John Dowe
@johndowe.bsky.social
Representative plaintiff for Mefloquine lawsuits ⚖️ Co-founder of the International Mefloquine Veterans Alliance 🌐
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John Dowe
@johndowe.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Veterans’ Advocate in the Fight of His Life | Best Lawyers
When deployed to Somalia in 1993, Dowe - like other members of the Canadian military - was prescribed mefloquine, an anti-malarial drug. Years later, when...
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"Dowe’s reputation as an advocate brought him to the attention of Paul Miller & the two never looked back.
Partner at Howie Sacks and Henry, Miller had teamed up with lawyers at Waddell Phillips in pursuit of this unprecedented mass tort lawsuit..
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Subaru imported a small pickup in the 1980s called the Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter, or BRAT that circumvented the 25% truck tariff. It wasn’t a taxable truck, because it had two seats bolted to the open bed, facing backward. #cdnpoli
March 20, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Subaru imported a small pickup in the 1980s called the Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter, or BRAT that circumvented the 25% truck tariff. It wasn’t a taxable truck, because it had two seats bolted to the open bed, facing backward. #cdnpoli
The last question he asked during my radio interview with him was if our #MefloquineMassTort litigation was 'about the money'.
I said although many of our sick & disabled veteran litigants would welcome the needed support-VAC doesn't acknowledge us-this is about public health.
I said although many of our sick & disabled veteran litigants would welcome the needed support-VAC doesn't acknowledge us-this is about public health.
March 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The last question he asked during my radio interview with him was if our #MefloquineMassTort litigation was 'about the money'.
I said although many of our sick & disabled veteran litigants would welcome the needed support-VAC doesn't acknowledge us-this is about public health.
I said although many of our sick & disabled veteran litigants would welcome the needed support-VAC doesn't acknowledge us-this is about public health.
#OTD 6 Years Ago
Ireland 🇮🇪
"Prior medical history not ascertained before he was prescribed Mefloquine/Lariam & defendants didn't provide adequate support, treatment or management when he made complaints of symptoms of being prescribed this anti-malaria drug."
🔎
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Ireland 🇮🇪
"Prior medical history not ascertained before he was prescribed Mefloquine/Lariam & defendants didn't provide adequate support, treatment or management when he made complaints of symptoms of being prescribed this anti-malaria drug."
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Former soldier settles case over health problems he claims were caused by anti-malaria drug
He brought proceedings over what he claimed were the effects of taking Larium while he served with the Defence Forces.
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March 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
#OTD 6 Years Ago
Ireland 🇮🇪
"Prior medical history not ascertained before he was prescribed Mefloquine/Lariam & defendants didn't provide adequate support, treatment or management when he made complaints of symptoms of being prescribed this anti-malaria drug."
🔎
www.thejournal.ie/former-soldi...
Ireland 🇮🇪
"Prior medical history not ascertained before he was prescribed Mefloquine/Lariam & defendants didn't provide adequate support, treatment or management when he made complaints of symptoms of being prescribed this anti-malaria drug."
🔎
www.thejournal.ie/former-soldi...
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🆕 TI #BestEvidence webinar:
Dr. Josh Levin compares physical activity to drugs for important clinical outcomes
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#DrugEvidence24 #exercise #PhysicalActivity #medsky
Dr. Josh Levin compares physical activity to drugs for important clinical outcomes
ti.ubc.ca/drugevidence24
#DrugEvidence24 #exercise #PhysicalActivity #medsky
Dr. Josh Levin: Physical activity compared to drugs for important clinical outcomes.
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March 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🆕 TI #BestEvidence webinar:
Dr. Josh Levin compares physical activity to drugs for important clinical outcomes
ti.ubc.ca/drugevidence24
#DrugEvidence24 #exercise #PhysicalActivity #medsky
Dr. Josh Levin compares physical activity to drugs for important clinical outcomes
ti.ubc.ca/drugevidence24
#DrugEvidence24 #exercise #PhysicalActivity #medsky
From 6 years ago this month:
Like Ireland, costly litigation does not serve the economic interest of the public or country.
How much has Canada paid out so far with our own #MefloquineMassTort litigation?
Will PM Carney decide to save Canada from this financial waste and resolve this issue? ⚖️💰
Like Ireland, costly litigation does not serve the economic interest of the public or country.
How much has Canada paid out so far with our own #MefloquineMassTort litigation?
Will PM Carney decide to save Canada from this financial waste and resolve this issue? ⚖️💰
March 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
From 6 years ago this month:
Like Ireland, costly litigation does not serve the economic interest of the public or country.
How much has Canada paid out so far with our own #MefloquineMassTort litigation?
Will PM Carney decide to save Canada from this financial waste and resolve this issue? ⚖️💰
Like Ireland, costly litigation does not serve the economic interest of the public or country.
How much has Canada paid out so far with our own #MefloquineMassTort litigation?
Will PM Carney decide to save Canada from this financial waste and resolve this issue? ⚖️💰
March 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
C'mon, Dusker Doo, make a funny face by the green couch on #StPatricksDay ☘️🍻 for me, willya!?
Dusker Doo:
Dusker Doo:
March 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
C'mon, Dusker Doo, make a funny face by the green couch on #StPatricksDay ☘️🍻 for me, willya!?
Dusker Doo:
Dusker Doo:
ICYMI
#MefloquineMassTort ⚖️
"It’s imperative that Veterans coming forward with stories have access to well informed case managers & clinicians-we must disseminate what we know, do the research necessary to learn more-so we know how to assess & treat..."
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#MefloquineMassTort ⚖️
"It’s imperative that Veterans coming forward with stories have access to well informed case managers & clinicians-we must disseminate what we know, do the research necessary to learn more-so we know how to assess & treat..."
🔎
centralontariopsych.ca/our-blog/may...
My Testimony to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs on Mefloquine (April 29, 2019)
Mesdames et messieurs, thank you for giving me this opportunity today. It’s quite humbling, as I do not consider myself an expert in quinism. Instead, I’m an expert in operational stress...
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March 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
ICYMI
#MefloquineMassTort ⚖️
"It’s imperative that Veterans coming forward with stories have access to well informed case managers & clinicians-we must disseminate what we know, do the research necessary to learn more-so we know how to assess & treat..."
🔎
centralontariopsych.ca/our-blog/may...
#MefloquineMassTort ⚖️
"It’s imperative that Veterans coming forward with stories have access to well informed case managers & clinicians-we must disseminate what we know, do the research necessary to learn more-so we know how to assess & treat..."
🔎
centralontariopsych.ca/our-blog/may...
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I'm picturing those squeegee guys at the red light with a bottle of bleach and some Q-tips.
March 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I'm picturing those squeegee guys at the red light with a bottle of bleach and some Q-tips.
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Glory hole technology?
March 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Glory hole technology?
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Nah...call it what it is...
Changing your ring tone
Changing your ring tone
March 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Nah...call it what it is...
Changing your ring tone
Changing your ring tone
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And those of us who are Irish, Scottish...and English (with a wee bit of Welsh.)
We're conflicted on any given day.
We're conflicted on any given day.
March 17, 2025 at 10:50 PM
And those of us who are Irish, Scottish...and English (with a wee bit of Welsh.)
We're conflicted on any given day.
We're conflicted on any given day.
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Annual tradition, now on Bluesky. youtu.be/OCbuRA_D3KU
Danny Boy
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March 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Annual tradition, now on Bluesky. youtu.be/OCbuRA_D3KU
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March 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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We’ve loved our dogs with everything we had, same with our cats. It’s cute though when people suggest we adopt another dog. This is the extent of my energy and it works for her. Except for 3 o’clocks when action is required.😂
March 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We’ve loved our dogs with everything we had, same with our cats. It’s cute though when people suggest we adopt another dog. This is the extent of my energy and it works for her. Except for 3 o’clocks when action is required.😂
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March 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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"Derek Guy" was born in Vancouver of Vietnamese parents and emigrated to the US from Canada.
Once you establish that people can be punished because the administration doesn't like their speech, expanding the bounds of who can be treated that way becomes inevitable.
March 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"Derek Guy" was born in Vancouver of Vietnamese parents and emigrated to the US from Canada.
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As someone who would rather stick a fork in my eye than be a politician, I’m deeply grateful for those who lead our country, all the MPs who support them, who love their job and love Canada.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service.
Prime Minister Mark Carney reads a note left behind on his desk from former prime minister Justin Trudeau.
“Mark, my friend, welcome to the best job in the world.”
Photo and caption by @larshagberg.bsky.social on one of his other social media platforms.
#CanadaStrong #cdnpoli
“Mark, my friend, welcome to the best job in the world.”
Photo and caption by @larshagberg.bsky.social on one of his other social media platforms.
#CanadaStrong #cdnpoli
March 17, 2025 at 10:31 AM
As someone who would rather stick a fork in my eye than be a politician, I’m deeply grateful for those who lead our country, all the MPs who support them, who love their job and love Canada.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service.
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My good boy chilling by the fire pit
March 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
My good boy chilling by the fire pit
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Oooh I missed it
Rappy Rirfday
Rappy Rirfday
scooby doo and shaggy are standing in front of a sign which says let them eat cake
ALT: scooby doo and shaggy are standing in front of a sign which says let them eat cake
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March 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Oooh I missed it
Rappy Rirfday
Rappy Rirfday
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Of the 31 people who formed Justin Trudeau's first cabinet in November 2015, I count just three who are still in cabinet and never left:
Melanie Joly
Dominic LeBlanc
Patty Hajdu
Melanie Joly
Dominic LeBlanc
Patty Hajdu
March 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Of the 31 people who formed Justin Trudeau's first cabinet in November 2015, I count just three who are still in cabinet and never left:
Melanie Joly
Dominic LeBlanc
Patty Hajdu
Melanie Joly
Dominic LeBlanc
Patty Hajdu
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"[Defence Minister Bill] Blair is suggesting that the first F-35s might be accepted and the remainder of the fleet would be made up of aircraft from European suppliers, such as the Swedish-built Saab Gripen, which finished second in the competition." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada reconsidering F-35 purchase amid tensions with Washington, says minister | CBC News
Canada is looking at cancelling a major portion of its purchase of U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighters and plans on opening talks with rival aircraft makers, Defence Minister Bill Blair said.
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March 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
"[Defence Minister Bill] Blair is suggesting that the first F-35s might be accepted and the remainder of the fleet would be made up of aircraft from European suppliers, such as the Swedish-built Saab Gripen, which finished second in the competition." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...