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Universities can drive systems change: @CukierWendy and I talk #socialinnovation, student engagement and refugee resettlement in the latest issue of Peace Review: bit.ly/2sH7BYv
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Returning to Twitter to say...pls sign this petition! Subsidized daycare spots, school breakfast programs and vaccinations are critical upstream policy interventions that save future $$ (and lives!!!)! #Toronto #publichealth #TorontoRaptors :)
Today, we're announcing our next step in urging the province to stop the damaging, retroactive cuts to child care, public health, transit & EMS. We've launched a petition where residents can endorse Council's opposition to these cuts & add their voice: toronto.ca/stopthecuts
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Sam Jackson retweeted
3 YEARS AGO today, 2015, I landed in 🇨🇦, my beautiful adopted home! It takes a village to raise a kid, but it took a full warm-hearted country to make having me in Canada possible. Can't be grateful enough for everyone who changed my despair into a bright future. Thank you!
Sam Jackson retweeted
Homicide rates WITHOUT guns in 2016 are similar - Australia: 0.88 per 100,000; Canada: 0.93 per 100,000; UK: 1.01 per 100,000; USA 1.94 per 100,000. WITH guns? UK: 0.04; AU:0.18; CA:0.61; USA:3.41 USA had 11,000 gun murders. UK had 27, fewer than Toronto. Gun Control Works. teapawt.net/TRSMRyersonU/status/10…
Read TRSM Professor @CukierWendy's comments about gun control in Canada and how a handgun ban will help to prevent tragedies like the recent Danforth shooting: buff.ly/2Ad4jU3 #TRSMexpert
Illegal guns sourced in Canada surge compared to those smuggled from U.S | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/g…
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Sam Jackson retweeted
We have a mental health crisis. Wait times can reach 18 months. Today during question period I asked @fordnation to explain why an unknown portion of mental health funding was now being redirected to policing. I asked for the plan. Like the platform, it wasn’t provided.
Handguns and AR-15s are legally sold in Canada. We don't know much about the #Danforth shooting, but we know that guns are FAR easier to obtain than most think. Canada's gun lobby is real and strong. If you support #GunControl, write your MP + listen to interview w/@CukierWendy teapawt.net/Polysesouvient/status/…
Listen to @gilldeacon interview @CukierWendy, president of the @CGCguncontrol, about gun control in Canada. #cndpoli #BillC71 cbc.ca/listen/shows/here-and…
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That discussion gave new meaning to “Post truth”. teapawt.net/andraydomise/status/10…
Why the current #refugee 'crisis' is not actually a crisis: "Dench agrees, saying while there has been an increase in the past two years, “it truly is an extremely tiny number of people who are arriving in the scheme of things” #topoli thestar.com/news/canada/2018… via @torontostar
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Post-defence celebrations with my extraordinary PhD committee! So much gratitude to everyone for their support and guidance these past 5 years, especially my wonderful supervisor @karenlynnbird! #phdlife #postphdlife #McMasterU
Sam Jackson retweeted
Thanks to @CanPaedSociety for supporting the demand of @Docs4refugeehc to rescind the Safe Third Country Agreement
cps.ca/en/media/canadian-pae… #refugees
Canada's refugee efforts are important, but we come nowhere near places that host FAR greater numbers, including Lebanon, Turkey and Uganda #WorldRefugeeDay teapawt.net/amnesty/status/1009401…
3/4 Many wealthier states continue to prioritise policies that will deter people from seeking asylum, and finding ways to stop people coming. At the same time, they are putting the onus on nearby countries to protect people fleeing for their lives. #WorldRefugeeDay
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Sam Jackson retweeted
On World Refugee Day, we celebrate Canada’s leadership for refugees & look for more. The US cannot be considered a safe country for refugees. Let's show leadership & withdraw from the Safe Third Country Agreement. ow.ly/P4r830kAhsL #cdnpoli #withrefugees #worldrefugeeday
In 2016, Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care wrapped up following Canada's reinstatement of asylum seeker healthcare. Today, on #WorldRefugeeDay, they re-launched with the new mission of rescinding Canada's Safe Third Country Agreement - pretty incredible stuff! teapawt.net/Docs4refugeehc/status/…
The appalling treatment of refugees in the US has compelled CDRC to return. On #WorldRefugeeDay, we are calling on the Canadian government to rescind the Safe Third Country Agreement. Please see our press release: doctorsforrefugeecare.ca/. #cdnpoli #uspoli
Good job prospects improving in the GTA — but only for some, report finds #McMasterU thestar.com/news/gta/2018/06… via @torontostar
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Sam Jackson retweeted
“Access to justice is facilitated where clients seeking legal services are able to access a legal profession that is reflective of a diverse population and responsive to its diverse needs.” Truer words. #TWU
So much is riding on this election - please vote on June 7! teapawt.net/TorontoStar/status/100…
Among the 50 per cent voter turn out in the last two elections, voters in the 18-24 range are believed to make up 30 per cent. But we urge young people, please vote. Star #Editorial Board:
thestar.com/opinion/editoria…
Sam Jackson retweeted
When we have different voices from different lived experiences on committees, we get better policy, better decisions and more support to those whose voices may not be represented.
Well said, Samantha Jackson (Co-author, EXCLerator Report 2017)
#HamiltonVitalSigns #HamOnt
Sam Jackson retweeted
A healthy #HamONT community is built by investing in women and diversity. This lens must be included in decision-making, especially when it comes to funding. Couldn't agree more with these comments from @DeniseChrisYW at #HamiltonVitalSigns @HamCommFdn