Dr Nili Kaplan-Myrth, MD PhD
@nilikm.bsky.social
#Canadian | Family doctor | mother | medical #anthropology | #McGill | #UCL | #Yale | writer | #feminism | RxAdvocacy | Fulbright Scholar | Commonwealth Scholar | Jabapalooza | #WomenInMedicine | #Ottawa | #MedSky | personal account (she/her) 🇨🇦
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Kaplan-Myrth: Why I resigned as a trustee from the OCDSB
Antisemitic comments and death threats from outsiders, coupled with an utter lack of support from inside the board, have forced my hand.
ottawacitizen.com
“If you resign as trustee, please tell people why,”‘said a friend. Here’s my story. #OCDSD should be investigated for governance dysfunction. Antisemitism is unchecked in #Ottawa and society. This is a cautionary tale about school boards and populist extremism.
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If the groundhog is buried under snow and cannot emerg to see his shadow, does that mean spring is six weeks away?
I got you to understand. 🇨🇦❄️
I got you to understand. 🇨🇦❄️
February 2, 2026 at 12:36 PM
If the groundhog is buried under snow and cannot emerg to see his shadow, does that mean spring is six weeks away?
I got you to understand. 🇨🇦❄️
I got you to understand. 🇨🇦❄️
Exhausted. All we are up to doing right now.
January 31, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Exhausted. All we are up to doing right now.
Wishing everyone a peaceful, healthy weekend. Shabbat shalom.
January 31, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Wishing everyone a peaceful, healthy weekend. Shabbat shalom.
Last night friends said that they rarely feel safe enough to wear anything that gives away their Jewish identity, in public or at work. In 2026, Holocaust Remembrance Day—a mere 81 years since Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated—we assert, “Never Again,” but we are less and less safe as Jews worldwide.
January 27, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Last night friends said that they rarely feel safe enough to wear anything that gives away their Jewish identity, in public or at work. In 2026, Holocaust Remembrance Day—a mere 81 years since Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated—we assert, “Never Again,” but we are less and less safe as Jews worldwide.
Cannot believe our daughter is 17 today. She’s the most wonderful, smart, kind, strong woman.
January 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Cannot believe our daughter is 17 today. She’s the most wonderful, smart, kind, strong woman.
I was honoured to join B’nai Brith this morning for a press conference on Parliament Hill. The focus was on the rise of hate crimes targeting Jews, B’nai Brith calling for a Royal Comission into antisemitism in Canada and calling for the appointment of a new Special Envoy combatting antisemitism.
January 26, 2026 at 6:09 PM
I was honoured to join B’nai Brith this morning for a press conference on Parliament Hill. The focus was on the rise of hate crimes targeting Jews, B’nai Brith calling for a Royal Comission into antisemitism in Canada and calling for the appointment of a new Special Envoy combatting antisemitism.
We are Canadian. 🇨🇦 (-40 Celsius)
January 24, 2026 at 2:45 PM
We are Canadian. 🇨🇦 (-40 Celsius)
As the sun rises, we look out our windows exhausted by another week, but ever thankful that we elected Mark Carney to navigate global political chaos.
"Canada thrives because we are Canadian." Yes, indeed. 🇨🇦
"Canada thrives because we are Canadian." Yes, indeed. 🇨🇦
January 23, 2026 at 12:45 PM
As the sun rises, we look out our windows exhausted by another week, but ever thankful that we elected Mark Carney to navigate global political chaos.
"Canada thrives because we are Canadian." Yes, indeed. 🇨🇦
"Canada thrives because we are Canadian." Yes, indeed. 🇨🇦
“The middle powers must act together because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.” — standing ovation for Prime Minister Mark Carney 🇨🇦
Greenland’s safety, Canada’s safety, global safety hang in the balance.
Greenland’s safety, Canada’s safety, global safety hang in the balance.
January 21, 2026 at 12:57 PM
“The middle powers must act together because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.” — standing ovation for Prime Minister Mark Carney 🇨🇦
Greenland’s safety, Canada’s safety, global safety hang in the balance.
Greenland’s safety, Canada’s safety, global safety hang in the balance.
Not going well, 2026.
To Greenland’s sovereignty, to the safety of Iranian protesters, and to a reprieve from chaos worldwide.
Shabbat shalom
To Greenland’s sovereignty, to the safety of Iranian protesters, and to a reprieve from chaos worldwide.
Shabbat shalom
January 17, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Not going well, 2026.
To Greenland’s sovereignty, to the safety of Iranian protesters, and to a reprieve from chaos worldwide.
Shabbat shalom
To Greenland’s sovereignty, to the safety of Iranian protesters, and to a reprieve from chaos worldwide.
Shabbat shalom
A patient in her 90s told me that she’s seen political regimes come and go. She’s seen humanity take steps forward and backward. She’s very concerned about the USA, and the world, but she is nevertheless holding onto hope for the future.
Let’s start with a weekend of safety, calm. Shabbat shalom.
Let’s start with a weekend of safety, calm. Shabbat shalom.
January 10, 2026 at 2:55 AM
A patient in her 90s told me that she’s seen political regimes come and go. She’s seen humanity take steps forward and backward. She’s very concerned about the USA, and the world, but she is nevertheless holding onto hope for the future.
Let’s start with a weekend of safety, calm. Shabbat shalom.
Let’s start with a weekend of safety, calm. Shabbat shalom.
What is happening in the USA didn’t occur in a vacuum. ICE isn’t an anomaly.
There is no bubble of privilege, no geopolitical corner that is safe when authoritarian regimes murder their own citizens and invade other nations.
As we would all know if we’ve ever learned anything from world history.
There is no bubble of privilege, no geopolitical corner that is safe when authoritarian regimes murder their own citizens and invade other nations.
As we would all know if we’ve ever learned anything from world history.
January 8, 2026 at 1:14 PM
What is happening in the USA didn’t occur in a vacuum. ICE isn’t an anomaly.
There is no bubble of privilege, no geopolitical corner that is safe when authoritarian regimes murder their own citizens and invade other nations.
As we would all know if we’ve ever learned anything from world history.
There is no bubble of privilege, no geopolitical corner that is safe when authoritarian regimes murder their own citizens and invade other nations.
As we would all know if we’ve ever learned anything from world history.
The world being “governed by force” is a plan that only a narcissistic delusional megalomaniac and his sycophants would think is a good idea.
Elbows up, world. 🌎
Sincerely,
Canada 🇨🇦
Elbows up, world. 🌎
Sincerely,
Canada 🇨🇦
January 7, 2026 at 4:45 AM
The world being “governed by force” is a plan that only a narcissistic delusional megalomaniac and his sycophants would think is a good idea.
Elbows up, world. 🌎
Sincerely,
Canada 🇨🇦
Elbows up, world. 🌎
Sincerely,
Canada 🇨🇦
For those in the USA who are in need of reliable vaccine information, refer to Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunizations. We have a slightly different schedule from province to province, but (with the rare exception) we still follow the science.
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
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www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
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National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI): Statements and publications - Canada.ca
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) makes recommendations for the use of vaccines currently or newly approved for use in humans in Canada, including the identification of groups at ...
www.canada.ca
January 6, 2026 at 1:48 AM
For those in the USA who are in need of reliable vaccine information, refer to Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunizations. We have a slightly different schedule from province to province, but (with the rare exception) we still follow the science.
www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
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www.canada.ca/en/public-he...
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Back in Ottawa, what better way to end the winter vacation than a skate on the canal and a beaver tail?! Looking forward to the @rideaucanalskate.bsky.social being fully open on Monday, from Dow’s Lake to Rideau.
January 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Back in Ottawa, what better way to end the winter vacation than a skate on the canal and a beaver tail?! Looking forward to the @rideaucanalskate.bsky.social being fully open on Monday, from Dow’s Lake to Rideau.
In happier news, it is our 27th wedding anniversary today. Jan 3, 1999, we braved the Toronto snowstorm of the century.
As much in love now.
Photos by Vince Pietropaolo
As much in love now.
Photos by Vince Pietropaolo
January 3, 2026 at 3:51 PM
In happier news, it is our 27th wedding anniversary today. Jan 3, 1999, we braved the Toronto snowstorm of the century.
As much in love now.
Photos by Vince Pietropaolo
As much in love now.
Photos by Vince Pietropaolo
Canadians are waking up this morning with our elbows up, in response to the invasion of Venezuela. Our own patriotism won’t safeguard us from US authoritarianism. Looking to Prime Minister Carney’s response. Thankful he has forged strong ties to the UK and Europe.
January 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Canadians are waking up this morning with our elbows up, in response to the invasion of Venezuela. Our own patriotism won’t safeguard us from US authoritarianism. Looking to Prime Minister Carney’s response. Thankful he has forged strong ties to the UK and Europe.
So long, 2025. Tested the limits of our personal and global resilience in myriad ways. Not a year that many of us will look back on fondly.
Have a safe New Year’s Eve. Wishing everyone a healthy, laughter-filled, calmer year ahead.
Have a safe New Year’s Eve. Wishing everyone a healthy, laughter-filled, calmer year ahead.
December 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
So long, 2025. Tested the limits of our personal and global resilience in myriad ways. Not a year that many of us will look back on fondly.
Have a safe New Year’s Eve. Wishing everyone a healthy, laughter-filled, calmer year ahead.
Have a safe New Year’s Eve. Wishing everyone a healthy, laughter-filled, calmer year ahead.
According to @who.int, 20 million children missed out on essential vaccines in 2024 due to conflict, supply disruptions, and a rise in vaccine misinformation. 2025 funding cuts severely disrupted global maternal care, vaccination, HIV prevention, and disease surveillance. Let’s do better in 2026.
December 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
According to @who.int, 20 million children missed out on essential vaccines in 2024 due to conflict, supply disruptions, and a rise in vaccine misinformation. 2025 funding cuts severely disrupted global maternal care, vaccination, HIV prevention, and disease surveillance. Let’s do better in 2026.
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate.
December 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate.
Wishing friends and colleagues around the world a peaceful, healthy Christmas
December 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Wishing friends and colleagues around the world a peaceful, healthy Christmas
Canadians are awesome.
Photo: Our son cleared this rink (in -18 weather) for playing hockey on our frozen lake.
Photo: Our son cleared this rink (in -18 weather) for playing hockey on our frozen lake.
December 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Canadians are awesome.
Photo: Our son cleared this rink (in -18 weather) for playing hockey on our frozen lake.
Photo: Our son cleared this rink (in -18 weather) for playing hockey on our frozen lake.
Happy 8th night of Chanukah.
Also, happy solstice.
May we all have more light than darkness from here on.
Also, happy solstice.
May we all have more light than darkness from here on.
December 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Happy 8th night of Chanukah.
Also, happy solstice.
May we all have more light than darkness from here on.
Also, happy solstice.
May we all have more light than darkness from here on.
Happy seventh night of Chanukah
December 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Happy seventh night of Chanukah
Sixth night of Chanukah. Difficult week for many reasons, for us, our friends and family, colleagues, and many people. Tonight we will light our candles and we will ground ourselves in the moment, in our space of calm and safety. Wishing the same for everyone else. Shabbat shalom.
December 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Sixth night of Chanukah. Difficult week for many reasons, for us, our friends and family, colleagues, and many people. Tonight we will light our candles and we will ground ourselves in the moment, in our space of calm and safety. Wishing the same for everyone else. Shabbat shalom.