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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 » January 26, 2026 BEGUM: Ontarians are fed up with Metrolinx’s excuses QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Public Transit Doly Begum (Scarborough Southwest) says it’s too late for more of Metrolinx’s finger-pointing, as the party continues its call for the Ford government to launch a full inquiry and overhaul of the... more » January 24, 2026 NDP United with North for Safe Highways Residents across Northern Ontario are mobilizing to call for safe, well-maintained roads that connect communities, businesses, and families. MPPs Guy Bourgouin, John Vanthof, Lise Vaugeois and Deputy Leader Sol Mamakwa stand in solidarity with rally participants and highlight the NDP’s ongoing work advocating for... more » January 23, 2026 NDP: Doug Ford’s cuts are putting our health care system on the brink of collapse TORONTO – While Ontario’s public hospitals are on the verge of collapse as historic deficits, staff shortages, and overcrowded emergency rooms push the health care system past its breaking point, Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP are demanding immediate action from the Ford government to stop the erosion of public... more » January 23, 2026 TABUNS: Ontarians losing patience with Ford’s recycling program QUEEN’S PARK — The Ford government’s new recycling program is causing even more headaches for people across Ontario, with multiple communities now being told that clear plastic overflow bags will no longer be collected, beginning in March. NDP Shadow Minister for Environment, Conservation, and Parks Peter... more » January 23, 2026 RAKOCEVIC: Justice for RECO fraud victims is welcome news, but overdue QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) has issued the following statement, after the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) committed to full financial restitution for realtors defrauded by the collapse of iPro... more » January 22, 2026 BEGUM: Metrolinx needs more than a CEO change, it needs a full public inquiry and an overhaul QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is renewing their call for a public inquiry into Metrolinx. NDP Shadow Transit Minister Doly Begum (Scarborough Southwest) has issued the following... more » January 22, 2026 Vaugeois: Injured workers need justice, not costly ad campaigns THUNDER BAY – Following the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s controversial advertising campaign, NDP Shadow Minister for WSIB MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) released the following statement:“WSIB is clearly aware it has a reputational problem, but this is not a communications... 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 » January 26, 2026 BEGUM: Ontarians are fed up with Metrolinx’s excuses QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Public Transit Doly Begum (Scarborough Southwest) says it’s too late for more of Metrolinx’s finger-pointing, as the party continues its call for the Ford government to launch a full inquiry and overhaul of the... more » January 24, 2026 NDP United with North for Safe Highways Residents across Northern Ontario are mobilizing to call for safe, well-maintained roads that connect communities, businesses, and families. MPPs Guy Bourgouin, John Vanthof, Lise Vaugeois and Deputy Leader Sol Mamakwa stand in solidarity with rally participants and highlight the NDP’s ongoing work advocating for... more » January 23, 2026 NDP: Doug Ford’s cuts are putting our health care system on the brink of collapse TORONTO – While Ontario’s public hospitals are on the verge of collapse as historic deficits, staff shortages, and overcrowded emergency rooms push the health care system past its breaking point, Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP are demanding immediate action from the Ford government to stop the erosion of public... more » January 23, 2026 TABUNS: Ontarians losing patience with Ford’s recycling program QUEEN’S PARK — The Ford government’s new recycling program is causing even more headaches for people across Ontario, with multiple communities now being told that clear plastic overflow bags will no longer be collected, beginning in March. NDP Shadow Minister for Environment, Conservation, and Parks Peter... more » January 23, 2026 RAKOCEVIC: Justice for RECO fraud victims is welcome news, but overdue QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) has issued the following statement, after the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) committed to full financial restitution for realtors defrauded by the collapse of iPro... more » January 22, 2026 BEGUM: Metrolinx needs more than a CEO change, it needs a full public inquiry and an overhaul QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is renewing their call for a public inquiry into Metrolinx. NDP Shadow Transit Minister Doly Begum (Scarborough Southwest) has issued the following... more » January 22, 2026 Vaugeois: Injured workers need justice, not costly ad campaigns THUNDER BAY – Following the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s controversial advertising campaign, NDP Shadow Minister for WSIB MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) released the following statement:“WSIB is clearly aware it has a reputational problem, but this is not a communications... 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 » January 26, 2026 BEGUM: Ontarians are fed up with Metrolinx’s excuses QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Public Transit Doly Begum (Scarborough Southwest) says it’s too late for more of Metrolinx’s finger-pointing, as the party continues its call for the Ford government to launch a full inquiry and overhaul of the... more » January 24, 2026 NDP United with North for Safe Highways Residents across Northern Ontario are mobilizing to call for safe, well-maintained roads that connect communities, businesses, and families. MPPs Guy Bourgouin, John Vanthof, Lise Vaugeois and Deputy Leader Sol Mamakwa stand in solidarity with rally participants and highlight the NDP’s ongoing work advocating for... more » January 23, 2026 NDP: Doug Ford’s cuts are putting our health care system on the brink of collapse TORONTO – While Ontario’s public hospitals are on the verge of collapse as historic deficits, staff shortages, and overcrowded emergency rooms push the health care system past its breaking point, Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP are demanding immediate action from the Ford government to stop the erosion of public... more » January 23, 2026 TABUNS: Ontarians losing patience with Ford’s recycling program QUEEN’S PARK — The Ford government’s new recycling program is causing even more headaches for people across Ontario, with multiple communities now being told that clear plastic overflow bags will no longer be collected, beginning in March. NDP Shadow Minister for Environment, Conservation, and Parks Peter... more » January 23, 2026 RAKOCEVIC: Justice for RECO fraud victims is welcome news, but overdue QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) has issued the following statement, after the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) committed to full financial restitution for realtors defrauded by the collapse of iPro... more » January 22, 2026 BEGUM: Metrolinx needs more than a CEO change, it needs a full public inquiry and an overhaul QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is renewing their call for a public inquiry into Metrolinx. NDP Shadow Transit Minister Doly Begum (Scarborough Southwest) has issued the following... more » January 22, 2026 Vaugeois: Injured workers need justice, not costly ad campaigns THUNDER BAY – Following the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s controversial advertising campaign, NDP Shadow Minister for WSIB MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) released the following statement:“WSIB is clearly aware it has a reputational problem, but this is not a communications... more »" />