I鈥檓 recovering from cancer after years of harassment at work (I was an orderly in 2 long term care facilities for senior citizens run by the Minist猫re de la Sant茅 et des Services sociaux). I had reported mistreatment of beneficiaries, racism towards Black employees, and human resources management based on bullying. I experienced homelessness following four years of legal action against my employer. I then experienced violence at the Old Brewery Mission dormitory (assault between beneficiaries, filthiness of the space, insomnia caused by noises in the dormitory, disrespect by unionised workers).
Today I live in a large co-op, resulting from the efforts of activists in social housing: La Montagne Verte. I advocate for social housing to the Comit茅 logement Ville-Marie and in several committees with my new housing coop. I also offer workshops on non-violent communication (Marshall Rosenberg) in community settings, and I help people install free software on their computers rather than having to buy Microsoft products.
I鈥檓 trained as a lawyer and guidance counsellor. I often experienced psychological harassement at work being a non-binary man.