President & CEO at The Ottawa Hospital Foundation and philanthropy promoter. All views are my own.

Ottawa On, Canada
Joined January 2012
Trump just had another full-blown senile meltdown: ā€œWe subsidize Canada with HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS or they cease to exist! Make them the 51st state! No tariffs!ā€ This isn’t ā€œharsh but true.ā€ This is deranged, economically illiterate, diaper-wearing ignorance from a guy who still can’t tell the difference between a trade deficit and foreign aid. Facts he’s too lazy to Google: There is NO ā€œhundreds of billionsā€ subsidy. Actual U.S. goods trade deficit with Canada? About $46 billion. U.S. foreign aid to Canada? A laughable ~$250,000. That’s not a subsidy, that’s rounding error. Canada sends us 61% of our oil imports — the lifeblood keeping American gas prices from exploding. They power our refineries, integrate our auto industry (jobs in Michigan, Ohio, everywhere), and supply lumber we actually need. This is mutually beneficial trade, you clown — not welfare for ā€œour cherished 51st state.ā€ Canada is a sovereign G7 ally, NORAD partner, and has carried our defense load in actual wars while you were dodging the draft and tweeting. Threatening to tariff them into oblivion one minute, then annex them like some tinpot dictator the next? That’s not ā€œAmerica First.ā€ That’s weak, insecure bullying that insults our closest friend and shoots our own economy in the face. Canada doesn’t need your ā€œbetter military protectionā€ or your low-tax fantasy. They have their own military, their own successful country, and zero interest in becoming another failed red state under your chaotic reign. Stay the hell out of their business, Don. Your brain-dead rants don’t make America stronger — they make you look like the dumbest ā€œgeniusā€ in history and risk torching the one relationship that actually matters. Hands off Canada. Trade, not tantrums. Grow up.
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Getting ready for Tamarack ⁦@OttawaRaceWknd⁩ with Team Rob. Thanks for all your support! #SupportTOH
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For decades, there's been little progress in advancing specific #sepsis treatment. But world-first research using stem cells at TOH could reduce ICU patients’ needs for organ support when septic shock strikes. Read more: fal.cn/3wF4y @SepsisCanadaĀ  #SepsisResearch
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Let's take a break and watch a clip of Damar Hamlin giving his family some love just prior a game. This is what needs to be seen right now. Please be okay šŸ™
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A huge thank you to the Mierins Family Foundation for their generous $1-million match gift to support the Campaign to Create Tomorrow. Read how exceptional care at our hospital inspired them to double donations until Dec. 31 to help transform healthcare. fal.cn/3trdd
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CTV News Ottawa declares Mark Sutcliffe has been elected mayor of Ottawa. ottawa.ctvnews.ca/sutcliffe-…
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This is a critical election for Ottawa - and you have a clear choice. To me, it’s about priorities. There’s an expensive path, that spends a quarter of a billion dollars on bike lanes and more free transit.
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Because a ā­ļø is a ā­ļø regardless of hair colour. #LisaLaFlamme #NewProfilePic
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Mark Sutcliffe eyes mayoral race, schedules announcement Wednesday ottawacitizen.com/news/local…
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Congratulations to Dr. Michael Rudnicki on his admission to the Royal Society! Dr. Rudnicki’s work in stem cell research has transformed our understanding of muscle regeneration. He’s one of only 12 Canadians to be elected to this prestigious scientific institution. #ottnews
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Hear about the development of Canada's first #CARTcell research platform at our hospital, and go behind the scenes of a groundbreaking CAR-T clinical trial on ep. 51 of Pulse with #hematologist Dr. Natasha Kekre: bit.ly/3fQcCqE
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Literal tears of laughter this morning
I’ve watched this 19 times this morning.
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Hey @TimKluke - you inspired me! I think I Surprised a few drivers behind me today by paying for their orders! Pass it on! Submit Your Act of Kindness rabbibulka.ca/submit-your-ac… – at Ottawa, Ontario
This time last year A.J. Jakubec was in a fight for his life. But our experts helped him get back home. To show his appreciation for his #hospitalheroes, he's made a gift in their honour in support of our hospital. This is A.J.'s story: bit.ly/34fck7I
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Join host @shelleymclean_ on #PulsePodcast to hear from some of the brightest minds in the world and discover the latest research advancements that are saving more lives. Visit PulsePodcast.ca to listen to new episodes bi-weekly.
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On this #NationalPhilanthropyDay we want to thank our donors for transforming healthcare in our city. Because of you, we can continue to push new discoveries and treatments forward to help save more lives. View our Impact Report for more details: yourimpact.ca
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We've launched a new website to keep you informed on the latest updates of the @OttawaHospital's new Civic Campus development site on Carling Avenue. Sign up for our newsletter to discover how we're transforming healthcare for generations to come. NewCivicDevelopment.ca
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Today we joined @CTVOttMornLive to announce the launch of the new #CreatingTomorrowLottery in support of @OttawaHospital. We are thrilled so many of you are purchasing tickets! The jackpot is growing by the minute, so get your tickets today: creatingtomorrowlottery.ca
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation 50/50 Lottery Starts Today | @OttawaHospital Foundation President and CEO @TimKluke tells us more about purchasing your ticket for the 'Creating Tomorrow Community Lottery' supporting patient care and research. #ottnews ctv.news/cewdO7Y
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We're looking for exceptional team members to support our Community COVID-19 Assessment Centres. Looking for: - Registered Nurses - Registered Practical Nurses - Respiratory Therapists - Clerical Workers - Health-care Students Send your resume to [email protected]
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Huge thanks to those who joined us for this year's #PresidentsBreakfastTOH! @barenakedladies & all our guests made it a morning we'll never forget. $750,000 was raised in support of @ottawahospital, proving once again that we are truly #StrongerTogether. bit.ly/3nbw57G
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