Retired CEO of Youth Opportunities Unlimited who is still committed to community; devoted to family; addicted to running. He/Him
London, ON
Joined December 2013
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Steve Cordes retweeted
Contrary to what the Premier says - this is NOT about constituency calls.
This is about who has influence over Premier Doug Ford and whether his cell phone is used for unregistered lobbying.
#onpoli
Steve Cordes retweeted
The temperature's going down to -15c, feels like -20c tonight. Will there be warming centres open overnight and where are they located? This info might make a good psa...
Steve Cordes retweeted
🛑 STOP with the euphemisms
for forced treatment for homeless people — it is NOT “compassionate care.” It’s you not wanting to see it. It would be more honest to call it “street cleaning” or a “BIA appeasement program.”
Incarcerating people who struggle with homelessness and addiction turns the recovery industry into an arm of the prison industry. It criminalizes poverty and health problems. it’s not compassionate, it’s cruel, and it is NOT an incentive for recovery. Fear of being targeted by this mandate will stop people from accessing services, creating more stigma and isolation … and driving more deaths.
And what happens when people leave involuntary treatment? The majority of people who VOLUNTARILY enter recovery relapse afterwards. People who don’t even choose it for themselves are at extreme risk of overdose.
So come on, if you’re pushing for forced treatment, just be honest and admit it’s for your comfort (or election odds). Those of us who are actually compassionate know the truth is not tidy. We need more voluntary options for people to choose, including immediate access to detox and treatment services, with supportive housing and employment upon completion. And yes, access to medications that help people stabilize and shift away from poisoned illicit drugs.
#VANpoli #BCpoli #ToxicDrugCrisis #AllTheTools #WeDoRecover
Steve Cordes retweeted
And since when are we supposed to have sympathy for speeders anyway? I’ve covered more than a few fatal crashes in which excessive speed was the issue. Every driver who gets a licence knows the rules and the consequences. Driving is a privilege—not a right. @JoshMatlow
Doug Ford is gaslighting you. If you’re trying to obey the law in Toronto and driving by a speed camera up to 10km over, you won’t be fined. This tool should be used to catch people driving near schools at excessive speeds, recklessly endangering our kids. thestar.com/news/gta/what-s-…
Steve Cordes retweeted
WOW! "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" has just dropped its first response to ABC, FCC chair, and Disney firing Jimmy Kimmel.
Donald Trump is gonna have a meltdown tonight! 😂
This is a Must-Watch! 🔥
Steve Cordes retweeted
You’re effectively saying you don’t care about their lives at all, whether you know it or not (you do). You know nothing about addiction or healthcare. Maybe talk to someone who’s actually knowledgeable about the topic. Have you met with head of CMHATV yet?
Steve Cordes retweeted
Friday Round Table!
Chris Moss, @RyanMGauss, @SteveJCordes and I broke down the week's top stories including new developments with #ldnont's hubs and the building at Queen's/Adelaide.
Then we look at the latest at TVDSB and London Police make spending cuts.
@ClassicRock981
Opening this hub and building the partnerships that are in place to support youth has been one of several career highlights for me - great to see the audit confirm the model's success and opportunity - #ldnont needs more
Audit of London’s Homeless Hubs reveals reveals a successful model of care burdened by insufficient capacity, long-term financial uncertainty, and psychological risks for their workforce.
#LdnOnt
ctvnews.ca/london/article/au…
Steve Cordes retweeted
Then, for the 100th time, ask the province to fund more recovery-oriented services. You waste your time on social media all day (including holidays). Try actually doing something.
Steve Cordes retweeted
Here's a piece of literature by me, suitable for seventeen-year-olds in Alberta schools, unlike -- we are told -- The Handmaid's Tale. (Sorry, kids; your Minister of Education thinks you are stupid babies.)
John and Mary were both very, very good children. They never picked their noses or had bowel movements or zits. They grew up and married each other, and produced five perfect children without ever having sex. Although they claimed to be Christian, they paid no attention to what Jesus actually said about the poor and the Good Samaritan and forgiving your enemies and such; instead, they practised selfish rapacious capitalism, because they worshipped Ayn Rand. (Though they ignored the scene in The Fountainhead where “welcomed rape” is advocated, because who wants to dwell, and also that would have involved sex and would de facto be pornographic. Well, it kind of is, eh?) Oh, and they never died, because who wants to dwell on, you know, death and corpses and yuk? So they lived happily ever after. But while they were doing that The Handmaid’s Tale came true and Danielle Smith found herself with a nice new blue dress but no job. The end.
Steve Cordes retweeted
I really wish we all hated homelessness, instead of hating homeless people ...
With a wonderful track record, amazing team and a community of supporters, I'm looking forward to seeing YOU's future unfold.....
Steve Cordes retweeted
Trump's attacks on auto, steel, aluminum, and forestry sectors are hurting Canadian workers in real time.
Walking back counter-tariffs isn’t an olive branch. It only enables more U.S. aggression. #ElbowsUp 1/
Steve Cordes retweeted
“They’re just not getting the same shot that they used to.” – Tyler Paget, YOU Employment Services Manager
CBC looks at youth unemployment in Canada, now at its highest point in 15 years: cbc.ca/news/canada/london/yo…
Hey @sobeys, each bag of California grapes at your Freshco stores comes with this sticker. What part of that product is Canadian owned?
Steve Cordes retweeted
London Police Service's @LPSChiefTruong, and members, proudly participated in the grand opening of the new London Justice Centre today. This pioneering facility in Joan's Place is one of the province's first community-based justice centres, dedicated to addressing the root causes of crime, reducing recidivism, and improving outcomes for young adults, with the goal to help them avoid and exit the criminal justice system effectively.
This innovative model integrates justice matters within the community, focusing on the needs of citizens through front-end support and prevention strategies. By doing so, it improves outcomes for both offenders and victims, ensuring a holistic approach to justice.
We are pleased to collaborate with our community partners as they provide comprehensive, wraparound services for young people and their families. Together, we can create a safer and more supportive environment for all.
@YOU_London @ONAttorneyGen
#LdnOnt
Capped off a 22km run along Sauble Beach by enjoying a great dinner above it! Happy long weekend everyone #summerfun #LakeHuron #saubleBeach
