John Rietschlin

#lArche Canada Board Chair, disability policy advocate, social policy #research, retired public servant, Happy husband, proud dad and grandfather

[Carla Qualtrough @CQualtro]

Let’s continue to celebrate our wins, but also keep putting on that pressure. It’s how we have come this far and it’s how we are going to make our country better for everyone.

[Andrew Coyne 🇺🇦🇮🇱🇬🇪🇲🇩 @acoyne]

Globe editorial: A highly contagious political virus is pouring over the Canada-U.S. border - The Globe and Mail https://t.co/HRdEGzd5Zc

[John Rietschlin @JohnRietschlin]

We're still in the midst of a pandemic. Send a message to @Fordnation @SylviaJonesMPP and @MonteMcNaughton demanding 10 permanent, and paid sick days: https://t.co/klBzYTHvTX #PaidSickLeaveSavesLives #ONPoli

[John Rietschlin @JohnRietschlin]

Whether it's the climate crisis or growing inequality — young people’s futures are at stake. They deserve a voice in that future, including at the ballot box. The Right to Vote at 16 Act could do just that. Sign now to support. #CdnPoli https://t.co/Zw5rbKcFQi via @leadnowca

[John Rietschlin @JohnRietschlin]

.@Fordnation has abandoned the people of Ontario. Sign the petition now to demand Ford reinstates public health measures to keep us safe. After 15,000 signatures, we’ll take it to him. #ONpoli https://t.co/MVlprU7veI via @leadnowca

[John Rietschlin @JohnRietschlin]

There’s no place for new fossil fuel projects in a climate crisis. Send a message to @s_guilbeault and key cabinet ministers, calling on them to reject the #BayDuNord project and investing in a just transition instead: https://t.co/4PA1N3AqfG

[John Rietschlin @JohnRietschlin]

Everyone has the right to safety and the freedom to move if it is threatened. If you agree, call on the federal government to simplify the immigration process for everyone fleeing war - regardless of the colour of their passport or skin: https://t.co/W0ZMW3OyY3

[John Rietschlin @JohnRietschlin]

It's time the rich pay their fair share so we can fund critical social services and make sure everyone's basic needs are met. Send a message to the pre-budget consultation calling for a wealth tax now: https://t.co/v370PYK9HW #CdnPoli

[John Rietschlin @JohnRietschlin]

Ottawa Restaurant Fund https://t.co/M8gq1p2mff

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

If you watch one thing on social media today, make it this – it’s a powerful message about the harmful impacts of hatred and racism from my friend, @GregFergus. Thank you, Greg.

[John Rietschlin @JohnRietschlin]

Premier @FordNation: Ontario's healthcare system is on the brink of collapse. And you’ve abandoned Ontario's nurses — the very people working to keep us safe. Support Ontario’s nurses now and repeal Bill 124. Sign now https://t.co/x4f47MKZxV #Bill124 #OnPoli

[John Rietschlin @JohnRietschlin]

Symptomatic COVID-19 testing should be free and readily accessible to all Ontarians - but it does not belong in drug stores. Sign the petition calling on Doug Ford to keep our pharmarcies safe. #ONPoli https://t.co/YKN9KBVZMu via @leadnowca

[John Rietschlin @JohnRietschlin]

Premier @FordNation is spreading harmful, well-worn stereotypes about migrants. Sign the open letter in solidarity with migrants to show Ford that Ontarians reject his divisive, Trump-style politics. #OnPoli https://t.co/ELHx3wFMcU via @leadnowca

[John Rietschlin @JohnRietschlin]

I just donated to @Wikipedia. Support free knowledge! #iloveWikipedia https://t.co/shC4YsIo0Q

[John Rietschlin @JohnRietschlin]

@EleanorMRabnett @CdnChange Thanks Eleanor.

[John Rietschlin @JohnRietschlin]

Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops: Statement from Concerned Canadian Catholics on the Discoveries in Kamloops - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/5R0lwYT8hC via @CdnChange

[John Rietschlin @JohnRietschlin]

@OttawaHealth Thanks for speaking so clearly on this issue. We must make sure that « our Canada » includes everyone.

[NCR @NCRonline]

Former NCR editor Tom Roberts writes: The real power brokers and the deals that harden the image of U.S. Catholicism as an ultraconservative, libertarian behemoth aren't a product of the bishops' conference. https://t.co/DSRYBQlwl3

[Law360 Canada @law360ca]

Isabel Grant and Elizabeth Sheehy -- Focus on dignified lives, not facilitated deaths https://t.co/vFChgaNlyh "The irrevocable 'choice' of death, driven by...suffering...should never be sanctioned by the state for those who are not at the end of life."

[DAWN Canada @DAWNRAFHCanada]

Finally a journalist who is asking thr right questions! Listen to @KristaCarrNB from @InclusionCA 👇🏽