The good, the bad, and the ugly. Some thoughts on Budget 2025. youtu.be/8jtCxNnyM2Q?...

RSVP for our next Uncommons Live with award-winning journalist and author Tanya Talaga, November 19 at Beach United. Lots to talk about and her latest book The Knowing was a finalist for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize. Register for free here: tinyurl.com/63jvbfxz

Happy Halloween from the K-Pop Demon Hunters crew

My office has been ready for tonight for many years now.

After taking public money and with commitments to protect Canadian jobs, Stellantis is shifting production from Brampton to Illinois. Incredibly, the company’s president told us that Canada “is more than a market, it’s a home” at the same time as it abandons our workers and undermines the sector.

Phil Demers, Marineland trainer turned whistleblower, joins me for an #uncommonspod recorded outside Marineland’s gates. We talk about different solutions to save the remaining whales and other animals, and why governments should lead on this instead of playing a reactive role.

Last World Series game I was at, I was 9 years old watching Joe touch them all. Now I’m here with my 9 year old watching Carter throw out the first pitch. #WANTITALL

Joeyband is a great example of Canadian ingenuity and entrepreneurship, a data-driven device used by hospitals around the world that supports safe skin to skin contact and bonding for thousands of newborns.

Unreal. What a game. What a team.

In the beginning. And yes, a lot of progress since.

7 years later now and it's hard to believe we ever criminalized cannabis at all.

Thankful for family, good health, and the Brigden Fair. #HappyThanksgiving

Back at Malvern to make the case for why politics matters and to answer wide-ranging questions. This kind of engagement really does inform my advocacy. And apart from class visits, our youth council is a good outlet for getting involved. Join: beynate.ca/youthcouncil

Joined @beynate.bsky.social for a live #Uncommons podcast about #RunLikeAGirl🏃. We had an honest discussion about the ups & downs of politics, hate & harassment in public life & landing ambitious climate action. 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLXP...

Last week, @cathmckenna.bsky.social joined me for a live #Uncommons recording at the Naval Club of Toronto to discuss Run Like a Girl, lessons from six years in politics, harassment in public life, party loyalty, and “grand bargains” on climate. Listen at uncommons.ca

New Heritage Minute recognizing the amazing Dr. Anne Innis Dagg, the woman who loved giraffes. We had our own minute of history with her years ago.

Remembering the legend that is Dr. Jane Goodall. She left a lasting legacy as a voice for nature, animals, gender equality, and a better world for all of us. And she inspired so many to do the same.

Double header for the #uncommonspod today, joined by Kate Robertson (senior researcher at @citizenlab.ca U of T) and Adam Sadinsky (immigration & refugee lawyer) discussing Bill C-2's implications on surveillance, cross-border data sharing, and our asylum process.

A beautiful sunrise ceremony at City Hall and the 8th Legacy Gathering. Miigwetch to Andrea and the leadership at Council Fire for making it happen.

Started the last game of the regular season off right, announcing $450k for Jays Care to give kids in greater need the chance to play ball. And the Jays are matching it with almost $1m more. Go Jays!

This Thursday October 2, @cathmckenna.bsky.social is in town for a live #uncommonspod recording to talk about her new book Run Like a Girl and all things political. Join us at the Naval Club at Woodbine/Gerrard. Doors open at 6:30 pm, recording at 7 pm. RSVP here: t.co/RtaK6lqT2n

The #uncommonspod is back, and professor @taylorowen.bsky.social joins me to talk about AI safety, digital governance, protecting kids online, and how information ecosystems can serve or threaten our democracy

Tanya Talaga is an award-winning author, journalist, filmmaker, and Beaches-East York constituent. Great to catch up with her yesterday. Her latest book The Knowing is an important read and a finalist for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.

Wishing all those celebrating #RoshHashanah a year filled with joy, and peace amidst a time of conflict. Shana Tova to you and your loved ones. May the new year bring renewed hope to our Jewish community in Beaches–East York and around the world.

Terry Fox run down at Ashbridge’s. The boys walked for grandpa and grandma.

What do we want from our politics? youtu.be/xClDgv3V_2Q

Doug Ford says he'll hunt down people who test on cats and dogs. Here are some ideas for how we can protect animals at the federal level.

While we’ve seen advances in other cancer treatments, we haven’t seen the same improvements in outcomes for Ovarian cancer. Ovarian Cancer Canada’s Walk of Hope helps to support important research and care. Glad I could join alongside @marymargaretbey.bsky.social

One of our greatest Canadians. Rest in peace.

Important relationship building. Helped to bring together Minister Alty & TASSC ED Lindsay Kretschmer to talk about ways we can better support urban Indigenous people in our city.

Thank you to Beaches—East York MP @beynate.bsky.social for taking the time to talk climate solutions with CCL Canada volunteers in the riding! #ClimateEmergency #CanPoli

Back to school!

Over a decade ago, our House of Commons unanimously recognized September 1 as a day of solidarity with political prisoners in Iran and condemned “the mass murder of political prisoners in the summer of 1988 as constituting crimes against humanity.”

In solidarity. Labour Day Parade with Millwrights Local 2309 & 416 colleagues

The family loved Busker Fest at Woodbine Park. Crawford is now thinking magic might be real and I’m thinking that third time’s a charm when it comes to skipping And all in support of Epilepsy Toronto

#uncommonspod is coming back. Leave ideas for guests or topics in the comments

These kids played hard all year and it was nice to see how much they grew over the season. Thanks to all of the parents and volunteers who make baseball happen for our kids.

An attack on judicial independence, the rule of law, and an international institution that Canada played an integral role in establishing. Judge Prost has ably served our country and the public interest both at home and abroad and deserves much better.

Some labour disputes are complicated. This one isn’t. Air Canada should pay and treat its flight attendants fairly.

My letter to Minister Anand re Israel’s genocide in Gaza www.uncommons.ca/p/my-letter-...

Celebrated 14 years with @amysymington.bsky.social and still luckier than ever

The Canadian delegation to the PanAmerican Congress in Mexico City, with a warm welcome from President Scheinbaum. As we face challenges with the US administration, we need to keep building bridges with others.

The Broadbent Institute and the 🇨🇦Canadian delegation to the 2025 Pan-American Congress were pleased to be welcomed by 🇲🇽President @claudiasheinbaum.bsky.social ahead of a full agenda discussing progressive public policy across the Americas. panamericancongress.org

Remembering Reese Fallon and Julianna Kozis

To deliver positive change at Queen’s Park, it’s clear we need change in our party too. We need our Ontario Liberal Party at its best. And this is where you come in. Because if we want to strengthen our politics, the answer is participation. www.uncommons.ca/p/the-future...

Canada will always be a work in progress and it’s also an incredible success. We are lucky to live here. Thanks to everyone who volunteered their time to make today's celebrations happen. Happy Canada Day!

Be who you want to be #happypride #loveislove

When you take your boys to the @agotoronto.bsky.social and they find the one piece of art to shout "chicken jockey" at

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025! It’s always the best to join in celebrations with grads across our community and encourage them to make the most of what comes next.

A tale of two Bill 5s