Archive for Social justice & diversity

This is one of my favourite cultural festivals in a riding known for its diversity and wonderful cultural events.     Read more »

This picture goes back a few weeks.     Read more »

On this first day of Ramadan, my thoughts go out to my friends observing this time of reflection, patience and spirituality.

Let’s all take this time also to honour and respect Islam as one of the great religions of the world, well represented in this community.

Please wish your Muslim friends a blessed Ramadan.

The Canadian Health Coalition is concerned about new threats to our universal public health care system.  They are concerned that the new head of the Canadian Medical Association, who owns private clinics himself, is promoting a mixed model of health care delivery.

I applaud the goals of the Canadian Health Coalition, which has just launched a website to address this new threat, and urge everyone to sign the pledge online, which I appear to have signed twice in my enthusiasm.     Read more »

Here’s today’s press release from the Green Party of Canada regarding the coup in Honduras:     Read more »