@rishmashariff

she/her Lawyer, wife, mom, volunteer. Just trying to be a good human being.

Joined May 2009
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Muslims have been in Canada since 1871, Sikhs since 1897, Hindus since 1911. We are NOT newcomers. We are NOT unfamiliar. We ARE your neighbours, friends,farmers, teachers, fellow citizens. We are NOT “others”. #abed #ableg
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CTV News
@CTVNews11 Aug 2025
Anas Al-Sharif became the face of the war in Gaza for millions. Then Israel killed him ctvnews.ca/world/israel-hama…

Anas Al-Sharif became the face of the war in Gaza for millions. Then Israel killed him

One of the most well-known Palestinian journalists in Gaza – and one of dozens to be killed by Israel during the war – Anas Al-Sharif's death has ignited international condemnation and calls for...

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51% of Canadian women will not elect this man! This is just 1 reason why. Credit @ambermac for the compilation. #NeverPoilievre #WomenAgainstPoilievre #cdnpoli
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This is an absolute MUST READ⬇️⬇️⬇️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
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@1goodtern13 Mar 2025
A week or so ago, I posted here to say that Trump's play for Canada would be more Anschluss than Blitzkrieg. That upset Canadians who don't know much about the Anschluss.
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Hey Canada, one last thing.
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I want u all to know that this is what men who are insecure in their masculinity look like:
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Fière qu’@orange soit partenaire des bleues! Rendez-vous le 20 juillet pour vibrer derrière l’équipe de France @equipedefranceF @FIFAWWC
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Devin Heroux
@Devin_Heroux25 Jun 2023
That’s Brian Burke and Brendan Shanahan walking in today’s Toronto Pride Parade as a part of the MLSE groups. Burke has been an incredible ally in this space. Always showing up. Showing up matters.
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Amy Matychuk@amymatychuk10 Jun 2023
Today around 1pm driving north on Crowchild trail at the 26 Ave SW overpass, I flipped the bird to a group of people on the overpass holding a banner saying NO MALES IN WOMEN’S JAILS. I almost told my husband to turn around so I could go up there. I’m doing this instead. (1/x)
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Heidi@HeidiOCanada7 Jun 2023
On behalf of Canada… Go f🇨🇦ck yourself.
Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸
@mtgreenee7 Jun 2023
New York has the worst air quality in history due to wild fires from Climate Cult Canada.
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Somebody, anybody tell me the Premier of Alberta does not believe the Allies invaded Europe and started WW2??? #abpoli
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She sounds so disappointed that she can’t just order charges be dropped. That damn rule of law just gets in the way doesn’t it???
Courtney Theriault
@cspotweet29 Mar 2023
NEW: In a leaked video chat with Artur Pawlowski, Premier Danielle Smith says “I can assure you, I have asked them (prosecutors) that almost weekly ever since I got started here” about COVID prosecutions. #yeg #yyc #ableg
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ABC News
@ABC22 Dec 2022
Demonstrators gathered outside Afghanistan's Nangarhar University after the Taliban government banned women from higher education. abcn.ws/3FGQj3o
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Proud aunt…
North Toronto Nitros Soccer@NT_SoccerClub9 Nov 2022
🚨🚨🚨 #4 MIA MANGALJI has committed to play @NCAASoccer with @HartfordWSOC. The gifted defender has been with the Club from age 10 is calm & composed on the ball making her ideal for any program who looks to build from the back. Prior to NT Mia played @UnitedSCSchool.
There you have it folks, Ontario Conservatives are the first Canadian government to use the Notwithstanding clause to override Constitutionally protected Labour Rights. Quite a day in Canadian Labour law and Constitutional history.
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Naheed Dosani@NaheedD31 Oct 2022
So…It’s happening Ontario…In an act of defiance, 55,000 CUPE education workers will be walking off the job this Friday in a province-wide protest. Who else stands in solidarity with them? ✊🏽
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The Keeping Students in Class, 2022 Act: - Includes notwithstanding clause: Ontario can violate workers' Charter rights for up to 5 years - allows Govt to violate Human Rights Code - Prohibits strikes, $4000/day fine for individuals, $500K day for union. - Imposes a contract.
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BREAKING: CUPE says it’s 55,000 members will go on strike regardless of the government’s legislation in an open act of defiance. #onpoli #onted
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🧵 Here’s a short thread explaining why the Ford government’s move today is history-making and extremely alarming. It’s DEFCON 1 for all workers. 1/
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The Diwan pavilion at the @UABotanicGarden is a beautiful community space, designed for education and cultural understanding. Its opening is particularly momentous as we celebrate 50 years of Ismaili history in Canada. @TheIsmailiCA
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Rachel Notley
@RachelNotley28 Sep 2022
Today, we recognize the 50th anniversary of the first mass migration of Ismaili Muslims to Canada. The community's spirit of volunteerism and philanthropy can be seen through countless acts of service and generosity. #ableg
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