Ms. Strand

Wicked cool Grade 6 teacher with the best SWAG! Or so I tell the kids. Passionate about teaching, music, travelling and family (husband and 2 boys).

[Chloe Cole ⭐️ @ChloeCole]

I saw this video this morning on my feed and I think it so eloquently explains what Charlie Kirk was put on this earth to do.

“When people stop talking, that’s when you get violence, that is when civil war happens”

[Ms. Strand @teacherlaner]

@umbilicals Tonight in Toronto and 10 years ago in NYC! Thanks for the laughs. Coming to #therosetheatrebrampton #bramptononstage #comedy #laughter #memories April 8th 2025

[Ms. Strand @teacherlaner]

@HaltonPolice Looks like Peel region hat?

[Ms. Strand @teacherlaner]

@shakepaybyshiv @Harry__Faulkner I am embarrassed by the ignorant posts here. The religion celebrating this festival is Hindu; known for being a peaceful culture. Please don’t judge this culture by the few “shitty” posts. Let them dance and celebrate feminine energy. This country could use more “girl power”!

[Ms. Strand @teacherlaner]

@MrsM1976 @Teachers__Unite Parents should be invited to sit with their child in class in lieu of suspensions.

[Ms. Strand @teacherlaner]

Winter Fun Day
@wgdavisseniorps @HorseshoeResort

[Dan Knight @DanKnightMMA]

Canada, the land of the free, where people come from all around the world seeking opportunity and a fresh start. Now, you would think that coming to a country like Canada would imply that you'd want to embrace the values that make this nation great. But it turns out, some people don't see it that way. Instead, we've got folks right here on Canadian soil who think it's perfectly okay to support organizations like Hamas—a group that's officially labeled as a terrorist organization, not just by Canada, but by the United States and the European Union.

Now, let's get something straight. No one's saying you can't criticize governments; we do it all the time here. That's the beauty of living in a free society. You're free to have your own opinions, but here's the line: supporting a terrorist organization that openly calls for the destruction of another country and engages in violence against innocent civilians. That's not an opinion; that's aiding and abetting evil.

Hamas' founding charter explicitly calls for the destruction of Israel. This organization has engaged in suicide bombings, shootings, and rocket attacks aimed not just at military targets, but explicitly at civilians. These aren't the actions of a group that is seeking a fair and just peace; they're the actions of a group committed to violence and disruption.

Why is this so hard to understand? Hamas isn't some club of misunderstood freedom fighters. It's an organization that indiscriminately fires rockets into civilian areas and uses its own people as human shields. Yet, believe it or not, there are people in Canada who think this group is worthy of their support. That's not just wrong; it's insane.

This isn't about left or right; this is about right and wrong. And if you're in Canada supporting Hamas, you're on the wrong side of morality, my friend. You're also in direct opposition to Canadian values. We're talking about a nation that prides itself on the rule of law, human rights, and peaceful coexistence. If you can't get behind those principles, then you have to ask yourself: what are you doing here?

Look, people immigrate to Canada for a better life and to live in a society built on democratic values. But it's a two-way street. Canada offers you freedom and opportunity, and in return, you should respect and uphold the principles that make this nation great. If you're standing in Canada and supporting an organization that espouses hate, terror, and violence, then you're undermining the very values that allowed you to be here in the first place. And that's not just un-Canadian; it's unconscionable.

Let me be absolutely clear: This isn't a mere disagreement on foreign policy; this is about the core values of the nation you're living in. So do a gut check. Ask yourself, do you stand with a free and democratic society that champions human rights, or do you stand with a terrorist organization? You can't have it both ways.

If you find that your sympathies are not aligned with the Canadian values that millions hold dear—the same values that likely attracted you or your ancestors to this great land in the first place—then maybe it's time to reconsider your place in this country. Because let me tell you something: Canada is more than just a piece of land; it's a set of ideals, principles, and yes, values that are non-negotiable.

For those of us who understand and appreciate the incredible privilege it is to be a part of this nation, who see the Maple Leaf and feel a sense of pride, not irony; for those of us who get choked up at the national anthem not because it's a tune, but because it's our tune, we will continue to stand tall. We'll stand up for justice, for freedom, and for the right of all people to live free from terror and intimidation. And we will vehemently oppose those who would undermine these fundamental principles. Because that's what Canadians do.

So if you're here and you find yourself supporting an organization that aims to destroy all that, you've got to ask: why are you here? Either get with the program or maybe find another place that aligns with your "values," because Canada has no room for sympathizers of terror. We have room for those who believe in freedom, democracy, and the innate dignity of all human beings. That's the Canada I know and love. And if that offends you, well, maybe you're the one who doesn't belong.

#cdnpoli

[Michael Chong 🇨🇦 @MichaelChongMP]

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre:

“We, as Conservatives, believe in freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, freedom of association. People are free to state their own opinions, even opinions that I find abhorrent.

That said, I’m free to state my opinion, which is that Hamas is a sadistic, terrorist death cult and it must be defeated. I find it abhorrent that anyone in Canada or anywhere else would show their support for Hamas.

So if anybody is found to provide that, you know, whether it’s a donation or recruitment or co-ordination or any other material support to Hamas, then the police must enforce the anti-terror laws and arrest them for that Criminal Code offence.”

#cdnpoli

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[Ms. Strand @teacherlaner]

@shollins77 @ruggedbroad Ha ha ha ha 😂 seriously 😳?

[Made In Canada @MadelnCanada]

200+ South African firefighters landed in Edmonton, Canada to assist in the fight against the raging wildfire. 🇿🇦🇨🇦

[Ms. Strand @teacherlaner]

@planethayley @Mr_M_Dent If that’s not power…😁

[EvelynKotulski @GTAteacher3]

@Jason_To @DPAWestonPhD @aldobar64 My daughter had is MID. She attended a specialized school called William Osler in Scarboro. She took part in extra curricular, attended prom, made friends. She got her OSSD and is now in college. None of this would have happened in regular school much less in a regular class.

[Ms. Strand @teacherlaner]

@shithea67429580 @JBradshaw01 What did you pursue?

[Rachael Thomas @RachaelThomasAB]

🚨 BREAKING🚨

The Trudeau gov is pressuring social media platforms to remove news stories they don’t want ppl to see.

Bill C-11 will make this type of gov censorship legal.

I’m calling for an emergency debate tomorrow.

[Autism Nova Scotia @AutismNS]

The House of Commons has unanimously agreed to pass the Federal Framework on Autism. This is big news for Canadians. We continue to work with @nsgov to create a provincial strategy. The time to act on this is now!

[Ms. Strand @teacherlaner]

#🟦 https://t.co/NFOrSQaI9B

[Blue Square Alliance Against Hate @BlueSquareHQ]

Antisemitism is not just the Jewish community’s issue. It’s everybody’s. Retweet this video with #🟦 to show your support. #StandUpToJewishHate

[Doug Ford @fordnation]

At the request of the family, I announce with a heavy heart, the passing of my dear friend and mentor, Hazel McCallion. 

There isn’t a single person who met Hazel who didn’t leave in awe of her force of personality.

Full statement: https://t.co/3m1DI9iV28

[Mohammed Hashim @mohashim]

A few years ago, I helped bring some community members together and a really prominent and successful Jewish woman made a comment that struck me very deeply. She roughly said, ‘for me to truly have trust, I would need to believe that you would hide me’. thread 1/10

[Ms. Strand @teacherlaner]

Migrants land in Fort Lauderdale beach https://t.co/uwNAoACU1d Can’t believe I have pictures of the “migrants” just before the Cubans arrived on the beach! #wsvn