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On Thursday, Ontarians are heading to the polls. And we're doing our part to make sure that transportation is not a barrier.
On Election Day, Ontarians can use the code ONVOTE2022 while the polls are open. #ONelxn
Learn more -> uber.com/en-CA/newsroom/gett…
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Excited to be sharing my latest piece on workplace surveillance. While Ontario's #Bill88 is a good start, workers need stronger privacy protections where Big Data and AI-enabled surveillance is becoming the norm. Particularly thankful for the work of @TeresaScassa in this space.
🔔New post🔔Ontario’s Working for Workers Act offers a path to regulating workplace surveillance, but employees deserve stronger protections by @JoeMasoodi
policyresponse.ca/workerprot…
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The Biz Data Lab & Trust I've been building with @stephen_tapp at the @CdnChamberofCom will help 🇨🇦 #smallbiz travel the last mile of their data needs. Here's an article & 🧵 about how what we're doing democratizes data for small orgs. #cdnecon #cdnpoli bit.ly/3FUPPq2
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We’re looking for two new research directors! Research directors in social policy and economic policy will produce high quality research to inform the public and government policy. Details and job posting below! irpp.org/jobs/
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From food delivery to content writing. We want to know all about your side hustle. Have your say. Share your experience: redcap.smh.ca/redcap/surveys…
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Are you a temporary or gig worker? How has precarious work during the pandemic affected you? Take our survey and share your experiences 👇
COVID-19 has created a lasting effect on work. Let us know the impact it had on you as a precarious worker. Share your thoughts. Share your story: redcap.smh.ca/redcap/surveys…
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🚨 LAST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Are you an #economist who loves using quant research to gain new insights?
We’re #hiring a Research Assistant (RA) to support 2 exciting projects on skills + digitization in the labour market.
Learn more + apply here:
brookfieldinstitute.ca/resea…
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President Lachemi explains why our new name represents our mission, community and values so well. #torontomet
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A closer look at the process behind finding a new name. ryerson.ca/news-events/news/…
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What you need to know now that the university has a new name: ryerson.ca/news-events/news/… #torontomet
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Today marks the first page of a new chapter in our university’s history. The Board of Governors has unanimously approved our new name – Toronto Metropolitan University. #torontomet ryerson.ca/news-events/news/…
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Great read in today's Globe by @mattlundy33 about how visionary leaders @heatherpayne and Tim Masson are already planning for employees to own their companies long-term.
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Employee ownership draws closer to breakout moment in Canada @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/business…
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On the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, I was pleased to work with colleagues @charlesbreton @ccollinscwf @AlainGGagnon @Olijacques89 @MulInstitute @CanadaWestFdn @IRPP to explore how Canadians view their constitution.
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Now available on our website: 40 years of Canadian public opinion on the Constitution and the Charter, featuring:
➡️latest results from #CoT2022
➡️report from 20th anniversary survey
➡️opinions on constitutional talks from 1980-81
environicsinstitute.org/proj…
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Is Ontario moving into a new era of the pandemic? — by @mattgurney #onpoli tvo.org/article/is-ontario-m…
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So glad @PolicyResponse published this important piece by @AngieDarshanie!
New Post: Yelling into the Void: Legal Aid Needs Help
In this new piece, @AngieDarshanie discusses cuts to Legal Aid Ontario and advocates for adopting a community-based justice framework
policyresponse.ca/legal-aid-…
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Excited to share my piece on legal aid where I discuss the cuts to Legal aid Ontario, implications on marginalized Ontarians, and a community-based justice framework #lawtwitter #lawstudenttwitter :-)
New Post: Yelling into the Void: Legal Aid Needs Help
In this new piece, @AngieDarshanie discusses cuts to Legal Aid Ontario and advocates for adopting a community-based justice framework
policyresponse.ca/legal-aid-…
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Join our April 20th workshop on empowering racialized people to build and implement planning solutions to speed up the development of affordable housing and increase security for racialized renters
peelhscarrp.eventbrite.ca/ - 9:30am-12:30pm
torontohscarrp.eventbrite.ca - 3:30pm-6:30pm
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This story began as an effort to understand how a few thousand unexpected sick patients could overwhelm hospitals in a province the size of Ontario, with its 14+ million people. I had always heard Canadian healthcare was broken. I had no idea how broken. theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
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Do you need a 4th dose of a #COVID19 vaccine? It depends. Age, risk level, future variants are all factors, experts say, by @LaurenPelley cbc.ca/news/health/do-you-ne… via @cbcnews #vaccination