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March 9, 2026 More ads, less health care under Ford leadership NICKEL BELT and HAMILTON CENTRE – After the Premier suggested that the government may launch more advertising campaigns, this time to promote its health care record, NDP Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Addiction and Primary Care MPP Dr. Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) and NDP Shadow Minister for Health MPP France... more » March 9, 2026 Fix it, don’t toss it: NDP calls on Ford to pass Right to Repair legislation QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPPs Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek), John Vanthof (Timiskaming—Cochrane), and Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre) say it’s time for the Ford government to stand up for consumers, and pass Bill 91, Right to Repair Act,... more » March 8, 2026 NDP: Time to deliver pay equity and justice for Ontario’s midwives QUEEN’S PARK –– On International Women’s Day, the Ontario NDP is renewing its call for pay equity and fairness for midwives across the province who provide essential health care to families. MPP Dr. Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) and MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) have released the following joint... more » March 5, 2026 STILES: NDP will force a vote on Ford’s callous OSAP cuts QUEEN’S PARK — Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP will force a vote to reverse Doug Ford’s damaging Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) cuts when the Ontario Legislature returns, calling on the Premier to save a generation of students from crushing debt:“Doug Ford’s... more » March 5, 2026 Pasma: Ford government gambling away our kids’ future with inexperienced political appointees QUEEN’S PARK –– As the Ford government just announced taking over the Peel District School Board and York Catholic District School Board, Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Education Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West–Nepean) says the latest appointments show the government once again putting politics ahead of... more » March 4, 2026 PASMA: Students are an afterthought for Ford and Calandra QUEEN’S PARK –– As the Ford government appoints an EQAO “review panel” in its latest overreach into Ontario classrooms, Official Opposition Shadow Education Minister Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West––Nepean) continues to urge them to finally put students... more » March 4, 2026 NDP: Latest FAO report shows Ford has given up on affordable housing QUEEN’S PARK –– Ontario’s Financial Accountability Office (FAO) has released its report on the province’s subsidized housing programs, as the Official Opposition NDP points to Doug Ford continuously failing Ontarians in need.“Doug... more » March 3, 2026 “Now the classes are empty,” London MPPs raise alarm over Fanshawe campus closure LONDON – Ontario NDP MPPs Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe), Peggy Sattler (London West), and Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), say the relocation of all programs from Fanshawe College’s South London campus is another terrible sign of instability in Ontario’s post-secondary education... more » March 3, 2026 Northern MPPs kick off consultations on highway bill with Northern Tour: Our Roads, Our Safety QUEEN’S PARK – Northern NDP MPPs John Vanthof (Timiskaming – Cochrane), Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) and Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) will be joined by colleagues Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North), France Gelinas (Nickel Belt) and Jamie West (Sudbury) to tour across the North of Ontario... more » March 3, 2026 Pasma responds to Algonquin College Board vote confirming program cuts OTTAWA — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Education, Chandra Pasma (MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean), made the following statement after the Algonquin College Board of Governors voted to confirm program cuts at... more » March 2, 2026 Pasma calls for early bargaining to support Ontario students QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Education, Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West–Nepean), is echoing the Ontario Education Unions call for the Ford government to begin bargaining with teachers and education workers as soon as possible to ensure stability for... more » March 2, 2026 STILES: Ford lied, and it cost Ontario good union jobs QUEEN’S PARK –– Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles says Doug Ford’s decision to weaken Canadian content requirements for the GO expansion and Ontario Line –– and keeping Ontarians in the dark about it –– is being paid for with even more job... more »" /> March 9, 2026 More ads, less health care under Ford leadership NICKEL BELT and HAMILTON CENTRE – After the Premier suggested that the government may launch more advertising campaigns, this time to promote its health care record, NDP Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Addiction and Primary Care MPP Dr. Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) and NDP Shadow Minister for Health MPP France... more » March 9, 2026 Fix it, don’t toss it: NDP calls on Ford to pass Right to Repair legislation QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPPs Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek), John Vanthof (Timiskaming—Cochrane), and Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre) say it’s time for the Ford government to stand up for consumers, and pass Bill 91, Right to Repair Act,... more » March 8, 2026 NDP: Time to deliver pay equity and justice for Ontario’s midwives QUEEN’S PARK –– On International Women’s Day, the Ontario NDP is renewing its call for pay equity and fairness for midwives across the province who provide essential health care to families. MPP Dr. Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) and MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) have released the following joint... more » March 5, 2026 STILES: NDP will force a vote on Ford’s callous OSAP cuts QUEEN’S PARK — Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP will force a vote to reverse Doug Ford’s damaging Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) cuts when the Ontario Legislature returns, calling on the Premier to save a generation of students from crushing debt:“Doug Ford’s... more » March 5, 2026 Pasma: Ford government gambling away our kids’ future with inexperienced political appointees QUEEN’S PARK –– As the Ford government just announced taking over the Peel District School Board and York Catholic District School Board, Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Education Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West–Nepean) says the latest appointments show the government once again putting politics ahead of... more » March 4, 2026 PASMA: Students are an afterthought for Ford and Calandra QUEEN’S PARK –– As the Ford government appoints an EQAO “review panel” in its latest overreach into Ontario classrooms, Official Opposition Shadow Education Minister Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West––Nepean) continues to urge them to finally put students... more » March 4, 2026 NDP: Latest FAO report shows Ford has given up on affordable housing QUEEN’S PARK –– Ontario’s Financial Accountability Office (FAO) has released its report on the province’s subsidized housing programs, as the Official Opposition NDP points to Doug Ford continuously failing Ontarians in need.“Doug... more » March 3, 2026 “Now the classes are empty,” London MPPs raise alarm over Fanshawe campus closure LONDON – Ontario NDP MPPs Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe), Peggy Sattler (London West), and Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), say the relocation of all programs from Fanshawe College’s South London campus is another terrible sign of instability in Ontario’s post-secondary education... more » March 3, 2026 Northern MPPs kick off consultations on highway bill with Northern Tour: Our Roads, Our Safety QUEEN’S PARK – Northern NDP MPPs John Vanthof (Timiskaming – Cochrane), Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) and Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) will be joined by colleagues Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North), France Gelinas (Nickel Belt) and Jamie West (Sudbury) to tour across the North of Ontario... more » March 3, 2026 Pasma responds to Algonquin College Board vote confirming program cuts OTTAWA — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Education, Chandra Pasma (MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean), made the following statement after the Algonquin College Board of Governors voted to confirm program cuts at... more » March 2, 2026 Pasma calls for early bargaining to support Ontario students QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Education, Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West–Nepean), is echoing the Ontario Education Unions call for the Ford government to begin bargaining with teachers and education workers as soon as possible to ensure stability for... more » March 2, 2026 STILES: Ford lied, and it cost Ontario good union jobs QUEEN’S PARK –– Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles says Doug Ford’s decision to weaken Canadian content requirements for the GO expansion and Ontario Line –– and keeping Ontarians in the dark about it –– is being paid for with even more job... more »" /> March 9, 2026 More ads, less health care under Ford leadership NICKEL BELT and HAMILTON CENTRE – After the Premier suggested that the government may launch more advertising campaigns, this time to promote its health care record, NDP Shadow Minister for Mental Health, Addiction and Primary Care MPP Dr. Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) and NDP Shadow Minister for Health MPP France... more » March 9, 2026 Fix it, don’t toss it: NDP calls on Ford to pass Right to Repair legislation QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP MPPs Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek), John Vanthof (Timiskaming—Cochrane), and Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre) say it’s time for the Ford government to stand up for consumers, and pass Bill 91, Right to Repair Act,... more » March 8, 2026 NDP: Time to deliver pay equity and justice for Ontario’s midwives QUEEN’S PARK –– On International Women’s Day, the Ontario NDP is renewing its call for pay equity and fairness for midwives across the province who provide essential health care to families. MPP Dr. Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) and MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) have released the following joint... more » March 5, 2026 STILES: NDP will force a vote on Ford’s callous OSAP cuts QUEEN’S PARK — Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP will force a vote to reverse Doug Ford’s damaging Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) cuts when the Ontario Legislature returns, calling on the Premier to save a generation of students from crushing debt:“Doug Ford’s... more » March 5, 2026 Pasma: Ford government gambling away our kids’ future with inexperienced political appointees QUEEN’S PARK –– As the Ford government just announced taking over the Peel District School Board and York Catholic District School Board, Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Education Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West–Nepean) says the latest appointments show the government once again putting politics ahead of... more » March 4, 2026 PASMA: Students are an afterthought for Ford and Calandra QUEEN’S PARK –– As the Ford government appoints an EQAO “review panel” in its latest overreach into Ontario classrooms, Official Opposition Shadow Education Minister Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West––Nepean) continues to urge them to finally put students... more » March 4, 2026 NDP: Latest FAO report shows Ford has given up on affordable housing QUEEN’S PARK –– Ontario’s Financial Accountability Office (FAO) has released its report on the province’s subsidized housing programs, as the Official Opposition NDP points to Doug Ford continuously failing Ontarians in need.“Doug... more » March 3, 2026 “Now the classes are empty,” London MPPs raise alarm over Fanshawe campus closure LONDON – Ontario NDP MPPs Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe), Peggy Sattler (London West), and Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), say the relocation of all programs from Fanshawe College’s South London campus is another terrible sign of instability in Ontario’s post-secondary education... more » March 3, 2026 Northern MPPs kick off consultations on highway bill with Northern Tour: Our Roads, Our Safety QUEEN’S PARK – Northern NDP MPPs John Vanthof (Timiskaming – Cochrane), Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) and Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong) will be joined by colleagues Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North), France Gelinas (Nickel Belt) and Jamie West (Sudbury) to tour across the North of Ontario... more » March 3, 2026 Pasma responds to Algonquin College Board vote confirming program cuts OTTAWA — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Education, Chandra Pasma (MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean), made the following statement after the Algonquin College Board of Governors voted to confirm program cuts at... more » March 2, 2026 Pasma calls for early bargaining to support Ontario students QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Education, Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West–Nepean), is echoing the Ontario Education Unions call for the Ford government to begin bargaining with teachers and education workers as soon as possible to ensure stability for... more » March 2, 2026 STILES: Ford lied, and it cost Ontario good union jobs QUEEN’S PARK –– Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles says Doug Ford’s decision to weaken Canadian content requirements for the GO expansion and Ontario Line –– and keeping Ontarians in the dark about it –– is being paid for with even more job... more »" />