“A lot of people worked for a long time to achieve measles elimination status, and to lose it in one year because of a failure of government action … for a disease that’s totally preventable, it just makes me sad.” “I think they should be embarrassed. ... I think they owe an apology to Albertans”

Republican attacks on healthcare only succeeded when some Democrats chose complicity over courage.

Once again, Democratic leadership has drawn all the wrong conclusions from their electoral victory. If democracy is to survive in the US, current leadership must retire. Senate Reaches Deal To Reopen Government After Moderate Democrats Cave www.huffpost.com/entry/senate...

Back home after three transformative weeks away. I had the privilege of supporting an incredible training with human rights defenders from across the globe. The facilitators were absolutely stellar: experienced, wise, generous, and deeply committed. A wonderful experience to be remembered.

Approving of a man who wants the US to annex Canada shows profound ignorance of the history of the Canadian Conservative party

Let's see Trump repost this video!

Battle River-Crowfoot, are you feeling the love? Are you prospering now beyond your imagination? What's your MP doing for you? Have you seen him in his constituency office? Even once since the by-election? #cdnpoli

While we're talking budgets, it's high time for #Canadian taxpayers push for budget cuts at the leadership level & stop funding the opposition leader's mansion. The opposition may serve an important role but they are not the PM, they don't host dignitaries & they are paid well plus expenses.

Remembrance Day

Spending time with African friends visiting—human rights defenders in name and in deeds. Their courage and quiet strength made me think of this #haiku: Lion with no name— truth prowls where silence once ruled, dignity speaks. #HumanRights #IHRTP

Voting rates in municipal elections in the Province of Quebec are extremely low. Many mayors and councilors were elected without opposition. It's a sad state. Many, municipal elections should be held at the sa time as provincial elections.

A nice and very Canadian sentiment.

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Tomorrow, over 1,100 municipalities across Quebec (Canada) elect their mayors and councilors. If you're eligible, go vote. Local governments shape our daily lives but get the lowest turnout. Voting is a powerful act of care, connection, and accountability. Let’s show up in numbers. #ElectionQc

I've been at #Equitas 42nd Annual International Human Rights Training Program for the past few weeks. A great program with 75 Human rights defenders from 30+ countries. I work to support the facilitation team and content experts. One more week to go and much learning! share.google/hJaWxjOrs1C8...

Increasingly convinced that we are living through the decline of mass literacy and cringe as it is, we all need to get into publicly celebrating reading books as much as possible.

✨🌍 Yesterday, we welcomed 75 human rights defenders gathered for the next two weeks! Canada’s 🇨🇦 message is clear: we believe in dignity, justice, and rights for everyone. @canadadev.bsky.social 🔗 Read the press release: equitas.org/wp-content/u...

🌍✨ Join the #EquiTalks on Nov 13! An inspiring discussion on how economic prosperity and #HumanRights go hand in hand ⚖️ With Kerlande Mibel, Cass Elliott, Aliou Bah & Arshadha Subair. 💻 Register 👉 equitas.org/equitalks-ec...

📣 Human rights training in the face of global crises 🌍⚠️ Equitas brings together 75 #HumanRights defenders in Canada for the #IHRTP to strengthen human rights protection around the world. @canadadev.bsky.social 🔗 equitas.org/75-human-rig...

🌍✨ #EquiTalks: Economic Prosperity & Human Rights - How can they reinforce each other to create a more just world? Watch the live streamed panel discussion: 🗓️ Thursday, November 13, 2025 🕕 6:00 – 7:15 PM EST 💻 Online via Zoom. Register now: 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Happy International Chef's Day!

YEAH, INNOCENT BYSTANDERS MY ASS!!!!! 🖕

First Nations are reporting the loss of funding for children’s programs after changes to Jordan’s Principle rules. That includes Onigaming First Nation, which has been under a state of emergency since 2024 as deaths remain alarmingly high. That's on Nation to Nation.

I heard a feminist joke today that I found very funny. Did you know that all women issues start with men? Men-struation, Men-opause, men-tal health, guy-necologist, ...

Hopefully that Canada, the US, and other nations show as much generosity in rebuilding Gaza as they did in fueling its destruction through arms sales. Signing of Gaza peace deal marks an emotional say for Canadians with families in the region. www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...

The claims by Trump and his allies that Maria Corina Machado should give her Nobel Peace Prize to him are embarrassingly pathetic. What a bunch of losers.

"Authoritarianism, it's a cancer. The symptoms are here, today... We thought it couldn't happen here... and now the disease is growing, metastasizing in America. But there is a cure—it requires you. On October 18, Americans will stand up, peacefully, for what makes America, America." nokings.org

The DOJ needs to investigate why there are so many alleged child sex abusers around Donald Trump and MAGA. The numbers have reached epidemic proportions.

85% drop of American liquor sales to Canada. We were their biggest market. Now we're done. Bye bye mon cowboy. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking PM Carney to scrap Canada's 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in return for China lifting its tariffs on Canadian canola and pork. 🇨🇦 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The Trump administration is investing directly in two Canadian critical mineral companies. Canada must intervene to block these acquisitions to safeguard its national security.🇨🇦 www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...

The Nobel Prize committee made an excellent choice in awarding the peace prize to Maria Corina Machado. I can't help but think they also meant it as a jab at Trump — the bomber of Venezuelan boats. But maybe that's just my cynical imagination.

Trump vents Dem grievances to PM Mark Carney 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli

Does Pierre Poilievre get a security clearance yet? Are any bookies taking bets as to if and when he will get his SC?

Majority of Canadians oppose Canada joining Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system “Just 23% of Canadians — almost all of whom vote Conservative — say they support the idea.”

Let's recognize that Trump will never be brought to justice for his numerous crimes. The justice system doesn't punish individuals who are clearly insane.

It’s very clear that the Poilievre strategy is to keep his base, absorb the PPC voters and pray for a split between the Liberals and NDP as a path to power. That’s why he’s not trying to draw moderates. He’s got nothing to lose now and he’s all in on division. #cdnpoli

🌍🗳️ Around the world, democracy is under strain. Without #HumanRights, it cannot exist. A powerful reminder from @mariaressa.bsky.social at the Athens Democracy Forum, where our ED @odettemccarthy.bsky.social joined the Canadian Democracy Delegation 🇨🇦. #Democracy

Golden fig leaves fall— in the night, silence ripens, a taste bittersweet. #Haiku

October 4, 2025 Daily reminder: The Leader of the Official Opposition still does not have a security clearance to be able to view any information on foreign or domestic influence or terror. #cdnpoli

We know Canadian politics are often messy and complicated, but it’s worth remembering there are still good politicians who serve with integrity, compassion, and a genuine commitment to their communities. Their work keeps our democracy strong and our future hopeful. 🇨🇦 #Canada #PublicService

🍁 facts

I’m also very much of the view of the prime minister that the relationship with the United States has fundamentally changed, and it will not magically go back to what it may have been a year ago or 25 years ago,” Minister LeBlanc said. #Canada globalnews.ca/news/1146109...

Sound up. Let my new fave TikTok factchecker break the whole ostrich thing down and how PP is trying to have his cake and eat it too. #cdnpoli

🇨🇦 Happy Thursday Canada 🇨🇦 @simplycommonsense.bsky.social @kazzanmz.bsky.social @spencercrewe.bsky.social @anik1968.bsky.social @lisafellaantifa.bsky.social @bestone.bsky.social @lhar58.bsky.social @agedadventure.bsky.social @jledrc53.bsky.social‬ @violet89.bsky.social @guitarkevin.bsky.social

October 1, 2025 Daily reminder: The Leader of the Official Opposition still does not have a security clearance to be able to view any information on foreign or domestic influence or terror. #cdnpoli

Pinocchio Pierre Poilievre finds himself aligned with residential schools deniers. As usual, his statements are laced with inaccurate facts and obvious lies. Fact-checking him isn’t optional—it’s a civic duty. Thank you, Rachel! #NeverPoilievre