Husband, father, lawyer & business owner. RH Library Director, Past RH Rotary Pres, former Chair RH Board of Trade & past Ont. Lib. candidate in A-OR-RH

Richmond Hill, Ontario
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A recurring response to this tweet claims that because the Yom Kippur protest was at the Meridian Arts Centre and not a synagogue building, it wasn't really a synagogue service. That gets the Jewish community wrong, and it gets other faiths wrong too. 🧵
I don’t understand why this CBC journalist is facing disciplinary action. He describes facing threats while attending a synagogue service and provides context with rise of antisemitism, terror attack and guest speaker. Thread is accurate. What’s the issue?
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Unsure of what the future holds, but Thank You, Jays Fans, for loving my brother the way that you do!
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What are the chances that Schneider never intended to pull Scherzer and it was just theatre? (Either way, it was fun to be part of in the stadium!). #bluejays50
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Please read the Ontario Liberal Party’s Statement on threats made against Islamic schools.
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Jason Cherniak retweeted
Add my name to the list of people confused about the treatment of @NEWSneil following a post he made which included a video of what happened to him on his way to a religious service. I may not have all the facts, but I know this: Normally when a journalist witnesses a news story live they are encouraged to record it. If there was an issue with how Neil subsequently posted or framed the material, surely a simple, “Next time, run it past an editor,” could suffice. However, Israel-Palestinian stories do — and always have — made many people at CBC News extremely cautious. There is considerable discomfort with the controversy and criticism that often follows a broadcast or publication. In my view, that caution has consequences. Too much CBC coverage of this extraordinarily important story has been light, or so carefully constructed that it ends up being neither particularly interesting nor enlightening. Or worse, distorts the actual story. Whatever happened in Neil’s case, I hope proportionality and good editorial judgment prevail.
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Let’s show list of all his fellow CBC peers who have publicly stuck up for him so @CBCNews can see he has a lot of support from important people with lot of clout. I’m sure @NEWSneil would very much appreciate any backing from @acoyne @althiaraj @ChantalHbert @adriearsenault @Ron_MacLean et al.
CBC’s own former Ombudsman said in a ruling a journalist’s lived experience can “rest comfortably within journalistic standards.” So explain this: Neil Herland @NEWSneil attended a Yom Kippur service, he documented what he encountered. He talked about his lived experience. Now he’s under investigation, ripped off the air. The double standard is appalling. Neil is a friend, as is the journalist the Ombudsman ruled on. @NEWSneil was one of the first to reach out to me when I called @CBC out. I won't forget that. @CBC has spent years plastering “diversity” and “lived experience” on billboards, in commercials and throughout its corporate messaging. That isn’t a principle you get to switch off when it becomes uncomfortable. @NEWSneil belongs back on the air. I hope the union is fighting like hell for him, but I doubt it. Simple Question: how many dumpster fires🔥 at our public broadcaster do we have to witness before something is done @MarcMillerVM?
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Independent Press Gallery Condemns CBC for Pulling Jewish Journalist Off the Air independentpressgallery.com/…
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Jason Cherniak retweeted
LOVE IT! Taylor and Connors take down Burns and Scheffler!! Totally awesome!!!!!! #Golf ⛳️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
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The threats of violence against nine Islamic schools across Canada, including in Mississauga, are absolutely reprehensible. I condemn them unequivocally. Islamophobia is a disgrace. To Muslim communities in Mississauga and across our country: I stand with you. Those responsible must be held accountable. We must confront this hatred firmly and protect every community’s Charter rights to express their faith freely.
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I think it is important to remember that most violent actions against Muslims and Jews come from far-right supremacists. In Canada, our communities have traditionally been allies fighting for multiculturalism and secular institutions. We need to stop arguing about a war on the other side of the world and go back to working together for a better Canada. #onpoli #cdnpoli
Sharing this with nothing to say because what could I possibly say. cbc.ca/news/politics/cbc-ca-…
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This is an important read from an up and coming candidate. While the OLP leadership race has been lacklustre so far, we’ve had more debate about party modernization than ever before. Good. #onpoli #cdnpoli
Building better takes time, but more importantly it takes real consultation, humility, and a willingness to listen to people who understand what is working, what is not, and what needs to change. That is the approach behind my first policy: reforming the Ontario Liberal Party. If we want to succeed, we need to rely on our greatest strength — our people. Stronger riding associations. Better support for volunteers. Modern tools. A meaningful voice for members across Ontario. Under strong leadership, with grounded values, and a willingness to work together, we can build a party that is ready for what’s next. Because at the end of the day, we all share the same goal: building a stronger Ontario Liberal Party and a better Ontario. We should build our party’s future the same way we want our province to grow — together. See my plan here, and be on the look out for more to come: stephaniebowman.ca/policy
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Jason Cherniak retweeted
From one proud Jewish journalist to another - I support you @NEWSneil. We will not be silent while this vile hatred infects our city and country.
I'm a journalist. And I happen to be Jewish. On Yom Kippur I went to a synagogue service in Toronto and was met by protesters trying to taunt and intimidate me from entering the building. 1/5
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Great and detailed plan put forward by @stephaniebowman. I’m glad to see two things in particular: 1. A direct response to @OYLorg’s Our Generation, Our Ontario brief. 2. A clear timeline for expanding the OLP’s summer internship program. stephaniebowman.ca/policy
Building better takes time, but more importantly it takes real consultation, humility, and a willingness to listen to people who understand what is working, what is not, and what needs to change. That is the approach behind my first policy: reforming the Ontario Liberal Party. If we want to succeed, we need to rely on our greatest strength — our people. Stronger riding associations. Better support for volunteers. Modern tools. A meaningful voice for members across Ontario. Under strong leadership, with grounded values, and a willingness to work together, we can build a party that is ready for what’s next. Because at the end of the day, we all share the same goal: building a stronger Ontario Liberal Party and a better Ontario. We should build our party’s future the same way we want our province to grow — together. See my plan here, and be on the look out for more to come: stephaniebowman.ca/policy
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Thrilled to see @stephaniebowman come out with a detailed plan for @OntLiberal party reform. We need to put our best foot forward if we're going to form government in the next election. That starts with internal operations. Read the full plan here: stephaniebowman.ca/policy?fb…
Building better takes time, but more importantly it takes real consultation, humility, and a willingness to listen to people who understand what is working, what is not, and what needs to change. That is the approach behind my first policy: reforming the Ontario Liberal Party. If we want to succeed, we need to rely on our greatest strength — our people. Stronger riding associations. Better support for volunteers. Modern tools. A meaningful voice for members across Ontario. Under strong leadership, with grounded values, and a willingness to work together, we can build a party that is ready for what’s next. Because at the end of the day, we all share the same goal: building a stronger Ontario Liberal Party and a better Ontario. We should build our party’s future the same way we want our province to grow — together. See my plan here, and be on the look out for more to come: stephaniebowman.ca/policy
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Jason Cherniak retweeted
Starting with "Based on the short timeline between recent elections, we need to be ready for an election as early as Fall 2027" is already a good sign to me. I doubt Doug is going to wait until Trump is gone in 2029 or 2030.
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Jason Cherniak retweeted
Stephanie Bowman is providing so much more substance in her platform vs. some other OLP leadership candidates running on vibes
Building better takes time, but more importantly it takes real consultation, humility, and a willingness to listen to people who understand what is working, what is not, and what needs to change. That is the approach behind my first policy: reforming the Ontario Liberal Party. If we want to succeed, we need to rely on our greatest strength — our people. Stronger riding associations. Better support for volunteers. Modern tools. A meaningful voice for members across Ontario. Under strong leadership, with grounded values, and a willingness to work together, we can build a party that is ready for what’s next. Because at the end of the day, we all share the same goal: building a stronger Ontario Liberal Party and a better Ontario. We should build our party’s future the same way we want our province to grow — together. See my plan here, and be on the look out for more to come: stephaniebowman.ca/policy
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Stephanie has a very detailed policy on party reform. If you care about this issue, make sure you read it. stephaniebowman.ca/policy #onpoli
Building better takes time, but more importantly it takes real consultation, humility, and a willingness to listen to people who understand what is working, what is not, and what needs to change. That is the approach behind my first policy: reforming the Ontario Liberal Party. If we want to succeed, we need to rely on our greatest strength — our people. Stronger riding associations. Better support for volunteers. Modern tools. A meaningful voice for members across Ontario. Under strong leadership, with grounded values, and a willingness to work together, we can build a party that is ready for what’s next. Because at the end of the day, we all share the same goal: building a stronger Ontario Liberal Party and a better Ontario. We should build our party’s future the same way we want our province to grow — together. See my plan here, and be on the look out for more to come: stephaniebowman.ca/policy
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Jason Cherniak retweeted
Building better takes time, but more importantly it takes real consultation, humility, and a willingness to listen to people who understand what is working, what is not, and what needs to change. That is the approach behind my first policy: reforming the Ontario Liberal Party. If we want to succeed, we need to rely on our greatest strength — our people. Stronger riding associations. Better support for volunteers. Modern tools. A meaningful voice for members across Ontario. Under strong leadership, with grounded values, and a willingness to work together, we can build a party that is ready for what’s next. Because at the end of the day, we all share the same goal: building a stronger Ontario Liberal Party and a better Ontario. We should build our party’s future the same way we want our province to grow — together. See my plan here, and be on the look out for more to come: stephaniebowman.ca/policy
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It is hard to explain just how upset this makes me. I’m upset with CBC for disciplining the reporter. I’m upset that police allowed the vile protest to go on outside a Yom Kippur service. I’m upset that they blamed the cantor for “antagonizing” the protestors. CBC needs to reverse course on this, the solicitor general needs to take action and the Toronto Police need to apologize. #cdnpoli #onpoli “CBC has pulled a veteran journalist off-air – and hit him with disciplinary action – simply because he filmed a protest taking place outside a Jewish religious service earlier this week. “Neil Herland is an award-winning senior CBCjournalist and producer with three decades’ of experience reporting news across North America.” torontosun.com/opinion/colum…
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In 20 years of public commentary, I’ve never seen such vile, misinformed and hateful comments as I have in response to this post. It’s not realistic to respond to them all, but one hallucination of the anti-Israel mob is that Mark Regev is a war criminal. I don’t particularly like what I’ve read about him, but if you can’t stick to the facts then you have no argument. The truth is that an individual began a private prosecution, which the public service took over and withdrew! In other words, not a war criminal. canberratimes.com.au/story/8…
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