Chris Farley Ratcliffe
@dadgoesround.bsky.social
Dad of 3| Reproductive Freedom | LGBTQ+ parent | bike commuter | health systems | woodworker | retired #dadblogger | holder of opinions | Ottawa | manager at RCPSC | he/him
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Physician Pulse reveals a worrying trust gap.
Forty three percent of physicians across Canada say they do not feel trusted or respected by their provincial government.
In Alberta that rises to 76 percent and in Quebec to 84 percent.
Details here: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
Forty three percent of physicians across Canada say they do not feel trusted or respected by their provincial government.
In Alberta that rises to 76 percent and in Quebec to 84 percent.
Details here: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Physician Pulse reveals a worrying trust gap.
Forty three percent of physicians across Canada say they do not feel trusted or respected by their provincial government.
In Alberta that rises to 76 percent and in Quebec to 84 percent.
Details here: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
Forty three percent of physicians across Canada say they do not feel trusted or respected by their provincial government.
In Alberta that rises to 76 percent and in Quebec to 84 percent.
Details here: abacusdata.ca/canadian-ph...
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Today I stand with transgender friends and families as we honor those who have lost their lives at the hands of hate
November 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Today I stand with transgender friends and families as we honor those who have lost their lives at the hands of hate
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November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Curious about how coaching can help you navigate difficult conversations?
On Dec. 3, join presenter Tom Lloyd, MD to learn how to coach peers through conflict with greater clarity and empathy using practical tools and models.
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On Dec. 3, join presenter Tom Lloyd, MD to learn how to coach peers through conflict with greater clarity and empathy using practical tools and models.
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That the Alberta Govt invoked the notwithstanding clause for this during Transgender Awareness Week is the chef’s kiss of cruelty. Please support Skipping Stone’s legal fund
One of the “activist” groups the premier refers to is the Canadian Medical Assn. The other two, Egale + Skipping Stone, backed up their injunction claim with reams of medical and other evidence. Evidence that the gov’t itself is lacking. The UCP is the real activist here. ablawg.ca/2025/11/19/t...
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
That the Alberta Govt invoked the notwithstanding clause for this during Transgender Awareness Week is the chef’s kiss of cruelty. Please support Skipping Stone’s legal fund
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She called all of it a year and a half ago.
From the archives:
Politicians aren’t doctors, and they shouldn’t pretend to be. canadahealthwatch.ca/2024/02/20/p... @faejohnstone.bsky.social
Politicians aren’t doctors, and they shouldn’t pretend to be. canadahealthwatch.ca/2024/02/20/p... @faejohnstone.bsky.social
Politicians aren’t doctors and they shouldn’t pretend to be.
Canada Healthwatch | The most important health news, in one place.
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 20, 2025 at 4:59 AM
She called all of it a year and a half ago.
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Residents and people who followed the story and read the reports are turning on Lansdowne 2.0. The more you know, the more it’s no. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
I used to be in favour of the Lansdowne 2.0. I've changed my mind
I used to be in favour of the Lansdowne 2.0 development. I changed my mind because I don’t trust this deal. | Opinion
ottawacitizen.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Residents and people who followed the story and read the reports are turning on Lansdowne 2.0. The more you know, the more it’s no. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...
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Register now for the 2025 Professor-in-Residence Annual Lecture event. International expert, Dr. Bertalan Meskó will explore what #AI really is currently in medicine — beyond the hype. Join us December 12 11-12 p.m. EDT.
It's free! Register: bit.ly/4od4SAt #MedEd#MedEd
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October 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Register now for the 2025 Professor-in-Residence Annual Lecture event. International expert, Dr. Bertalan Meskó will explore what #AI really is currently in medicine — beyond the hype. Join us December 12 11-12 p.m. EDT.
It's free! Register: bit.ly/4od4SAt #MedEd#MedEd
It's free! Register: bit.ly/4od4SAt #MedEd#MedEd
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October 27, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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How much money are we spending tracking whether someone does their work in a federal government office or not? Is anyone tracking whether tracking all this activity has had any impact on achieving government objectives? www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
Departments grapple with tracking employee attendance after a year of return-to-office rules
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada has only recently begun tracking staff attendance. However, the departments that have been monitoring employee attendance say there is no issue with compl...
www.hilltimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
How much money are we spending tracking whether someone does their work in a federal government office or not? Is anyone tracking whether tracking all this activity has had any impact on achieving government objectives? www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
I’m not American or in the US, but this seems timely to boost.
October 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I’m not American or in the US, but this seems timely to boost.
This is a terrible idea and a terrible way to manage people. It is a waste of taxpayer dollars and a great way to destroy trust. If an org. cant tell if people are doing their jobs regardless of location, they have bigger issues to solve than monitoring attendance.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
Federal government launches tracking system to monitor office attendance
A new tracking system will keep an eye on federal public servants to monitor whether they’re meeting the three-day in-office mandate.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
This is a terrible idea and a terrible way to manage people. It is a waste of taxpayer dollars and a great way to destroy trust. If an org. cant tell if people are doing their jobs regardless of location, they have bigger issues to solve than monitoring attendance.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
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"They got along really well – they were bros hanging out. Over time, there was this atmosphere of: ‘These crazy feminists, these extremists who want to have us punished for something that we didn’t do." Brilliant interview with Manon Garcia on the Pelicot trial www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
‘These men think they’ve done nothing wrong’: the philosopher who tried to understand Gisèle Pelicot’s rapists
When 50 men went on trial in France, accused of raping a woman who had been drugged by her husband, Manon Garcia was in the courtroom – and in the prosecutors’ closing arguments. How does she make sen...
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
"They got along really well – they were bros hanging out. Over time, there was this atmosphere of: ‘These crazy feminists, these extremists who want to have us punished for something that we didn’t do." Brilliant interview with Manon Garcia on the Pelicot trial www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
That is good to hear. My grandfather - last Reeve of Long Branch fought to preserve this building from demolition.
Step-by-step, we’re opening the doors of Old City Hall back to the public and bringing one of Toronto‘s greatest landmarks back to life. Thanks to @ERAarch for hosting tonight’s “Toronto the Good”!
October 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
That is good to hear. My grandfather - last Reeve of Long Branch fought to preserve this building from demolition.
These speeches by Trump and Hegseth are something else.
Read the thread and posts from @atrupar.com
Read the thread and posts from @atrupar.com
Trump on Gaza: "We're gonna create something that was my idea but unfortunately I got drafted. It's gonna be called the 'board of peace.' And it's gonna reign over that territory. They asked me if I'd be the chairman of the board of peace. I said yes."
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
These speeches by Trump and Hegseth are something else.
Read the thread and posts from @atrupar.com
Read the thread and posts from @atrupar.com
That is sad news. Jim was dedicated to the people he represented and made a difference for them.
I am sad to report that Jim Bradley, chair of Niagara region, and the second longest serving MPP of all time, died two hours ago in hospital in St. Catharines. He had been suffering after effects of a stroke and liver cancer. Obituary coming soon. #onpoli
September 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
That is sad news. Jim was dedicated to the people he represented and made a difference for them.
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The success of the boycott of Disney over Kimmel is simultaneously encouraging and infuriating, because it shows people could have stood up to this shit at any point before this - in defense of trans people, in defense of black women, in defense of so many others - and simply didn't
September 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The success of the boycott of Disney over Kimmel is simultaneously encouraging and infuriating, because it shows people could have stood up to this shit at any point before this - in defense of trans people, in defense of black women, in defense of so many others - and simply didn't
I like that idea!
In my perfect world, Canada Post would become Canada's Amazon, not just for the "get stuff cheap" part, but also the "host your Canadian business in the cloud" part too. If we reimagined what Canada Post could be, it could be a Canadian institution for another 5 generations.
Today's a real good day for aspiring NDP leadership candidates to present an alternate vision for our publicly run postal system.
Also a reasonable time for CUPW to significantly escalate job action.
Also a reasonable time for CUPW to significantly escalate job action.
September 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I like that idea!
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Tylenol is not proven to cause autism or ADHD
So if you’re pregnant & require relief from pain, relieve yourself of pain
Ignore President Trump
Ignore RFK Jr
Don’t suffer pointlessly from the opinions of two old men eminently devoid of medical expertise
#MedSky
So if you’re pregnant & require relief from pain, relieve yourself of pain
Ignore President Trump
Ignore RFK Jr
Don’t suffer pointlessly from the opinions of two old men eminently devoid of medical expertise
#MedSky
September 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Tylenol is not proven to cause autism or ADHD
So if you’re pregnant & require relief from pain, relieve yourself of pain
Ignore President Trump
Ignore RFK Jr
Don’t suffer pointlessly from the opinions of two old men eminently devoid of medical expertise
#MedSky
So if you’re pregnant & require relief from pain, relieve yourself of pain
Ignore President Trump
Ignore RFK Jr
Don’t suffer pointlessly from the opinions of two old men eminently devoid of medical expertise
#MedSky
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Just so I'm clear:
TV host says we should kill every homeless person? No big deal
TV host says the right must "go to war" with the left? Pfft.
TV host says the government is cracking down on critics? Well, the government cracks down on him for the criticism.
Free speech, everyone.
TV host says we should kill every homeless person? No big deal
TV host says the right must "go to war" with the left? Pfft.
TV host says the government is cracking down on critics? Well, the government cracks down on him for the criticism.
Free speech, everyone.
September 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Just so I'm clear:
TV host says we should kill every homeless person? No big deal
TV host says the right must "go to war" with the left? Pfft.
TV host says the government is cracking down on critics? Well, the government cracks down on him for the criticism.
Free speech, everyone.
TV host says we should kill every homeless person? No big deal
TV host says the right must "go to war" with the left? Pfft.
TV host says the government is cracking down on critics? Well, the government cracks down on him for the criticism.
Free speech, everyone.
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Our democracy is not self-executing. It depends on us all as citizens, regardless of our political affiliations, to stand up and fight for the core values that have made this country the envy of the world.
September 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Our democracy is not self-executing. It depends on us all as citizens, regardless of our political affiliations, to stand up and fight for the core values that have made this country the envy of the world.
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Brian Allen
🚨 Jimmy Kimmel Live pulled off air. Why? He joked Kirk’s killer might’ve been pro-Trump.
Within 48 hrs, Trump’s FCC threatened Disney/ABC’s license and they caved.
That’s not “cancel culture.” That’s state censorship in real time.
🚨 Jimmy Kimmel Live pulled off air. Why? He joked Kirk’s killer might’ve been pro-Trump.
Within 48 hrs, Trump’s FCC threatened Disney/ABC’s license and they caved.
That’s not “cancel culture.” That’s state censorship in real time.
September 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Brian Allen
🚨 Jimmy Kimmel Live pulled off air. Why? He joked Kirk’s killer might’ve been pro-Trump.
Within 48 hrs, Trump’s FCC threatened Disney/ABC’s license and they caved.
That’s not “cancel culture.” That’s state censorship in real time.
🚨 Jimmy Kimmel Live pulled off air. Why? He joked Kirk’s killer might’ve been pro-Trump.
Within 48 hrs, Trump’s FCC threatened Disney/ABC’s license and they caved.
That’s not “cancel culture.” That’s state censorship in real time.
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A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
September 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
Conservative Americans suck at “free speech”.
Kirk was a guy who had opinions I 100% disagree with. He also had the right to say them. Kimmel had opinions/ jokes that I like. He has the right to say them.
Kirk should not have been murdered for his opinions. Kimmel should not be canceled for his.
Kirk was a guy who had opinions I 100% disagree with. He also had the right to say them. Kimmel had opinions/ jokes that I like. He has the right to say them.
Kirk should not have been murdered for his opinions. Kimmel should not be canceled for his.
BREAKING: ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air indefinitely following comments he made in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder.
Trump’s FCC chair earlier appeared on MAGA propagandist Benny Johnson’s show and threatened to revoke ABC’s broadcast license if they didn’t take action against him.
Trump’s FCC chair earlier appeared on MAGA propagandist Benny Johnson’s show and threatened to revoke ABC’s broadcast license if they didn’t take action against him.
September 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Conservative Americans suck at “free speech”.
Kirk was a guy who had opinions I 100% disagree with. He also had the right to say them. Kimmel had opinions/ jokes that I like. He has the right to say them.
Kirk should not have been murdered for his opinions. Kimmel should not be canceled for his.
Kirk was a guy who had opinions I 100% disagree with. He also had the right to say them. Kimmel had opinions/ jokes that I like. He has the right to say them.
Kirk should not have been murdered for his opinions. Kimmel should not be canceled for his.
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Over in the Bad Place, Conservative MPs are faking committee meetings to make people angry.
I wish I were making this up.
I wish I were making this up.
September 17, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Over in the Bad Place, Conservative MPs are faking committee meetings to make people angry.
I wish I were making this up.
I wish I were making this up.
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Imagine if Canadian taxpayer dollars were spent on improving access to quality healthcare and education services instead of paying for the campaign promises Doug made to guests at his kids’ stag n does.
Premier Doug Ford says he hasn’t given up hope his proposed tunnel under Highway 401 — branded a fantasy by critics — will eventually land on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s list of major infrastructure projects to fast-track in the national interest.
Doug Ford believes his Highway 401 tunnel will make Mark Carney’s list of national projects
The tunnel under the superhighway across the top of Toronto was excluded from the first list released by the prime minister last week
www.thestar.com
September 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Imagine if Canadian taxpayer dollars were spent on improving access to quality healthcare and education services instead of paying for the campaign promises Doug made to guests at his kids’ stag n does.