QUEEN’S PARK — The rollout of the Finch West LRT has been anything but smooth for Toronto residents, with switch heating issues being the latest cause of major commuter delays. Ontario’s New Democrats say blame for the line’s issues falls squarely on the Ford government and Metrolinx.

Shadow Minister...

THUNDER BAY – Ontario NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay–Superior North) welcomed the return of the Northlander passenger train to Northeastern Ontario, while noting that people in Northwestern Ontario continue to face limited transportation options.

“I want to congratulate communities in the Northeast on...

QUEEN’S PARK — As the Ford government marks one year of its Primary Care Action Plan with self-congratulations and new targets, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions with responsibility for Primary Care Dr. Robin Lennox say the government’s announcements do not...

QUEEN’S PARK – As Ontario records the second-highest unemployment rate in the country, Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Finance and Shadow Minister for Treasury Board Jessica Bell (University–Rosedale); and Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Catherine Fife (Waterloo) say the Ford...

QUEEN’S PARK — In the wake of news that the Ford government has filed a $25 million lawsuit against Keel Digital Solutions, a recipient of Skills Development Funds personally chosen by scandal-ridden Labour Minister David Piccini, Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles has issued the following...

QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) is continuing to call on the Ford government to deliver justice for realtors impacted by iPro Realty’s collapse.

MPP Rakocevic joined victims at another Queen’s...

QUEEN’S PARK — Marit Stiles, Leader of Ontario’s Official Opposition, has issued the following statement, after an Ontario court ruled that Premier Doug Ford must turn over his personal phone records in compliance with numerous freedom of information...

OTTAWA — NDP Critic for Education MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West–Nepean) released the following statement in response to the Ford government’s plan to expand the practical component of teacher education:

“Ontario does not have a shortage of qualified teachers,” said Pasma. “We are training them,...

MUSHKEGOWUK–JAMES BAY – Following a tragic and fatal collision on Northern Ontario highways, NDP MPP Guy Bourgouin released the following statement, raising urgent concerns about unsafe road conditions and repeated highway closures across the North:

“We share our deepest condolences with the family and...

QUEEN’S PARK — In response to Ontario’s Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) levying the largest fine in its history against Albion Building Construction Inc., Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) has issued the...

QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multiculturalism Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale—High Park), Shadow Attorney General Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre), and Deputy Leader Doly Begum (Scarborough Southwest) are advocating for the workers that have been shut out of the Ontario Immigrant...

QUEEN’S PARK — While the Ford government continues to point the finger at their federal counterparts for the difficulties facing the province’s post-secondary institutions, Ontario’s New Democrats are reminding the Conservatives that this is a crisis of their own making.

Shadow Minister for Colleges and...