Today, the CMA launched a national public action campaign encouraging Canadians to support kids online through the Safe Social Media Act., which would establish stronger safeguards for children on social media and AI chatbots. Full news release: bit.ly/3SiSYdI

As a Canadian I have had to hear about the Reflecting Pool more than is medically necessary and is now a risk to my health

NYT’s Mark Landler sets up the G7 ... dogged by chaos and divided by Trump www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/w... (🎁 link)

"If you'll scratch a cynic, you'll find a disappointed idealist." - George Carlin

Pollster Nik Nanos says the Liberals’ polling edge is softening as voters are ‘increasingly looking for action’ on a year’s worth of Liberal announcements www.hilltimes.com/2026/05/27/d...

B4-4, Sugar Jones, Serial Joe announce withdrawal from Trump’s Freedom 250 Celebration

I never feel older and more out of touch than when I read something about a streamer named "EnergyDrinkDestroyer" or whatever and his most recent scuffle with "BluePants69" and I'm supposed to know who these people are or even what streaming is

Dr. Margot Burnell brought empathy, experience and a deep commitment to patient care to every conversation. Thank you, Dr. Burnell, for your leadership and dedication. We’re grateful for all you’ve contributed as you step into the role of past president.

Today, we welcome Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi as CMA president. A dermatologist from St. John’s, NL, he is the first Black president in the organization’s history and among its youngest. Full news release ⬇️

It’s truly astonishing to see how comprehensively the US government is tearing down every part of the system that has made it up until now a world-leading power in science, research, and technological development. The entire world will suffer from this wanton destruction.

#Opinion: Jason Kenney is back, and he’s got a new mission New from the Star's @justinling.ca:

Should we care about far away outbreaks of infectious disease? by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0fc7a92... via @theglobeandmail.com

Generations of doctors and medical researchers have studied childhood vaccines. Now an ex-heroin-addicted nepo baby whose brain was partially eaten by a worm is conducting a study of his own. When his work is done, America will have the full picture on vaccines.

New suspected hantavirus cases found as experts issue containment guidance https://globalnews.ca/news/11840706/new-suspected-hantavirus-cases-experts-working-on-guidance/ ↷ canadahealthwatch.ca/featured 🍁

New from me, on a listless speech to the Canada Strong and Free Network conference: Pierre Poilievre encounters nothing but jerks, all day long. #cdnpoli www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/opi...

"AI companies want the financial upside of mass adoption without the obligations that come with selling something that malfunctions. We are helping them by casually normalizing the adoption of AI products while letting the companies that produce & use them disclaim the most basic duty of care."

The CMA applauds the federal government’s move to streamline the Disability Tax Credit application process. 84% of people with disabilities don’t hold a DTC certificate — simplifying access matters. Our statement ⬇️ bit.ly/4vNYd4a

The problems w/ using AI for health info are obvious. But it's important to understand *why* people do. One group: women w/ complex illnesses who can't get answers from doctors. "Is it a good thing to be depending on A.I. for medical advice? I don’t think so," one told me. But docs didn't help her.

Health care workers are the backbone of the health system. But planning for the right care in the right place at the right time remains fragmented – both across professions and across provinces and territories. That’s why Canada needs a national, integrated health workforce plan. Read more 👇

Canadian prog legends Rush debuted their new live drummer in a surprise performance at tonight's Junos

Don't you ever wake up and suspect That you were simply never cut out to be The kind of person they expect The person you intended to be?

A girls school in Iran had a website filled with photos of students at work and play. Then, on the first day of the war, it was destroyed. New evidence suggests American forces may have relied on outdated targeting data reut.rs/4lrIbby

I'm sure Emperor Trump's response will be one of empathy and remorse.

Daryl Hannah: How Can ‘Love Story’ Get Away With This? www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/o...

So it's not just me then!

My column has been updated with some new details, by the way — including the news that American engagement in nuclear talks with Iran were all a lie. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...

The CMA congratulates Past-President, Dr. Joss Reimer (@jossreimer.bsky.social) on being named Chief Public Health Officer of Canada. We look forward to working with you in your new role to support the health of Canadians. Statement ⬇️

Very cool look at how doctors build solutions to improve care.

I imagine that John’s return will see him simply staring directly into the camera, not saying a word. Perhaps a face or neck twitch here and there. I worry that 2026 may have already broken him. I hope I am wrong.

Someday, historians will look back and marvel at how stupidly easy it was for one demented sociopath to take the world's most powerful democratic country by the throat and burn everything in or around it to the ground while we all just sat around and watched.

“There were bullets where mercy should have stood.”

Doctors across Canada stand in solidarity with the @cfnu.bsky.social and our nursing colleagues as they grieve Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse who was senselessly killed Saturday by U.S. ICE agents. The death of one of our own fills us with anger and disbelief. Our statement ⬇️

It's extremely normal when your local media is doing a "Identify the gas canister the federal governments militia threw at you" piece.

And this is who he is, and has always been bsky.app/profile/atru...

One reason Rob Reiner’s death was so shocking is that he was a living embodiment of a gentle, righteous, kind humanity. Trump’s reaction, meanwhile, was an embodiment of his inhumanity, vile as it is. We all get to choose which one we would want to be. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...

One way that the reaction to Rob Reiner's murder mirrors Charlie Kirk's is that the best way to eulogize each of them is to quote their words, and in both cases, doing so pisses off conservatives.

From battling misinformation to uniting as a country and preserving public health: this was a challenging year for health care — both in Canada and around the world. Here’s what we learned from 2025, and how we can move forward to ensure a stronger year ahead.

Rob Reiner’s response to the murder of Charlie Kirk. Compare this to Trump’s vile post about the deaths of Rob and his wife, Michele.

OPINION | When fascism came to America in 2025, it wore a red baseball cap and carried an AR-15 by @shannongormley.bsky.social @thestar.com

The CMA is encouraged that the Quebec government and @fmoq.bsky.social have reached a tentative agreement to suspend Bill 2. It’s important that politicians work with physicians to implement known solutions to improve access to care. We’ll continue to support Quebec doctors as they assess the deal.

Andrew Tate has been under criminal investigation in Romania since 2022, accused of trafficking women into pornography and rape. Trump administration officials’ support for him and his brother played a crucial role in their release from Romania this year, a New York Times investigation found.

Premier Smith now faces official recall notice. 20 UCP members under siege. This is no longer just a flashy political stunt. Some UCP members could lose special elections. Rewritten column. calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #abgov #abpoli #yyc #yeg #cdnpoli

Sigh.