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Michael Burtch

Michael Burtch is an AIDS activist, fundraiser and outspoken critic of Canada’s HIV non-disclosure laws.

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How being HIV-positive saved me from a narrow world view
HIV/AIDS

How being HIV-positive saved me from a narrow world view

One man’s story, from his slow diagnosis more than a decade ago to now

November 30, 2017
Ottawa health ad stigmatizes HIV status
Opinion

Ottawa health ad stigmatizes HIV status

Campaign shows lack of cultural competency and empathy for HIV-positive people

March 13, 2015
Anger on World AIDS Day
Opinion

Anger on World AIDS Day

Can we finally let go?

December 2, 2014
Reclaiming my life after burnout
Opinion

Reclaiming my life after burnout

The stresses of my HIV-sector job were so gradual that I didn’t realize I was being boiled alive

February 1, 2014
The more things change
Opinion

The more things change

Having HIV in 2013 is like being a gay man in the 1950s

November 29, 2013
Can’t we treat HIV like any other disease?
Ottawa

Can’t we treat HIV like any other disease?

November 29, 2012
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One on one with Steven Boone
Health

One on one with Steven Boone

Man accused of attempted murder for failing to disclose HIV-positive status

August 9, 2011
Are we all criminals when it comes to HIV?
Power

Are we all criminals when it comes to HIV?

He didn’t ask my HIV status and I didn’t tell

November 14, 2010
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