Kim Wright
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Principal, Wright Strategies @wrightstrat Canadian public affairs expert. Municipal GR specialist. Media commentator and so much more.
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Just went for a walk to the grocery store, oh boy, the Bloor Street / Yorkville pedestrians are not having it. They are yelling at and giving the thumbs down to the protesters, especially those flying Canadian flags upside down.
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I am a monarchist and a royalist. I make no apologies for that. BUT why are ppl/media/palace so interested in shaming, shunning, and stripping the titles from Harry and Megan than they are of Prince Andrew. The Sussexes are in NO WAY comparable to the depravity of Prince Andrew.
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Just before Christmas a family I know lost their Mom AND Dad two days apart due to COVID. They watched them both die on Zoom. Do I think politicians who traveled out of country flouting the rules for ANY reason deserve to lose their privileges and titles?? YOU'RE G/D RIGHT I DO!
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Hello
#ONelxn
Just a reminder that
@StevenDelDuca
is NOT expected to win his own seat (he lost it last elxn), doesn't yet have a full slate of candidates (when every other party does) and that the
@OntLiberal
supposedly "costed" plan has a $5 Billion HOLE in it.
#onpoli
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⚠️ FACT CHECK Yes,
@JustinTrudeau
and the
@liberal_party
KNOWINGLY KEPT
@RajSaini4KitCen
on the Ballot and hoped Canadians wouldn't notice. He hasn't withdrawn anything, he put out a statement. More talk. The Credibility Gap on feminist issues continues.
#Elxn44
#cdnpoli
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Perhaps you should reflect some more as a human. What Hamas has done is beheaded babies, hunted down, raped and murdered Jews. Hamas has a stated objective of the extermination of Jews. Your statement is condoning and cheerleading attempted genocide. It is utterly indefensible.
I'm reflecting on my role as a politician who is participating in this settler colonial system, and I ask that all politicians do the same.
#FreePalastine
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In campaigns/ politics it is important to remember people are your opponents, not your enemies. I can't stress this enough. Question, debate, disagree all you like, but please tone down the rhetoric, and stop with the verbal threats, physical threats and stalking. ❤
#cdnpoli
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Listening to
@AndreaHorwath
amazing (and life changing!) announcement to bring mental health to ALL Ontarians that's payable with your health card NOT your credit card! Increasing the available qualified mental health practioners! About damn time!!!
#onpoli
@OntarioNDP
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The so-called progressives and/or good people I know who wouldn't tolerate this if this was targeted anti-Asian hate or anti-black hate. That you are perfectly OK or shockingly silent when it is targeted at Jewish people hurts my soul on so many levels.
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@ColinDMello
People need to know that they can still vote directly at their local Returning Offices until Wednesday at 6pm!
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Dear
@liberal_party
tell us again how seriously you take sexual assault allegations. How did this charge - and his business lawsuit - clear your green lighting process? Or did it just not matter. (Also,
@TorontoStar
why is this story paywalled!?!)
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🥂 ❤️ 💍 The start of a new chapter with
@chrismrougier
surrounded by the love of incredible family and friends!
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Thanks to
@VaxHuntersCan
we found our boosters today, instead of our Jan 28 and Feb 15 appointments.
@vaxambassador
#vaxTO
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Instead of screwing around w/ Municipal Affairs perhaps Premier
@fordnation
and his ministers can FOCUS on creating that iron ring around long term care, or get mental health supports in local communities and/or up staffing in our province's emergency departments!
#onpoli
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The criteria listed in this article about "How to Get an Invite to the Leader's Debate" can't be right, because if "rules are rules" then that criteria should leave
@StevenDelDuca
OFF because the
@ontario_liberal
are NOT running a full slate.
#onpoli
#OntarioVotes
#onelexn
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Reality re: NDP candidates / nominations process. NDP doesn't APPOINT candidates, except in the very rarest of instances.
@theJagmeetSingh
has some great candidates running already. More nominations ahead. Running full slate of 338. Democracy takes time!
#elx43
#cdnpoli
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@anthonyfurey
I appreciate the cheeky hot take, BUT the Mayor's first item was on shelters and refugees. You would agree that that is critical. It was a unanimous vote across ideological lines. Council has 100s of items this week incl gender based violence, housing, and so much more.
#TOpoli
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Stop protesting politicians homes. It is never ok. It always diminishes your messages.
.
@fordnation
’s neighbour is just getting home, and he is NOT impressed.
h/t radudragan (IG)
#cdnpoli
#antivaxxers
#Toronto
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Arrived in Saskatoon to find my
#bottcherwatcher
bunnyhug waiting for me. Time to cheer on
@TeamBottcher
and some other incredible curlers at the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials.
@Devin_Heroux
@CurlingCanada
#thatcurlingshow
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Hi
@Janet_Davis
Here is my view from "1 Bloor East" looking east along Bloor - Danforth. I find it surprising how many short buildings there are in the east end, especially along the subway line.
#VerticalCity
#BigCities
#DensityMix
#Renter
#ToPoli
@TorontoStar
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Thanks again to
@VaxHuntersCan
I was able to get a lot of friends their vaccines either earlier than their June appointments or off the ridiculous "waiting" lists. Thank you for saving lives by your coordination efforts!!
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Remember when smoking bylaws were going to kill the restaurant industry. Yep, so apparently now vaccine requirements will do the same thing??? Oh wait, no, not getting others sick is actually good for business.
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Many people that I respected are taking a "WHATABOUTISM" approach to Hamas and what is happening in Israel. Hamas' intent is the eradication of Jews. Full stop. If you are rallying or whatabouting the rape, murder, or extermination of any targeted race, you are not progressive.
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Post-debate: thinking a lot abt what
@AndreaHorwath
raised. The man Paris ON who couldn't get mental health supports as a child, teen or young adult. He attempted to take his own life. Libs and PC govt failed him his whole life. This time we can fix things.
#onpoli
#votendp
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Vaccinated! Got one of the last shots at a Shoppers walk in today. They have know idea when they are getting more and couldn't give me an a time for my second shot. But am beyond 🙏 for my first.
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"Grief is the price we pay for love". 6 years ago, my Mom took her last breath. My life has taken me different ways and I wish I could hear her advice, hear her laugh, hug her. I also wish I had more pictures of her and with her. ❤️
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Today is my birthday. I keep wishing for my favourite hair and nail salon to reopen.
#onpoli
#birthdaygirl
🕯 🎂
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Wishing Jim Wilson well. It is always a sign of strength to seek treatment.
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Tonight for the first time since both my parents died I'm heading to Windsor on
@VIA_Rail
I'm going for work but my heart will no doubt break at Chatham and Windsor where they would have picked me up.
#homeiswheretheheartis
#angels
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Dear political leaders: at this point these are actually very much PRECEDENTED times.
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Thrilled to give the opening address
@Empire_Club
' s panel on my favourite topic "Building Strong Municipalities". The panel included
@Shawn_Jeffords
@McKelvieWard25
@ChrisMoiseTO
@BradMBradford
@LarryDiIanni
#onpoli
#TOpoli
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A year ago today I held my Daddy’s hand as he made his great escape and joined Mom in heaven. Happy Father’s Day to my Daddy and all the dads! (PS my best advice is to take more photos. You never know when you won’t get to take any more)
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My first
#RemembranceDay
as an Associate Member of
@RoyalCdnLegion
I chose the Merlin, ON Branch as an act of service, family, tradition, gratitude and remembrance. My Aunt Kathy was it's first female President. My Grandpa Vin served from 39-45. His brother rests in Normandy.
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WTF - The Gov. of Canada &
@JustinTrudeau
had $16 BILLION to GIVE to Volkswagen for an EV facility, but the $97 million it OWES Toronto for shelters/housing for immigrants/asylum seekers.... CRICKETS! Show me your budget, and I'll show you your values.
#topoli
#cdnpoli
🇨🇦
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Having been through a divorce, I know how hard it is. I can only imagine under the glare of the media and social media spotlight. I wish the Trudeau and Gregoire families peace, healing, grace, and the best in their next stages. To everyone else, try not to be a d!ck about this.
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Easter Sunday service has always been my favourite service. It reminds me that there is light after the darkness. After a year of devastating lows and incredible highs, I am so grateful for the reminder.
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This evening we said goodbye to my Dad after a long illness. Having lost both of my parents in the past two years, I will say call or hug your family if you can.
#FamilyMatters
#homeiswheretheheartis
#DaddysGirl
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Not my party, but this is such an important issue to meaningfully address.
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So to be clear.... IBEW is NOT all in on
@fordnation
It is robust and thorough rejection of the policies of the govt before and during the pandemic.
#canlab
#VoteFordOutJune2
#onpoli
#ONelxn
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So incredibly proud of
@MMaloneyToronto
on his upcoming book "Toronto Mayors"! (Officially launching in September!) Mark is a phenomenal storyteller and a passionate urbanist.
#topoli
mayors' stories are fascinating .... and not just the recent ones!
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Real Christmas 🎄 in a downtown condo? ✔️ Went to Sonny's Christmas Trees on Bloor this morning, then took this beauty home on the TTC... Spreading Christmas cheer along the way!
BTW Proceeds from Sonny's trees go to the Out of The Cold program.
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What I take from
@maritstiles
winning leadership... it shows how excited people are for her candidacy and how much New Democrats are behind her as the next Premier of Ontario.
#onpoli
#ondp
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3 years ago I lost Mom to an aggressive head and neck cancer. Since then so much has changed in my life, except how much I miss her. Please be aware of your/ your family's health and see a doctor if something seems off.
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What an absolute load of crap,
@StevenDelDuca
!!! The
@OntLiberal
committed fraud against the electorate after you fired your first candidate. You thought no one would notice.
@OntLiberal
’s Chatham-Kent—Leamington candidate Audrey Festeryga is withdrawing after allegations that her candidate papers were fraudulent.
@StevenDelDuca
is placing the blame on
@OntarioNDP
for attacking female candidates.
#onpoli
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5 years since I hugged Mom. Sometimes I feel her hand guiding mine, other times I am devastated by her physical absence. To those who are struggling with loss, the two things I know absolutely are that broken crayons still colour and that grief is the price we pay for love. ❤
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Fun morning at
#TOpoli
Honouring the
@TorontoArgos
winners of this year's Grey Cup. Also, I always love listening to
@pinball
as he reminds us what is important!
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I am forever grateful for her passion for public service, community building, and the doors she broke down. Rest well, Mayor Hazel McCallion.
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Today my Great Aunt Ruth turns 104. She is the youngest of my Gramma Wright's siblings. Born January 17 1917 she has seen and survived so much. She has an amazing sense of humour and faith. Plays some spirited games of Euchre. She is getting her vaccine jab for her birthday.
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Please if you want to run for Council, any Council, spend time actually watching at least one full Council, Committee, and/or Community Council meeting. Campaigns are one thing, governing is another.
#TOpoli
#municipal
#Elxn
cc:
@AMOPolicy
@FCM_online
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@Devin_Heroux
Same way you can be undefeated in the Olympics round robin and then lose the gold. That's sport.
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Closing up the
@WrightStrat
office early this afternoon for the start of the
@BlueJays
postseason run!
#octoberbaseball
#NextLevel
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Hi
@AirCanada
It's been almost two months since you cancelled my flight home from Morocco. There has been ZERO response from you about my refund request or follow up note. It really should be straightforward to refund tickets on a flight that you cancelled.
#cdnpoli
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Terrorism isn't resistance. It is abhorrent. If you are rallying with chants such as "from the river to the sea" you need to fully understand the meaning and use. This phrase is calling for the elimination of Jewish people. Remember your humanity and learn that words matter.
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YES,
@AndreaHorwath
towards
@fordnation
re the chaos he created in schools. "You can't cut your way to a better education!"
#applause
#Truth
#onpoli
#ONelxn
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Terrific to connect with so many municipal and
#onpoli
leaders
@AMOPolicy
#AMO2022
I was delighted to be this year's lanyard sponsor and to discuss the future of communities, innovative projects, and how I "really" feel about the Strong Mayor System.
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Not only did I get to the starting line, but I crossed the finish line at the
#mudgirlrun
Here’s my first pic post-race.
#keepgoingforit
#RiseAndGrind
#goals
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Some phrases to know:
NIMBY = Not In My Back Yard
BANANAS = Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anyone
CAVE = Citizens Against Virtually Everything
#FCM2023AC
#NIMBYTears
@FCM_online
#TOpoli
#onpoli
#cdnpoli
#cdnmuni
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My company
@WrightStrat
is the lanyard sponsor
@AMOPolicy
#AMO2022
We are a leading Municipal and Intergovernmental Public Affairs Agency. Looking forward to meeting delegates and discussing potential collaborations. Send me a note.
#onpoli
#cdnmuni
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@davidakin
Start with Better pay, give actual holidays, not allow a culture of sexual assault and harassment to be swept under the rug, teach MPs how to be supportive and aware bosses, create honest feedback loops, and implement actual Employee Assistance Program that are meaningful.
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On
#InternationalWomensDay
and EVERY day, listen to and amplify the amazing women around you. And for f*cks sake, stop asking the women in your world to "smile more", "get you coffee," or to "take notes".
#IWD
#IWD2023
❤️
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This is far too common for politics. Predominately men who have used their positions to groom, abuse and torment these extraordinary women. This needs meaningful change. Not BS lip service. We have lost too many extraordinary people from politics.
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Graham Mitchell's funeral was an amazing reminder of the good he brought out in so many. He was a true ally. A community builder with an empathetic soul, strategic mind, sense of purpose, and the courage to help. I will miss him, I send my thoughts and prayers to his family.
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Welcome to the incredible
@MelissaLantsman
on her first official day
@hk_canada
#onpoli
#PublicAffairs
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As any sports fan knows, there is a lot of game left in
#onpoli
#ONelxn
. Don't count
@AndreaHorwath
out. More importantly vote for your local
@OntarioNDP
candidate.
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Unbelievably excited for my long-time friend... and NEW
@OntarioNDP
LEADER...
@maritstiles
!!! She has always been a passionate advocate, keen strategist, and builder of communities!!! So much momentum to build upon!!
#onpoli
#ndp
#ondp
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Great night in Toronto for the
@grandslamcurl
cheering on some of the best teams in the world, including my favourite
@TeamBottcher
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Taking a moment to smell the (orange) roses before joining
@CPAC_TV
#elxn44
#LeadersDebate
pre and post analysis with some fabulous
#punditlife
folks
@DavidColetto
@susansmithott
and
@KatlynHarrison
Tune in beginning at 8pm ET.
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Wishing each of you a very happy holiday season. Thank you to Wright Strategies' clients and collaborators, as well as my fellow pundits, political travellers, and community builders for a fascinating year.
#cdnpoli
#onpoli
#cdnmuni
#topoli
#politics
#Christmas
#HappyNewYear
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I managed to get out just before the airports in Morocco closed. There is a lot of kindness amidst fear. As Mr. Rogers said look for the helpers. I'd add Be the helper however you can. About to join
@NatPostRadio
I
@anthonyfurey
and
@StephenLeDrew
to discuss this and more.
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#QueensPlate
/ Obligatory Northern Dancer Pic. Nothing obligatory about this extraordinary
@DavidDunkleyHat
fascinator!! Amazing day of races and
@FashionatRaces
!!
#Queensplate2019
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My Aunt Kathy passed on Easter Sunday. She was a force of nature, with a quick wit, a steel spine, kind heart, and a focus on community. I respected her so much more as I got to understand her story, while we spent time in the "trenches" of life. I will miss her.
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Dear Voter, EVERY VOTE COUNTS!!!
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Protests should never be at someone's home. No matter what you think of a public figure and/or policy approach, showing up at someone's home is only viewed as a threat not protest or information sharing. That's what public spaces like Queen's Park or City Hall are for.
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