Velma McColl

Policy wonk/politico, innovator, collaborator, woman on the move, committed to resilience in all its forms

[Velma McColl @VelmaMcColl]

Truly profound. An ecosystem in balance can re-pattern our relationship with the planet - and ourselves.

[Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna]

Such an incredible thread.

[Brittney Kerr @brittneykerr_]

It’s my hope that the truth of our history travels the world over. It should continue to dominate international headlines.

[Brittney Kerr @brittneykerr_]

I hope you will read this thread.

[Velma McColl @VelmaMcColl]

My take from #COP26Glasgow . Week one down, more to do

[Earnscliffe @EarnscliffeCda]

Written by Earnscliffe's @VelmaMcColl live from Glasgow - the contradictions of #COP26: "We can be doing better than ever and still do better".
https://t.co/TYlUYPFR7x

[Earnscliffe @EarnscliffeCda]

Join our team of Earnscliffe Principals, @brittneykerr_, @ealboim, @RickAnderson, @ShakChambers and moderator @allangregg, for our analysis and review of the 2021 Federal Budget next Tuesday, April 20.

Register now: https://t.co/woCwpnZihR

#cdnpoli #federalbudget #webinar

[Velma McColl @VelmaMcColl]

Delighted to join this extraordinary group to change the conversation on systemic and anti-Black racism #nownotlater

[Black Opportunity Fund @BlkOpportunity]

We look to our community for leadership and today we’re proud to announce our board of directors [1/3 thread] #communityleadership #BlackExcellence

[Meanwhile in Canada @MeanwhileinCana]

It’s National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. Listen to, learn, and celebrate the rich diversity of Indigenous cultures today... and every day!
#IndigenousPeoplesDay

This beautiful Indigenous flag was designed by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Curtis Wilson.

#cdnpoli #SummerSolstice

[Velma McColl @VelmaMcColl]

The power of youth expressed in crafty ways...

[Bruce A. Heyman @BruceAHeyman]

The big story today and there is a lot of competition is that teenagers across America signed up for tickets to a Presidential event with no intention of showing up and it resulted in the most embarrassing Presidential event I can ever remember.

[Velma McColl @VelmaMcColl]

Listen in: Safe transit, green transit, part of restart and recovery

[Earnscliffe @EarnscliffeCda]

The Hon. Minister Caroline Mulroney @C_Mulroney will discuss the role of public transit and infrastructure investments post #COVID19 and how the gov't plans to restore rider confidence. Register here: https://t.co/NApUqJfTld #transportation #onpoli #cdnpoli

[Velma McColl @VelmaMcColl]

Let’s do more of this in the world...

[Viola Davis @violadavis]

THIS is what I'm embracing right now ❤️ 🎥@TheDadGang/@ChicoDSolo1

[Tanya Talaga @TanyaTalaga]

On the 1 year anniversary of the @MMIWG final report: Take a moment to thank the thousands of survivors, families, Elders, community members who came forward to share their stories. So many families shared their deepest pain and asked for justice.

[Perrin Beatty @PerrinBeatty]

This is an urgent call to Canadian businesses. Frontline medical workers need protection. If your business has extra N95 face masks, safety glasses, sanitized goggles, isolation gowns or coveralls, sanitizer or latex, nitrile or vinyl gloves, contact local medical authorities.

[Velma McColl @VelmaMcColl]

Adding bench strength to our sustainability team. We know how to move green projects!

[Earnscliffe @EarnscliffeCda]

We’re pleased to welcome Shane Buckingham @shanebuckingham to the Earnscliffe team as a Principal in our #Ontario office! Shane is a policy specialist & comms professional with more than a decade of experience working in industry, politics & print media. https://t.co/h02AHMxu1D

[Velma McColl @VelmaMcColl]

Great way to start the new decade! #Earthshotprize #resilience & #innovation for the planet https://t.co/dsI0EhDHF9

[Velma McColl @VelmaMcColl]

Impossible to ignore the diversity of voices in #climatestrike and consider how it will move votes. While we're focused on economic affordability in #elxn43, are we also thinking about intergenerational costs? https://t.co/jFva0dw27G #cdnpoli #climateaction

[Palmer Report @PalmerReport]

Bill Nye has fucking had it.

[Velma McColl @VelmaMcColl]

Bravo Scott! The multipartisan team @Earnscliffe thanks you for decades of #McCordmagic https://t.co/SOPilsG3Ib

[Velma McColl @VelmaMcColl]

Wow! Economists get funky with a straightforward infographic on carbon pricing. #candianslikesimplesolutions

[Ecofiscal Commission @EcofiscalCanada]

Economists agree: Carbon pricing is a practical, meaningful, and fair way to reduce the pollution that is destabilizing our climate and threatening our health. Learn more: https://t.co/1TaVAAAvwE #CarbonMyths #cdnpoli #climate

[Velma McColl @VelmaMcColl]

Economic tools are smart for solving complex generational problems. Here’s some good info that cuts through the political hype...

[Ecofiscal Commission @EcofiscalCanada]

New report: It's time to dispel the myths about carbon pricing. Canadians deserve an honest conversation #CarbonMyths https://t.co/oFt2wgzw2Z

[Earnscliffe @EarnscliffeCda]

Changing. Learning. Growing. Leading. Happy #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2019