December 19, 2023
Conservatives underspending on social assistance while most vulnerable struggle: NDP
WATERLOO — Official Opposition NDP Finance critic Catherine Fife issued the following response to the Financial Accountability Office (FAO)’s report on the Ford government’s spending in 2023-4: “Pe... More
December 18, 2023
Ford Conservatives bury AODA report that calls for a ‘crisis’ response to Ontario accessibility
QUEEN’S PARK – NDP MPPs are calling for urgent action after the Conservatives tried to bury the AODA’s fourth review, that rang alarm bells about accessibility in Ontario being in a ‘crisis’ state.... More
December 14, 2023
Conservatives’ “housing plan” only made the crisis worse
TORONTO - The Official Opposition NDP critics for Housing, Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale), and Economic Development, Job Creation & Trade, Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), responded... More
December 13, 2023
Conservatives leaving organizations in a “hamster wheel” chasing grants, donations for essential public services: Day two of pre-budget hearings
MARKHAM – Official Opposition NDP members of the provincial Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs are in Markham for pre-budget consultations to hear from community organizations who r... More
December 11, 2023
New processes for school builds, repairs fail to address biggest hurdles
OTTAWA - Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West—Nepean), Official Opposition NDP critic for Education, responded to the Conservatives’ announcement on new school building processes: "While the government hasn... More
November 16, 2023
Ford government must address financial fragility of post-secondary institutions
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Peggy Sattler, Official Opposition NDP critic for Colleges and Universities, called on the Minister of Colleges and Universities Jill Dunlop to take the findings of the province’... More
November 15, 2023
NDP: Ford’s Conservatives say ‘no’ to expanded GO train service for Kitchener
QUEEN’S PARK – Ford’s Conservatives showed how much they prioritize the people of Kitchener-Waterloo when they voted against an Ontario NDP motion calling for expanded, two-way, all-day GO train se... More
November 15, 2023
Patients in for- profit clinics paying more for less in Ford’s Ontario
QUEEN'S PARK – Wednesday, during question period, Official Opposition NDP Health Critic France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) questioned Premier Ford about the high rates Ontario is paying private clini... More
November 15, 2023
Under Conservatives’ watch, number of Ontarians without primary care grows to 2.2 million
QUEEN'S PARK - France Gélinas, Official Opposition NDP Health Critic, released the following statement in response to the Ontario Ombudsman's report, which revealed a staggering record-breaking 33%... More
November 14, 2023
NDP pitches free heat pumps, help with retrofits to help Ontarians stay warm this winter
QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, the Leader of the Official Opposition NDP announced today two real solutions to make life more affordable and fight climate change. Stiles is calling on the Ford Cons... More
November 11, 2023
MPP Catherine Fife joins Royal Canadian Legion Branch 530 for Remembrance Day Service in Waterloo
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November 2, 2023
NDP: ‘Ambulance not available’ the new normal in Ford’s Ontario
QUEEN'S PARK – During Question Period, Official Opposition Health critic France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) questioned Minister of Health Sylvia Jones about what long waits for emergency medical services... More
October 30, 2023
NDP: Ford Conservatives won’t recognize Indigeneity and colonialism as determinants of health
QUEEN'S PARK - On Monday, MPP Sol Mamakwa's motion to recognize Indigeneity and colonialism as overarching and intersectional determinants of health across government ministries in Ontario was defe... More
October 23, 2023
NDP MPPs pitch solution for better air quality in schools and child care facilities
Originally published on October 19, 2023. QUEEN’S PARK - Joined by parents, public health experts, child care workers, Ontario School Safety, and the chair of the Ontario Society of Professional En... More
October 20, 2023
Stiles’ NDP announces Homes Ontario – a plan to get the province back in the business of building housing
LONDON – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, joined NDP MPPs and London municipal partners to unveil a massive next step in the Ontario NDP’s plan to ensure everyone in Ontario has... More
October 20, 2023
Stiles: Ford’s Greenbelt corruption set province back years on housing crisis
Originally published on October 16, 2023. QUEEN’S PARK — Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, issued the following response to the Ford Conservatives’ Greenbelt legislation: “Today ... More
September 8, 2023
“The more we dig the more alarming this corruption scandal gets. Ontarians need answers” - Fife
KITCHENER – Latest reports from CTV News suggest a private company, run by John Mutton, purchased and gifted two $1,500 tickets to a Conservative Party fundraiser featuring Premier Ford. Per the re... More
August 15, 2023
“Neglectful and out-of-touch:" NDP responds to Finance Minister’s Q1 Fiscal Update
Originally published on August 14, 2023. QUEEN'S PARK - In response to Ontario's Finance Minister's recent release of the 2023-24 First Quarter Fiscal Update, NDP MPP Catherine Fife (Waterloo), Of... More
August 9, 2023
Stiles: AG report paints picture of corruption in the Conservative government
QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles called for the immediate resignation of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing after the Auditor General’s special report showed disturbing evi... More
August 3, 2023
Ontario NDP: Ford’s fiscal irresponsibility leaving Ontarians behind
QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, joined NDP finance critic, MPP Catherine Fife (Waterloo) to call out Ford for continuing to withhold money at a time when Ontaria... More
July 14, 2023