Patrick Tohill

Public affairs and public relations specialist. Interested in social justice, health, food security environment & animal welfare. Tweets and opinions my own.

[Patrick Tohill @Patrick_Tohill]

Check out my latest delivery from @PlantPrepped. Due to arrive on Wednesday, but showed up after 5pm Friday!?! Most of the produce (kale, broccoli, bell pepper, cucumber, peas) looks really rough, the ice pack long having melted. Unsubscribe.

[Patrick Tohill @Patrick_Tohill]

Some things to celebrate as we come to the end of another year...

[Crohn's and Colitis Canada @getgutsycanada]

This fall, the Manitoba and Ontario governments passed legislation providing employees with up to 27 weeks of leave without fear of losing their job. This aligns their policies with the federal government’s extended Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits. It's a sorely needed safety net to protect those who temporarily take time off work because of a serious illness like #Crohns or #colitis.

Thank you to all the staff and volunteers in these provinces who advocated for this legislation and joined discussions with elected officials. Thank you to the Honourable Malaya Marcelino and the Honourable @DavidPiccini for leading these changes.

We’re also grateful for the team advocacy effort alongside other health charities. Ontario and Manitoba now join Nova Scotia and Quebec in providing job-protected leave for those experiencing serious illness.

Learn more about how you can support Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s advocacy efforts, and connect with your provincial representative today: https://t.co/YrDbkJFC31

[CityNews Toronto @CityNewsTO]

An app developed by Crohn's and Colitis Canada helps people find the nearest washroom available for public use, mapping participating businesses and public facilities. @DilshadBurman reports. https://t.co/HUaNM0z93u

[Patrick Tohill @Patrick_Tohill]

Never a washroom when you need one? @getgutsycanada is downtown Toronto today to promote the GoHere Washroom Access campaign and app. Know where to go. Download the app today https://t.co/N7fNyUOy1B

[Patrick Tohill @Patrick_Tohill]

Minister @DavidPiccini announced a new 27-week long-term illness leave for Ontario workers today. Ontarians with Crohn's and colitis who need time off due to flares or surgery can now take the time they need without fear of losing their employment. @getgutsycanada

[Patrick Tohill @Patrick_Tohill]

Last Thursday, I presented on behalf of Manitobans with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis on need for job-protected leave for people with serious illnesses. My presentation comes after 46 min mark in video below after @cancersociety which starts at 37 mins. Check it out.

[Crohn's and Colitis Canada @getgutsycanada]

We joined other organizations in supporting the Manitoba government's move under Bill 9 to extend job-protected leave for serious illness from 17 to 27 weeks. Join our advocacy efforts and connect with your provincial rep: https://t.co/1bri5LaYnN

https://t.co/rcO2MbUmlk

[Patrick Tohill @Patrick_Tohill]

That's a wrap for @getgutsycanda #GutsyWalk for Crohn's and colitis. https://t.co/MrS7wO1bf5 Huge thanks to the amazing volunteers, fundraisers, sponsors, donors, vendors, emcees, entertainers & others in 63 communities across Canada. Special thanks to @LillyPadCA @TakedaPharma

[Patrick Tohill @Patrick_Tohill]

At #GutsyWalk in Toronto with some amazing folks who are raising funds and awareness for Crohn's and Colitis @getgutsycanada https://t.co/whp78MVKKr

[Patrick Tohill @Patrick_Tohill]

This Sunday, I'll join Canadians in more than 50 communities at Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s #GutsyWalk. We’re raising funds for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. FOR TODAY ONLY, ANY DONATION YOU MAKE WILL BE DOUBLED-thanks to an anonymous family of long-time Gutsy Walkers!

[Patrick Tohill @Patrick_Tohill]

Did you know 322K+ Canadians live with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)? By 2035, it'll be 470K. This Sunday, I'm walking to raise awareness and funds for Crohn's and colitis. Please support these efforts by sponsoring me today. #GutsyWalk https://t.co/SSAaqOLn1M

[Patrick Tohill @Patrick_Tohill]

Did you know 322K+ Canadians live with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)? By 2035, it'll be 470K. This Sunday, I'm walking to raise awareness and funds for Crohn's and colitis. Please support these efforts by sponsoring me today. #GutsyWalk
https://t.co/SSAaqOLn1M

[Patrick Tohill @Patrick_Tohill]

Thank you, Minister @DavidPiccini, for your leadership and the opportunity to provide input on job-protected leave. It's important that those living with episodic illnesses, such as Crohn's and colitis, have the opportunity to return to work if they're able @getgutsycanada

[David Piccini @DavidPiccini]

When you’re fighting a critical illness you should be focused on recovery- not worrying about losing your job

Thats why we’re consulting on a new 27-week Critical Illness Job Protected Leave

🤝@HeartandStroke
🤝@cancersociety
🤝@getgutsycanada
🤝@MSCanOfficial
🤝@DiabetesCanada

[Crohn's and Colitis Canada @getgutsycanada]

Thank you Dr. @ShamjiAdil, MPP and Dr. @marymargaretbey, MPP for taking the time to meet with us today to share thoughts on advancing care for Ontarians with Crohn’s and colitis.

https://t.co/ClMWMc8oKS

(@Patrick_Tohill, Lori Radke, Dr. Shamji, @laura_targownik)

#FarFromFine

[MM McMahon @marymargaretbey]

There is nothing gutsier than a gutsy walk! Out this morning, together as one, with @getgutsycanada raising funds and awareness for Crohn’s and Colitis @GutsyWalk

[Crohn's and Colitis Canada @getgutsycanada]

#GutsyWalk volunteers have our gratitude for being a huge part of Canada’s largest show of support for everyone affected by #IBD. Gutsy Walk never ceases to remind us how much care and how very special those who dedicate their time to making this walk the huge success it is are.

[AbbVie Canada @abbviecanada]

C’est une belle journée aujourd’hui pour la marche @GutsyenMarche, en soutien à @getgutsycanada. Nos collègues marchent dans les villes à travers le pays pour montrer notre soutien à la collectivité touchée par les #MII. Faisons du bruit. #LaVieChezAbbVie

[Angie Specic @angiespecic]

#gutsywalk for #crohns #colitis

[Gutsy Walk - Crohn's and Colitis Canada @GutsyWalk]

It's time to warm it up as #GutsyWalk kicks off across the country! Here we have the Niagara Region Gutsy Walkers getting pumped up!

[Patrick Tohill @Patrick_Tohill]

Walking today to stop Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis @getgutsycanada with the wonderful folks at the @ADDSummit in beautiful @BanffNP @RimrockResort #GutsyWalk #GetGutsy Donate today https://t.co/g8SSmL4wkY

[Crohn's and Colitis Canada @getgutsycanada]

Thank you, to Beaches-East York MPP @marymargaretbey for your support for the Gutsy Walk and for discussing the need for IBD research! Talk about using your voice for good!