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March 26, 2026 NDP: Ford gets an F for failing Ontarians QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP and Shadow Finance Minister Jessica Bell (University – Rosedale) are giving Doug Ford’s 2026 Budget an F for failing Ontario.Stiles and Bell released their 2026 Budget Report Card, grading Ford’s latest budget on five key tests:... more » March 26, 2026 Minister of Health’s inaction leaves Ontarians paying out of pocket for essential health care QUEEN’S PARK – NDP MPPs Dr. Robin Lennox, Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions with responsibility for Primary Care, and MPP France Gélinas, Shadow Minister for Health are calling out the Minister of Health for dodging questions on nurse practitioners' funding.“It is unacceptable that... more » March 26, 2026 “Systemic discrimination and neglect,” Mamakwa responds to another tragic loss of a child to a house fire in a northern First Nation SIOUX LOOKOUT – Deputy Leader and Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa has released a statement in response to the news of a house fire in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) that took the life of the three-year-old grandson of Chief Donny Morris and seriously injured two adults.“I want to start by sending my... more » March 25, 2026 "Protect our lab services, and protect the North,” NDP MPPs Gélinas and West raise concerns about LifeLabs closures at Queen’s Park QUEEN’S PARK – This morning in the legislature, NDP Shadow Minister of Labour, Energy and Mines MPP Jamie West (Sudbury), and NDP Shadow Minister of Health MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt), both questioned Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones on the closure of local lab services in Sudbury.... more » March 25, 2026 Stiles challenges Ford to reverse OSAP cuts and restore opportunities for Ontario students QUEEN’S PARK — Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, is bringing forward solutions to save OSAP and keep young people and their families out of debt.Stiles is introducing an Opposition Day motion to reverse Ford’s cuts to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and scrap the interest... more » March 25, 2026 BELL: Ford government’s budget must have its priorities straight QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Finance Minister Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) wants Doug Ford to finally get his priorities straight with Budget 2026.“After eight years of Doug Ford, a lot of things need fixing,” said Bell. “We have a doctor shortage. We need more teachers in classrooms... more » March 25, 2026 MCKENNEY: It’s time to get Ontario out of last place on housing QUEEN’S PARK – Following the government’s announcement to cut HST for every home buyer effective April this year until March next year, NDP Shadow Minister for Housing Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) released the following statement:“Housing is a basic necessity, and we should be looking at every... more » March 24, 2026 Ford’s cuts leaves northern Ontario patients without medical transportation QUEEN’S PARK – Following a clear failure by Ford and his Conservatives to coordinate and take responsibility for health care services in Northern Ontario, NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North), and NDP Shadow Minister for Health Care MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) have released the following... more » March 24, 2026 NDP tables Putting Fans First Act, calls on Ford to end predatory resale pricing QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is calling on Doug Ford to follow up with more than just words on ticket resale price gouging, introducing the Putting Fans First Act, 2026. The act would ban the resale of tickets for more than their original face... more » March 24, 2026 Northern Highways need real action, not same recycled promises by Ford government QUEEN’S PARK — Following two weeks of the NDP Northern Tour: Our Roads, Our Safety, which travelled across northern Ontario along Highways 11 and 17, and included NDP Leader Marit Stiles and MPPs John Vanthof (Timiskaming—Cochrane), Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk—James Bay), Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong), Lise... more » March 23, 2026 Algoma Steel layoffs are the real consequences to Ford’s inaction QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles released the following statement in response to the effected layoffs at Algoma Steel:“Nearly a thousand workers lost their livelihoods today. These layoffs will be devastating for the Soo community,” said Stiles. “The Premier knew for months that these... more » March 23, 2026 NDP continues to demand government accountability on Northern Highways as Legislature Resumes QUEEN’S PARK – As the Legislature resumes today, Ontario New Democrats are continuing their fight for safer northern highways after two weeks on the ground listening to families, workers, and first responders. NDP MPP Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) stood in the house to call on the government for... more »" /> March 26, 2026 NDP: Ford gets an F for failing Ontarians QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP and Shadow Finance Minister Jessica Bell (University – Rosedale) are giving Doug Ford’s 2026 Budget an F for failing Ontario.Stiles and Bell released their 2026 Budget Report Card, grading Ford’s latest budget on five key tests:... more » March 26, 2026 Minister of Health’s inaction leaves Ontarians paying out of pocket for essential health care QUEEN’S PARK – NDP MPPs Dr. Robin Lennox, Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions with responsibility for Primary Care, and MPP France Gélinas, Shadow Minister for Health are calling out the Minister of Health for dodging questions on nurse practitioners' funding.“It is unacceptable that... more » March 26, 2026 “Systemic discrimination and neglect,” Mamakwa responds to another tragic loss of a child to a house fire in a northern First Nation SIOUX LOOKOUT – Deputy Leader and Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa has released a statement in response to the news of a house fire in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) that took the life of the three-year-old grandson of Chief Donny Morris and seriously injured two adults.“I want to start by sending my... more » March 25, 2026 "Protect our lab services, and protect the North,” NDP MPPs Gélinas and West raise concerns about LifeLabs closures at Queen’s Park QUEEN’S PARK – This morning in the legislature, NDP Shadow Minister of Labour, Energy and Mines MPP Jamie West (Sudbury), and NDP Shadow Minister of Health MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt), both questioned Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones on the closure of local lab services in Sudbury.... more » March 25, 2026 Stiles challenges Ford to reverse OSAP cuts and restore opportunities for Ontario students QUEEN’S PARK — Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, is bringing forward solutions to save OSAP and keep young people and their families out of debt.Stiles is introducing an Opposition Day motion to reverse Ford’s cuts to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and scrap the interest... more » March 25, 2026 BELL: Ford government’s budget must have its priorities straight QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Finance Minister Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) wants Doug Ford to finally get his priorities straight with Budget 2026.“After eight years of Doug Ford, a lot of things need fixing,” said Bell. “We have a doctor shortage. We need more teachers in classrooms... more » March 25, 2026 MCKENNEY: It’s time to get Ontario out of last place on housing QUEEN’S PARK – Following the government’s announcement to cut HST for every home buyer effective April this year until March next year, NDP Shadow Minister for Housing Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) released the following statement:“Housing is a basic necessity, and we should be looking at every... more » March 24, 2026 Ford’s cuts leaves northern Ontario patients without medical transportation QUEEN’S PARK – Following a clear failure by Ford and his Conservatives to coordinate and take responsibility for health care services in Northern Ontario, NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North), and NDP Shadow Minister for Health Care MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) have released the following... more » March 24, 2026 NDP tables Putting Fans First Act, calls on Ford to end predatory resale pricing QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is calling on Doug Ford to follow up with more than just words on ticket resale price gouging, introducing the Putting Fans First Act, 2026. The act would ban the resale of tickets for more than their original face... more » March 24, 2026 Northern Highways need real action, not same recycled promises by Ford government QUEEN’S PARK — Following two weeks of the NDP Northern Tour: Our Roads, Our Safety, which travelled across northern Ontario along Highways 11 and 17, and included NDP Leader Marit Stiles and MPPs John Vanthof (Timiskaming—Cochrane), Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk—James Bay), Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong), Lise... more » March 23, 2026 Algoma Steel layoffs are the real consequences to Ford’s inaction QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles released the following statement in response to the effected layoffs at Algoma Steel:“Nearly a thousand workers lost their livelihoods today. These layoffs will be devastating for the Soo community,” said Stiles. “The Premier knew for months that these... more » March 23, 2026 NDP continues to demand government accountability on Northern Highways as Legislature Resumes QUEEN’S PARK – As the Legislature resumes today, Ontario New Democrats are continuing their fight for safer northern highways after two weeks on the ground listening to families, workers, and first responders. NDP MPP Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) stood in the house to call on the government for... more »" /> March 26, 2026 NDP: Ford gets an F for failing Ontarians QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP and Shadow Finance Minister Jessica Bell (University – Rosedale) are giving Doug Ford’s 2026 Budget an F for failing Ontario.Stiles and Bell released their 2026 Budget Report Card, grading Ford’s latest budget on five key tests:... more » March 26, 2026 Minister of Health’s inaction leaves Ontarians paying out of pocket for essential health care QUEEN’S PARK – NDP MPPs Dr. Robin Lennox, Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions with responsibility for Primary Care, and MPP France Gélinas, Shadow Minister for Health are calling out the Minister of Health for dodging questions on nurse practitioners' funding.“It is unacceptable that... more » March 26, 2026 “Systemic discrimination and neglect,” Mamakwa responds to another tragic loss of a child to a house fire in a northern First Nation SIOUX LOOKOUT – Deputy Leader and Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa has released a statement in response to the news of a house fire in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) that took the life of the three-year-old grandson of Chief Donny Morris and seriously injured two adults.“I want to start by sending my... more » March 25, 2026 "Protect our lab services, and protect the North,” NDP MPPs Gélinas and West raise concerns about LifeLabs closures at Queen’s Park QUEEN’S PARK – This morning in the legislature, NDP Shadow Minister of Labour, Energy and Mines MPP Jamie West (Sudbury), and NDP Shadow Minister of Health MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt), both questioned Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones on the closure of local lab services in Sudbury.... more » March 25, 2026 Stiles challenges Ford to reverse OSAP cuts and restore opportunities for Ontario students QUEEN’S PARK — Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, is bringing forward solutions to save OSAP and keep young people and their families out of debt.Stiles is introducing an Opposition Day motion to reverse Ford’s cuts to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and scrap the interest... more » March 25, 2026 BELL: Ford government’s budget must have its priorities straight QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Finance Minister Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) wants Doug Ford to finally get his priorities straight with Budget 2026.“After eight years of Doug Ford, a lot of things need fixing,” said Bell. “We have a doctor shortage. We need more teachers in classrooms... more » March 25, 2026 MCKENNEY: It’s time to get Ontario out of last place on housing QUEEN’S PARK – Following the government’s announcement to cut HST for every home buyer effective April this year until March next year, NDP Shadow Minister for Housing Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) released the following statement:“Housing is a basic necessity, and we should be looking at every... more » March 24, 2026 Ford’s cuts leaves northern Ontario patients without medical transportation QUEEN’S PARK – Following a clear failure by Ford and his Conservatives to coordinate and take responsibility for health care services in Northern Ontario, NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North), and NDP Shadow Minister for Health Care MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) have released the following... more » March 24, 2026 NDP tables Putting Fans First Act, calls on Ford to end predatory resale pricing QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is calling on Doug Ford to follow up with more than just words on ticket resale price gouging, introducing the Putting Fans First Act, 2026. The act would ban the resale of tickets for more than their original face... more » March 24, 2026 Northern Highways need real action, not same recycled promises by Ford government QUEEN’S PARK — Following two weeks of the NDP Northern Tour: Our Roads, Our Safety, which travelled across northern Ontario along Highways 11 and 17, and included NDP Leader Marit Stiles and MPPs John Vanthof (Timiskaming—Cochrane), Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk—James Bay), Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong), Lise... more » March 23, 2026 Algoma Steel layoffs are the real consequences to Ford’s inaction QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles released the following statement in response to the effected layoffs at Algoma Steel:“Nearly a thousand workers lost their livelihoods today. These layoffs will be devastating for the Soo community,” said Stiles. “The Premier knew for months that these... more » March 23, 2026 NDP continues to demand government accountability on Northern Highways as Legislature Resumes QUEEN’S PARK – As the Legislature resumes today, Ontario New Democrats are continuing their fight for safer northern highways after two weeks on the ground listening to families, workers, and first responders. NDP MPP Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) stood in the house to call on the government for... more »" />