Marc Gabel, M.D., M.P.H.

@MarcNixon24 very acceptable use of a minimal amount of our money.

CTV has no issue with Mark Carney taxpayer-funded trip to the Vatican—because he’s a “practicing Catholic.” Official excuse? “Connecting with leaders” ahead of the G7. Got it. I want to hear from Canadians: Is this an acceptable use of YOUR money?

@DRouselle somehow I do not see this as a problem........ I will walk the streets feeling much safer knowing he will be south. sort of like his program

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well said!!

@raghu_venugopal well, as long as we have one ( a King ), while in name only, it is nice to have him mention us positively. And all the LT. Governors! Harmless tradition is not a bad thing in and of itself. We have bigger fish to fry.

A sovereign Canada doesn't need a King whether from England or the U.S. In our awakening of national pride it's time to rid the British monarchy over us. We are a nation of our own, not a colony nor hoping for royal favour on our side. We are the North. cbc.ca/news/world/kin…

Runway of Tariffs Made in a single day using: Images – GPT-4o Image Gen Video – @LumaLabsAI Global trade has never looked this good.

Another side effect of tariffs explored in this article. Looks like it increases uSA medical costs and probable shortages. Short sighted to say the least. jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

essential for all Canadians to enjoy: Updated Maple Leaf Dog bbossin.bandcamp.com/track/the-mapl…

For all you Canadians: take heart. youtu.be/rV8o4gOCKBU

@raghu_venugopal @EMSwami @TheSGEM yes. also available as a multitool and if all else fails as a defensive weapon.

Is it true that if you carry a scalpel on you in the ER while on duty it wards off evil spirits? @EMSwami - someone must have studied this. @TheSGEM

@kallimgmt @alandrummond2 which St. Joe's are you commenting on? Toronto, Hamilton, or other?

@alandrummond2 My daughter waited 4 days in emergency at St. Joe's before being moved upstairs. Conditions were deplorable & the care was the worst that I have ever seen.

Thousands wait more than day in A&E for beds bbc.com/news/articles/…

@TheChiefNerd article on use of fetal tissue. Science | AAAS science.org › Science › Article by S Temple · 2019 · Cited by 8 — Today, fetal tissue is being used to develop new medicines including vaccines for HIV/AIDS, preventives for Zika virus, and immunotherapies to ...

BOEBERT: "Implant aborted baby parts into lab animals? Have you heard of that sort of research?" GOODMAN: "Yeah. We did an analysis a few years ago showing that over 90% of experiments using human fetal tissue and putting them in animals were funded by Fauci's NIAID." 🎥 @laurenboebert @JustinRGoodman @WhiteCoatWaste @NancyMace

@fredforthemets @DumisaniTemsgen Godwin"s law needs to happen.

@DumisaniTemsgen Calling Islamists “Nazis” is being redundant. The biggest joke are the so-called progressives who support these Nazis while calling everyone else a Nazi.

By the time the West figures out that Islamists are Nazis, it will be too late. Already is.

With Canadian's reaction of "buy Canadian", in 30 days we will see the balance of trade deficit increase (giving Trump the excuse of more "subsidizing" (really USA consuming continued necessary import of raw goods) So expect cycle to continue unless he gets distracted by EU

@McFaul With the Canadian's reaction of "buy Canadian", in 30 days we will see the balance of trade deficit increase (giving Trump the excuse of more "subsidizing" (really USA consuming continued necessary import of raw goods) So expect cycle to continue unless he gets distracted by EU

What concrete behavioral changes from Canada and Mexico did Trumps threat of tariffs produce? The reporting is confusing. Please post good links.

@CheMarvilleReal thank you for this paean to your mother, and in doing so, presenting a way of living in a society that emphasizes all the best qualities of a democracy, love and right-ness

A Mother’s Legacy: Strength, Sovereignty, and What It Means to Be Free My beautiful mother was taken from us by the cruel and undeserved hand of COVID-19. Her departure, a result of a pandemic that indiscriminately stole lives, left us with unbearable heartbreak. The confirmation that the virus was leaked from a lab is a truth almost too heavy to bear. How do we make sense of it? How do we confront the enormity of lives lost, tied to decisions shaped by power, economics, and politics? The truth is, we may never make sense of it. What carries me forward is the extraordinary person my mother was and the seeds of strength and resilience she planted in us. She taught us that true sovereignty—the freedom to live and dream—rests not in power or wealth but in people and the values they uphold. My mother chose Canada. She chose it for us because she believed it was the best place in the world. As a divorced woman with four children, she saw Canada as a land of safety, opportunity, and hope. For her, it wasn’t just a new beginning; it was a place where she could be safe and independent and build a future that allowed her children to thrive. As Canada navigates its challenges and provocations with our trusted ally and neighbour to the south, I reflect on the deeper meaning of sovereignty. It’s about more than borders or money. True sovereignty is about people—the freedom to dream, thrive, and live with dignity. My mother embodied that belief. She didn’t just see Canada as a refuge; she saw it as a place to build something better, to live with grace and purpose, and to contribute to a nation filled with possibility. This photo of her was taken at the old Simpsons department store, where we had family pictures taken. It reminds me of the ordinary moments that now feel so precious. I remember how, after the photo, we’d have lunch at the dining hall at the top of the tower, walk across the bridge to Eaton Centre, take the street care to Kensington Market, and then take the subway and bus back home. Those simple days carried the weight of her dreams for us—those of someone who sincerely believed in the future. We all carry heartbreaks too big to name. But her life reminds me of what truly endures: the lessons she taught, the love she gave, and the strength she instilled in those who knew her. There isn’t a day that goes by when she isn’t with me. Her wisdom, resilience, and unwavering belief in the promise of a better world continue to guide me. Like many others, I had to say goodbye to her over Zoom. The experience was devastating and surreal, a harsh reminder of the distance this pandemic forced between us and the people we love most. Yet, even in those final moments, her strength shone through—a strength that inspires me today. Reflecting on her life, I am reminded that what matters most isn’t money or politics—it’s the people we choose to be and the lives we build. Sovereignty isn’t a commodity to trade; it’s a responsibility. It’s about honouring the freedoms and opportunities we’ve been given by leaving the world better for those who come after us. My mother’s legacy wasn’t just for our family. It’s a testament to what Canada represents: a land of hope and possibility, built not on perfection but on the courage to face its imperfections with determination and grace. Her story reminds us that what makes us genuinely free isn’t just where we live—it’s how we live with one another.

@swilkinsonbc Really a good man and a fine diplomat. He will be missed.

The Butcher of Gaza, the father of Genocide, a baby killer, a man of no legacy but that of killing, weapons & war mongering: Antony Blinken

@ESYudkowsky you seemingly hang out with an odd group.. I would say the exact opposite has been my experience.

Among my friends who came to my attention for psychelics having had any significant impact on them, positive or negative, I would say the mean result has been overwhelmingly, heartbreakingly negative. Please seriously consider not doing drugs.

Tim Miller sat down with Ann Selzer and everyone should watch this. Also share the full video with your curious networks: youtu.be/P-ysKh_Gyd0?si… What’s happening in Iowa is a trend that will carry throughout the nation IMHO.

@howserob now lets have your take on Sudan

While as a scholar of international law I have to conclude on the available evidence that Israel’s conduct in Gaza is, as a legal matter, genocide, as a matter of morality, the perverted gratuitous murder & destruction by the IDF, killing for the hell of it, slaughtering children for a lark, has an extreme moral baseness not fully captured even by the legal language of genocide.

The true North has a duty to our southern brothers