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April 10, 2026 ONDP: London tops country in unemployment amid growing jobs disaster LONDON — Ontario NDP MPPs Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe), and Peggy Sattler (London West) say London’s unemployment rate hitting 9.1%, now the highest in the country, is a devastating blow for workers and a clear sign of a growing jobs disaster in southwestern... more » April 10, 2026 PASMA: Ford, Calandra need to go further to address teacher shortage QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister of Education Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West—Nepean) says a move by the Ford government to revamp teacher education is a positive step, but more needs to be done to address the province’s teacher... more » April 10, 2026 NDP: Ford’s underfunding sees 400 jobs cut at Ottawa Hospital OTTAWA — Ontario NDP MPP Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) and Shadow Health Minister France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) have issued the following statement, as the Ottawa Hospital is set to cut 400 jobs —a direct result of the Ford government’s... more » April 9, 2026 MPP Rakocevic to champion Public Transit file with a vision for better, more reliable service QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Tom Rakocevic (Humber River-Black Creek) has been named the Ontario NDP’s Shadow Minister for Public Transportation, in addition to his existing role as Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement and critic for Auto Insurance.“Public transit is at the... more » April 9, 2026 Supervisors billing for $400K while students in low-income neighbourhoods left without basic school supplies OTTAWA – In response to reports that Conservative-appointed school supervisors are billing beyond their $350,000 salaries while school boards cut staff and students struggle to access basic resources and supplies, NDP Shadow Minister of Education MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West – Nepean) released the following... more » April 9, 2026 NDP MPPs continue push for Highway safety in the North NORTH BAY - NDP MPPs Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk–James Bay) and John Vanthof (Timiskaming–Cochrane) have released the following statement upon learning that the Premier will be in North Bay this morning for an announcement:“We are happy to see the return of the Northlander, but it’s too bad he won’t... more » April 9, 2026 VAUGEOIS: Ford must do more to support injured and ill workers QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister with responsibility for WSIB and Injured Workers Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay—Superior North) is calling on the Ford government to go further in ensuring a strong and robust WSIB system for all:“While the latest changes from the Ford government open the door to... more » April 7, 2026 NDP: Ford’s handpicked supervisor makes more cuts to classrooms TORONTO and OTTAWA — NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale), and Shadow Minister of Education Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West—Nepean) are condemning the decision by the Minister of Education’s handpicked supervisor, Rohit Gupta, to cut more than 600 teachers from an education system that is already overcrowded... more » April 7, 2026 Ontario NDP posts record post-election-year Q1 with $750,000 raised from more than 20,000 contributions Average contribution of $30 reflects broad grassroots support.TORONTO – Marit Stiles' Ontario NDP raised $750,000 in the first quarter of 2026 from 20,500 contributions, making the strongest Q1 fundraising result in a post-election year in party history, with 10 percent of donors contributing... more » April 7, 2026 STILES: Hallway health care disaster continues under Ford’s watch QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is slamming the Ford government after media reports reveal that hospitals are being forced to convert storage rooms and office spaces to treat patients:“This is a... more » April 2, 2026 GILMOUR: Ford must protect Ontario’s food supply QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPP Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale—High Park) is calling on the Ford government to act now, and protect the Ontario Food Terminal:“The Ontario Food Terminal moves two billion pounds of produce every year,” said Gilmour. “It connects more than 400 farmers with over 5,000 buyers,... more » April 2, 2026 PASMA: There will be no more schools left by the time the Minister of Education is finished making cuts OTTAWA – NDP Shadow Minister of Education MPP Chandra Pasma released the following statement regarding 78 jobs lost at the York Region District School Board:“Losing 78 caretakers and trades workers in York Region means dirtier, less safe schools for students and staff,” said Pasma. “These are the very... more »" /> April 10, 2026 ONDP: London tops country in unemployment amid growing jobs disaster LONDON — Ontario NDP MPPs Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe), and Peggy Sattler (London West) say London’s unemployment rate hitting 9.1%, now the highest in the country, is a devastating blow for workers and a clear sign of a growing jobs disaster in southwestern... more » April 10, 2026 PASMA: Ford, Calandra need to go further to address teacher shortage QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister of Education Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West—Nepean) says a move by the Ford government to revamp teacher education is a positive step, but more needs to be done to address the province’s teacher... more » April 10, 2026 NDP: Ford’s underfunding sees 400 jobs cut at Ottawa Hospital OTTAWA — Ontario NDP MPP Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) and Shadow Health Minister France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) have issued the following statement, as the Ottawa Hospital is set to cut 400 jobs —a direct result of the Ford government’s... more » April 9, 2026 MPP Rakocevic to champion Public Transit file with a vision for better, more reliable service QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Tom Rakocevic (Humber River-Black Creek) has been named the Ontario NDP’s Shadow Minister for Public Transportation, in addition to his existing role as Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement and critic for Auto Insurance.“Public transit is at the... more » April 9, 2026 Supervisors billing for $400K while students in low-income neighbourhoods left without basic school supplies OTTAWA – In response to reports that Conservative-appointed school supervisors are billing beyond their $350,000 salaries while school boards cut staff and students struggle to access basic resources and supplies, NDP Shadow Minister of Education MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West – Nepean) released the following... more » April 9, 2026 NDP MPPs continue push for Highway safety in the North NORTH BAY - NDP MPPs Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk–James Bay) and John Vanthof (Timiskaming–Cochrane) have released the following statement upon learning that the Premier will be in North Bay this morning for an announcement:“We are happy to see the return of the Northlander, but it’s too bad he won’t... more » April 9, 2026 VAUGEOIS: Ford must do more to support injured and ill workers QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister with responsibility for WSIB and Injured Workers Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay—Superior North) is calling on the Ford government to go further in ensuring a strong and robust WSIB system for all:“While the latest changes from the Ford government open the door to... more » April 7, 2026 NDP: Ford’s handpicked supervisor makes more cuts to classrooms TORONTO and OTTAWA — NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale), and Shadow Minister of Education Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West—Nepean) are condemning the decision by the Minister of Education’s handpicked supervisor, Rohit Gupta, to cut more than 600 teachers from an education system that is already overcrowded... more » April 7, 2026 Ontario NDP posts record post-election-year Q1 with $750,000 raised from more than 20,000 contributions Average contribution of $30 reflects broad grassroots support.TORONTO – Marit Stiles' Ontario NDP raised $750,000 in the first quarter of 2026 from 20,500 contributions, making the strongest Q1 fundraising result in a post-election year in party history, with 10 percent of donors contributing... more » April 7, 2026 STILES: Hallway health care disaster continues under Ford’s watch QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is slamming the Ford government after media reports reveal that hospitals are being forced to convert storage rooms and office spaces to treat patients:“This is a... more » April 2, 2026 GILMOUR: Ford must protect Ontario’s food supply QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPP Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale—High Park) is calling on the Ford government to act now, and protect the Ontario Food Terminal:“The Ontario Food Terminal moves two billion pounds of produce every year,” said Gilmour. “It connects more than 400 farmers with over 5,000 buyers,... more » April 2, 2026 PASMA: There will be no more schools left by the time the Minister of Education is finished making cuts OTTAWA – NDP Shadow Minister of Education MPP Chandra Pasma released the following statement regarding 78 jobs lost at the York Region District School Board:“Losing 78 caretakers and trades workers in York Region means dirtier, less safe schools for students and staff,” said Pasma. “These are the very... more »" /> April 10, 2026 ONDP: London tops country in unemployment amid growing jobs disaster LONDON — Ontario NDP MPPs Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe), and Peggy Sattler (London West) say London’s unemployment rate hitting 9.1%, now the highest in the country, is a devastating blow for workers and a clear sign of a growing jobs disaster in southwestern... more » April 10, 2026 PASMA: Ford, Calandra need to go further to address teacher shortage QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister of Education Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West—Nepean) says a move by the Ford government to revamp teacher education is a positive step, but more needs to be done to address the province’s teacher... more » April 10, 2026 NDP: Ford’s underfunding sees 400 jobs cut at Ottawa Hospital OTTAWA — Ontario NDP MPP Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) and Shadow Health Minister France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) have issued the following statement, as the Ottawa Hospital is set to cut 400 jobs —a direct result of the Ford government’s... more » April 9, 2026 MPP Rakocevic to champion Public Transit file with a vision for better, more reliable service QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Tom Rakocevic (Humber River-Black Creek) has been named the Ontario NDP’s Shadow Minister for Public Transportation, in addition to his existing role as Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement and critic for Auto Insurance.“Public transit is at the... more » April 9, 2026 Supervisors billing for $400K while students in low-income neighbourhoods left without basic school supplies OTTAWA – In response to reports that Conservative-appointed school supervisors are billing beyond their $350,000 salaries while school boards cut staff and students struggle to access basic resources and supplies, NDP Shadow Minister of Education MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West – Nepean) released the following... more » April 9, 2026 NDP MPPs continue push for Highway safety in the North NORTH BAY - NDP MPPs Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk–James Bay) and John Vanthof (Timiskaming–Cochrane) have released the following statement upon learning that the Premier will be in North Bay this morning for an announcement:“We are happy to see the return of the Northlander, but it’s too bad he won’t... more » April 9, 2026 VAUGEOIS: Ford must do more to support injured and ill workers QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister with responsibility for WSIB and Injured Workers Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay—Superior North) is calling on the Ford government to go further in ensuring a strong and robust WSIB system for all:“While the latest changes from the Ford government open the door to... more » April 7, 2026 NDP: Ford’s handpicked supervisor makes more cuts to classrooms TORONTO and OTTAWA — NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale), and Shadow Minister of Education Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West—Nepean) are condemning the decision by the Minister of Education’s handpicked supervisor, Rohit Gupta, to cut more than 600 teachers from an education system that is already overcrowded... more » April 7, 2026 Ontario NDP posts record post-election-year Q1 with $750,000 raised from more than 20,000 contributions Average contribution of $30 reflects broad grassroots support.TORONTO – Marit Stiles' Ontario NDP raised $750,000 in the first quarter of 2026 from 20,500 contributions, making the strongest Q1 fundraising result in a post-election year in party history, with 10 percent of donors contributing... more » April 7, 2026 STILES: Hallway health care disaster continues under Ford’s watch QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is slamming the Ford government after media reports reveal that hospitals are being forced to convert storage rooms and office spaces to treat patients:“This is a... more » April 2, 2026 GILMOUR: Ford must protect Ontario’s food supply QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPP Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale—High Park) is calling on the Ford government to act now, and protect the Ontario Food Terminal:“The Ontario Food Terminal moves two billion pounds of produce every year,” said Gilmour. “It connects more than 400 farmers with over 5,000 buyers,... more » April 2, 2026 PASMA: There will be no more schools left by the time the Minister of Education is finished making cuts OTTAWA – NDP Shadow Minister of Education MPP Chandra Pasma released the following statement regarding 78 jobs lost at the York Region District School Board:“Losing 78 caretakers and trades workers in York Region means dirtier, less safe schools for students and staff,” said Pasma. “These are the very... more »" />