K Bee
@kbee31.bsky.social
"Far from easing the burden on care, these private schemes can add cost and confusion to an already-strained system by privatizing profits and shifting costs onto public, not-for-profit care."
Early in my career, a recruiter asked me to leave my practice & join a private clinic instead.
I said no.
Here's why:
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
I said no.
Here's why:
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
I was recruited to join a private health centre as a doctor. Here is why I said no
Years ago, I received an unsolicited recruitment letter inviting me to join a “private health centre” in another province. I was struck by how enticing it sounded. The recruiter promised
www.thestar.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"Far from easing the burden on care, these private schemes can add cost and confusion to an already-strained system by privatizing profits and shifting costs onto public, not-for-profit care."
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Yes, this is correct. And the reason is because our capitalist classes have decided that it is not sufficiently profitable, so they're not going to do it.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Yes, this is correct. And the reason is because our capitalist classes have decided that it is not sufficiently profitable, so they're not going to do it.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
We must understand this reality. Capital *cannot* be relied upon to address the climate crisis.
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Climate change is already reducing CO2 absorption by forests, meaning that our emissions so far are now making it harder to reduce emissions. The only way out is to redouble our efforts.
www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/...
www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/...
How sickly forests are felling Europe's climate ambitions
Numerous governments have warned that Europe's forests are absorbing far less CO2 emissions than hoped.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 7, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Climate change is already reducing CO2 absorption by forests, meaning that our emissions so far are now making it harder to reduce emissions. The only way out is to redouble our efforts.
www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/...
www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/...
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Remember how it took like a decade to open Portage and Main? And lots of people were mad and scared about all the potential terrible consequences? And then....it has been totally fine. And no one is mad or even cares anymore. So yeah...build the damn bike lanes and let's get on with our lives.
The City of Winnipeg is seeking feedback on a proposed temporary bike lane design for Wellington Crescent.
Feedback sought on Wellington Crescent bike lanes
The City of Winnipeg is seeking feedback on a proposed temporary bike lane design for Wellington Crescent.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Remember how it took like a decade to open Portage and Main? And lots of people were mad and scared about all the potential terrible consequences? And then....it has been totally fine. And no one is mad or even cares anymore. So yeah...build the damn bike lanes and let's get on with our lives.
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A typical European car is parked 92% of the time. It spends 1/5th of its driving time looking for parking. Its 5 seats only move 1.5 people. 86% of its fuel never reaches the wheels, and most of the energy that does, moves the car, not the people.
Sound efficient?
HT @ellenmacarthurfdn.bsky.social
Sound efficient?
HT @ellenmacarthurfdn.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
A typical European car is parked 92% of the time. It spends 1/5th of its driving time looking for parking. Its 5 seats only move 1.5 people. 86% of its fuel never reaches the wheels, and most of the energy that does, moves the car, not the people.
Sound efficient?
HT @ellenmacarthurfdn.bsky.social
Sound efficient?
HT @ellenmacarthurfdn.bsky.social
"If meaningful plans are not in place, then the likely default will be reactionary responses, at best, at the provincial/territorial level....
"Most people who are incarcerated will be released eventually. Therefore, the conditions inside these facilities in effect spill over into the community."
"Most people who are incarcerated will be released eventually. Therefore, the conditions inside these facilities in effect spill over into the community."
I’m a criminologist and grieving aunt. Here’s why Ottawa’s bail reform won’t make Canada safer
I’m a criminologist and grieving aunt. Here’s why Ottawa’s bail reform won’t make Canada safer
A criminologist whose nephew died in prison awaiting trial explains why the federal government’s proposed bail reforms will reduce, not enhance, safety without big investments in correctional systems.
theconversation.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"If meaningful plans are not in place, then the likely default will be reactionary responses, at best, at the provincial/territorial level....
"Most people who are incarcerated will be released eventually. Therefore, the conditions inside these facilities in effect spill over into the community."
"Most people who are incarcerated will be released eventually. Therefore, the conditions inside these facilities in effect spill over into the community."
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(1/2) “Every time the government breaks a strike, it sends a message to CEOs everywhere that they don’t need to negotiate in good faith with workers. And every time the Prime Minister lets workers’ rights violations slide in union workplaces,
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
(1/2) “Every time the government breaks a strike, it sends a message to CEOs everywhere that they don’t need to negotiate in good faith with workers. And every time the Prime Minister lets workers’ rights violations slide in union workplaces,
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And Bill Gates pivots away from worrying about climate emissions on the same day, you tell me?
"OpenAI has successfully converted to a more traditional corporate structure, a move that cleared an obstacle for a potential initial public offering and pushed the valuation of longtime partner Microsoft above $4 trillion."
OpenAI Completes For-Profit Transition, Pushing Microsoft Above $4 Trillion Valuation
Startup’s conversion clears obstacle for potential initial public offering, gives Microsoft 27% stake in new public-benefit corporation.
www.wsj.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
And Bill Gates pivots away from worrying about climate emissions on the same day, you tell me?
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"Helsinki has not recorded a single traffic fatality in the past 12 months, city and police officials confirmed this week."
This is the direct and predictable result of policy decisions, not random happenstance.
#visionzero #publichealth
yle.fi/a/74-20174831
This is the direct and predictable result of policy decisions, not random happenstance.
#visionzero #publichealth
yle.fi/a/74-20174831
Helsinki goes a full year without a traffic death
A city traffic engineer credits the success to lower speed limits and smarter design.
yle.fi
July 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
"Helsinki has not recorded a single traffic fatality in the past 12 months, city and police officials confirmed this week."
This is the direct and predictable result of policy decisions, not random happenstance.
#visionzero #publichealth
yle.fi/a/74-20174831
This is the direct and predictable result of policy decisions, not random happenstance.
#visionzero #publichealth
yle.fi/a/74-20174831
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Four youth are suing the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, saying it’s failing to protect their pensions from climate risk.
It’s the first Canadian lawsuit to challenge a pension fund’s climate management. CPP is "flying blind" to the risks of climate change, says @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social.
It’s the first Canadian lawsuit to challenge a pension fund’s climate management. CPP is "flying blind" to the risks of climate change, says @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social.
BREAKING: 4 Youth Sue CPP Investments for Failing to Protect Pensions from Climate Risk
Four youth from across Canada are suing the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for failing to protect their pensions from climate risk, in what the Board is interpreting as an attack on the pension ...
www.theenergymix.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Four youth are suing the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, saying it’s failing to protect their pensions from climate risk.
It’s the first Canadian lawsuit to challenge a pension fund’s climate management. CPP is "flying blind" to the risks of climate change, says @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social.
It’s the first Canadian lawsuit to challenge a pension fund’s climate management. CPP is "flying blind" to the risks of climate change, says @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social.
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ICYMI: Last month, I condemned Carney's callousness on Gaza.
As Israel violates the "ceasefire", Canada must impose a real arms embargo and use every tool to end Israel's impunity.
Watch to the end.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9bD...
As Israel violates the "ceasefire", Canada must impose a real arms embargo and use every tool to end Israel's impunity.
Watch to the end.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9bD...
"A Zionist Palestinian state? Is this a time to be cute, Mr. Prime Minister?"
YouTube video by Avi Lewis
www.youtube.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:07 AM
ICYMI: Last month, I condemned Carney's callousness on Gaza.
As Israel violates the "ceasefire", Canada must impose a real arms embargo and use every tool to end Israel's impunity.
Watch to the end.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9bD...
As Israel violates the "ceasefire", Canada must impose a real arms embargo and use every tool to end Israel's impunity.
Watch to the end.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9bD...
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A very wise activist! Straight out of the Otpor handbook! (And since it worked to take down Milosevic, that's a good sign)
100%!! Dress as ridiculous, as possible, find the weird joy - Show everyone that we are #PEACEFULLY protesting for our rights, saying #NoKings, and standing against this fascist regime! #Resist #2025Protests #StandTogether
October 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
A very wise activist! Straight out of the Otpor handbook! (And since it worked to take down Milosevic, that's a good sign)
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"More Than 200 Bodies Dug Out of the Gaza Rubble Since Ceasefire Went Into Effect"
More Than 200 Bodies Dug Out of the Gaza Rubble Since Ceasefire Went Into Effect - News From Antiwar.com
Rescue workers in Gaza have recovered more than 200 bodies of Palestinians killed by the IDF from the rubble and from areas they were previously unable to access since the ceasefire went into effect o...
news.antiwar.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:05 AM
"More Than 200 Bodies Dug Out of the Gaza Rubble Since Ceasefire Went Into Effect"
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The 6 Canadians travelling on The Conscience with the flotilla to Gaza must be immediately released. These brave Canadians have been abducted illegally from international waters by Israeli forces.
October 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The 6 Canadians travelling on The Conscience with the flotilla to Gaza must be immediately released. These brave Canadians have been abducted illegally from international waters by Israeli forces.
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"Solar ... is now so cheap that large markets for solar can emerge in a country in the space of a single year."
Another historic milestone for the energy transition, which is doing things seemingly daily that I was told quite often until quite recently were impossible www.bbc.com/news/article...
Another historic milestone for the energy transition, which is doing things seemingly daily that I was told quite often until quite recently were impossible www.bbc.com/news/article...
Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity - BBC News
Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.
www.bbc.com
October 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
"Solar ... is now so cheap that large markets for solar can emerge in a country in the space of a single year."
Another historic milestone for the energy transition, which is doing things seemingly daily that I was told quite often until quite recently were impossible www.bbc.com/news/article...
Another historic milestone for the energy transition, which is doing things seemingly daily that I was told quite often until quite recently were impossible www.bbc.com/news/article...
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WATCH: "They are underwater across the board, and they know it. And that is causing them to double down in public. But it is backfiring. That is why—whether it's a shutdown, whether it's all of this—they want us to blink first. And we have too much to save," says AOC.
October 1, 2025 at 1:03 AM
WATCH: "They are underwater across the board, and they know it. And that is causing them to double down in public. But it is backfiring. That is why—whether it's a shutdown, whether it's all of this—they want us to blink first. And we have too much to save," says AOC.
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After a summer of wildfires, heat & toxic air, 250+ city leaders urge Ottawa to fund “nation-building, not nation-burning” projects.
Elbows Up For Climate says a clean grid, housing, & transit could strengthen economic independence, lower emissions & reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Elbows Up For Climate says a clean grid, housing, & transit could strengthen economic independence, lower emissions & reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Back ‘Nation-Building, Not Nation-Burning’ Projects, 250 City Leaders Urge Carney
A coalition of more than 250 mayors and city councillors from across Canada is calling on the federal government to keep #ElbowsUp with nation-building projects that respond to the climate emergency, ...
www.theenergymix.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
After a summer of wildfires, heat & toxic air, 250+ city leaders urge Ottawa to fund “nation-building, not nation-burning” projects.
Elbows Up For Climate says a clean grid, housing, & transit could strengthen economic independence, lower emissions & reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Elbows Up For Climate says a clean grid, housing, & transit could strengthen economic independence, lower emissions & reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
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Do you use "MyChart" to find out how a test went?
It's owned by Epic Systems, an American private equity firm.
This excellent reporting from CTV is a must read.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
HC data breaches getting more common as private equity invests (+ monetizes everything, incl your data) /2
It's owned by Epic Systems, an American private equity firm.
This excellent reporting from CTV is a must read.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
HC data breaches getting more common as private equity invests (+ monetizes everything, incl your data) /2
September 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Do you use "MyChart" to find out how a test went?
It's owned by Epic Systems, an American private equity firm.
This excellent reporting from CTV is a must read.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
HC data breaches getting more common as private equity invests (+ monetizes everything, incl your data) /2
It's owned by Epic Systems, an American private equity firm.
This excellent reporting from CTV is a must read.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
HC data breaches getting more common as private equity invests (+ monetizes everything, incl your data) /2
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As Canada faces worsening climate-fuelled disasters, it’s also set to miss its 2030 emissions target. Clear policy signals from governments are needed to drive the country back on track. Read more ⬇️ climateinstitute.ca/canada-wont-...
Canada won’t meet its 2030 climate target. Now what?
It's clear that Canada cannot hit its 2030 climate target that it set under the Paris Agreement. Now what?
climateinstitute.ca
September 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
As Canada faces worsening climate-fuelled disasters, it’s also set to miss its 2030 emissions target. Clear policy signals from governments are needed to drive the country back on track. Read more ⬇️ climateinstitute.ca/canada-wont-...
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Mark Carney continues to use the phrase “decarbonized oil” to try to greenwash a new oil pipeline for Alberta. It’s so shameless and I would argue it even shows contempt for the public to be so dishonest.
September 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Mark Carney continues to use the phrase “decarbonized oil” to try to greenwash a new oil pipeline for Alberta. It’s so shameless and I would argue it even shows contempt for the public to be so dishonest.
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How reducing the US military budget would also reduce emissions.
New research shows that even with modest reductions in military funding, the United States would keep a whole lot of carbon out of the atmosphere.
grist.org/climate/how-...
#Military #Climate #Army #Navy #Marines #MiddleEast
New research shows that even with modest reductions in military funding, the United States would keep a whole lot of carbon out of the atmosphere.
grist.org/climate/how-...
#Military #Climate #Army #Navy #Marines #MiddleEast
How reducing the US military budget would also reduce emissions
New research shows that even with modest reductions in military funding, the United States would keep a whole lot of carbon out of the atmosphere.
grist.org
September 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
How reducing the US military budget would also reduce emissions.
New research shows that even with modest reductions in military funding, the United States would keep a whole lot of carbon out of the atmosphere.
grist.org/climate/how-...
#Military #Climate #Army #Navy #Marines #MiddleEast
New research shows that even with modest reductions in military funding, the United States would keep a whole lot of carbon out of the atmosphere.
grist.org/climate/how-...
#Military #Climate #Army #Navy #Marines #MiddleEast
Another world is possible, @scottgillingham.bsky.social , but city decision makers *must* choose (and spend) differently.
“Helsinki has not recorded a single traffic fatality in the past 12 months, city and police officials confirmed this week.”
City engineer credits lower speed limits and smart design.
I agree. #Helsinki #VisionZero
City engineer credits lower speed limits and smart design.
I agree. #Helsinki #VisionZero
Helsinki goes a full year without a traffic death
A city traffic engineer credits the success to lower speed limits and smarter design.
yle.fi
September 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Another world is possible, @scottgillingham.bsky.social , but city decision makers *must* choose (and spend) differently.
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Gaza
West Bank
Lebanon
Yemen
Syria
Iran
Iraq
Tunisia
Qatar
All attacked and bombed by Israel in the past year.
Insane.
Rogue state.
West Bank
Lebanon
Yemen
Syria
Iran
Iraq
Tunisia
Qatar
All attacked and bombed by Israel in the past year.
Insane.
Rogue state.
September 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Gaza
West Bank
Lebanon
Yemen
Syria
Iran
Iraq
Tunisia
Qatar
All attacked and bombed by Israel in the past year.
Insane.
Rogue state.
West Bank
Lebanon
Yemen
Syria
Iran
Iraq
Tunisia
Qatar
All attacked and bombed by Israel in the past year.
Insane.
Rogue state.
Reposted by K Bee
WATCH: What are BETTER SOLUTIONS for traffic congestion in cities, especially as big employers are now forcing people back to the office? PLUS how politicians claiming bike-lanes cause congestion ARE LYING TO YOU! Watch my CBC interview with @ianhanomansing.bsky.social that played across Canada.
CBC News Network's Ian Hanomansing speaks with Brent Toderian about transit congestion this fall
Get the latest on CBCNews.ca, the CBC News App, and CBC News Network for breaking news and analysis.
www.cbc.ca
September 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
WATCH: What are BETTER SOLUTIONS for traffic congestion in cities, especially as big employers are now forcing people back to the office? PLUS how politicians claiming bike-lanes cause congestion ARE LYING TO YOU! Watch my CBC interview with @ianhanomansing.bsky.social that played across Canada.
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An important update from Francesca Albanese, special UN Rapporteur on Palestine.
The flotilla fully complies with International Law. Any attempt to violate the flotilla’s mission is a violation of International Law which @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu has said she will uphold.
Empty words, Ursula?
The flotilla fully complies with International Law. Any attempt to violate the flotilla’s mission is a violation of International Law which @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu has said she will uphold.
Empty words, Ursula?
September 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
An important update from Francesca Albanese, special UN Rapporteur on Palestine.
The flotilla fully complies with International Law. Any attempt to violate the flotilla’s mission is a violation of International Law which @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu has said she will uphold.
Empty words, Ursula?
The flotilla fully complies with International Law. Any attempt to violate the flotilla’s mission is a violation of International Law which @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu has said she will uphold.
Empty words, Ursula?