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Nov 2, 2022 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
NEW: While the drama over the PC's use of the notwithstanding clause was erupting this week, Doug Ford and his ministers were quietly meeting with Hungarian President Novák Katalin at Queen's Park.
Katalin is a close ally of Viktor Orbán.
Neither Ford, nor his ministers, shared these images or discussed this meeting, as they normally would when a head of state visits Queen’s Park.
Feb 9, 2022 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
MPPs disclose! Here’s what we learned from the integrity commissioner’s mandatory disclosures documents that were tabled yesterday afternoon 👇🏼:
The number of landlords in the legislature is up from last year. Now, 28 MPPs — or nearly a quarter of the house — are declaring rental income on their disclosures, including 18 PCs (up seven), seven New Democrats, two Liberals (up one) and Roman Baber.
May 8, 2021 • 14 tweets • 3 min read
This is an explainer thread about yesterday’s pharmacy vaccine change, which I think is needed because there is a lot of confusion 🧵
“Select pharmacy locations in hotspots are administering the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine to individuals aged 18 and over,” is the statement I got from Christine Elliott’s office when I asked for details.
May 8, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
The province made a huge change to vaccine rules without making an announcement or issuing a press release. Anyone 18+ can now get a Moderna/Pfizer vaccine at a participating pharmacy.
They just... updated ... the website. covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locati…