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June 11, 2026 MPP McKenney pushes for ways to protect tenants from extreme heat QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Housing Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) released the following statement in response to the Ford government finally giving tenants the right to install air conditioners in their units starting July 1, years after the actual legislation, Bill 97, passed:... more » June 11, 2026 MPP Kernaghan sounds alarm about health care job cuts at London Health Sciences LONDON – Ontario NDP MPP Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre) hosted a round table discussion with registered nurses from ONA local 100 to discuss the growing healthcare crisis in London and across Ontario. Frontline healthcare workers shared alarming concerns about staffing shortages, workplace violence,... more » June 11, 2026 New Democrats call out Conservatives for moving to shut down committee for the summer QUEEN’S PARK — NDP MPPs Wayne Gates (Niagara Falls) and Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale – High Park) released a joint statement after Ford’s Conservatives pushed for the committee to be adjourned once again:“After adjourning the legislature for 21 weeks after sitting for less than a month, the Premier said... more » June 11, 2026 Ford’s cuts are hurting families with longer child care wait times LONDON — After concerning reports of childcare services continuing to be neglected by Ford’s government, NDP Shadow Minister for Child Care and Pensions Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe) released the following... more » June 11, 2026 NDP: Ford stands by while Kerzner hides from responsibility and makes Ontario less safe QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Solicitor General Jennie Stevens (St. Catharines), and Shadow Attorney General Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) say it’s time for Doug Ford to tell Solicitor General Michael Kerzner to stop dodging questions, and start taking accountability for the state of Ontario’s... more » June 10, 2026 MPP Vaugeois calls on government to provide transparency to Ontario’s seniors following news about police investigation THUNDER BAY — NDP Shadow Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay—Superior North), released the following statement upon the recent police investigation connected to the Ministry of Seniors and... more » June 10, 2026 STILES: Part-time Premier Ford has nothing to show for taxpayer-funded U.S. trip QUEEN’S PARK — Official Opposition Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles says that Doug Ford returned from his trip to the United States with nothing to show for it:“Doug Ford did two things on this trip,” said Stiles. “Light taxpayer dollars on fire, and inflate his ego.“Ford is so busy... more » June 9, 2026 GLOVER: Time to put an end to Ford's Billy Bishop scheme TORONTO — Ontario NDP MPP Chris Glover (Spadina—Fort York) says that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s anonymous email survey on the Billy Bishop Airport expansion isn’t fooling anyone in Toronto:“We already know that the airport expansion will cost $5 billion, destroy a portion of the Toronto Islands and... more » June 9, 2026 BELL: Students and families at Heydon Park Secondary deserve certainty TORONTO — Ontario NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) is calling on the Ford government to stop the plan to close Heydon Park Secondary School and move its students with special needs.“These are kids that need stability and routine,” said Bell. “Pulling the rug out from under them and their... more » June 9, 2026 STILES: How much did Ontarians pay for Ford’s American photo op? QUEEN’S PARK — Official Opposition Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles says Doug Ford has nothing to show for his latest taxpayer-funded trip to the United States:"This summer, Ontarians could have been paying less on their grocery bills,” said Stiles. “Instead of making that happen, Doug Ford voted... more » June 9, 2026 Students and educators deserve transparently funded classrooms, not accounting tricks OTTAWA – NDP Shadow Minister of Education MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West – Nepean) released the following statement, calling out Ford’s Minister of Education for performing accounting tricks instead of transparently funding classrooms:“This announcement shows exactly what’s wrong with the Ford... more » June 5, 2026 One Year of Bill 5: MPP Mamakwa calls for renewed action to defend First Nations Inherent and Treaty rights SIOUX LOOKOUT – NDP Deputy Leader and Official Opposition critic for Indigenous and Treaty Relations MPP Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) has released the following statement on the anniversary of Bill 5 officially becoming law in Ontario:“It’s hard to believe that one year has passed since Bill 5 received... more »" /> June 11, 2026 MPP McKenney pushes for ways to protect tenants from extreme heat QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Housing Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) released the following statement in response to the Ford government finally giving tenants the right to install air conditioners in their units starting July 1, years after the actual legislation, Bill 97, passed:... more » June 11, 2026 MPP Kernaghan sounds alarm about health care job cuts at London Health Sciences LONDON – Ontario NDP MPP Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre) hosted a round table discussion with registered nurses from ONA local 100 to discuss the growing healthcare crisis in London and across Ontario. Frontline healthcare workers shared alarming concerns about staffing shortages, workplace violence,... more » June 11, 2026 New Democrats call out Conservatives for moving to shut down committee for the summer QUEEN’S PARK — NDP MPPs Wayne Gates (Niagara Falls) and Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale – High Park) released a joint statement after Ford’s Conservatives pushed for the committee to be adjourned once again:“After adjourning the legislature for 21 weeks after sitting for less than a month, the Premier said... more » June 11, 2026 Ford’s cuts are hurting families with longer child care wait times LONDON — After concerning reports of childcare services continuing to be neglected by Ford’s government, NDP Shadow Minister for Child Care and Pensions Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe) released the following... more » June 11, 2026 NDP: Ford stands by while Kerzner hides from responsibility and makes Ontario less safe QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Solicitor General Jennie Stevens (St. Catharines), and Shadow Attorney General Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) say it’s time for Doug Ford to tell Solicitor General Michael Kerzner to stop dodging questions, and start taking accountability for the state of Ontario’s... more » June 10, 2026 MPP Vaugeois calls on government to provide transparency to Ontario’s seniors following news about police investigation THUNDER BAY — NDP Shadow Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay—Superior North), released the following statement upon the recent police investigation connected to the Ministry of Seniors and... more » June 10, 2026 STILES: Part-time Premier Ford has nothing to show for taxpayer-funded U.S. trip QUEEN’S PARK — Official Opposition Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles says that Doug Ford returned from his trip to the United States with nothing to show for it:“Doug Ford did two things on this trip,” said Stiles. “Light taxpayer dollars on fire, and inflate his ego.“Ford is so busy... more » June 9, 2026 GLOVER: Time to put an end to Ford's Billy Bishop scheme TORONTO — Ontario NDP MPP Chris Glover (Spadina—Fort York) says that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s anonymous email survey on the Billy Bishop Airport expansion isn’t fooling anyone in Toronto:“We already know that the airport expansion will cost $5 billion, destroy a portion of the Toronto Islands and... more » June 9, 2026 BELL: Students and families at Heydon Park Secondary deserve certainty TORONTO — Ontario NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) is calling on the Ford government to stop the plan to close Heydon Park Secondary School and move its students with special needs.“These are kids that need stability and routine,” said Bell. “Pulling the rug out from under them and their... more » June 9, 2026 STILES: How much did Ontarians pay for Ford’s American photo op? QUEEN’S PARK — Official Opposition Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles says Doug Ford has nothing to show for his latest taxpayer-funded trip to the United States:"This summer, Ontarians could have been paying less on their grocery bills,” said Stiles. “Instead of making that happen, Doug Ford voted... more » June 9, 2026 Students and educators deserve transparently funded classrooms, not accounting tricks OTTAWA – NDP Shadow Minister of Education MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West – Nepean) released the following statement, calling out Ford’s Minister of Education for performing accounting tricks instead of transparently funding classrooms:“This announcement shows exactly what’s wrong with the Ford... more » June 5, 2026 One Year of Bill 5: MPP Mamakwa calls for renewed action to defend First Nations Inherent and Treaty rights SIOUX LOOKOUT – NDP Deputy Leader and Official Opposition critic for Indigenous and Treaty Relations MPP Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) has released the following statement on the anniversary of Bill 5 officially becoming law in Ontario:“It’s hard to believe that one year has passed since Bill 5 received... more »" /> June 11, 2026 MPP McKenney pushes for ways to protect tenants from extreme heat QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Housing Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) released the following statement in response to the Ford government finally giving tenants the right to install air conditioners in their units starting July 1, years after the actual legislation, Bill 97, passed:... more » June 11, 2026 MPP Kernaghan sounds alarm about health care job cuts at London Health Sciences LONDON – Ontario NDP MPP Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre) hosted a round table discussion with registered nurses from ONA local 100 to discuss the growing healthcare crisis in London and across Ontario. Frontline healthcare workers shared alarming concerns about staffing shortages, workplace violence,... more » June 11, 2026 New Democrats call out Conservatives for moving to shut down committee for the summer QUEEN’S PARK — NDP MPPs Wayne Gates (Niagara Falls) and Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale – High Park) released a joint statement after Ford’s Conservatives pushed for the committee to be adjourned once again:“After adjourning the legislature for 21 weeks after sitting for less than a month, the Premier said... more » June 11, 2026 Ford’s cuts are hurting families with longer child care wait times LONDON — After concerning reports of childcare services continuing to be neglected by Ford’s government, NDP Shadow Minister for Child Care and Pensions Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe) released the following... more » June 11, 2026 NDP: Ford stands by while Kerzner hides from responsibility and makes Ontario less safe QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Solicitor General Jennie Stevens (St. Catharines), and Shadow Attorney General Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) say it’s time for Doug Ford to tell Solicitor General Michael Kerzner to stop dodging questions, and start taking accountability for the state of Ontario’s... more » June 10, 2026 MPP Vaugeois calls on government to provide transparency to Ontario’s seniors following news about police investigation THUNDER BAY — NDP Shadow Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay—Superior North), released the following statement upon the recent police investigation connected to the Ministry of Seniors and... more » June 10, 2026 STILES: Part-time Premier Ford has nothing to show for taxpayer-funded U.S. trip QUEEN’S PARK — Official Opposition Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles says that Doug Ford returned from his trip to the United States with nothing to show for it:“Doug Ford did two things on this trip,” said Stiles. “Light taxpayer dollars on fire, and inflate his ego.“Ford is so busy... more » June 9, 2026 GLOVER: Time to put an end to Ford's Billy Bishop scheme TORONTO — Ontario NDP MPP Chris Glover (Spadina—Fort York) says that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s anonymous email survey on the Billy Bishop Airport expansion isn’t fooling anyone in Toronto:“We already know that the airport expansion will cost $5 billion, destroy a portion of the Toronto Islands and... more » June 9, 2026 BELL: Students and families at Heydon Park Secondary deserve certainty TORONTO — Ontario NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) is calling on the Ford government to stop the plan to close Heydon Park Secondary School and move its students with special needs.“These are kids that need stability and routine,” said Bell. “Pulling the rug out from under them and their... more » June 9, 2026 STILES: How much did Ontarians pay for Ford’s American photo op? QUEEN’S PARK — Official Opposition Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles says Doug Ford has nothing to show for his latest taxpayer-funded trip to the United States:"This summer, Ontarians could have been paying less on their grocery bills,” said Stiles. “Instead of making that happen, Doug Ford voted... more » June 9, 2026 Students and educators deserve transparently funded classrooms, not accounting tricks OTTAWA – NDP Shadow Minister of Education MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West – Nepean) released the following statement, calling out Ford’s Minister of Education for performing accounting tricks instead of transparently funding classrooms:“This announcement shows exactly what’s wrong with the Ford... more » June 5, 2026 One Year of Bill 5: MPP Mamakwa calls for renewed action to defend First Nations Inherent and Treaty rights SIOUX LOOKOUT – NDP Deputy Leader and Official Opposition critic for Indigenous and Treaty Relations MPP Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) has released the following statement on the anniversary of Bill 5 officially becoming law in Ontario:“It’s hard to believe that one year has passed since Bill 5 received... more »" />