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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

25 days

The conspiracy theory stuff is worrying. The biggest danger remains Rustad's plan to cut $4.1 billion from our healthcare system. #bcpoli

BC NDP

@bcndp

25 days

John Rustad's BC Conservatives are feeding strange and scary ideas that divide our communities. Rustad is a risk you can't afford.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

26 days

I had a longtime BC Liberal/CPC friend of mine text me that he was voting @bcndp for the first time after Falcon merged with Rustad's Conspiracy Party. Leadership matters. #bcpoli

David Eby

@Dave_Eby

26 days

I'm hearing from lifelong BC Liberals who just can't vote for John Rustad's risky plan. If you care about climate change. If you want to protect your reproductive freedom. If you want to build hospitals, not cancel them. I have a message: You have a home with us in the @bcndp

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

21 days

This isn't quibbling about climate policy. It is a rejection of our shared reality. #bcpoli

George Heyman

@GeorgeHeyman

21 days

John Rustad is still pushing his climate conspiracies: "Even if you think CO2 is the problem, and many people still believe that." John - when you say 'many people' do you mean 98%+ of scientists?

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

27 days

Hearing the presser was delayed to ensure the room was 5G proofed... for safety of course. #bcpoli

Rob Shaw

@RobShaw_BC

27 days

A moment in #bcpoli history

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

15 days

John Rustad's plan to cut healthcare by $4.1 billion is a huge risk. We all need to come together to stop it. #bcpoli

Richard Zussman

@richardzussman

15 days

NEW - Will Davis, the 2020 BC Liberal candidate in Coquitlam-Maillardville, is endorsing BC NDP candidate Jennifer Blatherwick in the 2024 BC general election. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

15 days

This is the same shit as calling Kamala Harris a DEI candidate. Rustad's BC Conservatives are a MAGA party. #bcpoli

Aman Singh

@AmanSinghNDP

15 days

Appalling. BC Conservative candidate Tim Thielmann just launched this bigoted attack on racialized NDP MLAs. Reducing me and other MLAs to our skin colour is the same old Trump politics meant to divide us. @JohnRustad4BC are you really ok with this?

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

26 days

John Rustad still hasn't said whether anti-abortion candidates will be allowed to run as candidates for his party. It's a simple question. His silence is telling. #bcpoli

Aileen Machell

@aileenmachell

26 days

If you care about women’s reproductive freedom in BC. If you want BC to hire more doctors and nurses, not fire them. If you want to build more homes for regular people instead of speculators. The choice is clear. @Dave_Eby is the leader for you. Rustad puts it all at risk.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

4 months

Sturko's floor crossing to Rustad's social conservative party is quite possibly the most self serving, low integrity move I've witnessed in #bcpoli . How will she reconcile his attacks on the LGBTQ community? His dogwhistles to anti abortion groups?

Matt Hannah

@mattjdh

4 months

A few months ago, Elenore Sturko led a standing ovation for David Eby against John Rustad's stance on SOGI. Now she's joining him. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

14 days

Let's review John Rustad's record on abortion: Did he condemn Scrase's vile comments? No. Did he fire his anti-women candidate in Langara? No. Has he said whether anti-abortion candidates will be allowed to run with him? No. #bcpoli

Nikki Hill

@HillNikki

14 days

Tell me again why women in BC shouldn't worry about reproductive rights this election: Opinion: Albertans' reproductive rights are under threat. Here's why.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

Good to see the @BCLegislature flying Ukraine's flag today. British Columbians everywhere are standing in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and grieving for lives disrupted and lost due to Russian aggression.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

27 days

Extreme. Expensive. A track record of failure in government. That's the Rustad/Falcon BC Conservative Party. #bcpoli

BC New Democrat Caucus

@BCNDPCaucus

27 days

Kevin Falcon said it best himself: John Rustad is too extreme. The risk is just too high.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

21 days

Lol they literally voted to denounce the Freedom Convoy, now they're running with the Convoy Party? #bcpoli

Conservative Party of BC

@Conservative_BC

21 days

Please welcome MLA’s Ian Paton, Peter Milobar, and Trevor Halford! #bcpoli Meet Ian: Meet Peter: Meet: Trevor:

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

24 days

John Rustad was so offended about this government taking tolls off the bridge that he called it a "slap in the face." The BC Cons are pro tolls. #bcpoli

David Eby

@Dave_Eby

25 days

It’s been 7 years since tolls were removed from the Port Mann and Golden Ears bridges - that’s over $10,000 saved per driver. We will keep tolls off our bridges. John Rustad's party wants to bring bridge tolls back, costing you almost $1,500 a year!

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

26 days

John Rustad has a record of making choices that cost people. He would make life more expensive for people, just like he did before. #bcpoli

BC NDP

@bcndp

26 days

John Rustad’s BC Conservatives are a risk you can’t afford. Rustad has a 20 year history of cutting services, doubling medical fees, hiking car insurance rates, and making housing costs double – closing the door for many families. John Rustad is a risk you can’t afford. Watch:

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

My mum is in this picture with her fist held high. Couldn't be more proud of her!

BC Teachers’ Federation

@bctf

2 years

CUPE members in Ontario, your fight is our fight! Unions across Canada supported us in our battle to protect Charter rights and now we are here for you. Our Rep Assembly just voted to send you $1million so you don’t have to back down. @CUPEOntario @osbcucscso #onted #cdnpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

23 days

Ah yes, the JD Vance school of politics. #bcpoli

Aileen Machell

@aileenmachell

23 days

According to Rustad’s candidate, the role of women is “homemaker and subordinate to husband”. And women choosing to breastfeed or not after giving birth is “disgusting”, insane nihilism” and they should “act as a f******* mother”. Does John Rustad know women vote?

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

1 month

Lol Rustad might be able to dodge the media for now, but eventually he'll have to answer questions about the extreme views of his candidates. #bcpoli

The Vancouver Sun

@VancouverSun

1 month

B.C. Conservative constituency executive resigns as controversy swirls over party's nomination process

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

1 month

Hey look something to help renters. Meanwhile the BC Cons are busy tilting at 5G towers, WEF lizard people, and satanic credit cards or something. Quite a contrast. #bcpoli

Ravi Kahlon

@KahlonRav

1 month

Today, Premier @Dave_Eby and I announced @RentalProFund has protected 75 affordable rental homes in Squamish and North Vancouver. 🤲🏾 Since launching just last year, 1,500 homes have been saved. That’s 2,500 people staying in their affordable homes. 🏡 👉🏾

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

Constituency Assistants do it all. They're the first to help people out and the last to take credit. We can all do our part in supporting them by joining their call for fair wages and job security. @rajchouhan @RachnaSinghNDP @GarryBeggBC @BobDEithMRM #CAsDeserveBetter

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

1 month

Normal people think Jordan Peterson is a quack nut job for saying exactly this kind of stuff. The BC Cons adoration of this guy is so weird. #bcpoli

Niki Sharma

@NikiSharma2

1 month

John Rustad is aligning himself with Jordan Peterson, who spouts sexist nonsense like: women wearing makeup can't complain about sexual harassment. Lipstick is not an invitation for harassment. This is obvious to most people - but is it to John Rustad?

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

Justin Trudeau said today that he wants us to vote for "real progressive leadership, strong healthcare, affordable homes, and a clean and protected environment." I am. That's why I'm voting for @AMacGregor4CML and the #NDP . No more Liberal broken promises. We need action now.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

Kevin Falcon cut supports for youth ruthlessly. He cut a whopping $185.7 million from child protection services. He cut $34.5 million from mental health services for youth. He cut $15.6 million for early childhood development and special needs services. That's his record.

Elenore Sturko

@elenoresturko

2 years

Over the past 2 yrs the number of youth who died from drug toxicity doubled under the NDP's watch. I am glad to see funding for youth, but why did it take 6 years for the NDP to act, in a public health emergency that kills 6 people a day. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 months

This is a reckless and costly plan. Make no mistake, John Rustad's extreme healthcare cuts would mean firing healthcare workers and longer wait times. Out of touch and dangerous. #bcpoli

Ravi Parmar

@rparmar_BC

2 months

Today John Rustad announced his plan for the biggest healthcare cut in BC history - $4.1 billion. You can’t do this without firing doctors and nurses and causing wait times to skyrocket. We need to keep hiring doctors and nurses, not fire them. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

13 days

Democrats raised the alarm on Roe for years and people said they were making it up for political advantage. There are now several states where abortion is a criminal offense. John Rustad needs to be clear that anti-abortion views are not tolerated in his party. #bcpoli

BC NDP

@bcndp

13 days

John Rustad's candidates are taking a page out of the Trump playbook. We should be protecting and increasing access to abortion, but too many of Rustad's candidates have spoken up against it. That’s a risk we can’t afford. Watch the our latest ad.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

8 months

Grace is one of the hardest working, most caring people I've met. She takes nothing for granted and does everything she can to make things better for people. This is a great time to donate: #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

Yikes. @KevinFalcon 's housing critic, @Mike_A_Bernier , caught flipping houses for profit. While @Dave_Eby is working hard to bring solutions to the housing crisis, @bcliberals are filling their pockets at the expense of every day people. #bcpoli

Katie DeRosa

@katiederosayyj

2 years

NDP leadership hopeful @Dave_Eby accuses @bcliberals housing critic of flipping houses in Dawson Creek, behaviour Eby says he'd tax if he becomes premier. @Mike_A_Bernier denies flipping, saying he fixed up homes, sold them at affordable rates. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

13 days

THE KIDS ARE EATING BUGS 🗣📢📢 #bcpoli

BC Young New Democrats

@BCYND

13 days

Donald Trump John Rustad 🤝 Weird ideas about who’s eating what

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

1 month

The BC Conservatives might support and prefer Donald Trump, but unlike their chosen candidate many Canadians actually like Kamala. #bcpoli

Conservative Party of BC

@Conservative_BC

1 month

The BC NDP continues to import American style politics into British Columbia. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

Proud to join BCNDP Caucus workers showing solidarity with Constituency Assistants in mediation today. It's time for a fair deal. Lets get it done. #CAsDeserveBetter @Pam_Alexis_ @dacoulter @kellipaddon @MurrayRankinNDP

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

Progress was made last week, but more is needed before CAs get much needed fair pay and job security. CAs endure protests, abuse, and an everchanging job description. We know #CAsDeserveBetter . It's time for change. @SChandraHerbert @SusieChant_nvs @KellyRichmondBC @MLA_Sandhu

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 months

John Rustad said it was a "huge slap in the face" for the @bcndp government to remove bridge tolls in Surrey. In reality it saved people thousands of dollars a year. Out of touch and costly for people. #bcpoli

Mike Starchuk

@MikeStarchuk

3 months

When we eliminated the BC Liberal bridge tolls, John Rustad called it "a huge slap in the face" even though it saves people thousands of dollars a year. And now he wants people in Surrey to vote for him? Thank you @Dave_Eby for calling it out today. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

5 months

Conservatives are opposed to rebates for drivers at a time when people are struggling with costs but want to compensate people who refused to get a vaccine? Sounds like completely backwards priorities to me. #bcpoli

Mike Farnworth

@mikefarnworthbc

5 months

People need help now, John. Imagine being against a rate freeze and a rebate for drivers at a time like this, when people need help with costs.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

25 days

@Cadeyrnn Falcon ended as he began. By completely misunderstanding his coalition.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

Proud to join fellow @bcgeu Local 701 stewards, @starringkaylee and @Devonleathwood outside Wild Coffee to support for the workers striking there. In solidarity! Find the details here:

Worker Solidarity Network

@WorkerSol_BC

3 years

Workers at Wild Coffee & Bistro in Victoria have had enough. For the second time in recent years, they're having to go public with some of the ways they're being mistreated. We're here to stand with them, come on by and show your support ✊. @CTVNewsVI @CHEK_News @CBContheisland

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 months

A big loss for BC, no question about it. Adam Olsen is legit. #bcpoli

Richard Zussman

@richardzussman

3 months

NEW - Green MLA Adam Olsen will not be running in the next provincial election. Olsen says there have been 3 deaths that ‘have put him in an existential reevaluation” and led to this decision. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

5 months

The day before an anti abortion rally shows up at the Legislature, BC Conservatives are peddling anti-abortion dogwhistles. I don't think that's a coincidence. #bcpoli

Kelli Paddon

@kellipaddon

5 months

I was shocked to hear @BruceBanman define motherhood as starting "from the moment of conception" yesterday. With reproductive rights under attack on the front lawn of the legislature at this moment, people deserve a clear commitment from John Rustad to defend the right to choose.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

1 year

I find it odd that BC Lib/BCUP staffers expect government to come to a halt for the sake of a boring attempt at rebranding. No hiding Falcon's record of cuts to services for people and tax breaks for his rich friends. #bcpoli

Eby Googles

@ebygoogles

1 year

how many things can i announce during bc united rebrand

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

4 months

John Rustad needs to take responsibility for his candidate's homophobic attack on Elenore Sturko. This is just wrong. #bcpoli

Mable Elmore

@mableelmore

4 months

Last week John Rustad dropped a candidate for homophobia & claimed he had re-vetted his candidates. He also needs to fire @P_Ratchford for this disgraceful attack on @elenoresturko as a “woke lesbian.” Abhorrent. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

29 days

Unless you're a wealthy speculator or a corporate executive, the BC Conservatives won't help you. Their record shows it. #bcpoli

BC NDP

@bcndp

29 days

Everyday costs have spiked across Canada. In British Columbia, David Eby has increased the minimum wage so that it is now leading across all provinces. There’s much more to do but we must put people first.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

5 months

This government is taking real action to reduce costs for people, not just those at the top. This is a positive step forward for BC drivers. #bcpoli

BC New Democrat Caucus

@BCNDPCaucus

5 months

David Eby's course correction at ICBC has already saved drivers $2,000 in rate reductions and rebates. With today's rate freeze extension, there's more to come. Rustad and Falcon both oppose that change. They would cancel it and drive up rates, just like they did before. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

4 months

As his MLAs and staff blast the BC Conservatives for their horrendous anti abortion views, Kevin Falcon says he's still open to working with them. #bcpoli

Richard Zussman

@richardzussman

4 months

BC United leader Kevin Falcon is not ruling out working with the Conservatives. Acknowledges they have an advantage with their name, while BC United has better fundraising and better organization. Business community has been pushing for parties to ‘find common ground’. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

Constituency Assistants are in mediation today for a new contract. Let your MLA know you support wage parity and job security by tweeting them! #CAsDeserveBetter @BrendaBaileyBC @MikeStarchuk @KahlonRav @RachnaSinghNDP

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

27 days

The small biz tax is 25% lower than when Rustad was in govt. He promised small biz a tax cut only to reverse course. #bcpoli

Conservative Party of BC

@Conservative_BC

27 days

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

David Eby works for people and is taking real action to address the pressures people are facing from global inflation. Kevin Falcon apparently isn't concerned at all. That's because he doesn't work for people, just the wealthy and well connected. #bcpoli

Bob D'Eith

@BobDEithMRM

2 years

As people struggle with global inflation, Kevin Falcon says we shouldn't use government's surplus to help them. He's against: ❌$410 affordability credits ❌$500 million renter protection fund ❌$1 billion growing communities fund He's just not looking out for people. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

4 months

What this senior BC Conservative is saying is that calling out homophobia is wrong (and is somehow BCU's fault). Like Rustad, he has no problem with the homophobic comments themselves. #bcpoli

Harman Bhangu

@HarmanBhanguBC

4 months

BCU is headed for the dumpster 🔥 Instead of trying to attract candidates, their focus is to try and cancel ours. It's not going to work. While you sit here and cry on social media, we will continue to do the groundwork. So the option is yours cry harder or get to work and

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

1 month

Nauseating. The BC Conservatives called him one of the greatest thinkers of our time. #bcpoli

Mark Marissen 🇨🇦 🇳🇱

@marissenmark

1 month

@HarmanBhanguBC Ravi Kahlon was talking about policies tackling the housing shortage. which is an issue not just across North America, but across the anglosphere. It’s one of the things that B.C. is doing well right now. He’s not talking about things like this: (which is only one example)

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

7 months

"Families should not be competing with investors for a place to live." What a contrast to the opposition parties who consistently oppose actions taken to limit speculation in the housing market. #bcpoli

David Eby

@Dave_Eby

7 months

Finding an affordable home can be stressful for many families, especially when they have to compete with house-flipping investors. We’re introducing a flipping tax, so families looking for a place to live can get a leg up in the housing market.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

Glad I was able to drop by on my lunch break (thank you unions!) to stand with @VIRLCowichan Librarians striking for a long overdue fair contract. Judging by the plentiful honks, waves and thumbs up we got, the community is behind us. Question is: where's the Employer?

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

. @BCLegSpeaker where is my Leg cat?

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

Important thread on John Rustad's dangerous and embarrassing habit of sharing climate misinformation. If @KevinFalcon was any kind of leader he would have his appointed critic take down the posts and acknowledge it as misinformation. But we know he won't.

Aileen Machell

@aileenmachell

2 years

Rustad is @KevinFalcon 's critic for Forestry and a former minister. And this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Rustad questioning the science of climate change. 1/4

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

5 months

Abortion is healthcare yet John Rustad won't say whether he'd allow his candidates to undermine it or restrict access. This after his MLA uses dog whistle politics to court the anti abortion movement. #bcpoli

CTV News Vancouver

@CTVVancouver

5 months

B.C. MLA under fire for saying motherhood begins at conception

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

No surprise Christy Clark would come back from the political graveyard to jump up and down on teachers. Some things you just don't forget I guess. I was a student during the Clark years and it showed in our classrooms. Teachers were there for me, Liberals never were. #bced

Christy Clark

@christyclarkbc

3 years

Its time for @BCTF to listen to @BCAFN and end its 20 year+ campaign against standardized tests. Tracking results lets us see which kids struggle and why. The result for FN kids? 39% grad rate in 2000. 70% grad rate in 2018. Consistent measures matter for kids. #supportBCFSA

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

29 days

Would you disallow anti-choice candidates from running for you? Is acceptance of climate science non-negotiable? Does your healthcare platform include an intention to reduce healthcare funding? #bcpoli

Tim Thielmann

@timthielmann

29 days

They say we’re anti-choice. We’re not. They say we deny climate. We don’t. They say we’ll cut healthcare funding. We won’t. They'll spread any lie to distract from the truth. It's been 7 years and the province is a mess. Everybody knows it. It’s time for Common Sense Change.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 months

This reduction in healthcare spending would be the largest cut in British Columbian history. This cut costs seniors. This cut costs young families. This cut costs healthcare workers. This cut costs people time waiting even longer for care. This cut costs everyone. #bcpoli

BC New Democrat Caucus

@BCNDPCaucus

2 months

John Rustad can try to hide from his plan to cut $4 billion from healthcare, but he can't hide from his record. LISTEN:

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

While government is busy making life more affordable for working people, Liberals are calling for tax breaks for the rich. Go figure.

BC New Democrat Caucus

@BCNDPCaucus

3 years

The BC Liberals are calling for a tax break on antique cars worth over $125,000. They're proving everyday they're still working for the wealthy and making everyone else pay for it.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 months

First $4.1 billion in healthcare cuts, now this... #bcpoli

BC NDP

@bcndp

2 months

John Rustad says it's "nuts" we made your birth control free. Retweet if you think it's nutty how much BC Conservatives would cost you. 🥜

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

Seriously? What happened to the BC Liberal caucus under Falcon's leadership? Is this okay???

Bill Tieleman

@BillTieleman

3 years

Disturbing that BC Liberal MLA @JohnRustad4BC attacking public health orders & pushing "Great Barrington Declaration" - that Dr. Anthony Fauci called “dangerous nonsense.” Is extremism ok in Kevin Falcon’s BC Liberals? #bcpoli #bcdndp 1/2

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

Literally the first thing @KevinFalcon does in the Chamber is embarrass himself. Fitting given his record.

Matt Hannah

@mattjdh

2 years

Uhhhh. @KevinFalcon just called Raj Chouhan “the pride of Surrey.” What was that? #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

26 days

@hthrwritesstuff @DarioGarousian @bcndp This donation was sent over 5G 😆

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

1 month

Does AJ Wolfe know he was John Rustad's second choice after a BC United candidate? Could he really not find a Conservative in Columbia River-Revelstoke?? #bcpoli

Trevor Crawley

@tcrawls

1 month

Doug Clovechok, the incumbent BC United MLA for Columbia River - Revelstoke who is not running again, had some, uh, things to say about the election campaign in his riding...

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 months

Politics is about choices and this certainly is one. Anyways... Happy Duncan Pride! #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

The @bcliberals record: tolls on bridges, voting against investments to keep fares down, jacking up MSP premiums. @KevinFalcon built his career nickel and diming working-class British Columbians. He cut taxes for the rich and made the rest of us pay for it. #bcpoli

Rob Fleming

@Rob_Fleming

2 years

The opposition just supported potential double digit fare increases every year for four years on people and businesses that rely on ferries. It would increase costs on everything - going to work, medical appointments, buying groceries, building housing. Unbelievable. @VIAlliance

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

Solidarity with the workers whose labour uplifts our communities and defends our democracy. ✊🏻

OMGuild

@OMGuild_

2 years

A significant majority of eligible employees at Overstory Media Group have voted to unionize with @cwacanada1 . We are taking this official step together, in solidarity, to make our workplaces and our roles within them strong, sustainable, and equitable. Our statement:

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

Kevin Falcon was a nightmare for the healthcare system in British Columbia. He sold the land for another Surrey hospital, promoted privatized healthcare, and cut funding for much needed healthcare services across the province. He hasn't changed. #bcpoli

Pauline Greaves for Surrey South

@p_greaves

2 years

The best predictor of future behaviour is past performance. Now that the BC NDP has one underway, Kevin Falcon is threatening to scrap that progress (again) and move it out of Cloverdale. If elected MLA, I will work everyday to make sure that doesn't happen. #bcpoli #SurreyBC

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

10 months

Kevin Falcon's BCUP would rather homes sit empty than be somewhere for a family to live. In a housing shortage that's what's really ridiculous here. #bcpoli

Spencer Chandra Herbert

@SChandraHerbert

10 months

This tweet was deleted, but make no mistake: The BCUP will eliminate the speculation tax if they get the chance. They stand for big tax breaks for speculators and taking thousands of needed homes out of the rental supply.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

Just renewed my car insurance. My rate was reduced by another $120 a year. This after last years changes saw my annual bill cut almost in half. @Dave_Eby stays winning.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

28 days

Lol at the lack of response from the terminally online BC Conservatives. Says a lot about their party when these basic questions remain unanswered. #bcpoli

Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

29 days

Would you disallow anti-choice candidates from running for you? Is acceptance of climate science non-negotiable? Does your healthcare platform include an intention to reduce healthcare funding? #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

In solidarity with Constituency Assistants entering mediation today. Their work is vital to government functioning for the people who need it most. CAs deserve a fair contract with fair wages! @BrittnyAnderso @BowinnMa @mbabchuk_mla @AmanSinghNDP @dacoulter #CAsDeserveBetter

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@CookCaelen

4 months

BC "Conservatives"🤝 Trudeau Liberals. #bcpoli

Matt Hannah

@mattjdh

4 months

“Our federal conservative colleagues” 🤔 @elenoresturko attended the federal liberal convention last year, well after decrim, which she strongly supported, came into effect #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

27 days

Expect several Conservative candidates to be dropped going forward. BC United will be weighing in on Rustad's candidates going forward. #bcpoli

Matt Hannah

@mattjdh

27 days

Wow, Falcon directed Rustad's response on if already nominated conservative candidates will be dropped. Falcon says "details" before Rustad answers "we're not going into details..." And then Rustad dodged the question three times

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

It doesn't matter what it is, @KevinFalcon is against using the surplus to help people. Funding for watershed protection? Not under Falcon. Funding to keep ferry fares low? Nope. Funding for rural connectivity? No again. Funding for cancer research? Appallingly, no. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

5 months

It's alarming that BC Cons are most concerned about politics, not the threat to reproductive health their comments pose. The only reason they describe it as a "wedge" is because they are unwilling to clearly defend reproductive choice. #bcpoli

Harman Bhangu

@HarmanBhanguBC

5 months

BCNDP uses wedge issues to create a problem where there isn't. While David Eby imports American style political games. I am committed to helping women in crisis and easing adoption. Also helping families to have children. Let's make BC the best place to have kids and raise a

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 months

Pod of orcas right off the rocks by Harling Point. Headed towards Ross Bay. Super cool. #yyj

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

I love Vancouver Island, but I sincerely regret working on the side of the country without the @theJagmeetSingh #PunjabiPoutine foodtruck.

Jagmeet Singh

@theJagmeetSingh

3 years

Thank you Montreal, our #PunjabiPoutine foodtruck was a hit! Want to cook it at home? Text me POUTINE to 613-801-8210 and I'll send you my recipe!

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

This is shameful. Using completely out of context quotes for partisan gain undermines public trust at a time where it is most critical. Nauseating. #bcpoli

Andrew MacLeod

@A_MacLeod_Tyee

3 years

As BC question period starts, BC Liberal interim leader Shirley Bond quotes premier John Horgan saying yesterday "it gets wet in November." To be clear, that's totally out of context. Horgan's point was BC gets Nov rain, but that this week's was way beyond normal. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

It is stories like this that get me out of bed in the morning.

Rob Shaw

@RobShaw_BC

2 years

The BC NDP recently celebrated the anniversary of repealing privatization of food/housekeeping healthcare workers. It remains a move worth celebrating — because the impact on women and minority groups was profound. My latest in @TheOrcaBC @Glacier_Media :

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

This is a BIG win for BC workers. 5 days of paid sick leave is a massive step forward.

Harry Bains

@HarryBainsSN

3 years

(1/2) No one should have to choose between staying home sick & getting paid. I’m proud to be bringing in the first-ever #paidsickleave program for #BC on Jan 1. Workers will get 5 paid sick days/year Read the news release here.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

5 months

Doubling down on massive giveaways to anti-vaxxers. Yikes. #bcpoli

Conservative Party of BC

@Conservative_BC

5 months

While you demonize healthcare workers, British Columbians are dying in waiting rooms. It’s time BC follow the lead of countless other jurisdictions and hire back the healthcare workers who were let go because of their private medical decision. This is common sense. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

8 months

Disappointing to say the least. #bcpoli

Heather Stoutenburg

@hthrwritesstuff

8 months

With Kevin Falcon and John Rustad promising to abandon BC’s climate plan, it’s disappointing to see Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau abruptly switch ridings and target a dedicated and progressive BC NDP cabinet minister. (1/3) #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

Kevin Falcon is the only person who doesn't know this is wrong. People in Surrey need a second hospital and instead of getting on board, he's planning to scrap it. Shameful. #bcpoli

Pauline Greaves for Surrey South

@p_greaves

2 years

Kevin Falcon has always played games with the 2nd Surrey hospital: •broke promise to build it💔 •sold the land💰 •wants to stop the one in Cloverdale🛑 Now he'd start again from scratch, making people wait a decade or more. We can't afford that risk.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

7 months

This is great news for folks in Vancouver-Renfrew and across BC.

Richard Zussman

@richardzussman

7 months

Adrian Dix has just told reporters he will be running again in the next election. He missed knocking on doors in 2020 and will be trying to break a record for doors knocked in 2024 in the newly named riding of Vancouver-Renfrew. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

That's my Premier.

John Horgan

@jjhorgan

3 years

I was asked a few times about a so-called “trucker convoy” - here’s my response 👇

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 months

John Rustad's healthcare plan is cuts and privatization. We know he'd do it again because he did it before. Cutting the healthcare budget by $4 billion would cost people. #bcpoli

David Eby

@Dave_Eby

2 months

Yesterday, John Rustad announced a plan that would take $4 billion out of healthcare. People will pay the price for that. We’ve hired thousands of doctors, nurses, & other health workers in the last year but there’s much more to do. Let’s strengthen healthcare, not cut it.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

"Flipping tax proposal 'really scary,' says MLA who bought and sold 3 homes in 4 years" This headline has me in stitches. @KevinFalcon 's housing critic is flipping homes and calling it a "public service." Now he's opposed to @Dave_Eby 's tax on flipping homes? Go figure.

CTV News Vancouver

@CTVVancouver

2 years

A B.C. MLA who bought and sold properties for a significant profit three times over the last four years is speaking out against a proposed flipping tax designed to discourage real estate speculation in the province

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

In solidarity with my @bcgeu sisters and brothers (& NB friends!) out on the front lines of the fight for a fair contract. Librarians are so often the hearts and minds of our communities. It's time for @VI_Library to offer a deal that shows they #respectVIRLlibrarians .

BCGEU

@bcgeu

3 years

Job Action Update: BCGEU librarians spent the day picketing in Duncan yesterday. There will be no picket lines at any @VI_Library branches today but job action may continue unless the employer provides a fair offer. Visit for updates #respectVIRLlibrarians

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

4 months

If a Pride flag is political, so is this BC Conservative candidate's opposition to them. Apparently John Rustad's party would rather LGBTQ people stayed invisible, stuffed somewhere back in the closet. #bcpoli

Bryan Breguet

@Bryan4Langara

4 months

I prefer when the police and firefighters don't get political. But that's just me I guess And yes, this is political, don't even try

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

The BCNDP cut insurance rates for drivers across BC and rebated the surplus back to you. BC Liberal leadership candidates Kevin Falcon and Michael Lee want to take that away. When in govt, BC Liberals raided ICBC funds to give tax breaks to the rich. They want to do it again.

BC New Democrat Caucus

@BCNDPCaucus

3 years

On Monday, Kevin Falcon called ICBC rebates for drivers “stupid little cheques.” Falcon and Michael Lee both promised to scrap the enhanced care system that put hundreds in drivers’ pockets and reduced rates by 15%. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

Are you kidding me @BruceBanman ? Amazing how quickly the BC Liberals will move to protect the profits of big corporate developers...

Matt Hannah

@mattjdh

2 years

Today @BruceBanman said the housing crisis has “cooled off” and buyer protections “aren’t needed.” (Actually, for real) #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 months

John Rustad said it was a lie that he called removing bridge tolls a "huge slap in the face". By denying the obvious he only discredits himself. Turns out he's dishonest as well as out of touch. #bcpoli

Matt Hannah

@mattjdh

3 months

@JohnRustad4BC You were specifically talking about bridge tolls - you were saying that the costs of the bridge should be paid by the users (even though this was the only part of the province where this was the case)

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

As @bcfed notes, "clear majorities of NDP, [and] BC Liberal" voters support the change. Despite its clear popularity with voters, @bcliberals are opposed. The reason? @KevinFalcon and the rest of the @BCLiberalCaucus serve the wealthiest 1% and big corporations. Not people.

BC Federation of Labour

@bcfed

2 years

Seven in 10 respondents agree: "If 55% or more employees in a workplace sign cards saying they want to join a union, they should be able to do so without facing further barriers." #bclab

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 months

The slow merger continues. #bcpoli

Conservative Party of BC

@Conservative_BC

3 months

#bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

1 month

@AishaEstey27 Run less crazy candidates.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

. @AmanSinghNDP nails it as usual. Kevin Falcon's tolls punished commuters and Lower Mainland families. The @bcndp plan brings mayors, Indigenous nations, and other stakeholders together to make life better for people. Falcon still thinks tolls are a good idea. He's wrong.

BC NDP

@bcndp

3 years

While our BC NDP government moves forward with a toll-free Massey Tunnel replacement, BC Liberal leadership candidate Kevin Falcon thinks commuters should pay the price.

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

Kevin Falcon's shameless attacks on workers make me sick. This is the front runner to lead the BC Liberals in a pandemic? Really?

Garry Begg

@GarryBeggBC

3 years

I am disappointed that Kevin Falcon opposes providing 5 days of permanent sick leave during a pandemic. #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

Brilliant news for all British Columbians. The numbers speak for themselves - New Democrats are protecting jobs and building our economy back stronger than ever.

Ravi Kahlon

@KahlonRav

3 years

Today, BC surpassed pre-pandemic employment levels – the only province to do so – recovering over 100% of the jobs lost during #COVID -19. The LFS for June 👇🏾 👉🏾 42k jobs added 👉🏾 17k more employed than in Feb 2020 👉🏾BC’s unemployment rate is one of the lowest in 🇨🇦 at 6.6%

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

1 year

Since becoming the BCUP leader, Kevin Falcon has opposed things as simple as funding for cancer research and providing affordability rebates for people struggling with global inflation. But sure, it's the voters who are wrong.

Matt Hannah

@mattjdh

1 year

The BCUP is now *blaming voters* for Kevin Falcon's unpopularity #bcpoli

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

3 years

Victoria has some unbelievably talented poets. I'm looking forward to picking this up next year!

Gordon Hill Press

@gordonhillpress

3 years

Gordon Hill Press is pleased to announce that it will be publishing Sophie Crocker's debut collection of poetry, brat, in Fall 2022. You can find their profile here – . @goblinpuck

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

Could not be more glad or excited to see this announcement! Looking forward to supporting @SussanneRS to be the next President of @bcfed . Solidarity now and forever!

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

2 years

Tax breaks for the wealthiest in British Columbia? Strong support from Kevin Falcon and the BC Liberals. Building a much needed second Surrey hospital? Falcon says he'd cancel it no problem. Kevin Falcon makes it clear every day. He works for the rich, not people.

BC New Democrat Caucus

@BCNDPCaucus

2 years

Mike Farnworth: “I never thought that somebody that was the best buddy of Maxime Bernier would suddenly now become the leader of cancel culture.” Here's the expanding list of projects that Kevin Falcon would cancel: #bcpoli >

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Caelen Cook

@CookCaelen

1 year

Tolls - now in pink!

Jagrup Brar Surrey-Fleetwood

@JagrupBrar1

1 year

For years, people put TReO stickers on their cars to pay Kevin Falcon's unfair tolls. His new logo will always remind people that he made us pay thousands of dollars in tolls every year just because of where we live.

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