#vulnerable-populations

#vulnerable-populations

As the weather gets hotter, it is harder for the body to keep its core temperature down. The body opens more blood vessels near the skin to lose heat.

As Paris baked under soaring temperatures on Monday, tourists and residents flocked to shaded spots and canal banks to escape the punishing heat.

The move is a devastating decision for our most vulnerable citizens, who have found a safe haven here. They deserve security in a transitional phase, not upheaval.

Toronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop stated, "Everything from elevator rescues to emergency medical responses to fires, to vehicle extrications and water rescues - it has been an extremely busy three days."

Disasters exacerbate existing vulnerabilities, showing that social circumstances and available resources lead to differing experiences of the same event.

Bishop Robert Brennan expressed serious concerns about the implications of the Medical Aid in Dying Act, warning it could devalue life and influence insurance coverage decisions.

It is my opinion that we should protect the most vulnerable, especially at this time, given the sweeping federal cuts to nonprofits.