The way my whole heart beats for this city

The momentum on this project has been really fun to experience especially in a world where attention is in short supply. Our YouTube channel just hit 40K subscriptions & our Instagram is at 8K. But, have you followed us yet? Context is fun. Come and see what we’re up to ✨

Patients are following false health claims and it's led to adverse outcomes. We can't deny that misinformation poses a serious threat. That's why @uwaterloo.ca has developed a research tool to track health misinformation patterns before they become potential catastrophes.

I really need all of us to abandon any impostor syndrome. It’s time.

Will Canadians hold the trust line with media in this country? Something to keep an eye on because there’s a quite obvious link with the health of our democracy. www.semafor.com/article/10/0...

Smart stuff from Josh Greenberg. We're committed to the work of protecting Canadians from false health information but it's going to take all of us to push back as the problem escalates. policyoptions.irpp.org/2025/09/tyle...

Hey! If you live in Ontario/Toronto they’ve got the updated COVID vaccines at Shoppers. I’m in early because I’m immunocompromised, and while they are prioritizing, they told me that have lots of the stuff and anyone can book an appointment now. Flu shots are coming mid-October. Get to it!

By working together in truth and with respect and humility, we can build a better health system for the future, one that upholds Indigenous rights, promotes healing and supports self-determination in care. We invite settler organizations and individuals across Canada to join us in observing #NDTR.

This is going to be a fascinating conversation! Don’t miss it ✨

Oh. Where did the humility and curiosity go? Can’t help but wonder if the Internet age has made people overly confident in the things they think they know.

Lots of learnings for Canada here. I remain convinced that country by country action to curb big tech will remain difficult & only a G7 or 20 collaborative move at some point will get the job done. Extremely difficult negotiations while economic interests sit in the balance.

I’m so pleased to share we’ve renewed this productive partnership with The Canadian Press for another three years. Now, more than ever we need to support trusted journalism to protect Canadians from the harms of false health information.

For me, World News Day is personal. I know so many dedicated humans working hard to bring Canadians the information they need for this country to thrive. Show your support for fact-based news. Subscribe to trusted news outlets. #ChooseTruth because #JournalismMatters #WND2025

Say what you want about TikTok and how young people are connecting via vertical video. But I think they are brilliant & learning via each other in important ways. This one has 2.7M likes. If you are trying to love yourself, you already do. You’re not alone & it’s important work. Keep going ✨

Henry wanted to remind you that if you’re feeling sad & overwhelmed that’s okay. Lots of people are right now. If you can, immediately make your way to the nearest fluffy boy and play with them. They’re happy to help 🖤

Think your job is hard? Try being the CEO of Kenvue right now. Wild stuff. apple.news/A3eW4BooVQMy...

@karenho.bsky.social knew it and didn’t even need to see the research apple.news/AZ-AkZ79rTwy...

Here’s the thing about change: There will always be things to be scared of. Fear will meet us every morning and then we have to work, to try, for better anyway. Every great leader you know doesn’t have a perfect plan. They’re doing it scared and focused on taking action on the next right thing.

Full house at the Empire Club in Toronto to listen to @evansolomon.bsky.social talk about Canada’s future & the impact AI will have on all of us

If getting TikTok U.S. for 1/10th of the market price is the quid, what might the pro quo be? www.theinformation.com/articles/tik...

And what it means for Canada? Very much up in the air. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Is this Tylenol-autism mess in the US a ridiculous thing? Yes. Did Canada’s medical and science community show up in full force this week to fight back against the BS, also YES. Our system is strong and we’re not going to let Canadians be harmed by false health info youtube.com/shorts/zj4sn...

Love to see it canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca/why-universi...

A.I. tools are already shaping patient care—but we should be wary of letting them diagnose us. “Patients and doctors alike could think of A.I. not as a way to solve mysteries but as a way to gather clues,” Dhruv Khullar writes.

This is a great explainer on the latest TikTok developments. Bottom line: We don’t know which version of the app Canadians are going to get when this is all said & done www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

Well, this is very disappointing www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

For me, World News Day is personal. I know so many dedicated humans working hard to bring Canadians the information they need for this country to thrive. Show your support for fact-based news. Subscribe to trusted news outlets. #ChooseTruth because #JournalismMatters #WND2025

I’m so pleased to share we’ve renewed this productive partnership with The Canadian Press for another three years. Now, more than ever we need to support trusted journalism to protect Canadians from the harms of false health information.

Shawn is right. I’m really excited about the evolution of this city. Proud to call it home & here for all the growing pains because I love it ✨

Effective Countermeasures to Health Misinformation: A Rapid Review academic.oup.com/milmed/artic... "Debunking, prebunking, and health literacy strategies were identified as effective tools for addressing health-related mis/dis..." Yep. Let's take action! #ScienceMatters 💪

The health of all peoples is fundamental to the attainment of peace - the @who.int Constitution is timeless. It's as relevant today as it was in 1948. Choose peace.

the horizon leans forward ❤️ SK

The Remai Modern Gallery in Saskatoon is a gem - @remaimodern.bsky.social

The world is a mess but still, you grow up like everyone you went to high school with, and time magically collapses when you see them again.

America took a particular path when it comes to TikTok. This week we contrast their legislative approach with Canada's, and ask whether a similar forced divestiture is possible here. Read more in our newsletter, The National Interest: tinyurl.com/3x92up4f #HowCanadaWorks #PolicyWithPurpose

How measles made its way back to Canada. Measles, a dangerous illness that for decades has rarely infected Canadians, has returned. This is the outbreak’s origin story, by Nathan VanderKlippe www.theglobeandmail.com via @theglobeandmail.com #vaccination

No idea what this means for the Canadian market. It’s made all the more complicated by the fact that since the government booted domestic reps we can’t get a clear read on the dynamic here. But it’s the most popular app with young people www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

One of the more interesting gifts offered to us by the onslaught of AI is this on-going discussion about the purpose & meaning around humans writing. The why of it all is important. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/m...

Land of the living skies

Political interference in health care sets a dangerous precedent. The CMA is calling on the Alberta government to refrain from using the notwithstanding clause to enact legislation that threatens patient care.

Team CMA connecting with Canadian medical students! Nothing more energizing than working with young people. So much passion & hope. The future of health care is bright ✨

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

Good morning ✨

The state of the world is very overwhelming for a lot of people. When I feel hopeless I turn to thinkers like Oliver Burkeman & Paul Loomans. They talk about building your life, your meaning, threading bead by bead, with the actions in your control. Do the next right thing. It’s all important ✨

"Today," New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger says, "we’re seeing [the anti-press playbook] deployed in the United States, a country long synonymous with press freedom." Read his speech here www.nytco.com/press/ag-sul...

Remains of the day

The Paris of the Prairies is still just as lovely as I remember. It’s nice to be back.

THIS 👉 “If Canada cannot control its own information ecosystem, that puts us at the mercy of whoever does”

Things aren’t looking great. Canadian businesses could drive change with their marketing choices. If supporting journalism isn’t motivation enough, perhaps the PR halo from protecting fact-checking & the truth is. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Looking forward to this! See you there ✨ Details 👉 sparkconferences.com/communicatio...