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Ford lied – again – to the people of Ontario, saying he wouldn’t privatize our public health care. Private, for-profit surgery clinics will mean the number one priority won’t be you and your family’s care – it will be some corporation’s bottom line. #onpoli

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February 4 is World Cancer Day, a day for awareness and action. Get involved and help the Canadian Cancer Society create a world where no Canadian fears cancer.

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As always, I am going to continue to be a strong advocate and leader for Niagara, for workers, for public services, and for all of Ontario. 🧵 (3/3) #onpoli #ondp

I also want to thank

for serving as our interim leader over the last few months. I am incredibly grateful to work alongside such talented colleagues. 🧵 (2/3)

I want to congratulate

@maritstiles

on becoming the next leader of the

@OntarioNDP

. I am proud of the work we have done and excited for the work we will continue to do, standing up for Ontarians against Doug Ford’s attack on our health care, education, and environment. 🧵 (1/3)

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Today is #WorldCancerDay, a day to commemorate families who have been affected by cancer. I was proud to recently put forward a Motion to cover testing for prostate cancer under OHIP. For more information on World Cancer Day, please visit

cancer.ca

World Cancer Day

Feb 2

Our nurses are always there for us. They have dealt with a lot the last few years: the pandemic, staffing shortages, #Bill124, and now Doug Ford’s attack on our public health care system. It's time for us to have their back. #SupportNurses #BetterStaffingBetterCare

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@ontarionurses

Feb 2

Today’s THE day! Nurses & health-care professionals are proudly stickering up: the first of your escalating actions to show

@OntHospitalAssn

you're united in your demands for better staffing & better wages so you can provide better patient care! #SupportNurses #UnionPower 🧵

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Loblaw made an extra $1 million per day during year of inflation: report | News

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You’re the face of food inflation because you made an extra $1 million dollars a day in profit last year while everyday Canadians struggled to put food on the table.

dailyhive.com

A study found that Canada's three largest grocers Loblaws, Metro, and Empire made above-average profits this year amid rising food costs.

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@MaryJoNabuurs

Jan 30

Heart-wrenching. My 92+ parents are separate LTC homes as well…90 minutes away from each other.

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Dr. Amit Arya

@AmitAryaMD

Jan 30

So sad: After 73 years of marriage, an Ottawa couple has been forced to live in separate long-term care homes for 19 months. Why? Because the Ontario government has brought in changes which make it virtually impossible to unite couples in long-term care. The system is broken.

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@OntarioHealthC

Jan 27

The Harris govt privatized home care. It's been a disaster ever since. They privatized the majority of long-term care then made millions on their boards while causing immeasurable suffering. Now

@fordnation

is trying to privatize our public hospitals. Unless we stop him.

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Jan 30

In long-term care, do you think that only 1 nurse & 2 PSWs caring for 30+ frail elders who need assistance with bathing, feeding, toileting, dressing, taking meds AND monitoring in case of decline in health...is acceptable? How do we as a society still allow this to happen?

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I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hazel McCallion, a trailblazer in Canadian politics and a determined advocate for her city. Hazel and her leadership will be greatly missed. I had the chance to meet Hazel in 2016. My condolences to her family and loved ones.

Jan 29

Today, as a country, we mark the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. We must remain committed to taking real action against Islamophobia and all forms of hatred and discrimination.

Jan 27

Today, #WeRemember all the victims and survivors of the Holocaust. We also pledge to continue the work to end antisemitism and all other forms of hate and discrimination.

Jan 25

Today is #BellLetsTalk Day. Let's continue the work to end stigmas and support organizations working for positive change for mental health services in Canada. Please know, you are not alone.

NRPS

@NiagRegPolice

Jan 25

As the snow starts to fall in #Niagara, remember to take your time & drive according to the weather conditions. The weather at home might not be the same as where you are going. Slow down, leave space, clean off your car and focus on the road. #SeeSnowGoSlow #DriveSafe

Worker at St. Catharines GM Plant suffers serious injuries on the job

My thoughts are with this worker and their family, as well as every worker at the plant today. Every worker deserves to come home safe and healthy from their shift.

iheartradio.ca

A man in his 50s working at the GM Plant in St. Catharines suffered serious injuries on the job today.

niagaramovingservices.com

JR Moving Services is once again conducting their annual Stay Warm & Dry campaign for people in our community. Please consider helping support their campaign to help those affected by the cost of living crisis in Niagara.

Stay Warm & Dry Campaign - JR Moving Services

We understand we may not be the kind of business that helps lower carbon emissions, but we do try to contribute in the fight. When you are moving, it can be

Our health care system is in crisis. I want to hear from my constituents, the residents of Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, and Niagara-on-the-Lake, on their health care concerns. For more information, please visit facebook.com/events/6997349 #onpoli #healthcare #niagara

‘What am I going to do, go cold?’: Natural gas bill sticker shock triggers anger for inflation-we...

I am calling on the province to provide immediate relief to families trying to make ends meet. (3/3) Full article: thespec.com/news/hamilton- #onpoli

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Enbridge customers vent over soaring heating costs

Customers who pay an equal monthly payment plan to Enbridge for their home heating are now experiencing sticker shock with the massive jump in charges. Energy bills have surged under Doug Ford. The Ford government continues to rubber-stamp increases to natural gas prices.(2/3)

Families in Niagara and across Ontario cannot keep up with the rising cost of living. From groceries, to rising interest rates, and now, skyrocketing energy costs. 🧵(1/3) #onpoli

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Buffalo Bills

@BuffaloBills

Josh Allen and Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

LET'S GO JOSH!!!!

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I’d like to wish all those celebrating in Niagara and Ontario a Happy Lunar New Year! #YearOfTheRabbit

Bruce Boudreau is a class act , Vancouver Canucks management not so much

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@davehodge20

Obviously, the Vancouver Canucks know how bad their treatment of Bruce Boudreau makes them look. Just as obviously, they don’t care.

Ontario NDP

@OntarioNDP

Jan 19

Doug Ford’s decision to carve up the Greenbelt isn’t about building affordable housing. He’s doing it so that a handful of developers – who have given him almost $600,000 in donations – can make tens of millions in profit.

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The people of Ontario deserve to know whether or not developers who purchased protected land were tipped off by the PC government. The investigations launched by the Integrity Commissioner and the Auditor General are a step in the right direction. #onpoli

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Dr.VivianS

@DrVivianS

Jan 18

🔊#LTC UPDATE: As of Jan 11, 2023, the # of LTC outbreaks has declined from 114 ➡️ 107 YET THE # OF STAFF + RESIDENT CASE HAVE BOTH ⬆️. What does this mean? More concentrated, exploding outbreaks (which means these #LTCs are FAILING Re- IPAC,

@PaulCalandra

@ONlongtermcare

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@DrVivianS

Jan 11

There are currently 114 #LTCs in outbreak as of Jan 4, 2023 (should be updated again tomorrow!). PS. This is NOT great, @PaulCalandra.

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The Minister may have not answered the questions--but it's pretty clear. If you have the money, you'll get better healthcare services. If you don't have the means to pay, tough luck. This is US style two-tier healthcare.

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Power & Politics

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"I wouldn't call it upselling. I would call it patient options," said Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones when asked about the risk of patients being persuaded to spend money at for-profit clinics.

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NOBODY VOTED FOR: Paving the Greenbelt, Privatizing surgeries, underspending by 1Billion on Healthcare during the pandemic, messing with city governance, short-changing nurses...#Ontario

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Ford’s plan to expand private clinics in Ontario will risk lives

Private profits are in direct conflict with low-cost and access to public care. The ultimate price for Premier Ford’s American-style scheme will be paid by the people of Ontario with a more severe staffing crisis and out-of-pocket bills

@SharleenStewart

seiuhealthcare.ca

Ford’s plan to expand private clinics in Ontario will cost patients dearly, risk lives and significantly worsen staffing shortages, healthcare unions say

Tommy Douglas was voted the greatest Canadian, ever, because he spent his life fighting for publicly-funded, publicly-delivered health care for all people. Now what does that make Doug Ford, who is bringing in private, for-profit health care? #onpoli

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Robert Benzie

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Premier Doug Ford will unveil his plans for new for-profit surgical clinics at 10 am. The controversial plan, providing services covered by OHIP, is designed to ease the crunch at hospitals. Critics fear it will cannibalize hospital staff. #onpoli thestar.com/politics/provi

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Nurses, patient advocates rip Queen's Park plan to privatize more surgeries

“How do we have public dollars for private clinics, but not for hospitals?” 🔥🔥🎯🙏

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How will diverting publicly-funded surgeries to for-profit enterprises reduce wait times, cost less & not impact public hospital staffing?

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Get Healthy Damar ! Go Bills GO

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@HamlinIsland

My heart is with my guys as they compete today!

Supporting from home as I focus on my recovery. Nothing I want more than to be out there with them! LFG

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@HamlinIsland

My heart is with my guys as they compete today! 🫶🏾 Supporting from home as I focus on my recovery. Nothing I want more than to be out there with them! LFG ❤️💙 #BillsMafia

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David Onley, former lieutenant-governor of Ontario, dead at 72 | CBC News

Horribly sad news to hear the passing of David Onley. So much respect from his colleagues—he was a passionate advocate for so many in our province. My condolences to his family, friends and all those who loved him.

cbc.ca

David C. Onley, who served as Ontario's 28th lieutenant-governor, has died at the age of 72, the lieutenant-governor's office has confirmed.

Doug Ford’s private surgery centre proposal will hurt hospitals, doctors’ college warns

Peter Tabuns

@Peter_Tabuns

Jan 13

Ford’s next big move to privatize public healthcare will hurt people. Longer wait times and the growth of payment for health services will be the result. Don’t believe him for a moment when he says people won’t have to pay.

thestar.com

Concerns over loss of staff and waits times for urgent care will grow if the premier goes through with his plan to help clear a backlog from the COVID-19 pandemic, warns the regulatory body for...

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