QUEEN’S PARK — The Ford government’s broken Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) continues to keep skilled global talent out of Ontario’s workforce at a time when it is sorely needed.

The Ontario NDP continues to pressure the Conservatives to finally invest in the program, and remove barriers faced...

QUEEN’S PARK — The Ford government’s recent changes to International Medical Graduate (IMG) eligibility restrictions will see internationally-trained doctors restricted from first-round residency, despite warnings from medical experts that this will lead to unfilled residencies and longer patient wait...

QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, demanded answers from the Labour Minister during question period today about Ford’s decision to raise the maximum donation limit in the middle of a pay-to-play scandal:

“Doug Ford is a jobs disaster.

“Ontarians are losing their jobs,...

QUEEN’S PARK — While the Doug Ford government has seemingly walked back its foray into potentially ending rent control and allowing tenants to be evicted once their lease expires, Ontario NDP MPPs Chris Glover (Spadina—Fort York) and Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) are calling on the Conservatives to make a...

QUEEN’S PARK — Marit Stiles, Leader of Ontario’s Official Opposition, continues to demand transparency and accountability from the Ford government, grilling Labour Minister David Piccini over his influence on the Skills Development Fund process that saw tens of millions of taxpayer dollars land in the pockets...

QUEEN’S PARK – Leader of the Official Opposition Marit Stiles and NDP shadow minister for Labour MPP Jamie West (Sudbury) were joined by Laura Walton (Ontario Federation of Labour President), Michael Philips (United Steel Workers Local 1944 President) and Corey Mandryk (USW Local 1944 organizer).

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First-degree murder charges were just stayed in Ontario directly because of Doug Ford’s failure to deliver timely justice and jails that live up to basic human rights standards. The staying of charges will effectively collapse proceedings against the accused, adding to the list of serious criminal trials that have...

QUEEN’S PARK — The Ford government’s Bill 60 will make it easier for people to lose their homes and get rid of any rent control. Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Housing Catherine McKenney (Ottawa Centre) has issued the following statement in response:

"Ontario is in the middle of a jobs disaster. Now, the...

QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) has published its 2025 Community Survey Report, highlighting an Ontario Autism Program in crisis. In response, NDP Shadow Minister with responsibility for Ontario’s autism program, Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale—High Park), has issued the following statement:

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SUDBURY — MPP Jamie West is calling on the Ford government to ban above-guideline rent increases in buildings of six units or more, in order to close loopholes in the Residential Tenancies Act that allow corporate landlords to abuse the system and raise rents beyond the yearly maximum. “The Conservative...

QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Health France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) and for Mental Health, Addiction and Primary care Dr Robin Lennox (Hamilton Centre) announced the re-introduction of the Rare Disease Strategy Act, 2025. This Bill calls on the government to establish a provincial strategy and...

QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Attorney General Kristyn Wong-Tam has tabled a motion calling on the Ford government to update the Ticket Sales Act by banning the resale of tickets above their face value.

The motion comes as Toronto Blue Jays fans are priced out of the team’s historic return to the...