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Mary from Barrie
@maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
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She/her. Canadian settler.

Music, film, book and nature lover. Folk-roots music festival junkie. Without art, love, and diversity, what is the point?

Defender of public health care and human rights. Everything is political.

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maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
Nothing says, "I'm evil!" quite like invoking the #NotwithstandingClause against Trans kids during the #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, #Marlaina.
neddog.bsky.social Ned @neddog.bsky.social · 5d
First it was the right to assembly, now to be free from DISCRIMINATION!

Danielle Smith calls the existence of trans kids the most urgent threat to the safety of other children. Statistically you are probably not trans, but these fundamental rights belong to all of us. They will come for yours next.
Alberta uses Notwithstanding Clause to perpetuate unprecedented attack on Trans Rights Today, the Government of Alberta has introduced Bill 9 which uses the notwithstanding clause to restrict the rights of Two-Spirit, trans & gender diverse people in the province. This legislation is brought days ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance - a day meant to honour the lives lost to anti-trans violence. Doing so is not only cruel but a direct form of institutional violence against trans communities. This law reaches into nearly every part of a young person's life and restricts their access to health care, ability to learn, and right to participate in their communities. This is not theoretically or ideological - Behind every policy are real young people and families who's rights, sense of belonging and very safety are being eroded by our very government. This is an unprecedented action in Canada. This is the first time a government has used the notwithstanding clause to prohibit essential gender affirming health care to young people. This past June, the Court of King's Bench of Alberta ruled that the denial of this health care would cause irreparable harm to gender diverse young people and issued an injunction blocking the ban from coming into effect while the constitutional challenge brought by Egale Canada, Skipping Stone, and five individual gender diverse youth, proceeded. Edmonton·Breaking Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges Premier says move is urgently needed to protect the safety of children Janet French · CBC News · Posted: Nov 18, 2025 2:59 PM MST | Last Updated: 13 minutes ago Image: Two people stand at a podium with flags visible in the background. Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery and Premier Danielle Smith speak at a news conference Monday announcing the government's plans for Bill 9. (Emilio Avalos/Radio-Canada) The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills from legal challenges that affects transgender youth and adults. Premier Danielle Smith said at a news conference on Monday that three ongoing legal challenges to gender policies in health care and education could take years to resolve and create too much uncertainty. “This government does not turn to the notwithstanding clause unless the stakes warrant it, and in this case, the stakes could not be higher,” Smith said Monday. “This is one of the most consequential actions our government will take during our time in office.” Organized labour stands in support of trans people against Bill 9’s politics of division November 17, 2025 “We will not rest until unconstitutional attacks on workers and trans people are brought to a halt”—McGowan EDMONTON: Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, made the following statement in response to reports that the UCP government is planning to introduce Bill 9 and invoke the notwithstanding clause again, this time in an attack on the rights of trans people in the province: “We at the AFL are deeply alarmed by reports that the provincial government is planning to invoke the notwithstanding clause pre-emptively on three bills, Bill 26, Bill 27 and Bill 29, that represent a direct attack on the rights of transgender people, especially vulnerable youth. An Alberta judge has already put a hold on a provincial law that bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth. Other legal challenges are working their way through the courts. The government’s use of this clause would short-circuit those processes and strip away the fundamental protections guaranteed under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Every Canadian should be concerned when the notwithstanding clause is used to erode people’s rights. That is not what this clause was intended to do. The only reason to use it in this way is because the government knows it is wrong and will lose in court.
November 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
If you have a family doctor, please refuse the pharmacy's #MedsChecks. These checks are wasting tax dollars and pharmacists' and physicians' time. It's just another shovelling of $$$ to the Westons. #ONhealth #ONpoli
November 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Reposted by Mary from Barrie
johncke.bsky.social
When it comes to #Israel's slaughter of #Palestinians in #Gaza, no stone is left unturned and no pretence left in place.
November 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
Phew! 170:168 #CANpoli Did not want an election so soon.
November 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
Yessssssssss! #BlueJays That's more like business as usual.
October 29, 2025 at 3:07 AM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
#MadeInCanada
NOT on #BDS lists that I saw.
#peanutfree
#vegan
#halal
#inclusive
#HappyHalloween
A box of Dare Real Fruit gummies and a bag of Rockets candy.
October 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
Canada, we are complicit.

Liberal Government Authorized New Exports For Israel’s Iron Dome www.readthemaple.com/liberal-gove...
Liberal Government Authorized New Exports For Israel’s Iron Dome
“By approving exports related to the Iron Dome, Canada is providing a shield for Israel’s genocidal attacks on Palestinians.”
www.readthemaple.com
August 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
Is anyone else concerned that Trump spouts lies about significant fentanyl entering the U.S. from Canada (It's a minute amount. Far more flows from the U.S. into Canada.), and has now signed an illegal executive order telling the U.S. military to go after drug cartels on foreign soil? Anyone?
August 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
@janycemcgregor.bsky.social I appreciate your reporting so very much. When I want timely, balanced, useful analysis on a breaking story (or budget!), I always look for you on @cbcnews.ca. Thank you for your excellent work.
July 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
#TaylorFritz'sElbow needs its own social media account. #Wimbledon #Tennis
July 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
#StopBill5 #ONpoli
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New/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore
nwmd.social
June 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
Dear activists. Some excellent advice in this post. I wish I had this wisdom before I went so dang hard that I literally broke my heart. #activism
May 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
Well, how about that! #CDNpoli #CANpoli #tarriffs www.bbc.com/news/article...
US trade court rules Trump overstepped his authority with global tariffs
The Trump administration lodged an appeal against the ruling shortly after it was announced.
www.bbc.com
May 29, 2025 at 1:41 AM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
I'm not a monarchist, but I am moved by the King's arrival and this demonstration of support and strength.

Hooray for Queen Camilla for wearing Queen Elizabeth's maple leaf brooch, a big eff you to Trump!

#KingCharles #ThroneSpeech #CANpoli
May 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
#ONpoli, today's the deadline to officially voice opposition to the #Bill5 power grab.

This is the part of Bill 5 that allows the government of Ontario to suspend ALL PROVINCIAL and MUNICIPAL LAWS ANYWHERE IN ONTARIO.

Please post a comment against this!

ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-0...
Special Economic Zones Act, 2025 | Environmental Registry of Ontario
The ministry is proposing a new law called the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025. If it gets approved, the Ontario government will be able to designate special areas that are critical to Ontario’s econ...
ero.ontario.ca
May 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
Attending a webinar with the marvellous Elin Kelsey, who is sharing the importance of #ClimateHope. I learned to check the expiry dates on my news and beliefs, and to seek out solutions journalism. Progress is being made! Let's build on it! www.elinkelsey.org
elin kelsey | Evidence-Based Hope and Environmental Solutions
elin kelsey, phd is an international thought-leader and scholar. Her work highlights how evidence-based hope drives meaningful climate justice action. Her website features books, films, and resources ...
www.elinkelsey.org
May 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
Bill 5 is set to pass in mere days. It'll mean the #Ontario gov't can declare ANY piece of land an "economic zone" & exempt developers & the gov't from ALL Ontario laws, including municipal bylaws, environmental, human health, employment, worker safety, public participation & consultation with FNMI.
May 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
Yes! More of this, please, @cityofbarrie.bsky.social !
May 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Reposted by Mary from Barrie
minibubbly.bsky.social
Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws #QueensPark #Ontario

www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/poli...
Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws
First Nations, civil liberty groups and environmentalists are slamming Ontario for a proposed bill that would give cabinet the power to create “special economic zones” and allow the government to exem...
www.ctvnews.ca
May 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Reposted by Mary from Barrie
chrisgloverndp.bsky.social
In a democracy, governments have to obey the law.

Ford's Bill 5 allows him "to unilaterally do away with legal safeguards and paves the way for corporations to bypass labour and environmental laws.”

#ONpoli

www.thestar.com/business/cri...
Critics slam Ontario for proposal to create zones where projects are exempt from laws
TORONTO - Proposed Ontario legislation that would give cabinet power to create "special economic zones" and allow the government to exempt itself from following laws on certain projects is little
www.thestar.com
May 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Reposted by Mary from Barrie
agrandromance.bsky.social
Stop #Bill5 changes to the endangered species act! #onpoli #cdnpoli #dougford #ontario #protectourwildlife
May 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Reposted by Mary from Barrie
jennyleeshee.bsky.social
Trump is a ding dong
and there’s a new pope.
In a busy news cycle
keep an eye on this dope.

#OnPoli
#DougFordIsCorrupt
Doug Ford looking shady. As usual.
May 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
We are all frogs who have been sitting in a pot of water on a stove while the Con Ontario gov't kills democracy with bill after bill (e.g. MZOs, strong mayor powers, the laws against suing corps or gov't for care homes' neglect).

With Bill 5, #DougFord is turning up the heat to boil.
chrisgloverndp.bsky.social Chris Glover @chrisgloverndp.bsky.social · May 8
Everyone in Ontario should be concerned about the Ford government's latest assault on our democracy.

You can speak to this legislation by signing up at www.ola.org/en/apply-com...

#ONpoli
May 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
maryfrombarrie.bsky.social
Is anyone else nervous that Trump has Carney sitting in a potential Zelensky setup?
May 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Reposted by Mary from Barrie
dbmaggi.bsky.social
💯 "The moral component of history, the most necessary component, is simply a single question, asked over and over again: When it mattered, who sided with justice and who sided with power?"

- Omar El Akkad, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
April 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM