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June 12, 2026 MPP Wong-Tam stands with Rayah Café owners as they face unfair eviction TORONTO – MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) joined Wafa El Rhazi, owner of Rayah Café, and Aaron Binder of the Better Way Alliance at Rayah Café today to stand against unfair eviction threats from their landlord.“It is unacceptable that small businesses in our province take the risk of investing in... more » June 12, 2026 GLOVER: No business case, no plan, and a sham consultation, it’s time to shut down Ford’s waterfront scheme QUEEN’S PARK –– Ontario NDP MPP Chris Glover says it’s time for Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Toronto MPs to be accountable to the people of Toronto, and stop Doug Ford’s Billy Bishop expansion scheme, after Canadian press reporting revealed that no plans will be released during the ongoing public... more » June 12, 2026 MPP Mamakwa’s statement in memory of John Cutfeet, Queen’s Park’s Anishininiimowin interpreter SIOUX LOOKOUT – Earlier this week, we were informed that John Cutfeet, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s Anishininiimowin interpreter, suddenly passed away. Ontario NDP Deputy Leader Sol Mamakwa, who worked closely with Mr. Cutfeet to make history and deliver a speech at the Ontario’s legislature in an... 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 12, 2026 MPP Wong-Tam stands with Rayah Café owners as they face unfair eviction TORONTO – MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) joined Wafa El Rhazi, owner of Rayah Café, and Aaron Binder of the Better Way Alliance at Rayah Café today to stand against unfair eviction threats from their landlord.“It is unacceptable that small businesses in our province take the risk of investing in... more » June 12, 2026 GLOVER: No business case, no plan, and a sham consultation, it’s time to shut down Ford’s waterfront scheme QUEEN’S PARK –– Ontario NDP MPP Chris Glover says it’s time for Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Toronto MPs to be accountable to the people of Toronto, and stop Doug Ford’s Billy Bishop expansion scheme, after Canadian press reporting revealed that no plans will be released during the ongoing public... more » June 12, 2026 MPP Mamakwa’s statement in memory of John Cutfeet, Queen’s Park’s Anishininiimowin interpreter SIOUX LOOKOUT – Earlier this week, we were informed that John Cutfeet, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s Anishininiimowin interpreter, suddenly passed away. Ontario NDP Deputy Leader Sol Mamakwa, who worked closely with Mr. Cutfeet to make history and deliver a speech at the Ontario’s legislature in an... 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 12, 2026 MPP Wong-Tam stands with Rayah Café owners as they face unfair eviction TORONTO – MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) joined Wafa El Rhazi, owner of Rayah Café, and Aaron Binder of the Better Way Alliance at Rayah Café today to stand against unfair eviction threats from their landlord.“It is unacceptable that small businesses in our province take the risk of investing in... more » June 12, 2026 GLOVER: No business case, no plan, and a sham consultation, it’s time to shut down Ford’s waterfront scheme QUEEN’S PARK –– Ontario NDP MPP Chris Glover says it’s time for Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Toronto MPs to be accountable to the people of Toronto, and stop Doug Ford’s Billy Bishop expansion scheme, after Canadian press reporting revealed that no plans will be released during the ongoing public... more » June 12, 2026 MPP Mamakwa’s statement in memory of John Cutfeet, Queen’s Park’s Anishininiimowin interpreter SIOUX LOOKOUT – Earlier this week, we were informed that John Cutfeet, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s Anishininiimowin interpreter, suddenly passed away. Ontario NDP Deputy Leader Sol Mamakwa, who worked closely with Mr. Cutfeet to make history and deliver a speech at the Ontario’s legislature in an... 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 »" />