Eugenie Waters
@eugeniewaters.bsky.social
Family Physician | Climate Action | E-Cargo Bike Mom | Ottawa
Leaning in for sustainable healthcare systems, safe active transportation networks, urbanism, biodiversity at the community level, greening schoolyards, and getting off fossil fuels.
Leaning in for sustainable healthcare systems, safe active transportation networks, urbanism, biodiversity at the community level, greening schoolyards, and getting off fossil fuels.
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People who care about climate change are “dreaming nostalgically about the past.” - Minister Hodgson
Gotcha. That explains a lot.
Gotcha. That explains a lot.
November 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM
People who care about climate change are “dreaming nostalgically about the past.” - Minister Hodgson
Gotcha. That explains a lot.
Gotcha. That explains a lot.
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A thread on the MOU.
MOST IMPORTANT: Carney's move signals to the rest of Canada, and the world, that it's OK to keep building more fossil fuel projects.
Other countries will use this to justify doing the same.
Our children are watching, to see if we care about their futures. Do we? 1/22
MOST IMPORTANT: Carney's move signals to the rest of Canada, and the world, that it's OK to keep building more fossil fuel projects.
Other countries will use this to justify doing the same.
Our children are watching, to see if we care about their futures. Do we? 1/22
This is not a good take. Carney's move signals to the rest of Canada, and the world, that it's OK to keep building more fossil fuel projects.
Other countries will use this to justify doing the same.
Our children are watching, to see if we care about their futures. Do we?
Other countries will use this to justify doing the same.
Our children are watching, to see if we care about their futures. Do we?
November 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A thread on the MOU.
MOST IMPORTANT: Carney's move signals to the rest of Canada, and the world, that it's OK to keep building more fossil fuel projects.
Other countries will use this to justify doing the same.
Our children are watching, to see if we care about their futures. Do we? 1/22
MOST IMPORTANT: Carney's move signals to the rest of Canada, and the world, that it's OK to keep building more fossil fuel projects.
Other countries will use this to justify doing the same.
Our children are watching, to see if we care about their futures. Do we? 1/22
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so our government made a big deal about banning speed cameras but one city left theirs running to see what difference the ban would make and you are not going to believe this
November 28, 2025 at 12:56 AM
so our government made a big deal about banning speed cameras but one city left theirs running to see what difference the ban would make and you are not going to believe this
Thank you so much for your integrity and holding firm to your commitments on climate change and to all that you have done. You are a true leader and your tireless work is deeply appreciated by many. Thank you
This afternoon, I informed the Prime Minister of my decision to resign as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec.
You can find my full statement below.
You can find my full statement below.
November 28, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Thank you so much for your integrity and holding firm to your commitments on climate change and to all that you have done. You are a true leader and your tireless work is deeply appreciated by many. Thank you
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Carney just signed a deal with Alberta that lays out conditions for a new oil pipeline.
In doing this, he managed to piss off one of his own cabinet ministers (who promptly resigned), coastal First Nations, the B.C. government, the Green Party and the Bloc Québécois.
But uh, here's what he got:
In doing this, he managed to piss off one of his own cabinet ministers (who promptly resigned), coastal First Nations, the B.C. government, the Green Party and the Bloc Québécois.
But uh, here's what he got:
November 27, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Carney just signed a deal with Alberta that lays out conditions for a new oil pipeline.
In doing this, he managed to piss off one of his own cabinet ministers (who promptly resigned), coastal First Nations, the B.C. government, the Green Party and the Bloc Québécois.
But uh, here's what he got:
In doing this, he managed to piss off one of his own cabinet ministers (who promptly resigned), coastal First Nations, the B.C. government, the Green Party and the Bloc Québécois.
But uh, here's what he got:
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Banning street hockey in Canada?
This isn’t about protecting kids. It’s about protecting drivers from having to think about kids.
This isn’t about protecting kids. It’s about protecting drivers from having to think about kids.
Get outside kids, enjoy the fresh air with your friends!
Just kidding, stay the F inside.
Just kidding, stay the F inside.
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Banning street hockey in Canada?
This isn’t about protecting kids. It’s about protecting drivers from having to think about kids.
This isn’t about protecting kids. It’s about protecting drivers from having to think about kids.
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BREAKING: The #Ford government has just forced through legislative changes in #Bill68 that strip away provincial climate obligations — just days before critical December 1st #Mathur youth climate hearing where the government was expected to have to finally answer for its climate record. Stay tuned.
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Landmark move: New York City's comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social, with hundreds of billions under his control, recommends dropping investment giant Blackrock because they won't reckon with climate change.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
NYC’s Lander Recommends Dropping $42 Billion BlackRock Mandate
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is urging three of the city’s pension funds to drop BlackRock Inc. because of “inadequate” climate plans, the latest move to penalize investment firms for failing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Landmark move: New York City's comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social, with hundreds of billions under his control, recommends dropping investment giant Blackrock because they won't reckon with climate change.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Carney is reportedly preparing to push forward a pipeline to the coast. Catherine McKenna has been here before, and has some words of warning.
'I would never trust them' Catherine McKenna warns as Carney-Smith deal looms
Justin Trudeau's first environment minister spoke with Canada's National Observer about misogyny, policy and broken promises.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Carney is reportedly preparing to push forward a pipeline to the coast. Catherine McKenna has been here before, and has some words of warning.
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Cities like Paris are showing that urban greening thru street & place transformation is just COMMON SENSE, for cooling cities that are getting hotter due to the #ClimateCrisis, and for reducing emissions, cleaning the air, and improving quality-of-life!
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Cities like Paris are showing that urban greening thru street & place transformation is just COMMON SENSE, for cooling cities that are getting hotter due to the #ClimateCrisis, and for reducing emissions, cleaning the air, and improving quality-of-life!
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
#ActionStartsHere @mayors4climate.bsky.social
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For the 3rd in recent years, the federal government’s own experts have recommended a universal public pharmacare program.
So, where is it?
So, where is it?
November 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
For the 3rd in recent years, the federal government’s own experts have recommended a universal public pharmacare program.
So, where is it?
So, where is it?
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It’s an interesting approach to provide clarity on a tanker ban while failing to meet with the Coastal First Nations despite repeated requests - the community that would be directly affected by any spill - while having dozens or more meetings with fossil fuel lobbyists, AB, Sask.
Hodgson says Ottawa is close to providing clarity on B.C. tanker ban nationalnewswatch.com/2025/11/25/h...
Hodgson says Ottawa is close to providing clarity on B.C. tanker ban
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
nationalnewswatch.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It’s an interesting approach to provide clarity on a tanker ban while failing to meet with the Coastal First Nations despite repeated requests - the community that would be directly affected by any spill - while having dozens or more meetings with fossil fuel lobbyists, AB, Sask.
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Today the ON gov't passed a bill which amends the Highway Traffic Act to ban municipalities from building any bike lane that would reconfigure roads.
We made a submission to Premier Doug Ford, Min. of Transport Prabmeet Sarkaria & Min. of Municipal Affairs & Housing Rob Flack.
lnkd.in/dxDN7hig
We made a submission to Premier Doug Ford, Min. of Transport Prabmeet Sarkaria & Min. of Municipal Affairs & Housing Rob Flack.
lnkd.in/dxDN7hig
November 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Today the ON gov't passed a bill which amends the Highway Traffic Act to ban municipalities from building any bike lane that would reconfigure roads.
We made a submission to Premier Doug Ford, Min. of Transport Prabmeet Sarkaria & Min. of Municipal Affairs & Housing Rob Flack.
lnkd.in/dxDN7hig
We made a submission to Premier Doug Ford, Min. of Transport Prabmeet Sarkaria & Min. of Municipal Affairs & Housing Rob Flack.
lnkd.in/dxDN7hig
#OttWalk #OttBike
Has anyone crossed St Patrick street bridge since construction switched to working on the north side? It seems there is no longer sidewalk/cycling route on the north side of the bridge, and no cycling route on south side.
@rawlson.bsky.social @stephanieplante.bsky.social
Has anyone crossed St Patrick street bridge since construction switched to working on the north side? It seems there is no longer sidewalk/cycling route on the north side of the bridge, and no cycling route on south side.
@rawlson.bsky.social @stephanieplante.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
#OttWalk #OttBike
Has anyone crossed St Patrick street bridge since construction switched to working on the north side? It seems there is no longer sidewalk/cycling route on the north side of the bridge, and no cycling route on south side.
@rawlson.bsky.social @stephanieplante.bsky.social
Has anyone crossed St Patrick street bridge since construction switched to working on the north side? It seems there is no longer sidewalk/cycling route on the north side of the bridge, and no cycling route on south side.
@rawlson.bsky.social @stephanieplante.bsky.social
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
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SAVE THE DATE
📅 December 2nd 6:30-8:30pm
👇Join the Vision Zero Ottawa project!
schoolstreetsottawa.ca/day-zero-of-...
📅 December 2nd 6:30-8:30pm
👇Join the Vision Zero Ottawa project!
schoolstreetsottawa.ca/day-zero-of-...
November 21, 2025 at 12:18 AM
SAVE THE DATE
📅 December 2nd 6:30-8:30pm
👇Join the Vision Zero Ottawa project!
schoolstreetsottawa.ca/day-zero-of-...
📅 December 2nd 6:30-8:30pm
👇Join the Vision Zero Ottawa project!
schoolstreetsottawa.ca/day-zero-of-...
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Nearly every panel I spoke on this year ended with the same question: "What gives you hope?"
My friends, that question expired years ago. (If you need receipts, my book Saving Us is literally a 300-page answer.)
The real question is: How are you PRACTICING hope?
Because Greta is right ..
My friends, that question expired years ago. (If you need receipts, my book Saving Us is literally a 300-page answer.)
The real question is: How are you PRACTICING hope?
Because Greta is right ..
November 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Nearly every panel I spoke on this year ended with the same question: "What gives you hope?"
My friends, that question expired years ago. (If you need receipts, my book Saving Us is literally a 300-page answer.)
The real question is: How are you PRACTICING hope?
Because Greta is right ..
My friends, that question expired years ago. (If you need receipts, my book Saving Us is literally a 300-page answer.)
The real question is: How are you PRACTICING hope?
Because Greta is right ..
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This is urgent and I need your help.
Doug Ford is rushing Bill 33 and Bill 60 through — they're just one vote away from becoming law.
Bill 33 silences parents and cuts student services. Bill 60 makes it easier for landlords to evict tenants and raise rents, and opens the door to privatizing water.
Doug Ford is rushing Bill 33 and Bill 60 through — they're just one vote away from becoming law.
Bill 33 silences parents and cuts student services. Bill 60 makes it easier for landlords to evict tenants and raise rents, and opens the door to privatizing water.
November 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This is urgent and I need your help.
Doug Ford is rushing Bill 33 and Bill 60 through — they're just one vote away from becoming law.
Bill 33 silences parents and cuts student services. Bill 60 makes it easier for landlords to evict tenants and raise rents, and opens the door to privatizing water.
Doug Ford is rushing Bill 33 and Bill 60 through — they're just one vote away from becoming law.
Bill 33 silences parents and cuts student services. Bill 60 makes it easier for landlords to evict tenants and raise rents, and opens the door to privatizing water.
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Ontario to spend money to rip out bike lanes and speed cameras to disconnect people and hurt school children. 🙌
The Netherlands is to invest up to €1 billion in cycling infrastructure to connect hundreds of thousands of new homes nationwide.
Read more: zagdaily.com/trends/dutch...
Read more: zagdaily.com/trends/dutch...
November 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Ontario to spend money to rip out bike lanes and speed cameras to disconnect people and hurt school children. 🙌
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One of the most subtly insane aspects of the unrelenting car dependency we’ve deliberately built across North America is the incredible reluctance we have to remove the driving privilege, even from those who clearly are a danger to themselves & others, because “people have to drive.” #CarDependency
November 14, 2025 at 3:47 AM
One of the most subtly insane aspects of the unrelenting car dependency we’ve deliberately built across North America is the incredible reluctance we have to remove the driving privilege, even from those who clearly are a danger to themselves & others, because “people have to drive.” #CarDependency
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See you soon.
City Hall, side of the building
Behind ON courthouse
8:30am
City Hall, side of the building
Behind ON courthouse
8:30am
November 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
See you soon.
City Hall, side of the building
Behind ON courthouse
8:30am
City Hall, side of the building
Behind ON courthouse
8:30am
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Ready for the rally against Bill 60 provisions on bike lanes.
Prête pour le rassemblement contre le projet de loi 60 et ses dispositions qui puent.
Vive le vélo!
Prête pour le rassemblement contre le projet de loi 60 et ses dispositions qui puent.
Vive le vélo!
November 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Ready for the rally against Bill 60 provisions on bike lanes.
Prête pour le rassemblement contre le projet de loi 60 et ses dispositions qui puent.
Vive le vélo!
Prête pour le rassemblement contre le projet de loi 60 et ses dispositions qui puent.
Vive le vélo!
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📣DYK Speed Cameras revenues go to 100’s of road safety improvements in Ottawa?
📸Safety Cameras keep communities safe from speeders and turns their fines in to much needed road improvements
🚨Community and school zone safety is not cancellable. Have your say
schoolstreetsottawa.ca/get-involved...
📸Safety Cameras keep communities safe from speeders and turns their fines in to much needed road improvements
🚨Community and school zone safety is not cancellable. Have your say
schoolstreetsottawa.ca/get-involved...
November 12, 2025 at 2:47 AM
📣DYK Speed Cameras revenues go to 100’s of road safety improvements in Ottawa?
📸Safety Cameras keep communities safe from speeders and turns their fines in to much needed road improvements
🚨Community and school zone safety is not cancellable. Have your say
schoolstreetsottawa.ca/get-involved...
📸Safety Cameras keep communities safe from speeders and turns their fines in to much needed road improvements
🚨Community and school zone safety is not cancellable. Have your say
schoolstreetsottawa.ca/get-involved...
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One of the strategic failures of #OttCity Road Safety Action Plan is the lack of communications about where speed camera revenues are spent.
I got the list via #ATIP. Here are some projects that were only made possible because of these revenues. Full data at tinyurl.com/4brrmh9j
#Rideau-Jock
I got the list via #ATIP. Here are some projects that were only made possible because of these revenues. Full data at tinyurl.com/4brrmh9j
#Rideau-Jock
November 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
One of the strategic failures of #OttCity Road Safety Action Plan is the lack of communications about where speed camera revenues are spent.
I got the list via #ATIP. Here are some projects that were only made possible because of these revenues. Full data at tinyurl.com/4brrmh9j
#Rideau-Jock
I got the list via #ATIP. Here are some projects that were only made possible because of these revenues. Full data at tinyurl.com/4brrmh9j
#Rideau-Jock
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🚨 Bill 60 would BAN new bike lanes that take a lane from cars — province-wide. This is a direct attack on road safety, climate action, and livable cities. Raise your voice. Tell the Ford government: #SafeStreets aren’t optional.
#Bill60 #BikeHamOnt #HamOnt #onpoli
#Bill60 #BikeHamOnt #HamOnt #onpoli
November 7, 2025 at 11:16 AM
🚨 Bill 60 would BAN new bike lanes that take a lane from cars — province-wide. This is a direct attack on road safety, climate action, and livable cities. Raise your voice. Tell the Ford government: #SafeStreets aren’t optional.
#Bill60 #BikeHamOnt #HamOnt #onpoli
#Bill60 #BikeHamOnt #HamOnt #onpoli