Ontario
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Buy local buy Canadian
One of my proudest moments as a Canadian was watching the Unity Rally in Montréal during the 1995 Referendum where tens of thousands of Canadians from coast to coast to coast demonstrated their love and appreciation for Quebec a nation with… Continue reading
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More indoor workplace closures, less outdoor restrictions
… the rest of Ontario including T.O. needs to follow the lead of the region of Peel and close immediately workplaces where there have been Covid outbreaks. This action combined with other effective measures, such as paid sick leave, workplace… Continue reading
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Blaming international travelers
Not every Canadian who gets on a plane is like Rod Phillips, the minister who went on a Caribbean vacation to only find himself upon his return like Luca Brasi in The Godfather: “swimming with the fishes”. The reality is… Continue reading
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Moving from aspirational to effective contact tracing
How many times have we heard the tune “Shoppers Drug Mart employee test positive for Covid-19 in the Junction”? What are we supposed to do with this information other than sharing it on Facebook hoping your friends who shop at… Continue reading
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Ontario needs paid pandemic leave
More than 7,600 workers in Ontario have contracted Covid in their workplace. Reference: https://www.toronto.com/news-story/10293646-thousands-of-workers-got-covid-19-on-the-job-but-the-ministry-of-labour-has-fined-just-one-employer/ These numbers build a strong case that current sick leave policies are woefully inadequate especially during a pandemic. Certainly, having only 3 unpaid job-protected sick days… Continue reading
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Close schools to end the second wave
In T.O. 70% of Covid cases cannot be traced. Ultimately, it is our governments who will be held accountable for this disastrous situation. Reference: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-tam-calls-for-stricter-covid-19-lockdown-measures-in-hard-hit/ Without adequate testing, tracing, and hospitals in crisis we are left with no alternative but… Continue reading
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Close big-box stores
If a refrigerator that preserves food is just as essential as duct tape, why are hardware stores open and appliance stores closed? Continue reading
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Tolerate anti-maskers and anti-vaxxers?
Sometimes it seems like we all have that neighbour that despite all evidence showing face masks reduce contagion refuses to wear a mask in indoor public spaces citing individual rights, but conveniently ignoring everyone else’s right to live in a… Continue reading
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Reduce HST to help small businesses
We live in a society that did not blink once when it came to bail out banks and automotive companies, even when they dug themselves in a hole. However, when small businesses face economic uncertainty in a pandemic, which was… Continue reading
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Restaurant patio tents must have at least two full sides open
As the weather has become colder in Toronto, we have seen patio tents in restaurants become ubiquitous. Which raises the question: at what point does dining in an enclosed tent become as risky as dining indoors? Continue reading
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