While the Premier says “Ban”, the City of Hamilton says “Expand”! Today Public Works Cmtee supported my motion to report back on how to expand Automated Speed Enforcement in Hamilton. And if the Prov doesn’t want to work with cities, we’ll send the bill for reimbursement! #OnPoli #SaferStreets

After a long hiatus from this platform, I’m making a slow return. Be patient though, I have strict social media use protocols to ensure I stay plugged into real life versus screen life!

FCM stands united for fair trade. We stand up for the people and communities our members serve. We stand ready to build—together. 🎥 www.cpac.ca/headline-pol... #CDNMuni #cdnpoli

FCM CEO @carolesaab.bsky.social joined Michael Serapio on @cpac.ca’s PrimeTime Politics last night to discuss the real impact the latest tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration will continue to have on #CDNMuni. Watch the full interview: www.cpac.ca/primetime-po...

U.S. tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are already impacting communities across Canada, especially in Quebec and Ontario. Today’s doubling of these tariffs to 50% will simply be devastating.

Rural communities across Canada are key to economic growth, but they are at a crossroads on the path to prosperity. Panelists this morning stress the needs and solutions for a dynamic and prosperous plan that build rural Canada sustainably. #FCM2025AC

Mayor LaToya Cantrell nails it this morning on the US & Canadian Mayor’s Panel on collaboration in the face of tariffs - it isn’t just our economies that are intertwined…we must fight for the way our cultures and people thrive together! #FCM2025AC @fcm.ca

Way to go @edmontonoilers.bsky.social!!! Such a blast to watch the game with @fcm.ca #FCM2025AC colleagues last night, including Mayor @amarjeetsohiyeg.bsky.social 🏒

Fantastic session this afternoon at #FCM2025AC on Equipping Municipal Leaders to Combat Mis/Disinformation. Standing room engagement shows how much this impacts our local democracies. @fcm.ca

Looking forward to connecting with my #MuniciPALS from across Canada in Ottawa for @fcm.ca ACM2025. We are #StrongerTogether #FCM2025AC

We need long-term solutions that build up our communities–solutions that build affordable housing 🏡 We all benefit from policies that make life better for everyone. 📣 Learn more and join our movement to demand better at demandbettertoday.ca ! #DemandBetterToday

All Hamiltonians deserve to know where the sticky soot substance is coming from and what it contains. No one, in any postal code, in our city should be expected to endure out-of-date provincial standards, avoid going outside, or experience ill health as a result.

New from @policyalternatives.ca: Let's not sugarcoat it—the situation for women and gender-diverse people is grim. This year, International Women's Day is a call to arms. By @kjscott.bsky.social #IWD2025 #canfem www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Need some good news? @nrindernann.bsky.social has major win as president of City Housing getting vacant units back in play. Previous boards under different leadership were nowhere near as effective. Congrats to all involved in increasing affordable housing in #HamOnt www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...

Officially opened CHH’s newest 55-unit affordable housing building. It represents the best of what cities can do to address the housing crisis. #PassiveHouse standard family and single units replace an under-utilized municipal parking lot with #BikeShare & #Communoauto memberships for residents.

Why does it feel like Canada's in a recession? "Households are forced to spend a larger share of their disposable income on essentials compared to a few years ago.” @policyalternatives.bsky.social #canlab www.thestar.com/business/can...

Appalling that #HamOnt Councillors who voted unanimously to support the Safe Apartment Program in Hamilton are now moving to indefinitely defer it. To our residents who rent, contact your councillor and ensure they know you are watching this #fickleflipflop.

Canada and U.S. (trade) WAR!!! This is a big deal! It's going to impact us in many ways! But it's also very overwhelming. So let's break it all down. Because unfortunately, the stupidest times are when we have to be the smartest: youtu.be/SeAsR3srZi0

Very appreciative of #AMO’s recent provincial election advice to residents who care about the cities and towns they live in. Want to reduce the burden on your municipal property tax, ask your provincial candidates some critical questions.

Check out my 10 Rules For Better Public Spaces 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 This is not intended to be an exhaustive list; I didn’t include public space healing, which is a significant part of my practice. But I’ve captured several key ideas. Thoughts? Additional ideas? #cities #public #space

People call [the antiscience movement] “misinformation” or “the infodemic” as though it’s just random junk out there on the Internet or social media, and it’s not—it’s organized, it’s well-financed, and it’s politically motivated. - Peter Holtz www.scientificamerican.com/article/vacc...

This purpose-built, infill, deeply affordable senior housing for Indigenous & Black neighbours in #OurWard3 is an example of true collaboration that maximizes assets. Afro-Can Caribbean Assoc, Hamilton Reg Indian Centre & St. Matthew’s House put the values of reconciliation & reparations in action!

Join us in raising $10K for Mahmoud, a pharmacist in #Gaza who has lost everything and yet wants to open a small, emergency pharmacy for the tens of thousands of people around him in the displaced communities in Deir al-Balah. 1/6 @hcw4palestine.bsky.social @eyeonpalestine.bsky.social

Denver gave people experiencing homelessness $1k/month. A year later, nearly half had housing. They also had fewer ER visits, nights spent in a hospital, and jail stays. The report estimates that this reduction in public service use SAVED the city $589k. www.businessinsider.com/denver-basic...

Very productive meetings today that my #FCM Board colleagues and I had with @karinagould.bsky.social @pamdamoff.bsky.social and Senator McBean discussing shared priorities to enable thriving communities for future generations: tackling homelessness, infrastructure, public safety and sustainability.

As a former Councillor, MP @matthewgreen.bsky.social truly understands cities deliver results for Canadians. As more face an affordability & cost of living crisis - cities need a fairer and more equitable share of existing federal/provincial tax dollars. #FCM #MunicipalGrowthFramework

Great to meet w/Parliamentarians to discuss sustainable & predictive funding via a #MunicipalGrowthFramework & tangible pathways to solve homelessness with my #FCM colleagues from across Canada.

In Ottawa for #FCM Board & Advocacy Days 2024 – a great opportunity bring municipal priorities to Parliament Hill. Affordable housing, reliable core infrastructure, public safety all contribute to thriving communities that foster belonging that cities & towns deliver.

And yesterday, we celebrated the near completion of 15 new deeply affordable and supportive homes dedicated to Indigenous, Black & Racialized Hamilton seniors with St Matthew’s House on Barton St in #OurWard3. #HamiltonIsHome

It’s official! CityHousing Hamilton’s modular, #passivehouse design, supportive housing project on a former city parking lot is now home to 24 neighbours who were recently homeless!!! In partnership with Indwell, the residents will receive wrap-around care and healing support. #HamiltonIsHome

One of the greatest urbanism challenges are single issue urbanists. Cities are dynamic ecosystems shaped by ever-evolving spatial, social, policy & environmental factors. Being a cycling, housing, public space advocate is okay. However…

Just in case I forgot to post Daniel Hunter's fantastic guide here. wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-t...