Passionate about authenticity, social equity and inclusive communities. Former Mayor of Saint John. Living my values, opinions not for sale. He/Him. #GrowGsj 🌱
Apr 13 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
1/ BREAKING: Pierre Poilievre’s campaign is brought to you by the letter “P” — Populism. Performative outrage. Punchy slogans. No policy.
Let’s unpack the man behind the memes.
globalnews.ca/news/11113678/…2/ “Ax the tax.” “Fire the gatekeepers.” “Bring it home.” “Boots not suits.”
It’s like Dr. Seuss ran for office after binge-watching Fox News and pounding Red Bull.
Apr 3 • 17 tweets • 3 min read
🧵1/17 Trump reminded many Canadians that we still care about decency, integrity, kindness, and competence in our leaders. That’s not weakness — it’s called character. And it’s exactly what we need right now. Here’s why I can’t support @PierrePoilievre : 2/ 📉 REPORT CARD: Pierre Poilievre has never worked outside politics. ZERO real-world job experience. Elected at 24 in 2004 — Parliament Hill is the only job he’s ever had. 20 years in Ottawa, paid by taxpayers — while railing against "government elites."
Jun 15, 2023 • 13 tweets • 4 min read
🧵 Tweet Thread: Observations from a Visit to Fredericton Legislature
1/ Today, I visited @Gov_NB legislature to witness our democracy in action. It was a unique experience that I highly recommend to everyone. Here are my observations: 2/ The presence of prayer in the house caught my attention. In a diverse province, it raises questions about how we decide who to worship. Many municipalities have stopped this practice. The behavior changed significantly once the Lord's Prayer concluded.
My message is a heartfelt plea for your voices to be heard. This is not just a conversation about the LGBTQ+ community; it's about who we are as residents of New Brunswick. It's about embracing our values of kindness, inclusivity, compassion and standing up for one another.
We cannot allow our political leaders to lead us down a path of darkness driven by political motivations and disregard for the well-being of our diverse communities. Even if the polls suggest otherwise, we must affirm that we will not compromise our principles.