The goal of democracy is not unity.
The goal of democracy is productive disagreement and conflict management through legitimate elections and representative government.
1/ For four years after an election, we all live with the consequences of #FPTP. Everyone talks about what's on top ⬇️ for 4 years, ignoring what's underneath.
To break the cycle & get better long-term governance in Canada, we need our leaders to speak up for #ElectoralReform!
The rule of law actually means something. “Be ye ever so high, the law is always above you” - no king or queen or ruling political party is above it. Nor are governments. Sovereignty is never absolute. Crimes against humanity anywhere are crimes everywhere. #HumanRights
📣Proud of our @RoyalCanNavy for adopting gender neutral designations for junior members. I want all Canadians to know that anybody who has a willingness to serve our country & uphold our values is welcome in our @CanadianForces.
Learn more here ➡️ https://t.co/LfD6mxqXkl
You’ve left behind sons and daughters, husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, to stand by our U.S. partners and allies around the world.
Many of your brothers and sisters never returned.
We remember your sacrifices.
We’re grateful for your service, @CanadianForces.
To be silent is to be complicit.
Black lives matter.
We have a platform, and we have a duty to our Black members, employees, creators and talent to speak up.
One thing the military report on the appalling conditions at long term care homes in Ontario makes absolutely clear:
Profit should have no place in the care of seniors
#ThursdayThoughts
South Korea and the US had their first reported case on the same day.
Today, South Korea has reduced daily cases by 90%. In the US, 70,000 Americans have died and unemployment has hit 14.7%.
The difference: competent government that heeds experts. Vote for that in November.
Assault-style firearms designed for military use have no place in Canada. By removing them from our streets, we will limit the devastating effects of gun-related violence and help make our country safer. Learn more about today’s announcement: https://t.co/HiUTrYwSK3