Paul J James

Photo: March 2018 Dear Paul James Supporters, I would like to thank those persons who have supported the Paul James social justice cause without prejudice, second thought or stigmatized judgment but rather an eagerness and open mindedness to understand substance use and substance disability in a more progressive, pragmatic and correct way. Even though many supporters remain quiet, the support which is there, is appreciated.very much. The repercussions from the stigma of drug

Paul challenges Bob Rae, a Canadian icon and humanitarian, to confront York University and all those that would discriminate against and deliver injustice to those that suffer from substance disability. March 2018 May 16, 2018 Dear Bob Rae, A subsequent email correspondence will highlight a communication thread between my sister, a banking institution and myself. The igniting of the banking hardship rule I thought was perhaps a consequence of your understanding of the rule

Thirty two days into his 9th hunger strike protest Paul James shows his resolve against the discrimination levied against him by York University. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Government have failed to protect Paul's Human Rights and in so doing sentence thousands of Canadians that suffer from substance abuse disability to the same fate.

March 2018 Based on the scapegoating of my previous 8 hunger strike protests as being the consequence of mental illness, it is the right time to define the legitimate albeit gruesome methodology of confronting social injustices. Here is a definition through simple google of the words. “hunger strike protest”. "A hunger strike is a method of non-violent resistance or pressure in which participants fast as an act of political protest, or to provoke feelings of guilt in others,

May 1, 2018 Dear Maureen Armstrong, As I enter my thirtieth hunger strike day on a ninth protest in 18 months this correspondence is final transparency to the York University institution and to the global community. As the Paul James matter reaches its conclusion it should be a time for York University to embark on some serious soul searching. My circumstances today are a result of: a. My decisions over the past 8 years to fight for social justice against the poor treatment

From SHARON BEARPARK to Paul James "Oh my gosh Paul, I hope you are managing as best you can. I have to thank you for re-sending the Hillsborough link. It is such a riveting documentary and compelling on so many fronts. I admit to coming to tears throughout and feel that everyone was scapegoated to protect what is a disgusting display of systemic injustice. I get the parallels and found myself writing down Professor Scraton's words thinking how poignantly they encapsulate wh