The runaway cost of nursing agencies, a stunning example of messed-up, expensive policy. In the words of Queen's Health Sciences Dr Joan Almost “Think about what could be done with $1.5 B. It could be used to provide better care. It could be used to retain nurses.” theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

Yes to double targets!!! Carbon Removal Canada great article Carbon removal and emissions reduction must go hand in hand | Canada's National Observer: Climate News nationalobserver.com/2024/09/24/opi…

Toronto transit agency bans misleading advertising from fossil fuel companies | Canada's National Observer: Climate News nationalobserver.com/2024/09/27/new… YES! Good work!!!! Dr. Melissa Lem Dianne Saxe - Toronto City Council Ward 11, UR @CAPE-ACME

Meet our speakers for the 1st plenary session of #ClimateHealthCon2024! “Beyond Resilience: Mitigating and Adapting to Future Challenges in Asian Healthcare through Transformative System Redesign” Learn more: bit.ly/ClimateHealthC… Registration deadline is on 5 Oct 2024.

Thanks The Globe and Mail for highlighting this big idea: We could have a health system where the guarantee of access to a primary care team is as automatic as the assurance that every child will be assigned to a public school in their neighbourhood. theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editor…

The PM of Singapore travels on official duty aboard a low-cost airline—on a normal scheduled flight, no frills, no national or private jet, and without a large entourage at the taxpayers’ expense. This is how respect is earned. 🫡

As of Dec 1 I’m taking a role with Ontario Public Service to chair a small but mighty team tasked with primary care reform, to make sure everyone in Ontario is attached to a family doctor or NP providing ongoing comprehensive care in a publicly funded team news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…

The queerphobes always lose in the end. bye higgins 👋🏻 Congrats Susan Holt! theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

I have a few extra badges for #COP29. DM if you want one.

Proud of Sehjal Bhargava, MD in her 1st outing as 1st author on The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change #Policy brief for #Canada. Not easy to sort through dire data, perceive glints of possibility, develop an action plan & communicate it vividly. This young MD has🙌 #NextGen @CAPE-ACME Global Climate and Health Alliance Canadian Medical Association

I am saddened to learn about the passing of Murray Sinclair, also known as Mizhana Gheezhik (The One Who Speaks of Pictures in the Sky). The former judge and senator put Indigenous truth and reconciliation front and centre of our national conversation.

Le réputé climatologue américain Michael Mann est formel: l’expansion des énergies fossiles prônée par Donald Trump risque de rendre «impossible» l’idée de limiter le réchauffement mondial à un seuil viable. Et les politiques mises en place dans le monde nous conduisent vers une

Big hello to Adrienne Arsenault Ian Hanomansing and Rosemary Barton for keeping the show on the road all night! Grateful for CBC, especially from here in Singapore. Thank you!

Hey—it’s a day for big feelings! Let’s not repress & somatise. ✅Exercise ✅sleep ✅time in nature ✅hug your kids ✅don’t get too 🍸 ✅try ‘RAIN’ meditation: Recognize emotion Allow the experience Investigate with care Nurture with self-compassion ❤️ tarabrach.com/rain-practice-…

This painting is called community care. Let’s always remember to care of each other.

Come out. Nov 9. Toronto. nowtoronto.com/culture/tkaron…

It's time for everyone to become a lot gayer and a lot meaner

For climate advocates across the country, the outcome of this election means that all of us must find ways to redouble our efforts and find bipartisan solutions to the climate crisis that create jobs, promote prosperity and safeguard the future of humanity. In a moment such as

A timely and moving piece by Dr Courtney Howard. Take care, friends. The battle for a liveable climate is a marathon, not a sprint. 💪 @CAPE-ACME nationalobserver.com/2024/11/06/opi…

A great piece to read today 💚