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Stiles says Ford “slammed the door” on Greenbelt transparency
QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is calling out the Ford government after hundreds of records tied to the Greenbelt scandal were withheld following last-minute changes to freedom of information...
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NDP announces Bill to bring accountability and community safety to Ontario corrections system
QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Attorney General Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) announced their new Bill to bring community safety, transparency, and accountability to Ontario’s broken corrections system.
The Bill will be tabled when the Legislature returns next week, and calls on the Ford government...
RAKOCEVIC: Metrolinx’s secrecy makes Ontarians less safe
QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Public Transit Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) blasted Metrolinx for using “obsolete” crash-recording devices on GO Trains, and the Ford government for continuing to allow them to avoid transparency and accountability:
“Whether it’s obsolete...
NDP: FAO finds rising unemployment, slowing job growth as Ford’s jobs disaster continues
QUEEN’S PARK –– A new report from Ontario’s Financial Accountability Office (FAO) is raising concerns about the direction of the province’s labour market; as Ontario NDP Shadow Finance Minister Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale); and Shadow Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade Minister Catherine...
Bleak picture of a system in crisis: NDP calls for more special education funding
QUEEN’S PARK - In response to the new Ontario Autism Coalition survey report on special education, Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Education Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West-Nepean) and Shadow Minister for the Ontario Autism Program Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale-High Park), released the following statement:
“The data...
New Democrats in Scarborough Southwest elect Fatima Shaban to carry the banner for upcoming by-election
SCARBOROUGH –– New Democrats in Scarborough Southwest gathered today to elect Fatima Shaban as their candidate for the upcoming Scarborough Southwest provincial by-election following a local riding association nomination meeting.
Deeply-rooted in Scarborough Southwest, Shaban is a parent, tenant organizer,...
NDP MPPs mourn the loss of two workers in two days, calling for stronger workplace safety protections
THUNDER BAY and SUDBURY – As today marks the National Day of Mourning for workers killed on the job, NDP Shadow Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, with responsibility for WSIB and Injured Workers, MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) and NDP Shadow Minister for Labour, MPP Jamie West (Sudbury),...
Ford’s forestry re-announcements fall short of real long-term strategy for Northern mills and workers
TORONTO – Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Forestry, MPP Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) is calling out the Ford Government for the lack of real long-term forestry strategy following the latest...
Minister of Education plays victim as he attacks Ontario's education system and puts children's future at risk
QUEEN’S PARK – As the Social Policy committee holds hearings on the Minister of Education’s bill 101, NDP Shadow Minister of Education MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West–Nepean) released the following statement:
“Never has a Minister used a committee hearing to attack educators, parents, and community...
GLOVER: Ford can’t be trusted with Toronto Islands
TORONTO — Ontario NDP MPP Chris Glover (Spadina—Fort York) isn’t buying the Ford government’s claims about their plans for Toronto Islands. Ford’s Minister claims that the province is not interested in seizing the islands, despite introducing a Bill that gives the province the power to do so:
“Doug...
Stiles rips into Ford for his attempt to unilaterally seize city lands and public parks
QUEEN’S PARK — Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition Ontario NDP, blasted legislation introduced by the Ford government, allowing them to take over Billy Bishop Airport, and expropriate city lands and public parks in downtown Toronto:
“Doug Ford is obsessed with downtown Toronto,” said Stiles...
MPP Gilmour, Girls Government students call for more affordable housing
QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale—High Park) hosted Grade 7 and 8 students from Holy Family Catholic School, and Dr. Rita Cox—Kina Minagok Public School yesterday, as they called for more affordable housing.
The students...