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February 2, 2026 “Enough Is Enough,” NDP renews calls for government action following fatal Highway 11 crash in Hearst HEARST - Following another fatal collision on Highway 11, Northern Ontario NDP MPPs are renewing their calls for the Ford government to take immediate action to make Northern Ontario’s highways safer:“My thoughts are with the family and loved ones affected by this tragic loss,” Said MPP Guy Bourgouin... more » February 2, 2026 GLOVER: Ford’s sweetheart deal with Therme brings more bad news for Ontarians QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPP Chris Glover (Spadina—Fort York) is calling on Doug Ford to come clean about his deal with Therme, and explain the pattern of preferential treatment around the company's luxury... more » February 2, 2026 BELL: Ford’s hand-picked TDSB supervisor is putting kids’ education, safety at risk TORONTO — Ontario NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) blasted the Ford government, today, for their appointed TDSB supervisor’s decision to scrap class size caps for Grades 4 to 8.MPP Bell stood alongside parents, and the Elementary Teachers of Toronto, urgently calling on the Ford government to... more » January 31, 2026 Ontario NDP names Ali Chatur as Provincial Director TORONTO -- The Ontario New Democratic Party has named long-time organizer Ali Chatur as the next Provincial Director.Chatur brings over 15 years of involvement in the New Democratic Party, with experience spanning grassroots organizing, party governance, and staff leadership at both the provincial and federal... more » January 30, 2026 NDP calls for action following disturbing reports of strip searches at youth detention facility QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is calling on Doug Ford to immediately address disturbing reports of ongoing strip searches at the Roy McMurty Youth Centre: the province’s largest youth detention... more » January 30, 2026 Family and advocates call for Ontario action after LTC resident denied a final visit with daughter before she died CORNWALL — Official Opposition Leader, Marit Stiles and Shadow Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay - Superior North) are urging the Province of Ontario to take immediate corrective action following a reported incident at Cornwall’s Glen Stor Dun Lodge in which a 91-year-old... more » January 30, 2026 LENNOX & GÉLINAS: Ford’s cuts leave patients waiting longer and hospitals in debt QUEEN’S PARK – Dr. Robin Lennox, Shadow Minister for Primary Care, and France Gélinas, Shadow Minister for Health, say the Ford government is pushing Ontario hospitals into financial crisis, after new reporting revealed hospitals are turning to bank loans to stay... more » January 29, 2026 NDP calls out Minister’s power grab as classrooms go underfunded Ottawa — Minister of Education Paul Calandra has put yet another school board under ministerial supervision. NDP Shadow Minister for Education MPP Chandra Pasma has released the following statement:“The takeover of the Peel District School Board shows that this Minister is more focused on power grabs... more » January 29, 2026 NDP: The fight for Oshawa’s auto future is not over, it’s time for a real strategy OSHAWA — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, and Oshawa MPP Jennifer French are calling for an action plan to deliver certainty for Oshawa auto workers, as GM announces massive layoffs starting... more » January 28, 2026 "Better call Paul,” Pasma joins parents calling for urgent action to support students with disabilities OTTAWA — On the anniversary of Ford government inaction, advocates warn conditions for students with disabilities are worsening and demand urgent action. NDP Shadow Minister for Education MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West–Nepean) released the following statement:"Minister Calandra’s handpicked school... more » January 28, 2026 NDP: Doug Ford makes more cuts to affordable housing, school repairs in latest FAO report QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Finance Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) is sounding the alarm as the latest FAO report shows more cuts to key services:“Doug Ford is making more cuts to the services that people rely on. The... more » January 27, 2026 Stiles calls for end to Ontario contracts serving ICE QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario’s Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles is calling for an end to Ontario's manufacturing contract with ICE — referred to by Premier Ford as ‘fantastic’ — to ensure that both Ontario and Canada have no part in the atrocities being committed in the United... more »" /> February 2, 2026 “Enough Is Enough,” NDP renews calls for government action following fatal Highway 11 crash in Hearst HEARST - Following another fatal collision on Highway 11, Northern Ontario NDP MPPs are renewing their calls for the Ford government to take immediate action to make Northern Ontario’s highways safer:“My thoughts are with the family and loved ones affected by this tragic loss,” Said MPP Guy Bourgouin... more » February 2, 2026 GLOVER: Ford’s sweetheart deal with Therme brings more bad news for Ontarians QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPP Chris Glover (Spadina—Fort York) is calling on Doug Ford to come clean about his deal with Therme, and explain the pattern of preferential treatment around the company's luxury... more » February 2, 2026 BELL: Ford’s hand-picked TDSB supervisor is putting kids’ education, safety at risk TORONTO — Ontario NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) blasted the Ford government, today, for their appointed TDSB supervisor’s decision to scrap class size caps for Grades 4 to 8.MPP Bell stood alongside parents, and the Elementary Teachers of Toronto, urgently calling on the Ford government to... more » January 31, 2026 Ontario NDP names Ali Chatur as Provincial Director TORONTO -- The Ontario New Democratic Party has named long-time organizer Ali Chatur as the next Provincial Director.Chatur brings over 15 years of involvement in the New Democratic Party, with experience spanning grassroots organizing, party governance, and staff leadership at both the provincial and federal... more » January 30, 2026 NDP calls for action following disturbing reports of strip searches at youth detention facility QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is calling on Doug Ford to immediately address disturbing reports of ongoing strip searches at the Roy McMurty Youth Centre: the province’s largest youth detention... more » January 30, 2026 Family and advocates call for Ontario action after LTC resident denied a final visit with daughter before she died CORNWALL — Official Opposition Leader, Marit Stiles and Shadow Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay - Superior North) are urging the Province of Ontario to take immediate corrective action following a reported incident at Cornwall’s Glen Stor Dun Lodge in which a 91-year-old... more » January 30, 2026 LENNOX & GÉLINAS: Ford’s cuts leave patients waiting longer and hospitals in debt QUEEN’S PARK – Dr. Robin Lennox, Shadow Minister for Primary Care, and France Gélinas, Shadow Minister for Health, say the Ford government is pushing Ontario hospitals into financial crisis, after new reporting revealed hospitals are turning to bank loans to stay... more » January 29, 2026 NDP calls out Minister’s power grab as classrooms go underfunded Ottawa — Minister of Education Paul Calandra has put yet another school board under ministerial supervision. NDP Shadow Minister for Education MPP Chandra Pasma has released the following statement:“The takeover of the Peel District School Board shows that this Minister is more focused on power grabs... more » January 29, 2026 NDP: The fight for Oshawa’s auto future is not over, it’s time for a real strategy OSHAWA — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, and Oshawa MPP Jennifer French are calling for an action plan to deliver certainty for Oshawa auto workers, as GM announces massive layoffs starting... more » January 28, 2026 "Better call Paul,” Pasma joins parents calling for urgent action to support students with disabilities OTTAWA — On the anniversary of Ford government inaction, advocates warn conditions for students with disabilities are worsening and demand urgent action. NDP Shadow Minister for Education MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West–Nepean) released the following statement:"Minister Calandra’s handpicked school... more » January 28, 2026 NDP: Doug Ford makes more cuts to affordable housing, school repairs in latest FAO report QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Finance Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) is sounding the alarm as the latest FAO report shows more cuts to key services:“Doug Ford is making more cuts to the services that people rely on. The... more » January 27, 2026 Stiles calls for end to Ontario contracts serving ICE QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario’s Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles is calling for an end to Ontario's manufacturing contract with ICE — referred to by Premier Ford as ‘fantastic’ — to ensure that both Ontario and Canada have no part in the atrocities being committed in the United... more »" /> February 2, 2026 “Enough Is Enough,” NDP renews calls for government action following fatal Highway 11 crash in Hearst HEARST - Following another fatal collision on Highway 11, Northern Ontario NDP MPPs are renewing their calls for the Ford government to take immediate action to make Northern Ontario’s highways safer:“My thoughts are with the family and loved ones affected by this tragic loss,” Said MPP Guy Bourgouin... more » February 2, 2026 GLOVER: Ford’s sweetheart deal with Therme brings more bad news for Ontarians QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPP Chris Glover (Spadina—Fort York) is calling on Doug Ford to come clean about his deal with Therme, and explain the pattern of preferential treatment around the company's luxury... more » February 2, 2026 BELL: Ford’s hand-picked TDSB supervisor is putting kids’ education, safety at risk TORONTO — Ontario NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) blasted the Ford government, today, for their appointed TDSB supervisor’s decision to scrap class size caps for Grades 4 to 8.MPP Bell stood alongside parents, and the Elementary Teachers of Toronto, urgently calling on the Ford government to... more » January 31, 2026 Ontario NDP names Ali Chatur as Provincial Director TORONTO -- The Ontario New Democratic Party has named long-time organizer Ali Chatur as the next Provincial Director.Chatur brings over 15 years of involvement in the New Democratic Party, with experience spanning grassroots organizing, party governance, and staff leadership at both the provincial and federal... more » January 30, 2026 NDP calls for action following disturbing reports of strip searches at youth detention facility QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is calling on Doug Ford to immediately address disturbing reports of ongoing strip searches at the Roy McMurty Youth Centre: the province’s largest youth detention... more » January 30, 2026 Family and advocates call for Ontario action after LTC resident denied a final visit with daughter before she died CORNWALL — Official Opposition Leader, Marit Stiles and Shadow Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay - Superior North) are urging the Province of Ontario to take immediate corrective action following a reported incident at Cornwall’s Glen Stor Dun Lodge in which a 91-year-old... more » January 30, 2026 LENNOX & GÉLINAS: Ford’s cuts leave patients waiting longer and hospitals in debt QUEEN’S PARK – Dr. Robin Lennox, Shadow Minister for Primary Care, and France Gélinas, Shadow Minister for Health, say the Ford government is pushing Ontario hospitals into financial crisis, after new reporting revealed hospitals are turning to bank loans to stay... more » January 29, 2026 NDP calls out Minister’s power grab as classrooms go underfunded Ottawa — Minister of Education Paul Calandra has put yet another school board under ministerial supervision. NDP Shadow Minister for Education MPP Chandra Pasma has released the following statement:“The takeover of the Peel District School Board shows that this Minister is more focused on power grabs... more » January 29, 2026 NDP: The fight for Oshawa’s auto future is not over, it’s time for a real strategy OSHAWA — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, and Oshawa MPP Jennifer French are calling for an action plan to deliver certainty for Oshawa auto workers, as GM announces massive layoffs starting... more » January 28, 2026 "Better call Paul,” Pasma joins parents calling for urgent action to support students with disabilities OTTAWA — On the anniversary of Ford government inaction, advocates warn conditions for students with disabilities are worsening and demand urgent action. NDP Shadow Minister for Education MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West–Nepean) released the following statement:"Minister Calandra’s handpicked school... more » January 28, 2026 NDP: Doug Ford makes more cuts to affordable housing, school repairs in latest FAO report QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Finance Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) is sounding the alarm as the latest FAO report shows more cuts to key services:“Doug Ford is making more cuts to the services that people rely on. The... more » January 27, 2026 Stiles calls for end to Ontario contracts serving ICE QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario’s Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles is calling for an end to Ontario's manufacturing contract with ICE — referred to by Premier Ford as ‘fantastic’ — to ensure that both Ontario and Canada have no part in the atrocities being committed in the United... more »" />