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August 27, 2025 NDP: Health Minister prioritizes insurance companies’ profits over delivering universal health coverage for Ontarians TORONTO – Earlier this month, Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP called on Premier Doug Ford to stand up for Ontarians and hold Ottawa to their commitment on delivering pharmacare. In response to Stiles, the Minister of Health prioritized insurance companies’ profits over delivering universal... more » August 27, 2025 Ontario NDP calls for Garden City Skyway project to use Canadian steel and fabricators to stand up against Trump’s tariffs QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP and Official Opposition leader Marit Stiles is calling on the Ford government to ensure the Garden City Skyway bridge project is built with Canadian steel and Canadian fabricators.With the details for the contract still on the table, the Ontario NDP is demanding that Ford make... more » August 26, 2025 Burch: Unrealistic process in Bill 9 won’t protect communities QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP Municipal Affairs critic Jeff Burch (Niagara Centre) is calling out the Ford government for refusing to fix the flaws in Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act, after Conservative members voted down key NDP amendments at committee today.“Today in committee, we saw again how... more » August 26, 2025 NDP slams Housing Minister’s excuses for Ontario’s housing slump OTTAWA – Following a telling admission by the Minister of Housing that the Ontario housing numbers are at a standstill, the shadow minister for housing Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) has issued the following statement:... more » August 25, 2025 NDP: Ford lets taxpayers get scammed by Therme’s scheme TORONTO – Following the Toronto Star investigation into Therme’s finances, Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, is raising new questions about due diligence and calling on the Ford government to cancel the deal and answer for the billions that he is leaving taxpayers on the hook... more » August 22, 2025 GLOVER: Ford admits to not being aware of Therme’s financial troubles despite handing them billions of taxpayer dollars TORONTO - NDP MPP Chris Glover (Spadina–Fort York), whose riding includes Ontario Place, released the following statement in response to Premier Doug Ford’s admission he was unaware of financial red flags flagged in Therme Group’s audited... more » August 21, 2025 Families in Windsor are paying a steep price for Ontario’s jobs crisis WINDSOR - Windsor West NDP MPP Lisa Gretzky is calling for urgent action as Windsor once again records the highest unemployment rate in the country.“Windsor families are being left to carry the weight of U.S. tariffs, and a weak provincial government with no plan to protect jobs,” said Gretzky. “Our city... more » August 21, 2025 Ontario jobs hit hard as unemployment climbs to highest level in nearly a decade QUEEN’S PARK – Shadow Minister for Finance Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale) and Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Catherine Fife (Waterloo), are responding to the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) Q2 financial report showing that the province is facing steep job... more » August 20, 2025 NDP MPPs show support for search for missing man near Fort Severn, ON SIOUX LOOKOUT and KAPUSKASING – NDP MPPs Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) and Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk-James Bay) have released a statement on the ongoing search for a missing man in far northern Ontario and Manitoba. Steffen Skjottelvik, a Norwegian trekker and a friend to community members in Peawanuck and Fort... more » August 19, 2025 The Niagara Convention brings New Democrats together to chart the path to victory NIAGARA FALLS — New Democrats from across the province will gather in Niagara Falls from September 19th to 21st for their bi-annual provincial convention. The Niagara Convention is a pivotal moment to set the party’s path to victory for the 2029 election.“Niagara is where the Ontario NDP was born in... more » August 19, 2025 GLOVER: Ford’s Therme Ontario Place deal could cost taxpayers $800M TORONTO – Ontario NDP MPP Chris Glover (Spadina–Fort York), whose riding includes Ontario Place, released the following statement in response to new revelations about the Therme Ontario Place... more » August 18, 2025 "A partnership that works,” Stiles and Ontario NDP push new deal for municipalities at AMO conference OTTAWA – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition, along with the Ontario NDP caucus will be meeting with mayors, councillors, and municipal leaders from across the province at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario annual conference to hear about real solutions from those who know their communities... more »" /> August 27, 2025 NDP: Health Minister prioritizes insurance companies’ profits over delivering universal health coverage for Ontarians TORONTO – Earlier this month, Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP called on Premier Doug Ford to stand up for Ontarians and hold Ottawa to their commitment on delivering pharmacare. In response to Stiles, the Minister of Health prioritized insurance companies’ profits over delivering universal... more » August 27, 2025 Ontario NDP calls for Garden City Skyway project to use Canadian steel and fabricators to stand up against Trump’s tariffs QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP and Official Opposition leader Marit Stiles is calling on the Ford government to ensure the Garden City Skyway bridge project is built with Canadian steel and Canadian fabricators.With the details for the contract still on the table, the Ontario NDP is demanding that Ford make... more » August 26, 2025 Burch: Unrealistic process in Bill 9 won’t protect communities QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP Municipal Affairs critic Jeff Burch (Niagara Centre) is calling out the Ford government for refusing to fix the flaws in Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act, after Conservative members voted down key NDP amendments at committee today.“Today in committee, we saw again how... more » August 26, 2025 NDP slams Housing Minister’s excuses for Ontario’s housing slump OTTAWA – Following a telling admission by the Minister of Housing that the Ontario housing numbers are at a standstill, the shadow minister for housing Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) has issued the following statement:... more » August 25, 2025 NDP: Ford lets taxpayers get scammed by Therme’s scheme TORONTO – Following the Toronto Star investigation into Therme’s finances, Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, is raising new questions about due diligence and calling on the Ford government to cancel the deal and answer for the billions that he is leaving taxpayers on the hook... more » August 22, 2025 GLOVER: Ford admits to not being aware of Therme’s financial troubles despite handing them billions of taxpayer dollars TORONTO - NDP MPP Chris Glover (Spadina–Fort York), whose riding includes Ontario Place, released the following statement in response to Premier Doug Ford’s admission he was unaware of financial red flags flagged in Therme Group’s audited... more » August 21, 2025 Families in Windsor are paying a steep price for Ontario’s jobs crisis WINDSOR - Windsor West NDP MPP Lisa Gretzky is calling for urgent action as Windsor once again records the highest unemployment rate in the country.“Windsor families are being left to carry the weight of U.S. tariffs, and a weak provincial government with no plan to protect jobs,” said Gretzky. “Our city... more » August 21, 2025 Ontario jobs hit hard as unemployment climbs to highest level in nearly a decade QUEEN’S PARK – Shadow Minister for Finance Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale) and Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Catherine Fife (Waterloo), are responding to the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) Q2 financial report showing that the province is facing steep job... more » August 20, 2025 NDP MPPs show support for search for missing man near Fort Severn, ON SIOUX LOOKOUT and KAPUSKASING – NDP MPPs Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) and Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk-James Bay) have released a statement on the ongoing search for a missing man in far northern Ontario and Manitoba. Steffen Skjottelvik, a Norwegian trekker and a friend to community members in Peawanuck and Fort... more » August 19, 2025 The Niagara Convention brings New Democrats together to chart the path to victory NIAGARA FALLS — New Democrats from across the province will gather in Niagara Falls from September 19th to 21st for their bi-annual provincial convention. The Niagara Convention is a pivotal moment to set the party’s path to victory for the 2029 election.“Niagara is where the Ontario NDP was born in... more » August 19, 2025 GLOVER: Ford’s Therme Ontario Place deal could cost taxpayers $800M TORONTO – Ontario NDP MPP Chris Glover (Spadina–Fort York), whose riding includes Ontario Place, released the following statement in response to new revelations about the Therme Ontario Place... more » August 18, 2025 "A partnership that works,” Stiles and Ontario NDP push new deal for municipalities at AMO conference OTTAWA – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition, along with the Ontario NDP caucus will be meeting with mayors, councillors, and municipal leaders from across the province at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario annual conference to hear about real solutions from those who know their communities... more »" /> August 27, 2025 NDP: Health Minister prioritizes insurance companies’ profits over delivering universal health coverage for Ontarians TORONTO – Earlier this month, Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP called on Premier Doug Ford to stand up for Ontarians and hold Ottawa to their commitment on delivering pharmacare. In response to Stiles, the Minister of Health prioritized insurance companies’ profits over delivering universal... more » August 27, 2025 Ontario NDP calls for Garden City Skyway project to use Canadian steel and fabricators to stand up against Trump’s tariffs QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP and Official Opposition leader Marit Stiles is calling on the Ford government to ensure the Garden City Skyway bridge project is built with Canadian steel and Canadian fabricators.With the details for the contract still on the table, the Ontario NDP is demanding that Ford make... more » August 26, 2025 Burch: Unrealistic process in Bill 9 won’t protect communities QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP Municipal Affairs critic Jeff Burch (Niagara Centre) is calling out the Ford government for refusing to fix the flaws in Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act, after Conservative members voted down key NDP amendments at committee today.“Today in committee, we saw again how... more » August 26, 2025 NDP slams Housing Minister’s excuses for Ontario’s housing slump OTTAWA – Following a telling admission by the Minister of Housing that the Ontario housing numbers are at a standstill, the shadow minister for housing Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) has issued the following statement:... more » August 25, 2025 NDP: Ford lets taxpayers get scammed by Therme’s scheme TORONTO – Following the Toronto Star investigation into Therme’s finances, Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, is raising new questions about due diligence and calling on the Ford government to cancel the deal and answer for the billions that he is leaving taxpayers on the hook... more » August 22, 2025 GLOVER: Ford admits to not being aware of Therme’s financial troubles despite handing them billions of taxpayer dollars TORONTO - NDP MPP Chris Glover (Spadina–Fort York), whose riding includes Ontario Place, released the following statement in response to Premier Doug Ford’s admission he was unaware of financial red flags flagged in Therme Group’s audited... more » August 21, 2025 Families in Windsor are paying a steep price for Ontario’s jobs crisis WINDSOR - Windsor West NDP MPP Lisa Gretzky is calling for urgent action as Windsor once again records the highest unemployment rate in the country.“Windsor families are being left to carry the weight of U.S. tariffs, and a weak provincial government with no plan to protect jobs,” said Gretzky. “Our city... more » August 21, 2025 Ontario jobs hit hard as unemployment climbs to highest level in nearly a decade QUEEN’S PARK – Shadow Minister for Finance Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale) and Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Catherine Fife (Waterloo), are responding to the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) Q2 financial report showing that the province is facing steep job... more » August 20, 2025 NDP MPPs show support for search for missing man near Fort Severn, ON SIOUX LOOKOUT and KAPUSKASING – NDP MPPs Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) and Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk-James Bay) have released a statement on the ongoing search for a missing man in far northern Ontario and Manitoba. Steffen Skjottelvik, a Norwegian trekker and a friend to community members in Peawanuck and Fort... more » August 19, 2025 The Niagara Convention brings New Democrats together to chart the path to victory NIAGARA FALLS — New Democrats from across the province will gather in Niagara Falls from September 19th to 21st for their bi-annual provincial convention. The Niagara Convention is a pivotal moment to set the party’s path to victory for the 2029 election.“Niagara is where the Ontario NDP was born in... more » August 19, 2025 GLOVER: Ford’s Therme Ontario Place deal could cost taxpayers $800M TORONTO – Ontario NDP MPP Chris Glover (Spadina–Fort York), whose riding includes Ontario Place, released the following statement in response to new revelations about the Therme Ontario Place... more » August 18, 2025 "A partnership that works,” Stiles and Ontario NDP push new deal for municipalities at AMO conference OTTAWA – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition, along with the Ontario NDP caucus will be meeting with mayors, councillors, and municipal leaders from across the province at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario annual conference to hear about real solutions from those who know their communities... more »" />