QUEEN’S PARK, ON – “It’s troubling just how far Doug Ford is willing to go to appease radical social conservatives and PC insiders. In only their first few weeks in office, the Ford government has moved quickly to drag Ontario backwards, wasting no time in meddling with ongoing [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – During question period Thursday, NDP MPP Judith Monteith-Farrell demanded answers from Doug Ford for local participants of the Basic Income Pilot Project cancelled by the Ford government this summer. “When did the government inform participants of the Basic Income [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK, ON – The NDP is demanding the Ford government reverse its deep cut to Ontario’s already threadbare mental health services. NDP MPP for Scarborough Southwest Doly Begum made the demand Tuesday during question period at Queen’s Park. “Last year, Toronto Police [Read more]
QUEEN’S PARK,ON – NDP MPP for Toronto Centre Suze Morrison says that Doug Ford’s decision to pause curriculum writing sessions for the truth and reconciliation curriculum amounts to throwing sand into the gears of one the key recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission [Read more]
TORONTO, ON – Newly elected NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) was sworn in with an addition to the formal Oath of Office – a pledge to respect the treaties signed with First Nations. Mamakwa took the oath in Oji-Cree as well as English. “And, I solemnly affirm that, in the carrying out [Read more]
Choice is clear for northern voters: change for the better or change for the worse TORONTO, ON – NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says now is not the time to ask Northern communities to accept cuts again, but time to start actually investing in Northern people and their communities – from health care [Read more]
Platform builds on progress Liberals are delivering for Northern communities THUNDER BAY, ON – Today the Ontario Liberal Party released its plan to build Northern Ontario up by continuing to grow the economy, lowering costs for people and businesses and making sure everyone has every opportunity [Read more]
ESPANOLA, ON — Long-time First Nations leader and advocate for northern communities Charles Fox was nominated on May 9 as the Ontario Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Algoma—Manitoulin. “I have spent my life fighting to create more opportunities for our communities and building [Read more]
Province Connecting Students with Professional Development Ontario is supporting postsecondary students with disabilities through a new initiative led by Carleton University in Ottawa. Yasir Naqvi, MPP for Ottawa Centre, was in Ottawa today to make the announcement. The Honourable David C. Onley [Read more]
Investments to Create Jobs and Boost Economy in Northern Ontario Ontario is investing in film and television productions to create jobs and grow the northern economy. Glenn Thibeault, MPP for Sudbury, on behalf of Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development and Mines, made the announcement [Read more]
Province Advancing Innovation and Fighting Climate Change Ontario is investing in research, education and construction of tall wood buildings so more wood products can be used in new homes and taller buildings through the new Mass Timber Program. This program is part of Ontario’s Climate [Read more]
Changes will Advance Women’s Economic Empowerment and Build Fairer, Better Workplaces Ontario passed legislation today to increase transparency in hiring processes and give women more information when negotiating compensation that is equal to their male peers, making Ontario the first [Read more]
SUDBURY, ON – Science North’s growth of programs and activities throughout all of Northern Ontario received significant support with a $16 million funding package from the Ontario Government. The historic level of funding was announced today by Sudbury MPP and Minister of Energy Glenn [Read more]
Ontario Supporting Seniors, Caregivers and Families with 5,000 New Beds Across the Province by 2022 Premier Kathleen Wynne was at Kensington Gardens in Toronto today to announce that Ontario has allocated 5,000 new long-term care (LTC) beds in communities across the province. This is part of the [Read more]
Investments to Bring More Visitors to the North While Boosting the Economy Ontario is helping communities create jobs and boost economic growth by supporting projects that will revitalize, expand and increase accessibility in the province’s Northern tourism sector. Bill Mauro, MPP for Thunder [Read more]
