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Dr. Lennox introduces Save a Life Act to make Naloxone available in public spaces
QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions Dr. Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) introduced the Save a Life Act (Naloxone Kit Registration and Public Access Act), 2026, calling on the Ford government to take meaningful action to prevent opioid-related deaths by making Naloxone...
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Doug Ford votes to keep groceries expensive
QUEEN’S PARK — Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles called out Doug Ford and his Conservative government for voting against measures to make life more affordable by scrapping the tax on groceries:
“Ontarians are hurting. They’re being forced to decide between groceries, gas, and rent. While they...
“Our time is now:” Ontario NDP launches Scarborough Southwest campaign ad for Fatima Shaban
SCARBOROUGH — Today, the Ontario NDP launched their first campaign ad for the upcoming provincial by-election in Scarborough Southwest.
Fatima Shaban is a community organizer for and from Scarborough, running to be the next MPP for Scarborough Southwest at Queen’s Park.
The ad features Shaban’s...
MPP Gélinas reintroduces bill to protect youth from harms of vaping
QUEEN’S PARK — NDP Health Critic MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt), was joined with health professionals and people with lived experience were in the Queen’s Park media studio this morning to discuss the need for further legislative action around vaping in Ontario.
"Studies are showing that the number of...
Ontario NDP launches forestry strategy, Room To Grow, to support the North and strengthen Ontario’s economy
QUEEN’S PARK – The NDP’s Shadow Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, MPP Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk-James Bay) is introducing a forestry strategy, aimed at growing the sector, protecting good-paying union jobs, and supporting sustainable resource development across Northern Ontario.
“I grew up in...
NDP introduces Swim to Survive program to children in schools
QUEEN’S PARK – NDP Shadow Minister for Education MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West – Nepean) will be tabling a motion calling on the Ontario government to immediately develop and fund a province-wide “Swim to Survive” public safety initiative to ensure every child in Ontario has access to basic water survival...
MPP Stevens calls on province to hold General Motors accountable for contaminated St. Catharines site
QUEEN’S PARK – NDP MPP Jennie Stevens (St. Catherines) tabled a motion calling on the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to use powers under Sections 17 and 18 of the Environmental Protection Act to hold General Motors accountable for remediation of the former Ontario Street GM property in St...
GRETZKY: Ford cannot continue treating developmental services as an afterthought
Lisa Gretzky (Windsor West) released the following statement in solidarity with the workers at Community Living who provide critical community supports across Ontario:
“What has been reported...
MPP West tables Mining Awareness Week Act
QUEEN’S PARK – NDP Shadow Minister for Labour and Energy & Mines MPP Jamie West (Sudbury) tabled his Mining Awareness Week Act motion in the Legislature:
"Mining has long been a cornerstone of Northern Ontario’s economy, supporting good jobs, strong communities, and the materials we rely on every...
BURCH: There is still more work to do
QUEEN’S PARK – Following the passing of Bill 9, NDP Shadow Minister for Municipal Affairs MPP Jeff Burch (Niagara Centre) has released this statement:
“I want to congratulate all of the advocates who have worked tirelessly on this issue for more than four years, including Emily McIntosh, founder of the...
STILES: Doug Ford’s luxury lifestyle is costing taxpayers
QUEEN’S PARK — Official Opposition Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles says Doug Ford’s tepid apology for his private jet scandal isn’t good enough, and that the Premier needs to reimburse Ontario taxpayers for the costs:
“Doug Ford’s half-hearted mea culpa doesn’t put money back in people’s...
NDP tables Bill to protect children from excessive heat in schools ahead of the summer season
QUEEN’S PARK – NDP Shadow Minister for Education, MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West – Nepean) will be tabling legislation to protect kids from extreme heat in classrooms:
“As the number of extremely hot days during the school year is rising,” said Pasma. “Classrooms and school buses are becoming...