Almost 5 months ago, a Commission into abuse in sport was announced.

Abuse cases continue to mount, and still, there is no mandate, details and a start date.

We are at a reckoning point. Will the Commission just be more listening or will it have the power to compel evidence?

April is #CancerAwareness month.

To everyone who is hurting and to everyone supporting, know that you are in my heart and thoughts every day.

I wish I could lighten your days.

I have asked the government questions on cancer, diagnosis, treatment, and research. Canadian Cancer Society

Failure to investigate.

The US Justice Department has reached a $138.7 million settlement with more than 100 victims of disgraced former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.

Plastics know no borders.

They hurt our Humber River, Lake Ontario and creatures that make their home here.

Every part of the planet and living beings are harmed by plastics.

Critical negotiations on plastic pollution begin this week in Ottawa for a better future. #EarthDay

A Commission into abuse in sport was announced 4 months ago.

Abuse cases continue to be exposed in the media, and still, there is no mandate, details and a start date.

Will the Commission have the necessary teeth to compel those who were in charge to testify?

A shout-out to the research community who came together and worked hard to build the case for investment in the people who make lifesaving, life changing and future building discoveries.

Thank you to the government for listening.

Spectacular!
In Etobicoke at Colonel Samuel Smith Park. The sky became so dark that the night lights in the parking lot Humber College came on, and when the skies brightened, the birds began to sing!

Morning at the Humber River.

While a cancer diagnosis is overwhelming, and the challenges can be daily — and sometimes hourly —, my focus remains serving the Etobicoke community where I was born and raised.
Our families matter.

Thank you Universities Canada | Universités Canada for a great meeting!

Always love hearing about the tremendous research being done at universities across Canada.

Research means a cleaner environment, better health, greater innovation, stronger economy and a better future for all.

The time to invest is now.

I asked the government if Canadian athletes carded under the Athlete Assistance Program were considered protected under federal jurisdiction.

Answer: Sport Canada does not refer to them as being under “federal jurisdiction”.

Still, athletes wait for a Commission into abuse.

Research belongs to everyone.

It holds real promise for:

people and our planet

improving health, tackling the climate emergency, responding to natural disasters

new technologies and jump-starting economic growth.

Time to invest in researchers for a better future for all.

A century ago, sprinting legend Eric Liddell switched to the 400 metres at the Paris Olympics because of his beliefs.

Ethics in sport is not only about doping.

In this Olympic and Paralympic year, will IPUparliament prioritize ethics in sport and act on #safesport ? UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳

Grad students and postdocs need our support.

I know the challenges they face firsthand. When I was at the university, I helped them secure funding, food, housing and heating.

They have the ideas, do research now, and are also the future of research.

Time to invest.

Budding spring brings hope and light.

Kim Rudd loved her family, friends, community, service, and she loved to laugh. I am heartbroken, I have lost a dear friend, and Canada has lost a dedicated and spirited public servant. My heartfelt condolences to her family.

Research is a public good.

It is a fundamental building block of our country that we all have a stake in.

It is essential to the health, prosperity, security and sovereignty of Canada.

Canada has world class researchers who help build a better future.

They need our support.

Caught the sunrise over Lake Ontario this morning on the way to chemo.

Wishing you all inspiration and light this week.

Happy International Women’s Day!

Here’s to generations of women who came before us, and women and girls who continue to champion justice, strive for equality, their rightful place, and a better world.

The fight is not done.

Time to finish it and make everyone’s dreams reality.

Athletes have called for a national public inquiry into sport for 2 years.

A commission was announced 3 months ago.

Will it be appointed under the Inquiries Act? What is the mandate, where are the details, and will it have the necessary teeth?

When will it start?