Gillian Mason

Urban planner, MPA and adult literacy enthusiast committed to social equity, leading positive social change in community. Lover of parks, trees and ravines.

[TRIEC @TRIEC]

An informative article from @globeandmail about the challenges faced by #newcomer women & the programs supporting them. For those interested, check out #TRIECMentoringPartnership & #TRIECPINs programs for #immigrant career support. Find out more - https://t.co/50HESteC6c

[Gillian Mason @mason_gillian]

@LGCanada seriously? These are "clean clothes" right out of the LG Washer! That's after 40 years of laundering experience, carefully separating items, wiping out interior and monthly "Tub Clean" function. I want my money back!! #dissatisfiedcustomer

[TRIEC @TRIEC]

60% of surveyed recent immigrant women professionals in the GTA have experienced some form of microaggression in their workplace.
Source: TRIEC: Bridging the Gap https://t.co/CwYI3KPKI5
#VoicesforChange #Immigrants #DEI #Inclusion #Belonging #Diversity #Equity #Inclusivity

[Gillian Mason @mason_gillian]

Hear it right from your fellow employers who are working hard to advance immigrant employment now.

[TRIEC @TRIEC]

Introducing: Voices for Change
A new TRIEC initiative invites employers to share perspectives, experiences & solutions to value and better integrate immigrant talent in the Canadian workplace. Follow us to hear what employers have to say! #VoicesforChange #Immigrants #Inclusion

[Ontario Professional Planners Institute @OntarioPlanners]

We are excited to kick-off our OPPI Conference 2023 this morning with our opening keynote, Mitchell Silver! Whether joining our conference virtually or in-person, you're in for two jam-packed days of interesting sessions!

#OPPIConference2023

[Gillian Mason @mason_gillian]

Eid Mubarak!

[TRIEC @TRIEC]

We would like to extend heartfelt greetings and best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Eid-al-Adha, to all of our followers who are celebrating. Also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, it is a time of deep reflection, unity, and generosity. Eid Mubarak!

[TRIEC @TRIEC]

Join us for a discussion about Understanding #EDI in Newcomer Employment: Addressing Canadian Work Experience in the Hiring Process hosted by @torontosouthlip. TRIEC is part of the Employment Working Group at TSLIP. 1/3

[Scarborough Health Network Foundation @SHNFoundation]

The new forest green Love, Scarborough colourway has offically dropped‼️

Shoutout  to @Scarboroughspot for creating this amazing new colour way in support of SHN Foundation! 100% of net proceeds from this shirt will go towards supporting our #LoveScarborough campaign.

[Jennifer McKelvie @mckelvieAJAX]

Ramadan Mubarak! Wishing a blessed Ramadan to all Torontonians celebrating starting tonight. Wishing you and your loved ones peace and good health in the coming weeks!

[Jennifer McKelvie @mckelvieAJAX]

We are continuing the work to make sure the TTC is safe for everyone.

This morning, I joined Councillor Shelley Carroll and TTC CEO Rick Leary to announce that the City of Toronto and the TTC are partnering with community wellbeing experts at LOFT Community Services to better respond to the needs of vulnerable people on Toronto’s transit system.

Through LOFT and the City’s Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Team (M-DOT) program, individuals requiring more complex and longer-term supports will now have access to case workers and health care professionals, including registered nurses.

This will ensure people are receiving the health and social supports they need long after crisis de-escalation and emergency response are complete.

This new partnership was funded in the City's 2023 budget and expands the City-funded M-DOT service, growing the specialized team of providers from various organizations that delivers services to the most vulnerable individuals.

[Scarborough Health Network Foundation @SHNFoundation]

Scarborough has showed up and showed out! Thanks to everyone's tremendous support, we have hit the $55k mark for SHN ZOO DAY! In just a few weeks we have had 93 teams, over 800 registrations, and 400 donations! #LoveScarborough

[Jennifer McKelvie @mckelvieAJAX]

Thankful for all the @cityoftoronto crews out plowing snow tonight, and thankful for my shovelling husband. Keep safe everyone.

[Jennifer McKelvie @mckelvieAJAX]

To support businesses in Scarborough impacted by transit construction, the Scarborough Business Association will receive $100K in funding in this year's @cityoftoronto budget. Looking forward to working together for Scarborough.

[The Storefront @StorefrontKGO]

The pandemic has made digital skills more essential than ever. Join us for an engaging in-person workshop on Digital Skills that you can use to attain and maintain your employment. To register or for more information contact [phone] or email [email protected]

[Gillian Mason @mason_gillian]

The Toronto Zoo is again hiring Interns as part of the Climate Action Learning & Leadership project! This is a paid, full-time employment opportunity from April 10th - June 20th 2023. Application Deadline is Feb 26, 2022 https://t.co/Euq2pfewsd

[Gillian Mason @mason_gillian]

You do not want to miss this: not only are these musicians actual 'rising stars' but they are young students who - without Springboard - would not be able to discover their talent and grow as top musicians among us. Join us Sat Feb 25 for this wonderful concert. Tickets: $20.

[Gillian Mason @mason_gillian]

A tremendous leader in our midst. A person from whom I have learned a great deal. Thank you for your contributions Andrea.

[Scarborough Health Network Foundation @SHNFoundation]

Meet @achambhazell, a champion of our Scarborough hospitals and a prominent figure in the Scarborough community. Read about her story and reflections on the role of our hospitals in celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth.

[Scarborough Health Network Foundation @SHNFoundation]

Thank you Andrea for using your platform to amplify and uplift our community and for all that you do. We are proud to add your voice to our #LoveScarborough campaign!

Learn more at https://t.co/0kIjTrX5hi

[Gillian Mason @mason_gillian]

John M Beck Aecon Chair #advancingcommunties shares his experience that partnerships are key: for each player along the employment pathway to understand what the other wants & needs enables us to break down barriers and enables reciprocation. We need to earn trust to build trust.

[Jennifer McKelvie @mckelvieAJAX]

From Councillor McKelvie: