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“Families and workers deserve better”: Ontario NDP responds to Ford cuts to child care funding
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Teresa Armstrong, NDP critic for Child Care, released the following statement in response to funding cuts to affordable child care:
“Families across Ontario deserve access to affordable and reliable childcare. Instead, we’re seeing wait lists explode across the province as affordable...
MPP Lisa Gretzky nominated as NDP candidate for Windsor West
WINDSOR – MPP Lisa Gretzky was chosen by New Democrats in Windsor West to be the Ontario NDP candidate in the next election.
“I’m thrilled to accept this nomination and humbled by the trust that the Windsor West community has placed in me once again,” said Gretzky. “Over the past few years, I’ve...
“We’ve got your back”: Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP in Windsor-Essex for caucus retreat
WINDSOR – Marit Stiles and the entire Ontario NDP caucus are in Windsor this week as they gear up for a return to legislature amid swirling rumours of an early election call.
“Windsor is such an inspiring city, filled with people who care deeply about their communities and have a ‘take charge’ kind of...
Gélinas: Conservatives’ Failure to Act Will Result in an Unrecognizable Healthcare System by 2032
WINDSOR – Official Opposition NDP Health Critic France Gélinas released the following statement today after the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU) report revealed a huge shortfall between the hospital capacity required by 2032 and the Ford government’s ten-year plan:
“This government has been...
Stiles NDP brings in $1.1 million in just 10 weeks
20,000 contributions from across the province lead to historic fundraising results.
ETOBICOKE – The Ontario NDP smashed their “Election Sprint” fundraising target set by Leader Marit Stiles, raising $1.1 million in just the 10 weeks leading up to Labour Day. This historic support shows that people are...
Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP celebrate Labour Day
TORONTO – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, issued the following statement to commemorate Labour Day and celebrate the power of workers:
“When workers stand together, they are unstoppable.
For 130 years, Canadians have celebrated the struggles and accomplishments of the union movement on Labour...
MPP Gretzky marks International Overdose Awareness Day
WINDSOR – MPP Lisa Gretzky (Windsor West), NDP critic for Mental Health and Addictions, issued the following statement to mark International Overdose Awareness Day:
“Addictions can impact absolutely anyone. When it comes to making lives better and easier, we need to lead with support, not stigma.
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NDP's Amanda Robertson Kicks Off Bay of Quinte Campaign with Office Opening
BELLEVILLE, ON – Amanda Robertson, the NDP candidate for the Bay of Quinte and Jennifer French, MPP for Oshawa, welcomed an enthusiastic crowd of supporters to open Robertsons' new campaign office ahead of the coming provincial by-election.
NDP Leader Marit Stiles:
"I am thrilled...
NDP: It’s time for a government that puts transparency first
QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP leader, is raising concerns about the questionable procurement processes behind Ford’s Ontario Place redevelopment project. Ontario NDP obtained documents that show a process rife with unusual...
NDP: Andrew implores Ford to consider compassionate, evidence-based policy on consumption and treatment sites
TORONTO – Jill Andrew (Toronto – St. Paul’s), Ontario NDP critic for Women's Social and Economic Opportunity has written to the Premier’s office ahead of Overdose Awareness Day to raise concerns about the impact of closing the Toronto-based consumption and treatment sites on her community.
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NDP: It’s time for a government that works for you, not just for lobbyists and insiders
QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP leader, is calling on the province to urgently complete the mandatory review of the Lobbyists’ Registration Act as reports about unregistered lobbying activities leading to Ford’s Greenbelt sell-off...
Pasma on school buses in Renfrew County: ‘How does this govt expect kids to learn if they can’t even get to school?’
OTTAWA — Chandra Pasma, MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean and Official Opposition Critic for Education made the following statement regarding student transportation in Renfrew County:
“The Conservative government has completely broken the student transportation funding formula and our kids, once again, are paying...