Tim Kluke

President & CEO at The Ottawa Hospital Foundation and philanthropy promoter. All views are my own.

[SilenceBeDamned🇺🇸🦅 @SilenceDamned]

Trump just had another full-blown senile meltdown: “We subsidize Canada with HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS or they cease to exist! Make them the 51st state! No tariffs!”
This isn’t “harsh but true.” This is deranged, economically illiterate, diaper-wearing ignorance from a guy who still can’t tell the difference between a trade deficit and foreign aid.
Facts he’s too lazy to Google:
There is NO “hundreds of billions” subsidy. Actual U.S. goods trade deficit with Canada? About $46 billion.
U.S. foreign aid to Canada? A laughable ~$250,000. That’s not a subsidy, that’s rounding error.
Canada sends us 61% of our oil imports — the lifeblood keeping American gas prices from exploding. They power our refineries, integrate our auto industry (jobs in Michigan, Ohio, everywhere), and supply lumber we actually need.
This is mutually beneficial trade, you clown — not welfare for “our cherished 51st state.” Canada is a sovereign G7 ally, NORAD partner, and has carried our defense load in actual wars while you were dodging the draft and tweeting.
Threatening to tariff them into oblivion one minute, then annex them like some tinpot dictator the next? That’s not “America First.” That’s weak, insecure bullying that insults our closest friend and shoots our own economy in the face.
Canada doesn’t need your “better military protection” or your low-tax fantasy. They have their own military, their own successful country, and zero interest in becoming another failed red state under your chaotic reign.
Stay the hell out of their business, Don. Your brain-dead rants don’t make America stronger — they make you look like the dumbest “genius” in history and risk torching the one relationship that actually matters.
Hands off Canada. Trade, not tantrums. Grow up.

[Tim Kluke @TimKluke]

Heartbroken by the passing of Shawn Simpson. A great friend to our Foundation and one of our brightest Dancing with the Docs judges, his loss is deeply felt. Sending condolences to his family and friends.

[Tim Kluke @TimKluke]

What an incredible morning at our 23rd President’s Breakfast in support of @OttawaHospital! From inspiring healthcare leaders and patient stories to a huge announcement about our Campaign to Create Tomorrow's bold $500-million goal. Take a look!

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@PxPOttawa 5 defenders

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@catherinejclark @ChadSchella @QCHOttawa Congratulations Chad, they are fortunate to have your leadership and wishing you much success!

[Tim Kluke @TimKluke]

Catch Roger Greenberg, our #CreatingTomorrow Chair, sharing his passion for bringing Canada’s most advanced research hospital to our region. Start at 25:50 for the interview.⬇️
#Ottcity #OttMed

[Ottawa Board of Trade @ottawabot]

A new episode of #OttawaBusinessMatters is out now! Tune in to hear more about the relationship between business and community development and economic growth with @SamLapradeCFRE, @sueling777, Roger Greenberg, @OSEGMarkGoudie, & @drossvideo.
Watch here ➡ https://t.co/zt6ldGWdBM

[Tim Kluke @TimKluke]

@Junglejerome Excellent. I’m wearing out my finger refreshing Spotify.

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Thrilled to see our participants recognized this morning for @OttawaRaceWknd's 50 Stars for 50 Years, including Team PIPR (Partners Investing in Parkinson's Research) and Deirdre Gibbons honouring her late husband, Mike Baine, a longtime TOH Foundation supporter. #ThankYou

[Tim Kluke @TimKluke]

What a kickoff! Thanks to @OttawaRaceWknd for having TOH Foundation at the media launch. With Race Weekend marking 50 years of running in #Ottcity and the Civic's 100th anniversary, it'll be incredible. Good luck to all the participants. And thank you for supporting TOH!

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@catherinejclark A for effort well maybe -A

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A shout-out to @StuntmanStu this afternoon! Stu’s more than a local radio legend — he's been an unwavering ally to our region, a dedicated supporter of @OttawaHospital, and started a special campaign known as #StuStrong.

Here's to new beginnings!

[Tim Kluke @TimKluke]

Live right now! Join me and Michel Brazeau — our #GivingTuesday donor who's tripling donations today — on @rogerstv for 'An Hour To Give' with @SamLapradeCFRE to share why his family is driven to help reshape healthcare for our community.

Watch here: https://t.co/0BmqAutvsf

[Tim Kluke @TimKluke]

Thank you, Yves and Sylvie, for this incredible $5-million gift to our Campaign to Create Tomorrow. By leading the way, you're helping create a better tomorrow for our community today and for generations to come.

[The Ottawa Hospital @OttawaHospital]

Today, we're celebrating Yves Tremblay and Sylvie Villeneuve for their transformational $5 million gift to our Campaign to Create Tomorrow! Read their story to learn why they want to help create a better tomorrow for #Ottcity. https://t.co/FkoAE13oJC

[Tim Kluke @TimKluke]

Looking forward to sharing an exciting announcement about our Campaign and our new hospital campus today during "A Conversation About Creating Tomorrow"!

[Lucy van Oldenbarnev @LucyvanOlden]

Where are things with @OttawaHospital new building and fundraising? Join us today at noon for “A Conversation About Creating Tomorrow “ Link below

https://t.co/r8G61VfYkg

[Tim Kluke @TimKluke]

Michel and Laurie's commitment to triple #GivingTuesday donations is a powerful act of generosity. Read their story to see why they're inspired to invest in our new hospital campus and reshape healthcare. Thank you, Michel and Laurie!

[The Ottawa Hospital @OttawaHospital]

Meet Michel and Laurie Brazeau. After a triple healthcare threat, Laurie and Michel are determined to turn adversity into action and create a brighter future for patients at our hospital. That's why they're tripling #GivingTuesday donations. Read more: https://t.co/DKDqSOUYSn

[Tim Kluke @TimKluke]

We’re thrilled to have the support of the Saikaley family for the Campaign to Create Tomorrow. Their leadership in our city is inspiring. Thank you Saikaley family for this incredible gift!

[The Ottawa Hospital @OttawaHospital]

A massive thank you to Charles and Majida Saikaley for their incredible $1-million gift to the Campaign to Create Tomorrow. Discover how they've uplifted #Ottcity in the past and why they're passionate about helping reshape healthcare for the future: https://t.co/SUTxA7DktO

[Tim Kluke @TimKluke]

Big news from our Impact Report! Thanks to our community's unwavering support, we've reached an incredible $294 million towards our ambitious #CreatingTomorrow campaign.

Thank you to everyone who's helping transform healthcare in our region.

[The Ottawa Hospital @OttawaHospital]

It's here! Dive into our Foundation's latest #ImpactReport to see how people like you helped save lives, change futures, and break new ground. Plus, big news about our #CreatingTomorrow campaign to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and elevate research!https://t.co/oE1aklPvps

[Tim Kluke @TimKluke]

Today, on #WorldGratitudeDay, I'd like to express my deepest thanks to everyone who's part of our #CreatingTomorrow journey at @OttawaHospital.
Together, we're making more than an impact today; we're reshaping healthcare for future generations. #ThankYou

[Tim Kluke @TimKluke]

If your organization is driven to make an impact, I hope you'll join me and @GrahamSher, Amy Yee, and Janice Ciavaglia for today's @stratfordmgrs panel discussion about strategizing for success.

Free tickets here: https://t.co/bx15aH3Ras

[Tim Kluke @TimKluke]

Congratulations to Dr. Natasha Kekre on her new role as @OttawaHospital's Research Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy!

She has led our Canadian-first CAR-T therapy program, giving new hope to patients with cancer. Excited to see her continued impact!

[The Ottawa Hospital @OttawaHospital]

Meet Dr. Natasha Kekre, The Ottawa Hospital’s new Research Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy! https://t.co/wMW7KOfAfz #ottnews