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🧵: Doug Ford’s refusal to act on the climate crisis is setting Ontario up for financial disaster. #onpoli
#Climate impacts are already costing us billions annually. Meanwhile, the Ford government ramps up fossil gas generation, pushes ahead with #Highway413 and the #BradfordBypass, and plans to pave over the #Greenbelt.
Tuesday's FAO report shows yet another massive bill is coming. More extreme rainfall will increase the cost of maintaining storm and wastewater infrastructure by a whopping $6.2 billion by 2030.
The fact that the #BradfordBypass has become such a key election issue is a testament to the power of grassroots organizing. Just over a year ago, community organizations, activists, and residents came together to campaign for an updated environmental assessment. And here we are.
We’ve been called liars and “downtown ideological activists” by Mayors and Premiers. In reality? We’re people who live in Simcoe County and York Region and want better for our families and communities. Most of us volunteer our time.
In 2016, 85% of the 600 BWG residents polled supported the Bypass. Today, more people polled in #YorkSimcoe oppose the Bypass than support it.
Once upon a time, @fordnation & @C_Mulroney thought it was going to be a breeze to pave the #HollandMarshHighway. Residents fought back.
Once upon a time, @fordnation & @C_Mulroney thought it was going to be a breeze to pave the #HollandMarshHighway. Residents fought back.
No masking in Ontario makes complete sense…from a strategic #onpoli perspective…A 🧵
Ford govt strategists learned a lot from the #OttawaOccupation . There is small, but extremely vocal contingent of our population that is living in complete denial…
Ford govt strategists learned a lot from the #OttawaOccupation . There is small, but extremely vocal contingent of our population that is living in complete denial…
…of the pandemic. It’s far easier to ignore the pandemic, then it is to exercise the necessary precautions to end it.
In other words, personal sacrifice for community gain is no longer achievable.
“Politicians” around the country are looking to exploit this sentiment…
In other words, personal sacrifice for community gain is no longer achievable.
“Politicians” around the country are looking to exploit this sentiment…
…and Doug Ford’s handlers are no different. The immediate discussion and subsequent lifting of protocols including masking shortly after the #OttawaOccupation ,sent the message that the Ford govt was listening to the plight…
This story focuses on how the #BradfordBypass appears to be going the way of #Highway413. A slow souring of public opinion, then opposition, then political pushback.
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The premise was based on the fact that 7 municipalities around Lake Simcoe put forward requests in 2021 for further study of the Bypass, not to mention the growing public sentiment AGAINST the highway project — Oracle poll found 48% of voters in 3 key ridings DON'T support it
Those following the #Highway413 project will remember a very similar narrative unfolding over a number of years after that highway project was resurrected by the PCs in 2018 — eerily similar.
#onpoli
Doug Ford’s PCs starring in:
THE ARTICLE THAT NEVER WAS
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Almost 9 months into this pandemic, Doug Ford continues to receive not only a pass from mainstream media, but a pat on the back. They willingly participate in his Doug and pony shows, following him around…
Doug Ford’s PCs starring in:
THE ARTICLE THAT NEVER WAS
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Almost 9 months into this pandemic, Doug Ford continues to receive not only a pass from mainstream media, but a pat on the back. They willingly participate in his Doug and pony shows, following him around…
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…the province in what seems like a never ending campaign for re-election. Yesterday the Toronto Star claimed he has “brought professionalism to the Premier’s Office,” and that he was “poised for re-election.” Strong timely words for a govt that seems a lot closer to crisis…
…the province in what seems like a never ending campaign for re-election. Yesterday the Toronto Star claimed he has “brought professionalism to the Premier’s Office,” and that he was “poised for re-election.” Strong timely words for a govt that seems a lot closer to crisis…
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…then the media will have you believe. If you cut through the facade concocted by govt media relations, their social media team, their polling strategists, you’ll find a simple tale of governing a province through deflection, deceit, & gaslighting, while very few…
…then the media will have you believe. If you cut through the facade concocted by govt media relations, their social media team, their polling strategists, you’ll find a simple tale of governing a province through deflection, deceit, & gaslighting, while very few…
#BradfordBypass thread 🧵
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Firstly, I want to thank everyone who followed me and shared my tweet from November 8th. The research I have done over the past couple of days has no ties to Nipissing University or any opinions about this project.
Sources are listed at the end.
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Firstly, I want to thank everyone who followed me and shared my tweet from November 8th. The research I have done over the past couple of days has no ties to Nipissing University or any opinions about this project.
Sources are listed at the end.
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The objective of my research was to gather information about the Bradford Bypass project from the Environmental Assessment Report. I hope you enjoy it!
The objective of my research was to gather information about the Bradford Bypass project from the Environmental Assessment Report. I hope you enjoy it!
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In 1997, an Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) was completed which outlined the environmental assessment processes for the route selection and future commitments for the highway 400 – highway 404 link (Bradford Bypass).
In 1997, an Environmental Assessment Report (EAR) was completed which outlined the environmental assessment processes for the route selection and future commitments for the highway 400 – highway 404 link (Bradford Bypass).
What if everyone followed Doug Ford on how to lead? A 🧵
1. Firefighters would show up to a call, take a selfie with the fire, & then simply hand over the firehose to the homeowner so they don’t get wet
#onpoli
1. Firefighters would show up to a call, take a selfie with the fire, & then simply hand over the firehose to the homeowner so they don’t get wet
#onpoli
2. Electric vehicle manufacturers can no longer market their vehicles as being green since Ford has discovered it is the HWY itself that is better for greenhouse gases & not the vehicle. #onpoli #BradfordBypass
3. All food delivery services that contain meat products will now be dropped off at the nearest intersection to avoid offending your neighbour who may be anti-meat
#onpoli
#antivaxxers
#onpoli
#antivaxxers
In the coming days, I am going to post more about the controversial #BradfordBypass.
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