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July 10, 2026 NDP: Ontario loses nearly 17,000 jobs during Ford’s first month of summer vacation QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Catherine Fife (Waterloo); and Shadow Minister for Finance and Treasury Board Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) are calling on Doug Ford to prioritize his jobs disaster over his summer vacation, after Ontario lost... more » July 10, 2026 NDP: Ford’s insurance changes leave drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists at greater risk QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPP Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), and Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) are warning Ontarians about the Ford government’s changes to auto insurance that took effect July 1:“These... more » July 10, 2026 Ford cuts health care roles amid ongoing health care crisis NICKEL BELT and HAMILTON – Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions Dr. Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) and Shadow Minister for Health , France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) released the following statement in response to the Ontario Nurses’ Association’s latest report on nursing... more » July 10, 2026 NDP: Ford’s insurance changes leave drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists at greater risk QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPP Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), and Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) are warning Ontarians about the Ford government’s changes to auto insurance that took effect July 1:“These... more » July 10, 2026 NDP: Ontario loses nearly 17,000 jobs during Ford’s first month of summer vacation QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Catherine Fife (Waterloo); and Shadow Minister for Finance and Treasury Board Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) are calling on Doug Ford to prioritize his jobs disaster over his summer vacation, after Ontario lost... more » July 10, 2026 Ontario’s unsafe trucking standards prompt other provinces to take action NORTHERN ONTARIO – Following data showing that Ontario’s trucking industry continues to cut corners, bringing down safety standards on our roads, Northern NDP MPPs Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North), John Vanthof (Timiskaming – Cochrane), Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) and Sol Mamakwa... more » July 9, 2026 Ontario NDP Smashes Q2 Fundraising Record, Raising Over $1 Million TORONTO — Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP have broken another fundraising record, raising over $1 million from more than 24,000 donations in the second quarter of 2026, the highest non-election second quarter in party history.The Ontario NDP’s digital fundraising numbers also broke records, bringing in... more » July 8, 2026 Ontario NDP marks over 1,000 days of Doug Ford being under RCMP criminal investigation QUEEN’S PARK — Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition Ontario NDP, is marking over a thousand days of Doug Ford being under RCMP criminal investigation for the Greenbelt scandal.“This is Doug Ford’s legacy,” said Stiles. “Not making groceries cheaper, not fixing our health care; but... more » July 8, 2026 Ford’s underfunding drives Ottawa hospital to cut 87 nursing positions OTTAWA – Following the news of the staffing cuts made at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital, MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West – Nepean) released the following statement:“The... more » July 8, 2026 MPP Wayne Gates’ town hall packs Club Italia to address Ford’s Ferris wheel plans NIAGARA FALLS — MPP Wayne Gates (Niagara Falls) hosted a standing-room only town hall at Club Italia last night to hear the communities' concerns and to push back against Doug Ford’s proposed Ferris wheel in Queen Victoria Park.“Last night, we packed Club Italia,” said Gates. “I’ve done a lot... more » July 7, 2026 Pasma: OCDSB’s withdrawal from Capital Pride sends the wrong message OTTAWA – Following the deeply concerning decision by the OCDSB to pull its participation from Capital Pride, Ottawa West – Nepean MPP Chandra Pasma released the following statement:“Pride is a commitment to education, community,... more » July 7, 2026 NDP MPPs call on Ford government to invest in Ontario businesses and improve OINP processing times QUEENS PARK — NDP Shadow Minister for Women's Social and Economic Opportunity, Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale —High Park) and NDP MPP Catherine Fife (Waterloo) are calling for improved processing times and added support for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) after... more »" /> July 10, 2026 NDP: Ontario loses nearly 17,000 jobs during Ford’s first month of summer vacation QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Catherine Fife (Waterloo); and Shadow Minister for Finance and Treasury Board Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) are calling on Doug Ford to prioritize his jobs disaster over his summer vacation, after Ontario lost... more » July 10, 2026 NDP: Ford’s insurance changes leave drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists at greater risk QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPP Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), and Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) are warning Ontarians about the Ford government’s changes to auto insurance that took effect July 1:“These... more » July 10, 2026 Ford cuts health care roles amid ongoing health care crisis NICKEL BELT and HAMILTON – Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions Dr. Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) and Shadow Minister for Health , France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) released the following statement in response to the Ontario Nurses’ Association’s latest report on nursing... more » July 10, 2026 NDP: Ford’s insurance changes leave drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists at greater risk QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPP Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), and Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) are warning Ontarians about the Ford government’s changes to auto insurance that took effect July 1:“These... more » July 10, 2026 NDP: Ontario loses nearly 17,000 jobs during Ford’s first month of summer vacation QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Catherine Fife (Waterloo); and Shadow Minister for Finance and Treasury Board Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) are calling on Doug Ford to prioritize his jobs disaster over his summer vacation, after Ontario lost... more » July 10, 2026 Ontario’s unsafe trucking standards prompt other provinces to take action NORTHERN ONTARIO – Following data showing that Ontario’s trucking industry continues to cut corners, bringing down safety standards on our roads, Northern NDP MPPs Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North), John Vanthof (Timiskaming – Cochrane), Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) and Sol Mamakwa... more » July 9, 2026 Ontario NDP Smashes Q2 Fundraising Record, Raising Over $1 Million TORONTO — Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP have broken another fundraising record, raising over $1 million from more than 24,000 donations in the second quarter of 2026, the highest non-election second quarter in party history.The Ontario NDP’s digital fundraising numbers also broke records, bringing in... more » July 8, 2026 Ontario NDP marks over 1,000 days of Doug Ford being under RCMP criminal investigation QUEEN’S PARK — Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition Ontario NDP, is marking over a thousand days of Doug Ford being under RCMP criminal investigation for the Greenbelt scandal.“This is Doug Ford’s legacy,” said Stiles. “Not making groceries cheaper, not fixing our health care; but... more » July 8, 2026 Ford’s underfunding drives Ottawa hospital to cut 87 nursing positions OTTAWA – Following the news of the staffing cuts made at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital, MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West – Nepean) released the following statement:“The... more » July 8, 2026 MPP Wayne Gates’ town hall packs Club Italia to address Ford’s Ferris wheel plans NIAGARA FALLS — MPP Wayne Gates (Niagara Falls) hosted a standing-room only town hall at Club Italia last night to hear the communities' concerns and to push back against Doug Ford’s proposed Ferris wheel in Queen Victoria Park.“Last night, we packed Club Italia,” said Gates. “I’ve done a lot... more » July 7, 2026 Pasma: OCDSB’s withdrawal from Capital Pride sends the wrong message OTTAWA – Following the deeply concerning decision by the OCDSB to pull its participation from Capital Pride, Ottawa West – Nepean MPP Chandra Pasma released the following statement:“Pride is a commitment to education, community,... more » July 7, 2026 NDP MPPs call on Ford government to invest in Ontario businesses and improve OINP processing times QUEENS PARK — NDP Shadow Minister for Women's Social and Economic Opportunity, Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale —High Park) and NDP MPP Catherine Fife (Waterloo) are calling for improved processing times and added support for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) after... more »" /> July 10, 2026 NDP: Ontario loses nearly 17,000 jobs during Ford’s first month of summer vacation QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Catherine Fife (Waterloo); and Shadow Minister for Finance and Treasury Board Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) are calling on Doug Ford to prioritize his jobs disaster over his summer vacation, after Ontario lost... more » July 10, 2026 NDP: Ford’s insurance changes leave drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists at greater risk QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPP Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), and Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) are warning Ontarians about the Ford government’s changes to auto insurance that took effect July 1:“These... more » July 10, 2026 Ford cuts health care roles amid ongoing health care crisis NICKEL BELT and HAMILTON – Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions Dr. Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) and Shadow Minister for Health , France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) released the following statement in response to the Ontario Nurses’ Association’s latest report on nursing... more » July 10, 2026 NDP: Ford’s insurance changes leave drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists at greater risk QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPP Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), and Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) are warning Ontarians about the Ford government’s changes to auto insurance that took effect July 1:“These... more » July 10, 2026 NDP: Ontario loses nearly 17,000 jobs during Ford’s first month of summer vacation QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Catherine Fife (Waterloo); and Shadow Minister for Finance and Treasury Board Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) are calling on Doug Ford to prioritize his jobs disaster over his summer vacation, after Ontario lost... more » July 10, 2026 Ontario’s unsafe trucking standards prompt other provinces to take action NORTHERN ONTARIO – Following data showing that Ontario’s trucking industry continues to cut corners, bringing down safety standards on our roads, Northern NDP MPPs Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North), John Vanthof (Timiskaming – Cochrane), Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) and Sol Mamakwa... more » July 9, 2026 Ontario NDP Smashes Q2 Fundraising Record, Raising Over $1 Million TORONTO — Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP have broken another fundraising record, raising over $1 million from more than 24,000 donations in the second quarter of 2026, the highest non-election second quarter in party history.The Ontario NDP’s digital fundraising numbers also broke records, bringing in... more » July 8, 2026 Ontario NDP marks over 1,000 days of Doug Ford being under RCMP criminal investigation QUEEN’S PARK — Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition Ontario NDP, is marking over a thousand days of Doug Ford being under RCMP criminal investigation for the Greenbelt scandal.“This is Doug Ford’s legacy,” said Stiles. “Not making groceries cheaper, not fixing our health care; but... more » July 8, 2026 Ford’s underfunding drives Ottawa hospital to cut 87 nursing positions OTTAWA – Following the news of the staffing cuts made at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital, MPP Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West – Nepean) released the following statement:“The... more » July 8, 2026 MPP Wayne Gates’ town hall packs Club Italia to address Ford’s Ferris wheel plans NIAGARA FALLS — MPP Wayne Gates (Niagara Falls) hosted a standing-room only town hall at Club Italia last night to hear the communities' concerns and to push back against Doug Ford’s proposed Ferris wheel in Queen Victoria Park.“Last night, we packed Club Italia,” said Gates. “I’ve done a lot... more » July 7, 2026 Pasma: OCDSB’s withdrawal from Capital Pride sends the wrong message OTTAWA – Following the deeply concerning decision by the OCDSB to pull its participation from Capital Pride, Ottawa West – Nepean MPP Chandra Pasma released the following statement:“Pride is a commitment to education, community,... more » July 7, 2026 NDP MPPs call on Ford government to invest in Ontario businesses and improve OINP processing times QUEENS PARK — NDP Shadow Minister for Women's Social and Economic Opportunity, Citizenship and Multiculturalism, Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale —High Park) and NDP MPP Catherine Fife (Waterloo) are calling for improved processing times and added support for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) after... more »" />