Allan Briesmaster

poet; editor, publisher

[Charlie Angus @CharlieAngusNDP]

Ontario Place was built in an era when Conservative government sbelieved that investments in public spaces for the enjoyment of people was fundamental to a good society.
Doug Ford trashed one of Ontario's defining public spaces to build his buddies a fucking spa.

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

@Juniperpoetry Happy to see this on the day before I take my new book, Later Findings -- which just came out and has "Cerebration" in it -- to Kingston Artfest. I'm scheduled to read there at 4:30.

[Juniper @Juniperpoetry]

“Cerebration,” a poem by Allan Briesmaster in Juniper

https://t.co/t72VSO4gV1 #poetry @abriesma

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

@Juniperpoetry @cincinnatus_c_ @afmoritz @WendyWisner @jeffreyhynds @MichaelPenny52 @snullr I'm honoured to have a poem in this issue.

[Juniper @Juniperpoetry]

Read our new summer issue, featuring poetry from Pamela Porter, A. F. Moritz & more: https://t.co/23qYbMHyJM

Cover photo by Susan Winemaker.

@cincinnatus_c_ @afmoritz @WendyWisner @abriesma @jeffreyhynds
@MichaelPenny52 @snullr

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

The Nature Accountability Act is a step, but it must meet Global Biodiversity goals, ensure compliance, and prioritize Indigenous rights. Otherwise, it’s just a bucket of water on a raging inferno. @GreenpeaceCA

.@JustinTrudeau @s_guilbeault

https://t.co/asAHDnvG9W

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

We can’t afford any more ‘wake-up calls’–the #ClimateCrisis is here and now. #BigOil needs to be held accountable for the climate disasters they’re fuelling and pay into a #ClimateRecovery fund. https://t.co/tQN1mEhKhB

@GreenpeaceCA #polCAN

[Greenpeace International @Greenpeace]

Campaigners from around the world CONFRONT @Equinor.

“The science so clearly tells you not to open any new oil and gas fields. You know this and yet you don’t stop.”

THEIR IMPUNITY MUST END.

🗣 @laurensunfl0wer @stopcambo

#EquinorOut #StopDrillingStartPaying

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

.@s_guilbeault @JustinTrudeau with only 24 hours left of #INC4 talks, you must help secure a strong Global #PlasticsTreaty—one which includes plastic production cuts. We urge you to choose people and planet over plastic. Time is running out. @GreenpeaceCA https://t.co/os6mtn1YpI

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

@SaikaleySonia @InannaPub Lovely to see this. Happy Poetry Month!

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

Next month, Ottawa leads the 4th UN talks for a #GlobalPlasticsTreaty. As host, Canada's pivotal role can refocus efforts on reducing plastic production.
🌎🥤

Sign this petition to call all on the Canadian government to champion a strong treaty: https://t.co/6mUATycbU6

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

It's time for our leaders to hold big banks accountable🛢️💰
The liberal govt must commit to regulating banks in the 2024 budget & stop backsliding on existing climate promises. Take action! Call @cafreeland & tell her to #TakeCashOutOfCarbon
@GreenpeaceCA https://t.co/SFxij00MGS

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

.@Dove, we’re watching you. We know your profits are drenched in plastic pollution that is harming women and girls everywhere. When will you become a real force for good and stop selling throwaway plastic sachets? #KeepHerConfident #LetsChangeDove

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

The plight of the last wild spotted owl in Canada is a stark reminder of our nature crisis. Over 2000 species are at risk in Canada—the clock is ticking.

@JustinTrudeau, pass a nature law before #NatureCOP this year.

#ProtectNature @GreenpeaceCA

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

What midnight is to Cinderella, 2025 is to #ProtectTheOceans👇

The Global Ocean Treaty MUST be ratified by 60 countries by 2025 to meet ocean protection goals.

Palau & Chile just became the first to ratify – @melaniejoly make Canada next! https://t.co/HF5lbf5TIi @GreenpeaceCA

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

@SallySIto @WinnipegNews Congratulations, Sally, to you and to the co-translators. What a wonderful project!

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

Attention @s_guilbeault: the science is clear, we need to rapidly phase out oil, gas and coal! Commit to a full, fair phaseout of fossil fuels at #Cop28

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

Look up, @andersen_inger. I'm calling on you to deliver a Global Plastics Treaty that is legally binding, addresses the impact of plastic on human health, tackles the whole lifecycle of plastics, and centers frontline communities. @onlyone @commonseas
https://t.co/3JPst6TmjL

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

Early November light: view from my balcony.

[Allan Briesmaster @abriesma]

@SHteVe @McGillQueensUP Congratulations, Stephen!