Ontario Election 2025
Feb. 23rd, 2025 11:03 amI voted yesterday at Place d'Orléans Mall. The Elections Ontario riding field office is on the second floor until it's all over.
NDP, of course, in my case. I couldn't let myself vote under the influence of the idea that the outcome's predestined at either the riding level or across the province. I had to vote with hope in place.
I'm happy to note that there was a steady stream of traffic. Lots of people showing up early, and at a steady pace, too.
NDP, of course, in my case. I couldn't let myself vote under the influence of the idea that the outcome's predestined at either the riding level or across the province. I had to vote with hope in place.
I'm happy to note that there was a steady stream of traffic. Lots of people showing up early, and at a steady pace, too.
To those of you observing those occasions, I hope today is kind to you!
If you've been living in any Ontario municipality long enough, you probably already know that today is the final day of voting for your local mayor/reeve, your local councillor and school board representative. I hope that if you haven't already done so, you'll take what time you can to go vote for your preference for those positions. The next four years' municipal decision-making rides at least in part on the choices we've been making on those matters.
If you've been living in any Ontario municipality long enough, you probably already know that today is the final day of voting for your local mayor/reeve, your local councillor and school board representative. I hope that if you haven't already done so, you'll take what time you can to go vote for your preference for those positions. The next four years' municipal decision-making rides at least in part on the choices we've been making on those matters.
OCDSB Zone 8: A Better Alternative
Sep. 24th, 2022 10:08 amHere's two alternatives to choose between for for OCDBS Zone 8.
Donna Dickson. She first found herself drafted into activism by way of her son's murder some five years ago, but has been finding reasons to keep working for the better.
There's one other alternative to the "Unwoke" person also running for that school board seat: Shannon Kramer.
I'm leaning towards Dickson at the moment. If the seat could be legally shared, though...?
Donna Dickson. She first found herself drafted into activism by way of her son's murder some five years ago, but has been finding reasons to keep working for the better.
There's one other alternative to the "Unwoke" person also running for that school board seat: Shannon Kramer.
I'm leaning towards Dickson at the moment. If the seat could be legally shared, though...?
Okay, I've been cleared to share the resources we were shown in the CAWI workshop! This is, of course, tailored specifically to Ottawa. I'm hoping to be able to look at some ACORN Ottawa stuff too in the next little while.
Videos:
Elections resources:
Videos:
- Municipalities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21V8tZjFYnU
- Why Voting Matters: https://youtu.be/Q8RisdKgAqY
- Who does What: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVE3OsR5W-0
- What does a Mayor do (according to kids)? - https://youtu.be/EcEJNu3NnYk
- Getting ready for a Vote Pop-Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNVFOZFUcs0
- Running a Vote Pop-Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0VmlQrJgUk
Elections resources:
- Voter look up: https://www.voterlookup.ca/index.aspx
- Who's running my ward? - https://elections.ottawa.ca/UI/CandidateList/CandidateList
- Changes in wards and other resources: https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/elections/learn-more-about-municipal-elections#section-6aa9d6ce-068a-4f71-9427-e706cb6770e2
Okay. So I participated in this workshop last week on the art of getting out the vote...in general, for all the candidates. In my previous entry here, I made it clear once again that I still do have Standards as to what sorts of people ought to be winning these elections. I want a city that's safer for everyone living here, save for maybe out-and-out fascist-bigot people. (If they're looking to put such mindsets permanently aside, good. Welcome (back) to the club!)
Anyway. Looking at this item on percentage of those eligible to vote who actually "showed up" last time around in Toronto:
http://spacing.ca/toronto/2022/09/12/election-mapping-municipal-election-voter-turnout/
I am, of course, more focused on Ottawa here, as this is where I live. So, where do I find the relevant stats for my city?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Ottawa_municipal_election
(I would like to nail down the sources for that Wikipedia article, preferably soon.)
According to which, 42.55 % of those then eligible to vote in Ottawa actually did vote. Which was an improvement over 2014's turnout of 39.92 %.
So that was good. We want to get that back up above 2010's turnout of 42 %, though, right?
There were videos I got to look at, some of which I hope to share in the next installment...
Anyway. Looking at this item on percentage of those eligible to vote who actually "showed up" last time around in Toronto:
http://spacing.ca/toronto/2022/09/12/election-mapping-municipal-election-voter-turnout/
I am, of course, more focused on Ottawa here, as this is where I live. So, where do I find the relevant stats for my city?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Ottawa_municipal_election
(I would like to nail down the sources for that Wikipedia article, preferably soon.)
According to which, 42.55 % of those then eligible to vote in Ottawa actually did vote. Which was an improvement over 2014's turnout of 39.92 %.
So that was good. We want to get that back up above 2010's turnout of 42 %, though, right?
There were videos I got to look at, some of which I hope to share in the next installment...
Municipal Elections: Ontario 2022
Sep. 4th, 2022 10:35 amLast week, I participated in a Zoom-based training workshop on how to get people out to vote. This was organized by Making Voices Count in concert with the Cities for All Women Initiative, with an eye firmly on getting the vote out for the municipal elections set to conclude across Ontario on October 24th. I got persuaded to participate by people at the local community resource centre whom I've been in contact with off-and-on for years now.
I decided I want to say this publicly, because it matters. We're talking about municipal councils and school boards across Ontario. After the way the provincial elections went earlier this year, it seems more urgent now to pay attention to these things.
I decided I want to say this publicly, because it matters. We're talking about municipal councils and school boards across Ontario. After the way the provincial elections went earlier this year, it seems more urgent now to pay attention to these things.
This is terrifying to my brain to read:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/lowest-voter-turnout-ontario-history-elections-1.6476344
Yes, there's still ballot-counting to be done as of today. Even so, the drop in turnout is a horrible development. I'd been hoping over this past decade that people were still heeding advice (*) from the likes of Rick Mercer to show up in greater numbers with each election held and completed.
And we've got municipal elections in October in Ontario, right?
(*) - Yes, the video is from 2011, and the Rant is focused on people aged between 18 and 25, and the advice still holds for the wider public.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/lowest-voter-turnout-ontario-history-elections-1.6476344
Yes, there's still ballot-counting to be done as of today. Even so, the drop in turnout is a horrible development. I'd been hoping over this past decade that people were still heeding advice (*) from the likes of Rick Mercer to show up in greater numbers with each election held and completed.
And we've got municipal elections in October in Ontario, right?
(*) - Yes, the video is from 2011, and the Rant is focused on people aged between 18 and 25, and the advice still holds for the wider public.
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May. 28th, 2022 12:20 pmI just got back from voting, shopping and exercise-walking.
I did NOT vote for:
1) "Progressive" Conservatives
2) "Ontario" Party
3) New Blue
4) Libertarian
The first has proven anew their continued Will to Incompetence in Power over the past four years. The next two are made up of people who think the first bunch aren't cruel enough. The last is just pro-selfishness.
I did NOT vote for:
1) "Progressive" Conservatives
2) "Ontario" Party
3) New Blue
4) Libertarian
The first has proven anew their continued Will to Incompetence in Power over the past four years. The next two are made up of people who think the first bunch aren't cruel enough. The last is just pro-selfishness.
Politics: Ontario Election 2022 Parties
May. 5th, 2022 07:15 pmIf you're wondering how many parties are showing up for this one?
https://finances.elections.on.ca/en/registered-parties
https://finances.elections.on.ca/en/registered-parties
Warning to the United States
Mar. 3rd, 2022 07:04 amRepurposed from comments I made in the Maple Leaf Lounge thread at TrekBBS:
If Trump gets back in the White House - or if worse than Trump takes his place there - I fear that we are going to see him try to order an invasion of Canada to install someone like Pat King, Tamara Lich, Christopher Garrah, Nicholas St. Louis, Benjamin Dichter, Steeve Charland, etc. as his preferred prime minister.
Take him at his word on this, and take this as the warning that it is. Please.
I believe that Trump is exactly that stupid and that cruel. He's announced what he wants to happen to us. And his supporters on both sides of the border have already been rallying,
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/convoy-protest-american-donations-1.6367500
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/wherry-freeland-liberal-democracy-ukraine-1.6368866
Also, we have problems getting to our 2 % of GDP goal re: defence spending.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-ukraine-russia-putin-canadian-armed-forces-1.6370874
If Trump gets back in the White House - or if worse than Trump takes his place there - I fear that we are going to see him try to order an invasion of Canada to install someone like Pat King, Tamara Lich, Christopher Garrah, Nicholas St. Louis, Benjamin Dichter, Steeve Charland, etc. as his preferred prime minister.
Take him at his word on this, and take this as the warning that it is. Please.
I believe that Trump is exactly that stupid and that cruel. He's announced what he wants to happen to us. And his supporters on both sides of the border have already been rallying,
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/convoy-protest-american-donations-1.6367500
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/wherry-freeland-liberal-democracy-ukraine-1.6368866
Also, we have problems getting to our 2 % of GDP goal re: defence spending.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-ukraine-russia-putin-canadian-armed-forces-1.6370874
Comics: Ringo Awards 2021 Final Ballot
Aug. 25th, 2021 03:33 pmFrom File 770 for my fellow comic book/graphic novel/manga/BD fans:
http://file770.com/2021-ringo-awards-final-ballot/
http://file770.com/2021-ringo-awards-final-ballot/
Voting Options for Canadians
Aug. 15th, 2021 06:05 pmThanks to
james_davis_nicoll passing this link along re: voting options for 2021's federal election:
https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=vote&document=index&lang=e#mail
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https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=vote&document=index&lang=e#mail
Trump's been impeached again.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/house-trump-impeachment-wednesday-1.5871116
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/house-trump-impeachment-wednesday-1.5871116