Toula Drimonis
@mtltoula.bsky.social
“The possibilities for disgrace are enormous.” - Leonard Cohen on creating art.
Writer, journalist, opinion columnist, flâneuse.
Writer, journalist, opinion columnist, flâneuse.
Reposted by Toula Drimonis
I got an elliptical a few months ago and the annual cholesterol test confirmed my worst fears: exercise really does work
November 30, 2025 at 5:26 AM
I got an elliptical a few months ago and the annual cholesterol test confirmed my worst fears: exercise really does work
Reposted by Toula Drimonis
Reposted by Toula Drimonis
The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
Reposted by Toula Drimonis
“Though the Legault government refers to Bill 9 as ‘Secularism 2.0,’ this law completely betrays the definition and goals of secularism: neutrality of the state in all matters of religion.”
Quebec’s Bill 9 is legalized discrimination
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#polqc
Quebec’s Bill 9 is legalized discrimination
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#polqc
Quebec's Bill 9 is legalized discrimination
The government of Quebec tabled a new secularism bill today aiming to build on Bill 21 — more legalized discrimination from the CAQ.
cultmtl.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
“Though the Legault government refers to Bill 9 as ‘Secularism 2.0,’ this law completely betrays the definition and goals of secularism: neutrality of the state in all matters of religion.”
Quebec’s Bill 9 is legalized discrimination
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#polqc
Quebec’s Bill 9 is legalized discrimination
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#polqc
Marché Atwater smells sooo good!!! 🎄🌲🌲🎄
November 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Marché Atwater smells sooo good!!! 🎄🌲🌲🎄
My favourite sign from yesterday’s protest against the CAQ. A gov’t unable to see Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab as complex individuals possessing their own autonomy. Always treated as docile victims or demonized vectors of religious extremism. Never just ppl making their own decisions.
November 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
My favourite sign from yesterday’s protest against the CAQ. A gov’t unable to see Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab as complex individuals possessing their own autonomy. Always treated as docile victims or demonized vectors of religious extremism. Never just ppl making their own decisions.
2 years today since my dad passed away and I still miss him fiercely.
Miss you dad. Hope you’re having an extra smashed cheeseburger somewhere and laughing at a really bad joke. ❤️🍔
www.instagram.com/p/DRprYDtCZ3...
Miss you dad. Hope you’re having an extra smashed cheeseburger somewhere and laughing at a really bad joke. ❤️🍔
www.instagram.com/p/DRprYDtCZ3...
November 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
2 years today since my dad passed away and I still miss him fiercely.
Miss you dad. Hope you’re having an extra smashed cheeseburger somewhere and laughing at a really bad joke. ❤️🍔
www.instagram.com/p/DRprYDtCZ3...
Miss you dad. Hope you’re having an extra smashed cheeseburger somewhere and laughing at a really bad joke. ❤️🍔
www.instagram.com/p/DRprYDtCZ3...
Parce que priver ces étudiants d’une éducation ou d’une emploi, ça va vraiment aider leur intégration dans la société québécoise…
Quel gouvernement rétrograde.
Quel gouvernement rétrograde.
November 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Parce que priver ces étudiants d’une éducation ou d’une emploi, ça va vraiment aider leur intégration dans la société québécoise…
Quel gouvernement rétrograde.
Quel gouvernement rétrograde.
Reposted by Toula Drimonis
So many contemporary laws and policies in 🇨🇦 &⚜️show complete disregard, ignorance even, for the distinct principle of substantive equality. This is just one of an abundance of recent examples. If substantive equality is no longer alive in the imaginations of legislators, does it even exist?
“There’s still that hidden load that predominantly falls on women,” Lang told me. “Physicians aren’t exempt from that. When it comes to motherhood and pregnancy, some things just can’t be delegated.” montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...
Drimonis: How Bill 2 takes a greater toll on female physicians
Tying pay to "performance targets" doesn't account for pregnancy, maternity leave and potentially reduced hours after childbirth.
montrealgazette.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
So many contemporary laws and policies in 🇨🇦 &⚜️show complete disregard, ignorance even, for the distinct principle of substantive equality. This is just one of an abundance of recent examples. If substantive equality is no longer alive in the imaginations of legislators, does it even exist?
Caught the premiere of Kimberly Akimbo, the Tony Award-winning musical at the Segal Centre last night. It was great! Never thought I’d love a dysfunctional family so much. Lol
Much to my surprise, the Segal might be turning me on to musicals. Catch it before it leaves for Toronto!
Much to my surprise, the Segal might be turning me on to musicals. Catch it before it leaves for Toronto!
November 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Caught the premiere of Kimberly Akimbo, the Tony Award-winning musical at the Segal Centre last night. It was great! Never thought I’d love a dysfunctional family so much. Lol
Much to my surprise, the Segal might be turning me on to musicals. Catch it before it leaves for Toronto!
Much to my surprise, the Segal might be turning me on to musicals. Catch it before it leaves for Toronto!
Quebec universities are sounding the alarm over a sweeping constitutional bill, warning it would curb academic freedom and punish administrators who authorize legal challenges using public funds, exposing them to personal financial liability. montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
Constitution bill could force schools to self-censor, Quebec universities warn
The CAQ's Bill 1 could block court challenges like those by Concordia and McGill over tuition.
montrealgazette.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Quebec universities are sounding the alarm over a sweeping constitutional bill, warning it would curb academic freedom and punish administrators who authorize legal challenges using public funds, exposing them to personal financial liability. montrealgazette.com/news/local-n...
“Bill 2’s changes to remuneration and performance metrics clash with the practice structures many female doctors adopt to balance work and family life.”
Drimonis: How Bill 2 takes a greater toll on female physicians montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
“Bill 2’s changes to remuneration and performance metrics clash with the practice structures many female doctors adopt to balance work and family life.”
Of course it can. 😏
Une chapelle pourra maintenir ses messes sur le campus de l’Université Laval www.lapresse.ca/actualites/e...
Une chapelle pourra maintenir ses messes sur le campus de l’Université Laval www.lapresse.ca/actualites/e...
Projet de loi sur la laïcité | Une chapelle pourra maintenir ses messes sur le campus de l’Université Laval
Une chapelle catholique située sur le campus de l’Université Laval depuis près de 65 ans pourra maintenir ses activités malgré un nouveau projet de loi sur la laïcité du gouvernement Legault qui vise ...
www.lapresse.ca
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Of course it can. 😏
Une chapelle pourra maintenir ses messes sur le campus de l’Université Laval www.lapresse.ca/actualites/e...
Une chapelle pourra maintenir ses messes sur le campus de l’Université Laval www.lapresse.ca/actualites/e...
Reposted by Toula Drimonis
It's not secularism if it doesn't come from the laīcité region of France.
Despite what the bill’s supporters claim, true secularism doesn’t seek the erasure of religion from the public sphere, but protects religious minorities from any state-imposed religion.
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
Quebec's Bill 9 is legalized discrimination
The government of Quebec tabled a new secularism bill today aiming to build on Bill 21 — more legalized discrimination from the CAQ.
cultmtl.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
It's not secularism if it doesn't come from the laīcité region of France.
Reposted by Toula Drimonis
Because of course it does.
Je perds mon nouveau médecin dans les prochains mois. Elle part pour l’Ontario. Loin de la blâmer, je la comprends et je l’appuie. Plate pour nous? Oui. Mais traiter les médecins comme des personnes, c’est plus important
Je perds mon nouveau médecin dans les prochains mois. Elle part pour l’Ontario. Loin de la blâmer, je la comprends et je l’appuie. Plate pour nous? Oui. Mais traiter les médecins comme des personnes, c’est plus important
“It may also mean female doctors are less likely to be welcomed on a team if people feel you might hurt their collective efficiency or performance targets when you go on leave,” Dr. Vincent said.”
montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...
montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...
Drimonis: How Bill 2 takes a greater toll on female physicians
Tying pay to "performance targets" doesn't account for pregnancy, maternity leave and potentially reduced hours after childbirth.
montrealgazette.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Because of course it does.
Je perds mon nouveau médecin dans les prochains mois. Elle part pour l’Ontario. Loin de la blâmer, je la comprends et je l’appuie. Plate pour nous? Oui. Mais traiter les médecins comme des personnes, c’est plus important
Je perds mon nouveau médecin dans les prochains mois. Elle part pour l’Ontario. Loin de la blâmer, je la comprends et je l’appuie. Plate pour nous? Oui. Mais traiter les médecins comme des personnes, c’est plus important
“It may also mean female doctors are less likely to be welcomed on a team if people feel you might hurt their collective efficiency or performance targets when you go on leave,” Dr. Vincent said.”
montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...
montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...
Drimonis: How Bill 2 takes a greater toll on female physicians
Tying pay to "performance targets" doesn't account for pregnancy, maternity leave and potentially reduced hours after childbirth.
montrealgazette.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“It may also mean female doctors are less likely to be welcomed on a team if people feel you might hurt their collective efficiency or performance targets when you go on leave,” Dr. Vincent said.”
montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...
montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...
“There’s still that hidden load that predominantly falls on women,” Lang told me. “Physicians aren’t exempt from that. When it comes to motherhood and pregnancy, some things just can’t be delegated.” montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...
Drimonis: How Bill 2 takes a greater toll on female physicians
Tying pay to "performance targets" doesn't account for pregnancy, maternity leave and potentially reduced hours after childbirth.
montrealgazette.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
“There’s still that hidden load that predominantly falls on women,” Lang told me. “Physicians aren’t exempt from that. When it comes to motherhood and pregnancy, some things just can’t be delegated.” montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...
“The CAQ’s expanded secularism legislation is the opposite of religious neutrality.”
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
Quebec's Bill 9 is legalized discrimination
The government of Quebec tabled a new secularism bill today aiming to build on Bill 21 — more legalized discrimination from the CAQ.
cultmtl.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“The CAQ’s expanded secularism legislation is the opposite of religious neutrality.”
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
Reposted by Toula Drimonis
Toula nails it: "By preventing any hypothetical women forced to wear religious symbols from attaining an education or a job, the government is not only sabotaging their integration but also dooming them to an existence it claims it wants to protect them from: fully reliant on their oppressors."
Despite what the bill’s supporters claim, true secularism doesn’t seek the erasure of religion from the public sphere, but protects religious minorities from any state-imposed religion.
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
Quebec's Bill 9 is legalized discrimination
The government of Quebec tabled a new secularism bill today aiming to build on Bill 21 — more legalized discrimination from the CAQ.
cultmtl.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Toula nails it: "By preventing any hypothetical women forced to wear religious symbols from attaining an education or a job, the government is not only sabotaging their integration but also dooming them to an existence it claims it wants to protect them from: fully reliant on their oppressors."
Reposted by Toula Drimonis
"Bill 9 is nothing more than ethnonationalism and femonationalism posing as a legitimate safeguard against religious fanaticism (mostly Islamic extremism) while claiming to enforce the protection of women’s rights and gender equality."
#Québec #laïcité
#Québec #laïcité
Despite what the bill’s supporters claim, true secularism doesn’t seek the erasure of religion from the public sphere, but protects religious minorities from any state-imposed religion.
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
Quebec's Bill 9 is legalized discrimination
The government of Quebec tabled a new secularism bill today aiming to build on Bill 21 — more legalized discrimination from the CAQ.
cultmtl.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Despite what the bill’s supporters claim, true secularism doesn’t seek the erasure of religion from the public sphere, but protects religious minorities from any state-imposed religion.
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
Quebec's Bill 9 is legalized discrimination
The government of Quebec tabled a new secularism bill today aiming to build on Bill 21 — more legalized discrimination from the CAQ.
cultmtl.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Despite what the bill’s supporters claim, true secularism doesn’t seek the erasure of religion from the public sphere, but protects religious minorities from any state-imposed religion.
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
Reposted by Toula Drimonis
Quebec’s Bill 9 is legalized discrimination
“The CAQ’s expanded secularism legislation is the opposite of religious neutrality.”
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#polqc
“The CAQ’s expanded secularism legislation is the opposite of religious neutrality.”
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#polqc
Quebec's Bill 9 is legalized discrimination
The government of Quebec tabled a new secularism bill today aiming to build on Bill 21 — more legalized discrimination from the CAQ.
cultmtl.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Quebec’s Bill 9 is legalized discrimination
“The CAQ’s expanded secularism legislation is the opposite of religious neutrality.”
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#polqc
“The CAQ’s expanded secularism legislation is the opposite of religious neutrality.”
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#polqc
“Most importantly, Bill 9 promotes and legislates a world view that sees difference as problematic and assimilation as a precondition for acceptance into Quebec society.” My latest for @cultmtl.com
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
Quebec's Bill 9 is legalized discrimination
The government of Quebec tabled a new secularism bill today aiming to build on Bill 21 — more legalized discrimination from the CAQ.
cultmtl.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
“Most importantly, Bill 9 promotes and legislates a world view that sees difference as problematic and assimilation as a precondition for acceptance into Quebec society.” My latest for @cultmtl.com
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...
cultmtl.com/2025/11/queb...