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In addition to the report below, a new report shows that a vehicle belonging to a Ford government cabinet minister was caught driving 50km/h over the limit *twelve times* over the past three years.

Mixed feelings about the heat today: having dinner outside with insect repellant and worried about next summer

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Really excited to share, and happy have been a part of, this new paper led by @wbfeldman.bsky.social out today in @jama.com!

We conducted a comprehensive analysis of greenhouse gas emissions associated with inhaler usage in the US.

Read it here: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Oil sands tailings release can't go ahead without health impact studies | CBC News A group of N.W.T. doctors and water rights experts say Alberta and Canada should shelve its plans to permit the release of partially treated tailings until rigorous research into the cumulative human ...

A group of N.W.T. doctors, lawyers and water rights experts say treated oilsands tailings cannot be released without complete evidence and studies on downstream health impacts of pollutants. @courtghoward.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

October 6 is the the first ever National Day of Action on Planetary Health. Learn how to implement practical solutions to address climate change in health care in webinar hosted by David Suzuki: ow.ly/pesZ50WXvcA
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We know that #BigTech consumes tons of energy & water. What was missed is that they are also attempting to control ecological transition paths turning govs & societies even more dependent on them

This is the main finding of my new paper w @silviaweko.bsky.social

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Canada’s Health Care Privatization Problem: Research Roundtable Join experts in Ottawa on Oct 23, 2025, to examine how profit-driven models are impacting Canada's public health care system. Submit your proposal by June 15.

Only one month to go!

On Oct 23, 2025, the Canadian Health Coalition and the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Health Law Policy and Ethics are hosting a Research Roundtable on Canada’s Health Care Profitization Problem.

Tickets are still available but going quick!

Register now ⬇️

please read this story today from @moiradonovan.bsky.social, with incredible photos by Darren Calabrese, which considers the physical history of the residential school system and survivors' efforts to ensure this history is never forgotten

New research on private equity ownership of US hospitals:

"Medicare beneficiaries experienced 7.0 additional ED deaths per 10 000 ED visits after private equity acquisition, a 13.4% increase ..."

Canadian perspective @cdndrsformedicare.bsky.social: www.canadiandoctorsformedicare.ca/canadian_doc...

Introducing Green Dreams (Season Trailer) - Cited Podcast Introducing our new season, Green Dreams. Starting September 9, 2025, with weekly episodes through October.

Green Dreams: Podcast series on which I worked @tanner-mirrlees.bsky.social and Cited Media now available!

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@mark-carney.bsky.social, do you hear us yet? Today, our message fills Canada’s biggest newspapers: @theglobeandmail.com, @thestar.com and @lapresse.ca.

Doctors can’t stop genocide. World leaders can.

this one gets at the big issue — a hierarchy or pyramid doesn’t work for strength of the evidence because a) it isn’t one, and b) it depends on the question(s) you are asking

Here is our new piece in Lancet Planetary Health on the #WellbeingEconomy and public health, thanks to @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social for leading this :-)

Adviser on Alberta’s use of private clinics was also working for company vying for contract, confidential report says Potential conflicts of interest outlined in document at centre of health procurement controversy

SCOOP: A consultant advising Alberta Health Services on private surgical facilities simultaneously negotiated with AHS on behalf of a company vying to open such a clinic, according to a confidential report obtained by The Globe.

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Blog | The Biking Lawyer

If you're cycling in Ontario, @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social is a fantastic resource on what to do if you're involved in a collision.

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Driver charged, Ontario proposes changes after toddler killed in daycare crash | CBC News The Ontario government says it will take action to increase safety at child care facilities and a driver has been charged following a fatal crash into a Richmond Hill daycare on Wednesday.

Finally, it's an important social signal.

After decades of potent advertising and cultural momentum, the automobile industry has normalized injuries and deaths of people that are walking, cycling, or simply playing in a daycare.

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Close calls endangering pedestrians, cyclists at intersections, CAA says - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca CAA looked at 20 intersections across Canada over a seven-month period, recording a whopping 600,000 near-misses with vehicles, as well as one potentially fatal incident daily.

It also creates a policy signal.

Statistics on collisions, injuries, and near-misses are hard to come by. Without official reports, it can be hard to prioritize this constant danger.

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In many jurisdictions, 'no-fault' auto insurance coverage may be able to pay for some of these expenses.

Systemically, this creates a financial signal of the safety or un-safety of driving practices and road infrastructure.

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Filing an official collision report helps to document details that may be essential for reimbursement of health care expenses or compensation (e.g. lost time from employment or caregiving).

Details of the incident can be recorded early. Concussions can impair memory.

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People hit by cars can have injuries with an unpredictable recovery course (e.g. concussion). Medicare in Canada often does not cover key services that aid recovery, such as physiotherapy and medical devices.

If the patient needs these, they may end up paying thousands $$$ out of pocket.

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Saw a patient in the ER that was struck by a car while riding their bicycle. They noted that they were not intending to make a police report because the driver had stopped and been nice. Mutual kindness is heartwarming, but there are reasons why making an official report is important.

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Linda McQuaig: Solar energy has dropped dramatically in price and that’s a problem for investors Long considered a luxury for chardonnay-sipping environmentalists, solar energy now has the potential to become the energy choice of beer-drinking workers concerned about the cost of living.

Mark Carney is fast-tracking Doug Ford’s misguided nuclear power project, making us vulnerable to Trump. Here’s the nation-building project Carney should be fast-tracking. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... #cdnpoli #onpoli

Carney's red tape narrative doesn't hold up The perception that a bureaucratic maze is preventing Canada from building major projects, as Prime Minister Mark Carney has argued to support his deregulatory nation-building agenda, doesn’t hold up ...

The perception that red tape is preventing Canada from building major projects doesn’t hold hold up. Hundreds of projects, worth hundreds of billions of dollars are planned under existing regulations. Yet Carney blames a bureaucratic maze for stifling growth to justify his deregulatory agenda.

Canada’s Health Care Privatization Problem: Research Roundtable Join experts in Ottawa on Oct 23, 2025, to examine how profit-driven models are impacting Canada's public health care system. Submit your proposal by June 15.

Looking forward to the @cdnhealthcoalition.bsky.social Research Roundtable on the ways that Canada's health care system is being exploited for profit, while much of it remains unaffordable.

October 23 at the University of Ottawa #cdnhealth #cdnpoli #pharmacare

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN inquiry Commission’s 72-page legal analysis cites examples including scale of killings, aid blockages and forced displacement * Middle East crisis – live updates A UN commission of inquiry concluded on Tuesday that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza and that top Israeli officials including the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, had incited these acts. It cited examples of the scale of the killings, aid blockages, forced displacement and the destruction of a fertility clinic to back up its genocide finding, adding its voice to rights groups and others that have reached the same conclusion. Continue reading...

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, says UN inquiry

Draw the Line: Tell the Carney Government to Pick a Side | The Tyee For people, for peace, for the planet. An invitation to join the Sept. 20 mass day of action.

I’m pleased to join with 20 other movement leaders as a signatory to this open letter calling on Prime Minister Carney and the Canadian government pick a side: injustice, violence and climate destruction — or a just and safe future for all of us... 🧵
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Carney says federal government will strike more pharmacare deals with… National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.

Carney says federal government will strike more pharmacare deals with provinces nationalnewswatch.com/2025/09/11/c...

Help shape the future of automatic tax filing in Canada The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is working to reduce tax filing barriers for individuals. Many individuals with a lower income are still missing out on valuable benefit and credit payments because they are not filing an annual tax return. Automatic tax filing is one way the CRA can effectively support individuals with a lower income in filing their taxes. The CRA has significantly expanded the reach of its automatic tax filing services since 2023 by increasing access to its SimpleFile services, including almost tripling the number of individuals invited to use SimpleFile by Phone during the tax filing season. Now, the CRA is seeking feedback to help shape the future of automatic tax filing in Canada. How to participate Individuals, community organizations, tax preparers, tax software professionals, and academics are invited to participate in the CRA’s automatic tax filing questionnaire by October 9th. Participants can share their views on: • the CRA’s current efforts to reduce filing barriers for individuals with a lower income • opportunities to expand automatic tax filing tools and services, as well as what the CRA needs to consider when expanding tools and services How the CRA will use your feedback Your feedback will help the CRA better understand opportunities and considerations related to its SimpleFile services in Canada. It will also contribute to the creation, or expansion, of services to help individuals file their taxes and get the payments they’re entitled to. For more information on the CRA’s consultation activities, please go to Automatic tax filing consultation or send an email to engagementg@cra-arc.gc.ca.

Hey folks please take a look at this and consider filing it out, because if you don't you can be sure the tax software lobby industry is! The CRAis starting to consult on automatic tax filing in Canada. Let's get this done!

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Recall that Bill 33 is being proposed on a background of decades of budget cuts to higher education. Ontario ranks among the lowest in funding of post-secondary education in Canada.

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Doug Ford Is Trying to Control How Universities Operate | The Local Ontario’s Bill 33 mandates merit-based admissions and gives the province unprecedented power over university and college operations. Is it part of a broader right-wing crackdown on campuses?

Ontario's Bill 33 would grant the government "unprecedented leeway to dictate admission policies" as well as financing tools and operations of universities and colleges

by @royinori.bsky.social @thelocal.to #onpoli

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