Virologist & Vaccinologist — emerging respiratory viruses — Associate Professor University of Calgary (My Mind, My Tweets)
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It’s here …Inside the Great Vaccine Race | Nature of Things. I can’t be more proud of our accomplishments at @VIDOInterVac & the exciting progress VIDO has made for 🇨🇦 vaccine development. Canada’s Centre for Pandemic Research is here! @cbcdocs cbc.ca/natureofthings/episod…
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Congrats to all @TheJUNOAwards nominees, and thanks for all you do for Canadian music. Your work protects and celebrates our culture and identity, and we're stronger for it.
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The new Greenland Premier;
President Trump says that the USA “will take over Greenland ”
Let me make this clear:
—“It will not happen. We do not belong to anyone. We determine our own future.”
Jens Frederik Nielsen, Premier of Greenland 🇬🇱
March 30, 2025
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On this day in 1984, Gaëtan Dugas died in Quebec City.
As an HIV patient, he was erroneously vilified and mischaracterized as Patient Zero of the North American AIDS epidemic.
His story has emphasized the importance of accuracy and empathy in public health narratives.
🧵1/8
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Canada 🇨🇦has no better friend than Denmark, bilaterally and multilaterally in NATO and the UN.
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Today, PM @MarkJCarney announced a $5 billion investment to diversify our trade corridors. Another step towards a stronger, more resilient Canadian economy, creating good jobs and reducing our dependence on the United States.
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A lovely surprise to be recognized by Premier @fordnation w the King’s Coronation Medal, alongside the brilliant @mdiemanuele. I’m thankful for every opportunity I’m given to help make our communities healthier. Our team will keep working on the mandate of primary care for all.
I was honoured to present the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal to @janephilpott and @mdiemanuele, two dedicated public servants who have contributed so much to Ontario and to Canada.
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I want to personally thank President @EmmanuelMacron and the entire French nation for their unwavering, principled, and meaningful support for Ukraine.
Right now, much can and must be done to ensure true security in Europe and stability for all our people—together with France and all partners in Europe and beyond.
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I’ve convened the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations this morning in response to President Trump’s attack on our workers and our industries.
We will get through this crisis — and we will build a stronger, more resilient economy.
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I sincerely hope that there are discussions behind the doors amongst NATO countries and they have a plan to put in action soon #IstandwithGreenland
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Trump has made at least 5 explicit or strongly implied threats to take Greenland.
Trump mention Greenland again this evening.
1.
Denmark must ASAP request an emergency meeting at the UN Security Council to address the threat, under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.
2.
Denmark must ASAP invoke Article 4 of the NATO Treaty.
3.
Denmark must ASAP bring a case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)
—regarding threats from the United States to take control of Greenland.
Denmark, as a sovereign nation and a member of the United Nations, has the right to submit a dispute to the ICJ if it believes another state, —in this case - USA - who is violating international law.
Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, and Denmark retains authority over its foreign affairs and defense.
Threats from USA to seize Greenland is a violation of Denmark’s sovereignty, potentially breaching principles enshrined in the UN Charter, such as Article 2(4), which prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity of another state.
#StandwithGreenland 🇬🇱
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President Trump’s tariffs will hurt, but they will not break us.
We will get through this crisis together, because in Kitchener-Waterloo — and right across the country — we are #CanadaStrong.
ALT A crowd of people are gathered at a rally in support of Mark Carney in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.
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Tyranny thrives in darkness. It feeds on hate and ignorance. It is fed by lies. It grows stronger because we get captured by complacency. For a time we thought that tyranny would wither away, in the face of science and enlightenment. But that is not so because of its allies such as corruption and fear. Defeating tyranny is difficult. It will require all our effort. It will require courage and a willingness to give up
much for the greater good. All in.
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He said, “I’m Tragically Hip
C’mon just let’s go” 🎤🇨🇦🤘
Thirty years ago, today, live from New York, The Hip performed ‘Grace Too’ on SNL, March 25th, 1995. Dan Aykroyd, who is also from Kingston, ON, introduced the HIP proudly in his Canada shirt. 🍁
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When planes landed in Gander on 9/11, Beulah Cooper and Diane Davis welcomed stranded passengers into their homes and helped hundreds more find a place to stay.
These women met a moment of crisis with kindness, hospitality, and action. It was an honour to meet them today.
ALT Prime Minister Mark Carney, Beulah Cooper, and Diane Davis standing together and smiling, gathered around a table filled with photo books.
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A reminder to me right now & all in the lab... just get writing! 👩💻👨💻
Make outlines, break down larger tasks & set deadlines whether thesis, studentship or in my case, promotion/tenure app + paper edits/submissions! 📝👩🔬
nature.com/articles/s41587-0…
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In Ojibwe our words for ‘elbows up’ are ‘doskwaan ishpiming’. Canada 🇨🇦 1st we will never be 51st state! Music by Thunder.