My op-ed for @TorontoStar: when it comes to encampments, @fordnation is looking south of the border when he should be looking west. Ontario is importing failed American policies to punish homelessness, while Manitoba is doing what works: housing people. https://t.co/lMcveKlmJN
The #CanadaDisabiltyBenefit should also be implemented as a REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT, which will lessen the chance of:
1) prov'l/territor'l clawback
2) increased rent for folks in RGI/subsidized housing
3) lowering other RTCs
Take the #CDB out of AFNI (adjusted family net income)!
Alejandra Bravo started life in Canada at a shelter. Now she is a leading Toronto Councillor. Rather than fund low-cost housing and health supports, Premier Ford tramples Charter rights. People once homeless can make big contributions. @BravoDavenport
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Here’s the most galling part of Doug Ford’s safe injection site ban.
These places exist because our choice is between desperation under supervision or death on our neighbourhood streets. They exist because they are proven to save lives. #Opinion https://t.co/zkNdKejKzf
I wouldn’t be here without supervised consumption services. Neither would my kids.
How many future families like mine won’t become a reality because of the Ontario government’s @SylviaJonesMPP@fordnation announcement today to close 10 out of 17 supervised consumption sites?
Apparently, he did it “for the children.”
DOESN’T LOOK LIKE IT FROM WHERE I’M STANDING.
#onpoli #ToxicDrugCrisis
There's never been a single death at an overdose prevention site. But at OPS' funded by the Ontario government, 7,444 deaths have been prevented. The evidence for sites is overwhelming and clear, but we'd rather forfeit lives to suit unfounded beliefs. https://t.co/CzGrtrFBSw
The Trillium broke this story yesterday, but no other news company seems to have carried it or asked about it
234,000 homeless now, up from 21,000 when Ford was elected
Seems like a BIG story to me https://t.co/6dzS8bXpyb
No one doubts 'clothing matters.' However, I am sick and tired of women esp in politics being reduced to how we dress, whether we smile or our waistline. Enough already! Focus on policy and our community connection. Where's the story on Joe, Trump, or Kamala's husband's attire?!
We need more women in politics and at decision-making tables. Because throughout our country’s history, progress has been made when women’s voices have been heard. To everyone at @EqualVoiceCA who is committed to making that happen: Thank you. Let’s keep working on that together.
Safe supply is informed by science.
Safe consumption sites are guided by those on the ground, saving lives.
People’s lives are more important than politics.
Thrilled to share the trailer for SOMEONE LIVES HERE, a new documentary dir. by Zack Russell, prod. by @LaRueEnt featuring Khaleel Seivwright (@FatDropTrailers). Premiering @HotDocs in April! Also featuring @cathyacrowe@JohnTory@cityoftoronto staff and councillors, & more.
Elected representatives have a responsibility to put residents we serve first. That includes taking a stand against violent encampment clearings, advocating for functioning park bathrooms & demanding that billion-dollar projects are never approved based on misleading figures…