Fall asleep thinking about failure, wake up thinking about failure. Quite the cycle.
Eric Lewis 🇨🇦
@ericblewis.bsky.social
Often confused dad, husband, dog buddy, cat servant. Former newspaper reporter working in comms. "You can't fix the world if all you have is a hammer." - Frank Turner
Ah, the existential dread. Like a nice cup of coffee, it’s always ready and warmed up first thing in the morning.
Canada’s health system is changing. Let’s shape what comes next, together. Save the date for CMA Health Summit 2027: 🗓️ April 8-9, 2027 📍 The BMO Centre, Stampede Park in Calgary, Alberta Stay tuned for more details.
Before I ever worked in health-care comms, I was very well aware of Helen Branswell. A legend.
Helen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69 of complications from cancer. Veteran Canadian journalist’s coverage was marked by clarity and nuance at times of crisis. www.statnews.com/2026/10/13/h... via @statnews.com #journalism
Me to a colleague: "Don't beat yourself up too much. Things happen. Also, we can't BOTH beat ourselves up constantly. It's unsustainable. Leave that part to me."😅
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Cool, so let’s just build them everywhere. We’re not warming the planet quickly enough, right?
AI data centers release superheated plumes of air that can blow across property lines, threatening to exacerbate the urban heat island effect in cities
Today, the CMA is releasing an updated Code of Ethics and Professionalism, strengthening standards for how doctors provide care. Building on the values of respect and fairness, the revised Code provides guidance for how physicians are expected to address racism, discrimination and bias in medicine.
Updated CMA Code of Ethics and Professionalism addresses discrimination in health care, advances reconciliation
Following an extensive consultation process, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has updated the Code of Ethics and Professionalism that guides doctors' medical practice in Canada. The updates strengthen standards for how doctors provide care and clarify how they are expected to address racism and discrimination in health care.
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Time zones in Canada are getting complicated. These maps lay them out www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Time zones in Canada are getting complicated. These maps lay them out | CBC News
The times, they aren't a-changing — at least not for Western Canada.
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A CANADIAN LENS: BIG TITLE CHANGE, MORE MAYHEM FROM MACLIN ON THIS WEEK’S MAPLE LEAF PRO WRESTLING | PWInsider.com
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My take on the latest @mapleleafpro.bsky.social #MLPMayhem for @pwinsider.bsky.social
A CANADIAN LENS: MACLIN BRINGS MAYHEM TO AEW AND A STRONG FACEOFF TOP EPISODE 9 OF MAPLE LEAF PRO WRESTLING Free: pwinsider.com/article.php?... Elite Subscribers: pwinsiderelite.com/article.php?...
Opinion: At the risk of sounding unpatriotic, I’m rooting for our neighbors to the north in this insipid trade war our president started.
Canada understands what we refuse to: Trump is a joke | Opinion
Sorry, but I'm rooting for Canada in this insipid trade war our president started. At least they know how to treat a petulant child like Donald Trump.
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Menopause symptoms cause some to reduce hours, avoid promotions, change careers or drop out of the labour force altogether, according to the foundation, causing ripple effects for financial security and retirement savings. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
In #Montreal for a day or two to see RUSH. How come every tourist shop has Habs and defunct Expos merch, but seemingly nothing for Montreal’s champion @victoire-lphf.bsky.social ? Where can we find merch? #MontrealVictoire
“I would never have agreed to be a diplomat in Canada if I knew I’d have to be diplomatic to Canadians,” says Pete Hoekstra
"I would never have agreed to be a diplomat in Canada if I knew I'd have to be diplomatic to Canadians," says Pete Hoekstra
OTTAWA - Tensions between Canada and the United States flared this week when US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra was captured on a live microphone admitting that he regretted his decision to accept a diplomatic post in Canada, citing his lack of interest in being diplomatic toward Canadians.
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Today’s agreement to reduce barriers for health workers to practise across Canada is an important step toward improving #AccessToCare. We’ll continue advocating for the long-term investments needed to strengthen our health system. Our statement👇
Canada’s doctors support First Ministers’ plan to break down barriers that prevent health workers from caring for patients
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is pleased First Ministers agreed today to break down the barriers that prevent health care clinicians and other professionals from working across provincial and...
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When the imposter syndrome is hitting hardest, I wonder if I should’ve simply stayed a cook at KFC, my high school/college job. Paper routes are basically extinct, so I can only go back so far.
say what you will about the internet, but it’s undeniably the best way to find new stupid stuff to be insane about every day
A stronger Canada starts with a stronger health workforce. Public health care is a critical part of Canada’s economy. Investing in health care is investing in Canada’s future — strengthening #AccessToCare, supporting the health workforce and building healthier communities. https://bit.ly/4wVqeqj
A system with no backup: What summer ER closures say about Canada’s fragile health workforce. By the Canadian Medical Association. Find this article and more at canadahealthwatch.ca #CdnHealth
Keeping an eye on this. Appears to be the first lawsuit arguing medical harm done by chatbot www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/w...
OpenAI Sued Over ChatGPT’s ‘Dangerous’ Health Advice (Gift Article)
The case appears to be the first to argue that a chatbot’s advice harmed someone seeking guidance about a medical condition.
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Today, the CMA launched a national public action campaign encouraging Canadians to support kids online through the Safe Social Media Act., which would establish stronger safeguards for children on social media and AI chatbots. Full news release: bit.ly/3SiSYdI
Canada’s doctors launch public campaign calling for stronger online protections for children
Canadian Medical Association urges Canadians to stand with physicians in support of the Safe Social Media ActThe Canadian Medical Association (CMA) today launched a national public action campaign enc...
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As a Canadian I have had to hear about the Reflecting Pool more than is medically necessary and is now a risk to my health