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October 24, 2025 Murder charges thrown out because of Ford’s overcrowded jails and understaffed courts First-degree murder charges were just stayed in Ontario directly because of Doug Ford’s failure to deliver timely justice and jails that live up to basic human rights standards. The staying of charges will effectively collapse proceedings against the accused, adding to the list of serious criminal trials that have... more » October 24, 2025 NDP calls for real rent control while Ford targets renters with Bill 60 QUEEN’S PARK — The Ford government’s Bill 60 will make it easier for people to lose their homes and get rid of any rent control. Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Housing Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) has issued the following statement in response:"Ontario is in the middle of a jobs disaster. Now, the... more » October 23, 2025 MPP Gilmour calls for transparency from Ford government after “damning” OAC report QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) has published its 2025 Community Survey Report, highlighting an Ontario Autism Program in crisis. In response, NDP Shadow Minister with responsibility for Ontario’s autism program, Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale—High Park), has issued the following statement:... more » October 23, 2025 Conservative Government's silence puts tenants at risk of eviction SUDBURY — MPP Jamie West is calling on the Ford government to ban above-guideline rent increases in buildings of six units or more, in order to close loopholes in the Residential Tenancies Act that allow corporate landlords to abuse the system and raise rents beyond the yearly maximum. “The Conservative... more » October 23, 2025 NDP repeats call to establish comprehensive province-wide rare disease strategy QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Health France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) and for Mental Health, Addiction and Primary care Dr Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) announced the re-introduction of the Rare Disease Strategy Act, 2025. This Bill calls on the government to establish a provincial strategy and... more » October 23, 2025 NDP calls on Ford to put fans first and end ticket resale price gouging QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Attorney General Kristyn Wong-Tam has tabled a motion calling on the Ford government to update the Ticket Sales Act by banning the resale of tickets above their face value.The motion comes as Toronto Blue Jays fans are priced out of the team’s historic return to the... more » October 22, 2025 NDP calls for long-term plan as another Northern mill announces closure QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is once again calling on the Ford government to take urgent, long-term action to protect forestry jobs and communities across Northern Ontario, following the announcement that the Gogama sawmill will be curtailing operations.“We’ve seen Espanola, Terrace Bay, Kap Paper,... more » October 22, 2025 Stiles calls for Buy Ontario First strategy to undo Ford’s jobs disaster QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles introduced a Buy Ontario First strategy to protect good jobs, and create opportunities in communities across the province:The motion will implement a Buy Ontario First procurement plan that puts Ontario and Canadian companies first for government contracts and... more » October 21, 2025 NDP: Just another slap in the face of Ontario Workers. QUEEN’S PARK – After reports showing nearly $200 million in wage theft, NDP shadow minister of labour MPP Jamie West (Sudbury) demanded action from the Premier during question... more » October 21, 2025 “It’s not too late to change the outcome”: Deputy Leader Mamakwa releases statement on Ear Falls sawmill closure QUEEN’S PARK – Deputy Leader and Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa is standing with the people of Ear Falls. Last week, over 150 people employed by the Ear Falls sawmill and their families suddenly lost their livelihoods because of Interfor's decision to shut the sawmill down. This is a devastating blow for... more » October 21, 2025 London NDP MPPs stand with CAMI workers as GM ends BrightDrop production LONDON – Ontario NDP MPPs Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), Peggy Sattler (London West), and Teresa Armstrong (London–Fanshawe) issued the following joint statement in response to news that General Motors will end production of its BrightDrop electric delivery vans at the CAMI Assembly plant in... more » October 21, 2025 Kernaghan: London’s small businesses need real action LONDON — As Small Business Week is recognized across the province, Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Small Business, Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), is calling on the provincial government to provide meaningful supports for small business owners who are the backbone of communities like London.“Small... more »" /> October 24, 2025 Murder charges thrown out because of Ford’s overcrowded jails and understaffed courts First-degree murder charges were just stayed in Ontario directly because of Doug Ford’s failure to deliver timely justice and jails that live up to basic human rights standards. The staying of charges will effectively collapse proceedings against the accused, adding to the list of serious criminal trials that have... more » October 24, 2025 NDP calls for real rent control while Ford targets renters with Bill 60 QUEEN’S PARK — The Ford government’s Bill 60 will make it easier for people to lose their homes and get rid of any rent control. Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Housing Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) has issued the following statement in response:"Ontario is in the middle of a jobs disaster. Now, the... more » October 23, 2025 MPP Gilmour calls for transparency from Ford government after “damning” OAC report QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) has published its 2025 Community Survey Report, highlighting an Ontario Autism Program in crisis. In response, NDP Shadow Minister with responsibility for Ontario’s autism program, Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale—High Park), has issued the following statement:... more » October 23, 2025 Conservative Government's silence puts tenants at risk of eviction SUDBURY — MPP Jamie West is calling on the Ford government to ban above-guideline rent increases in buildings of six units or more, in order to close loopholes in the Residential Tenancies Act that allow corporate landlords to abuse the system and raise rents beyond the yearly maximum. “The Conservative... more » October 23, 2025 NDP repeats call to establish comprehensive province-wide rare disease strategy QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Health France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) and for Mental Health, Addiction and Primary care Dr Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) announced the re-introduction of the Rare Disease Strategy Act, 2025. This Bill calls on the government to establish a provincial strategy and... more » October 23, 2025 NDP calls on Ford to put fans first and end ticket resale price gouging QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Attorney General Kristyn Wong-Tam has tabled a motion calling on the Ford government to update the Ticket Sales Act by banning the resale of tickets above their face value.The motion comes as Toronto Blue Jays fans are priced out of the team’s historic return to the... more » October 22, 2025 NDP calls for long-term plan as another Northern mill announces closure QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is once again calling on the Ford government to take urgent, long-term action to protect forestry jobs and communities across Northern Ontario, following the announcement that the Gogama sawmill will be curtailing operations.“We’ve seen Espanola, Terrace Bay, Kap Paper,... more » October 22, 2025 Stiles calls for Buy Ontario First strategy to undo Ford’s jobs disaster QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles introduced a Buy Ontario First strategy to protect good jobs, and create opportunities in communities across the province:The motion will implement a Buy Ontario First procurement plan that puts Ontario and Canadian companies first for government contracts and... more » October 21, 2025 NDP: Just another slap in the face of Ontario Workers. QUEEN’S PARK – After reports showing nearly $200 million in wage theft, NDP shadow minister of labour MPP Jamie West (Sudbury) demanded action from the Premier during question... more » October 21, 2025 “It’s not too late to change the outcome”: Deputy Leader Mamakwa releases statement on Ear Falls sawmill closure QUEEN’S PARK – Deputy Leader and Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa is standing with the people of Ear Falls. Last week, over 150 people employed by the Ear Falls sawmill and their families suddenly lost their livelihoods because of Interfor's decision to shut the sawmill down. This is a devastating blow for... more » October 21, 2025 London NDP MPPs stand with CAMI workers as GM ends BrightDrop production LONDON – Ontario NDP MPPs Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), Peggy Sattler (London West), and Teresa Armstrong (London–Fanshawe) issued the following joint statement in response to news that General Motors will end production of its BrightDrop electric delivery vans at the CAMI Assembly plant in... more » October 21, 2025 Kernaghan: London’s small businesses need real action LONDON — As Small Business Week is recognized across the province, Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Small Business, Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), is calling on the provincial government to provide meaningful supports for small business owners who are the backbone of communities like London.“Small... more »" /> October 24, 2025 Murder charges thrown out because of Ford’s overcrowded jails and understaffed courts First-degree murder charges were just stayed in Ontario directly because of Doug Ford’s failure to deliver timely justice and jails that live up to basic human rights standards. The staying of charges will effectively collapse proceedings against the accused, adding to the list of serious criminal trials that have... more » October 24, 2025 NDP calls for real rent control while Ford targets renters with Bill 60 QUEEN’S PARK — The Ford government’s Bill 60 will make it easier for people to lose their homes and get rid of any rent control. Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Housing Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) has issued the following statement in response:"Ontario is in the middle of a jobs disaster. Now, the... more » October 23, 2025 MPP Gilmour calls for transparency from Ford government after “damning” OAC report QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) has published its 2025 Community Survey Report, highlighting an Ontario Autism Program in crisis. In response, NDP Shadow Minister with responsibility for Ontario’s autism program, Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale—High Park), has issued the following statement:... more » October 23, 2025 Conservative Government's silence puts tenants at risk of eviction SUDBURY — MPP Jamie West is calling on the Ford government to ban above-guideline rent increases in buildings of six units or more, in order to close loopholes in the Residential Tenancies Act that allow corporate landlords to abuse the system and raise rents beyond the yearly maximum. “The Conservative... more » October 23, 2025 NDP repeats call to establish comprehensive province-wide rare disease strategy QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Health France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) and for Mental Health, Addiction and Primary care Dr Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) announced the re-introduction of the Rare Disease Strategy Act, 2025. This Bill calls on the government to establish a provincial strategy and... more » October 23, 2025 NDP calls on Ford to put fans first and end ticket resale price gouging QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Attorney General Kristyn Wong-Tam has tabled a motion calling on the Ford government to update the Ticket Sales Act by banning the resale of tickets above their face value.The motion comes as Toronto Blue Jays fans are priced out of the team’s historic return to the... more » October 22, 2025 NDP calls for long-term plan as another Northern mill announces closure QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is once again calling on the Ford government to take urgent, long-term action to protect forestry jobs and communities across Northern Ontario, following the announcement that the Gogama sawmill will be curtailing operations.“We’ve seen Espanola, Terrace Bay, Kap Paper,... more » October 22, 2025 Stiles calls for Buy Ontario First strategy to undo Ford’s jobs disaster QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles introduced a Buy Ontario First strategy to protect good jobs, and create opportunities in communities across the province:The motion will implement a Buy Ontario First procurement plan that puts Ontario and Canadian companies first for government contracts and... more » October 21, 2025 NDP: Just another slap in the face of Ontario Workers. QUEEN’S PARK – After reports showing nearly $200 million in wage theft, NDP shadow minister of labour MPP Jamie West (Sudbury) demanded action from the Premier during question... more » October 21, 2025 “It’s not too late to change the outcome”: Deputy Leader Mamakwa releases statement on Ear Falls sawmill closure QUEEN’S PARK – Deputy Leader and Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa is standing with the people of Ear Falls. Last week, over 150 people employed by the Ear Falls sawmill and their families suddenly lost their livelihoods because of Interfor's decision to shut the sawmill down. This is a devastating blow for... more » October 21, 2025 London NDP MPPs stand with CAMI workers as GM ends BrightDrop production LONDON – Ontario NDP MPPs Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), Peggy Sattler (London West), and Teresa Armstrong (London–Fanshawe) issued the following joint statement in response to news that General Motors will end production of its BrightDrop electric delivery vans at the CAMI Assembly plant in... more » October 21, 2025 Kernaghan: London’s small businesses need real action LONDON — As Small Business Week is recognized across the province, Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Small Business, Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), is calling on the provincial government to provide meaningful supports for small business owners who are the backbone of communities like London.“Small... more »" />