 5

There are two features of American politics that are objectively and profoundly perplexing in their existence and persistence.

1. The unconstrained role of money.

2. Gerrymandering.

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Stefan Klietsch @stefanklietsch.bsky.social · Aug 3

I find myself in agreement with Janice Stein here. Israel is not guilty of "genocide", but Israel's Trump-supported plans for pressuring part of the Gazan population to leave the territory certainly amounts to ethnic cleansing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOmv...

Is Israel Now a Pariah State?

YouTube video by The Paikin Podcast

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Stefan Klietsch @stefanklietsch.bsky.social · Jul 31

@jordanlucasray.bsky.social Hi Jordan, I hope that you are doing well. I am poaching for amendment endorsements once again, but this time I have just one proposal worth bringing to your attention: docs.google.com/document/d/1... Is this an amendment you can endorse for the AGM? Best regards!

Notice of non-consenting amendment title changes in Constitution Committee Reports

Notice of non-consensual amendment title changes in Constitution Committee Reports Proposed by: Stefan Klietsch Explanatory Note This constitutional amendment requires that the Constitution Committe...

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Stefan Klietsch @stefanklietsch.bsky.social · Jul 27

Ontario Liberal friends, I am trying to submit several constitutional amendments for the AGM to democratize the OLP's plenary processes. Please watch this video and let me know if you can endorse any of the amendments for debate! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pUJ...

Presentation of OLP constitutional amendments needing OLP member endorsements

YouTube video by Stefan Klietsch (PoliticoStefan)

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · Jul 21

I have no idea what's going on in the Ontario Liberal party, but reaching out to the prime minister's office to complain about something Nathaniel Erskine-Smith did seems... rather silly.

www.thestar.com/politics/pro...

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Progress Canada Podcast @progresscanada.bsky.social · Jul 24

Here's an early clip from tomorrow's episode with Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie where we ask about leadership review vote.

The episode will premiere in video format on YouTube at noon on July 25. Click the notify button to be notified when we go live: lnkd.in/gjxwB9HW

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Ontario Liberal Party Leader Bonnie Crombie on the Leadership Review Vote

YouTube video by Progress Canada

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Cam Fraser @cfraser146.bsky.social · Jul 24

It seems clear the opposition parties in Ontario need a strategy to make their policies heard, and do something to increase their leaders profiles. All three parties are going nowhere. The provincial liberal numbers are significantly below federal liberal numbers. Changes are needed. #onpoli

Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · Jul 24

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Ontario Provincial Polling:

PCPO: 50% (+7)
OLP: 28% (-2)
ONDP: 13% (-6)
GPO: 6% (+1)
Others: 3%

Abacus / July 15, 2025 / n=1000 / Online

(% Change with 2025 Election)

Check out more ON details on @338canada.bsky.social at: 338canada.com/ontario/

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Stefan Klietsch @stefanklietsch.bsky.social · Jul 21

Theodore Roosevelt?

Grok on X: "@stklietsch Based on your contrarian style, persistent independent candidacies, democracy activism, policy advocacy, prolific writing, and even quirky interests like Nintendo collecting, you're most akin to Theodore Roosevelt—reformist, tenacious in politics despite setbacks, a writer and" / X

@stklietsch Based on your contrarian style, persistent independent candidacies, democracy activism, policy advocacy, prolific writing, and even quirky interests like Nintendo collecting, you're most akin to Theodore Roosevelt—reformist, tenacious in politics despite setbacks, a writer and

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · Jul 13

Evangelicals helped build America's anti-AIDS program in Africa, saving millions of lives. Now Trump has destroyed it. Why don't they speak out?
From Peter Wehner
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Why Evangelicals Turned Their Back on PEPFAR

A religious movement that has so often taken public stands has been unusually quiet since Trump gutted the program to combat AIDS in Africa.

www.theatlantic.com

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