Sue Merrill

Putting in time here until I figure out Mastadon. Let me know if you are there. @[email protected]

[Somerset West CHC @SWCHC]

With the cold weather upon us, we are in need of donations. If you are able to donate any of these items, please connect with [email protected]

[Gillian Kolla, PhD @GillianKolla]

New piece on the evidence for safer supply programs published today, that also explores why the mounting body of research documenting the positive outcomes from safer supply programs are being ignored. @BerniePauly @UVic_CISUR https://t.co/Ql4waGN0Vk

[Heather Badenoch @HeatherBadenoch]

“There is a fire in our hearts to fight for life.”
Stephanie, a peer outreach worker at @SWCHC describing the work of the Drug Overdose Prevention and Education team.
The Honourable @YaaraSaks is today announcing a Substance Use and Addiction Program call for proposals.

[Somerset West CHC @SWCHC]

“There is a fire in our hearts to fight for life,” said Stephanie, a SWCHC Drug Overdose Prevention and Education team peer outreach worker. "We go to places that most don’t know about. We know where to find people who need us. And they trust us, because they know we understand."

[André Picard @picardonhealth]

#Trans🏳️‍⚧️people must be protected across Canada. Les personnes trans doivent être protégées, partout au pays. By ⁦@Patrickdery⁩ ⁦@perreaux⁩ via ⁦@IRPP⁩ #LGBTQ+🏳️‍���� https://t.co/DQeoEd5R4Y

[Fae Johnstone 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @FaeJohnstone]

In Ontario: Kids learn about sexual orientation in grade 6. And about gender in grade 8. Maybe the school does an assembly about respecting diversity for pride month. And maybe a school rainbow club hosts a bake sale.

That’s pretty much it.

Facts over fear.

[Laura Walton @waltonmom]

Please read this important thread.
I saw so many of these signs.
I was reminded that it was not that long ago that women “belonged” to their husbands- they were not even entitled to their own credit card without his permission

[Sue Merrill @SueMerrill_]

Very happy to see this from our Mayor. Maybe he can work with the City of Ottawa Comms team to improve their tepid statement

[Mark Sutcliffe @_MarkSutcliffe]

As Mayor of Ottawa, I condemn any form of discrimination or hatred. Members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community have the right to live free from harassment and bigotry.

I respect the right to protest, however the specific targeting of 2SLGBTQIA+ children for being who they are, has no place in our city. The protests taking place today will only cause harm to youth who are looking for our support and acceptance.

I stand with Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Please know that you are valued and are always welcome here.

[Momentum @queermomentum]

We urge @PierrePoilievre to reject transphobia, to reject hate, and to reject his party’s anti-trans policies.

Sign your name to our petition: https://t.co/VCAzGpmKbv

[Momentum @queermomentum]

Over 2000 signatories already - but can you help us reach 4000? We need to show Pierre Poilievre that people across Canada want him to speak out and reject transphobia.

Sign our petition: https://t.co/VCAzGpmKbv

[Tyler Watt 🇨🇦 @tylerwatt]

The people who’ve organized this nation-wide anti-LGBTQ+ protests are involved with far-right conspiracy theories & hateful rhetoric. Politicians playing footsie with them should rethink this. Now more than ever, LGBTQ+ youth need to know their elected officials have their backs.

[Fae Johnstone 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @FaeJohnstone]

Attacks on trans people’s rights and access to healthcare are a Trojan horse to break new ground in the fight against women’s rights, gay rights, bodily autonomy and access to abortion.

It starts with us. But it doesn’t end with us.

[Heather Badenoch @HeatherBadenoch]

*Please share*
Brampton resident Kaneez Fatima has Wilson's disease and needs a living liver donor with blood type O+ or O-.
The gifted part of a donor's liver grows back within six weeks.
Pls share for your constituant, @Navjitkaurbrar.
https://t.co/v7wAGv9Ldy

[Somerset West CHC @SWCHC]

We are in need of donations of freezies, water bottles, gatorade and single serving packaged snacks! If you are able to donate any of these items, please connect with [email protected]

[Somerset West CHC @SWCHC]

65,000 Ottawa residents are waiting for primary health care. 28,000 of those could become patients of an Ottawa community health centre. The six Ottawa CHCs have applied to the Ontario government for team-based healthcare funding to make that happen. https://t.co/D1jCdxgI42

[Fae Johnstone 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @FaeJohnstone]

“it’s the fundamental responsibility of parents to know what is going on with their kids. If they do not, that is their failing – not a teacher’s��

“The state has both a right and a duty to protect sexual and gender minorities across this nation.” https://t.co/Z0fF4M6Qcy

[Sue Merrill @SueMerrill_]

Please consider supporting this important organization - hate is rising against the 2SLGBTQI community and we allies need to step up and speak out! https://t.co/06WJqlsxCi

[CACHC | ACCSC @CACHC_ACCSC]

Our last concurrent session today discusses social prescribing for Black health featuring our members @Rexdalechc, @SWCHC and @BlackCreekCHC! #Communities2023 #SupportCHCs @AllianceON @SocialRxOntario

[Scott Kelly @StationCDRKelly]

.@elonmusk Elon, please don’t mock and promote hate toward already marginalized and at-risk-of-violence members of the #LGBTQ+ community. They are real people with real feelings. Furthermore, Dr Fauci is a dedicated public servant whose sole motivation was saving lives.

[Dave Troy @davetroy]

Things are fast and stable at https://t.co/aXc16E9jAv; if you're looking to reduce your time on the birdsite ahead of "troll amnesty week," come on over. The water's fine!