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July 10, 2025 “Children of this province need investments in their future, not power grabs,” NDP calls on Ford Government to stop underfunding education TORONTO – Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles was joined by Shadow Minister for Education Chandra Pasma, members from OSSTF, OTF, OECTA, OSBCU, local trustees, and families to urge the government to properly fund Ontario’s schools following years of chronic underfunding and cuts.“Instead of... more » July 10, 2025 Ontario NDP urges public to speak out against unfair patient fees as CPSO opens consultations Nickel Belt - Official Opposition Health Critic France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) is encouraging Ontarians to make their voices heard as the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) holds public consultations on block fees and other patient charges.The CPSO is reviewing its policy on uninsured services... more » July 4, 2025 NDP responds to violent attack against Muslim woman in Oshawa OSHAWA – NDP MPP Jennifer French (Oshawa) and MPP Doly Begum (Scarborough Southwest) are calling for the Government to address rising hate crimes and keep communities safe in Ontario. They issued the following statements in response to a violent attack against a Muslim woman in Oshawa on Wednesday... more » July 4, 2025 Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles joined Dresden rally against Bill 5 DRESDEN — Yesterday Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was in Dresden to stand with residents, advocates, and local leaders who have been working to stop the expansion of the Dresden landfill.Stiles joined members of Dresden CARED and Chatham-Kent municipal councillors to call on the Ford... more » July 3, 2025 Marit Stiles kicks off "All In For Ontario" tour WINDSOR – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, is launching the All In For Ontario tour to bring communities together, meet people where they are, and build a future that working people can afford.“This tour is about everyone who refuses to give up on this province and believes that better... more » July 3, 2025 FIFE: Ontario’s system failed Joan and Jim – but their story shows why we need to change the law WATERLOO – After six long years of forced separation, Jim McLeod and his wife, Joan, have finally been reunited under one roof at Fairview Seniors Community in Cambridge. Their story shows just how desperately Ontario needs laws to protect senior couples from being split up.Ontario NDP MPP Catherine Fife has... more » July 2, 2025 Stiles: The Premier needs to come clean, did he lie about ordering new equipment and compromise Ontario's wildfire response? WINDSOR – Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles is calling for accountability and transparency in response to a Toronto Star’s report about internal government documents showing that no money had been put aside to purchase new waterbombers, despite the Premier’s... more » June 27, 2025 REISSUE: Gélinas: Ford promises hundreds of millions to private clinics while the public system languishes NICKEL BELT — NDP Shadow Minister for health MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) released the following statement in response to Premier Ford’s announcement about funding private clinics:“The Ford government announced they will funnel $155 million into private clinics every two years. That is public money... more » June 27, 2025 “Ontario is stronger when we have spaces to come together and celebrate who we are”: NDP calls for reliable funding for province’s cultural festivals TORONTO – Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles and Shadow Minister Attorney General with responsibility for 2SLGBTQI+ Issues Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) are calling for stable and reliable funding for festivals as millions attend the Pride Toronto Festival this weekend.“Every year,... more » June 27, 2025 NDP: Schools need investments, not government power grabs and political games OTTAWA – Shadow Minister for Education Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West--Nepean) issued the following statement following Minister Calandra’s announcement about taking over four school boards:“Since this Government has come into power, it has chronically underfunded our education system, taking out $6.36... more » June 27, 2025 NDP MPPs urge the Ford government to do their job and protect Ontario amidst dangerous wildfires THUNDER BAY — Northern Ontario MPPs Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk–James Bay) and Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay–Superior North) are calling on the Ford government to take urgent action to support Ontario’s wildland firefighters, who remain underfunded, undervalued, and overstretched as the province faces another... more » June 26, 2025 NDP, Parents, Advocates call on Ford Government to Invest in Special Education TORONTO – At Heydon Park Secondary School, Ontario NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) joined concerned parents and advocates to call on the Ford Government to invest in special education and stop cuts to our schools.“Since the Conservatives came to power in 2018, they have made deep cuts to our... more »" /> July 10, 2025 “Children of this province need investments in their future, not power grabs,” NDP calls on Ford Government to stop underfunding education TORONTO – Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles was joined by Shadow Minister for Education Chandra Pasma, members from OSSTF, OTF, OECTA, OSBCU, local trustees, and families to urge the government to properly fund Ontario’s schools following years of chronic underfunding and cuts.“Instead of... more » July 10, 2025 Ontario NDP urges public to speak out against unfair patient fees as CPSO opens consultations Nickel Belt - Official Opposition Health Critic France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) is encouraging Ontarians to make their voices heard as the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) holds public consultations on block fees and other patient charges.The CPSO is reviewing its policy on uninsured services... more » July 4, 2025 NDP responds to violent attack against Muslim woman in Oshawa OSHAWA – NDP MPP Jennifer French (Oshawa) and MPP Doly Begum (Scarborough Southwest) are calling for the Government to address rising hate crimes and keep communities safe in Ontario. They issued the following statements in response to a violent attack against a Muslim woman in Oshawa on Wednesday... more » July 4, 2025 Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles joined Dresden rally against Bill 5 DRESDEN — Yesterday Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was in Dresden to stand with residents, advocates, and local leaders who have been working to stop the expansion of the Dresden landfill.Stiles joined members of Dresden CARED and Chatham-Kent municipal councillors to call on the Ford... more » July 3, 2025 Marit Stiles kicks off "All In For Ontario" tour WINDSOR – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, is launching the All In For Ontario tour to bring communities together, meet people where they are, and build a future that working people can afford.“This tour is about everyone who refuses to give up on this province and believes that better... more » July 3, 2025 FIFE: Ontario’s system failed Joan and Jim – but their story shows why we need to change the law WATERLOO – After six long years of forced separation, Jim McLeod and his wife, Joan, have finally been reunited under one roof at Fairview Seniors Community in Cambridge. Their story shows just how desperately Ontario needs laws to protect senior couples from being split up.Ontario NDP MPP Catherine Fife has... more » July 2, 2025 Stiles: The Premier needs to come clean, did he lie about ordering new equipment and compromise Ontario's wildfire response? WINDSOR – Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles is calling for accountability and transparency in response to a Toronto Star’s report about internal government documents showing that no money had been put aside to purchase new waterbombers, despite the Premier’s... more » June 27, 2025 REISSUE: Gélinas: Ford promises hundreds of millions to private clinics while the public system languishes NICKEL BELT — NDP Shadow Minister for health MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) released the following statement in response to Premier Ford’s announcement about funding private clinics:“The Ford government announced they will funnel $155 million into private clinics every two years. That is public money... more » June 27, 2025 “Ontario is stronger when we have spaces to come together and celebrate who we are”: NDP calls for reliable funding for province’s cultural festivals TORONTO – Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles and Shadow Minister Attorney General with responsibility for 2SLGBTQI+ Issues Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) are calling for stable and reliable funding for festivals as millions attend the Pride Toronto Festival this weekend.“Every year,... more » June 27, 2025 NDP: Schools need investments, not government power grabs and political games OTTAWA – Shadow Minister for Education Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West--Nepean) issued the following statement following Minister Calandra’s announcement about taking over four school boards:“Since this Government has come into power, it has chronically underfunded our education system, taking out $6.36... more » June 27, 2025 NDP MPPs urge the Ford government to do their job and protect Ontario amidst dangerous wildfires THUNDER BAY — Northern Ontario MPPs Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk–James Bay) and Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay–Superior North) are calling on the Ford government to take urgent action to support Ontario’s wildland firefighters, who remain underfunded, undervalued, and overstretched as the province faces another... more » June 26, 2025 NDP, Parents, Advocates call on Ford Government to Invest in Special Education TORONTO – At Heydon Park Secondary School, Ontario NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) joined concerned parents and advocates to call on the Ford Government to invest in special education and stop cuts to our schools.“Since the Conservatives came to power in 2018, they have made deep cuts to our... more »" /> July 10, 2025 “Children of this province need investments in their future, not power grabs,” NDP calls on Ford Government to stop underfunding education TORONTO – Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles was joined by Shadow Minister for Education Chandra Pasma, members from OSSTF, OTF, OECTA, OSBCU, local trustees, and families to urge the government to properly fund Ontario’s schools following years of chronic underfunding and cuts.“Instead of... more » July 10, 2025 Ontario NDP urges public to speak out against unfair patient fees as CPSO opens consultations Nickel Belt - Official Opposition Health Critic France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) is encouraging Ontarians to make their voices heard as the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) holds public consultations on block fees and other patient charges.The CPSO is reviewing its policy on uninsured services... more » July 4, 2025 NDP responds to violent attack against Muslim woman in Oshawa OSHAWA – NDP MPP Jennifer French (Oshawa) and MPP Doly Begum (Scarborough Southwest) are calling for the Government to address rising hate crimes and keep communities safe in Ontario. They issued the following statements in response to a violent attack against a Muslim woman in Oshawa on Wednesday... more » July 4, 2025 Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles joined Dresden rally against Bill 5 DRESDEN — Yesterday Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was in Dresden to stand with residents, advocates, and local leaders who have been working to stop the expansion of the Dresden landfill.Stiles joined members of Dresden CARED and Chatham-Kent municipal councillors to call on the Ford... more » July 3, 2025 Marit Stiles kicks off "All In For Ontario" tour WINDSOR – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, is launching the All In For Ontario tour to bring communities together, meet people where they are, and build a future that working people can afford.“This tour is about everyone who refuses to give up on this province and believes that better... more » July 3, 2025 FIFE: Ontario’s system failed Joan and Jim – but their story shows why we need to change the law WATERLOO – After six long years of forced separation, Jim McLeod and his wife, Joan, have finally been reunited under one roof at Fairview Seniors Community in Cambridge. Their story shows just how desperately Ontario needs laws to protect senior couples from being split up.Ontario NDP MPP Catherine Fife has... more » July 2, 2025 Stiles: The Premier needs to come clean, did he lie about ordering new equipment and compromise Ontario's wildfire response? WINDSOR – Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles is calling for accountability and transparency in response to a Toronto Star’s report about internal government documents showing that no money had been put aside to purchase new waterbombers, despite the Premier’s... more » June 27, 2025 REISSUE: Gélinas: Ford promises hundreds of millions to private clinics while the public system languishes NICKEL BELT — NDP Shadow Minister for health MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) released the following statement in response to Premier Ford’s announcement about funding private clinics:“The Ford government announced they will funnel $155 million into private clinics every two years. That is public money... more » June 27, 2025 “Ontario is stronger when we have spaces to come together and celebrate who we are”: NDP calls for reliable funding for province’s cultural festivals TORONTO – Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles and Shadow Minister Attorney General with responsibility for 2SLGBTQI+ Issues Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) are calling for stable and reliable funding for festivals as millions attend the Pride Toronto Festival this weekend.“Every year,... more » June 27, 2025 NDP: Schools need investments, not government power grabs and political games OTTAWA – Shadow Minister for Education Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West--Nepean) issued the following statement following Minister Calandra’s announcement about taking over four school boards:“Since this Government has come into power, it has chronically underfunded our education system, taking out $6.36... more » June 27, 2025 NDP MPPs urge the Ford government to do their job and protect Ontario amidst dangerous wildfires THUNDER BAY — Northern Ontario MPPs Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk–James Bay) and Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay–Superior North) are calling on the Ford government to take urgent action to support Ontario’s wildland firefighters, who remain underfunded, undervalued, and overstretched as the province faces another... more » June 26, 2025 NDP, Parents, Advocates call on Ford Government to Invest in Special Education TORONTO – At Heydon Park Secondary School, Ontario NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) joined concerned parents and advocates to call on the Ford Government to invest in special education and stop cuts to our schools.“Since the Conservatives came to power in 2018, they have made deep cuts to our... more »" />

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“Children of this province need investments in their future, not power grabs,” NDP calls on Ford Government to stop underfunding education

Ontario NDP urges public to speak out against unfair patient fees as CPSO opens consultations

NDP responds to violent attack against Muslim woman in Oshawa

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles joined Dresden rally against Bill 5

Marit Stiles kicks off "All In For Ontario" tour

FIFE: Ontario’s system failed Joan and Jim – but their story shows why we need to change the law

Stiles: The Premier needs to come clean, did he lie about ordering new equipment and compromise Ontario's wildfire response?

REISSUE: Gélinas: Ford promises hundreds of millions to private clinics while the public system languishes

“Ontario is stronger when we have spaces to come together and celebrate who we are”: NDP calls for reliable funding for province’s cultural festivals

NDP: Schools need investments, not government power grabs and political games

NDP MPPs urge the Ford government to do their job and protect Ontario amidst dangerous wildfires

NDP, Parents, Advocates call on Ford Government to Invest in Special Education