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Joined March 2020
Canada has dropped COVID-19 vaccine travel restrictions as of Monday. Here’s what’s changing: thestar.com/news/canada/2022… via @torontostar
Inflation and Healthcare: A Long and Bumpy Road Ahead by Rosalie Wyonch for @CDHoweInstitute cdhowe.org/intelligence-memo…
Andrea Houston @dreahouston argues that only electoral reform can save us now in @Ricochet_en ricochet.media/en/3863 #cdnpoli #onpoli
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The work of caring for our children, older adults and those with disabilities has always been undervalued. Yet the social benefits are enormous, write Laura Lam, Carmina Ravanera, and Sarah Kaplan policyoptions.irpp.org/magaz…
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On Thursday, Ontarians are heading to the polls. And we're doing our part to make sure that transportation is not a barrier. On Election Day, Ontarians can use the code ONVOTE2022 while the polls are open. #ONelxn Learn more -> uber.com/en-CA/newsroom/gett…
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Excited to be sharing my latest piece on workplace surveillance. While Ontario's #Bill88 is a good start, workers need stronger privacy protections where Big Data and AI-enabled surveillance is becoming the norm. Particularly thankful for the work of @TeresaScassa in this space.
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The Biz Data Lab & Trust I've been building with @stephen_tapp at the @CdnChamberofCom will help 🇨🇦 #smallbiz travel the last mile of their data needs. Here's an article & 🧵 about how what we're doing democratizes data for small orgs. #cdnecon #cdnpoli bit.ly/3FUPPq2
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Masks no longer required for public servants at desks and in meetings with distancing; New guidelines allow for full building occupancy phased-in over the summer policyoptions.irpp.org/magaz…
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We’re looking for two new research directors! Research directors in social policy and economic policy will produce high quality research to inform the public and government policy. Details and job posting below! irpp.org/jobs/
New report from @CDHoweInstitute says major investments and significant changes should be made in the long-term care sector after the pandemic cdhowe.org/public-policy-res…
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From food delivery to content writing. We want to know all about your side hustle. Have your say. Share your experience: redcap.smh.ca/redcap/surveys…
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