playwright filmmaker Mi’Kmaq/Settler 2Spirit Author of novella Rough Paradise, plays Black Friday? and Medusa Rising, currently living in Treaty 13 Territory
Ford just passed Bill 60, dangerously derailing Ontario’s public health system off its track. With higher costs and lower expected outcomes, this privatization scheme should stop. Sign now and demand hospital CEOs publicly reject this bill.
The Ontario Place privatization deal would steal 155 acres of public space and nearly 1000 trees from Ontarians… and it will take away $650 million of public funds. Sign to keep Ontario Place a public place open for all
The Ford gov’t is sitting on $22.6 billion of “excess funds” – money stashed away from the public purse that they have no plan to spend. Sign the petition calling on them to invest this $$ in public services for Ontarians
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Ontario government is planning to destroy an area the size of 17000 hockey rinks across the Greenbelt, threatening one of the most richest areas of biodiversity in the country. But we have a plan to stop them. Sign & RT:
Opinion: You don’t get to cheat citizens in a democracy by holding a “press conference” where you muzzle the press and expect us to play along, writes Karyn Pugliese.
We only have until next week to make the Canada Disability Benefit a reality. Bill C-22 is going back to Senate for a final vote, and it must pass before the summer recess. Email your Senators calling on them to pass Bill C-22 now:
Racism in Europe is so terrifying. Was chatting to a Nigerian guy living in Germany on the train the other day. He said one day during a storm a tree on his street fell down and blocked the pavement. He decided to pick it up and move it out of the way so people could pass...
The Ontario Place privatization deal would steal 155 acres of public space and nearly 1000 trees from Ontarians… and it will take away $650 million of public funds. Sign to keep Ontario Place a public place open for all
Between 2020 and 2021, there was a 64% increase in hate-motivated crime based on sexual orientation.
258 incidents in 2020, 423 incidents in 2021.
This is the cost of rising anti-trans and anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric and organizing in Canada.
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🚨 Will war criminal Putin face arrest when he travels to South Africa in August? 🔥 Let's seize this moment. 🌍 Join the global call for justice & RT!
#Ukraine
#ArrestPutin
Well that was *amazing*
Twitter tells us about 2000 people dropped by to our space on the far right. Sandy sent everyone off with tasks. People are *ready* for action. You are all so wonderful.
Central Banks have the power to tell banks to stop funding fossil fuel projects. Leaders from the world’s 63 central banks are having their annual meeting soon. Now is our chance to ask them to put people and planet over fossil profits. Sign now:
An explosive report shows the decision to open the Greenbelt was rigged to benefit a few developers - who now stand to gain $8 billion. Call on the Ford government to reverse the Greenbelt decision NOW:
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Loblaws is profiting from inflation — raising prices more than they have to and hitting Canadians with sky-high grocery bills. Loblaws should be making sure every Canadian can access the basic necessities of life. Send them a message now! via
@leadnowca
Bonkers that Ontario Conservative party that is explicitly recommending their candidates avoid appearing in debates and speaking with the media is unlikely to suffer politically as a consequence. You’d think people wouldn’t want to elect a party unwilling to defend its platform
@hfinyow
Kid had a piece of steak caught in his throat, could breathe but could not swallow. Took him to emerge in FL. Had to produce my payment method first before he was even considered for treatment. Yup $100 copay.
It’s already started! Pierre Poilievre’s former campaign Manager, Ontario Proud’s Jeff Ballingall, attacking judge named to head foreign interference inquiry
The Ford gov’t is sitting on $22.6 billion of “excess funds” – money stashed away from the public purse that they have no plan to spend. Sign the petition calling on them to invest this $$ in public services for Ontarians
#ONpoli
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@leadnowca
Canada has seen a surge in anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate motivated attacks. Call on PM
@JustinTrudeau
and the Government of Canada to reaffirm support & solidarity for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in
#Canada
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Peru is on the verge of passing a law that would unleash hell against isolated Indigenous peoples of the Amazon. But local leaders are fighting back -- let's show them our unwavering support now! Sign & RT:
Ontario’s greenbelt is gradually being chipped away, fueling an urban sprawl over the province and putting 29 endangered species in the area at risk of extinction. But that hasn’t stopped Ford and his developers… yet! Sign now to change this.
The right to abortion is not up for debate. Bill C-311 is a slippery slope to re-criminalizing abortion in Canada. Sign the petition now to tell MPs to vote no to Bill C-311.