Jennifer (Ozechowski) Babichuk

she/her
ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide 🌲 💞

[Cam Tait @camtait]

Edmonton Sun https://t.co/406cdvA55W This is beyond shameful. I am fundamentally furious

[Jennifer (Ozechowski) Babichuk @jenlmee]

@PlayAlbertaCA @EdmontonOilers @RBabichuk

[Darren Markland @drdagly]

Health resource distribution is a powerful tool. When used well it is a foundation for civil society. When wielded for political power it can subjugate women and enslave minorities and control the poor while transferring wealth to billionaires. This government is inhumane.

[Darren Markland @drdagly]

There is this inherent belief on the right that healthcare can be run like a business. This is the false foundation that drives privatization. Profit drives expense, and fear dehumanizes its professionals, Private endeavours all drain the public purse when they fail to deliver.

[Jennifer (Ozechowski) Babichuk @jenlmee]

Time For Kindness Initiative https://t.co/gmPy9P6Bfw

[Dr. Fiona Mattatall 🪩🇨🇦 @FionaMattatall]

To transgender, gender diverse, and two spirit Albertans today: you are valued, you are loved, and you have allies.
We will stand up for you.

[Sarah Hoffman @shoffmanAB]

Smith reaches a new low with a dishonest, dangerous attempt to divide Albertans.
She is striking fear into the hearts of vulnerable kids in hopes of political gain.
Every kid deserves to feel safe at school, in their community, and with their doctor.
I stand with trans kids.

[Jyoti Gondek @JyotiGondek]

6/We cannot be weak in the face of this, and we cannot turn our backs on the trans community. Together, it is our responsibility to ensure that decades of hard-fought battles for human rights are not wiped out. Because this is just the start.

Full statement here 👇🏼

[Naheed Nenshi @nenshi]

She wants us to depoliticize this, so I will try:

To all kids in Alberta, I know this is scary. Please know that there are people in your lives who love and respect you, who want the best for you.

We will never ever stop fighting for you and for your dignity. And we will win.

[Rakhi Pancholi @pancholi_rakhi]

Today, Premier Smith introduced the most dramatic changes that any provincial government in this country has put forward, impacting some of the most vulnerable in our society — trans youth.

Tomorrow, we will learn more about the policies being introduced, but what we do know is this: tonight, many of our fellow Albertans — kids and parents — are experiencing fear and anguish. To those who are scared, know that so many of us stand with you.

[Rachel Notley @RachelNotley]

Friends, I want to speak directly to the two spirit and trans Albertans feeling scared today.

We will have more to say tomorrow, but I want you to know right now that you are loved, and you are welcome. There are many Albertans standing shoulder-to-shoulder with you against hate, today and every day.

[Dr. Kristopher Wells @KristopherWells]

To all our trans friends & family members. We love you and stand behind you, unlike this government.

Now is the time for all allies of the trans and 2SLGBTQ+ to rise and stand together.

Today, they are coming after the 2SLGBTQ+ community, tomorrow they come for you.
#abpoli

[Janis Irwin @JanisIrwin]

To say I’m absolutely heartbroken is an understatement.

Much more to say, but for now, to Alberta’s trans community, and particularly the youth:

You are so loved. You are seen. You are not alone.

And me, and so many others will be with you for every step of this fight.

🩵🩷

[Darren Markland @drdagly]

Woke up.
Proofed my dough.
Rode my bike.
Baked bread.
Watched my province strip basic human rights from marginalized children.
This is criminal.

[Jyoti Gondek @JyotiGondek]

1/The proposed gender identity legislation announced by the provincial government today is an infringement on human rights, including the rights of trans kids and supportive parents who are navigating a difficult journey.

[Financial Times @FT]

Can people be fooled into thinking authoritarianism is better than democracy? Here is what award-winning novelist Margaret Atwood has to say:

[Bunsen, Beaker, Bernoulli & Brix @bunsenbernerbmd]

Ok.

We have had enough of this absolute garbage.

We are furious for Marla, Kuno, and Chesneyy.

Events MUST be accessible to all, and this isn’t the first time Marla’s requests have been ignored.

Well the people who should have listened have made a massive mistake.

We are done with waiting for them to do the right thing.

It’s time to mobilize and fight for our friend.

Dog Twitter is huge, with thousands and thousands of accounts.

Together we can shame them into doing better.

I am asking all of us to help now.

Quote tweet this story with your outrage and tag the following people:

@CityofEdmonton @JanisIrwin @GlobalEdmonton @CBCEdmonton @RealTalkRJ @CBCNews @GlobalTV

If we yell for our friend, especially all together, we will cause change.

[VisuallyBetter @Isuckatpicking]

I’m an Albertan being held hostage by a hostile, regressive provincial government. Schools, healthcare, utilities, insurance, affordability, housing, are all suffering while the gov’t picks fights with Ottawa.

The UCP needs help. They just aren’t ready.

#TellTheFeds

[Janis Irwin @JanisIrwin]

Our message in advance of the hateful protests planned for tomorrow:

Speak out. Stand up. Spread love.

We can’t ever stop fighting for queer and trans kids—and all kids—to feel safe and loved. We won’t.

Be safe, friends.

#NoSpaceForHate 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

[Janis Irwin @JanisIrwin]

I’m an adult. I’m comfortable with my identity.

But when I see the hate, it still hits hard.

So I can’t even imagine what it’s like for a young person struggling. Or for someone not out.

People feel emboldened. The hate is palpable and it’s growing rapidly.

It can’t continue.