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January 16, 2026 Stiles rips Ford, Carney for selling out Ontario’s auto workers QUEEN’S PARK — Doug Ford’s failure to protect Ontario’s auto sector delivered a crushing blow today, with the Premier nowhere to be found as Prime Minister Mark Carney slashed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles has released the following statement, in response:... more » January 15, 2026 Northern Ontario homelessness crisis spirals under Ford Conservatives SUDBURY – Ontario NDP MPP Jamie West (Sudbury) has issued the following statement after harrowing reports of worsening homelessness in Northern Ontario were released:... more » January 15, 2026 Ford government backs away from NICU expansion as Hamilton families lose care and jobs HAMILTON — This week St. Joseph’s Hospital announced that their planned neonatal ICU expansion has been cancelled amidst drastic budget cuts from the provincial government. Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions with responsibility for Primary Care Dr. Robin Lennox says the provincial... more » January 15, 2026 Government Neglect of Forestry Continues to Erode Northern Ontario IGNACE – NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) and MPP Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) released the following joint statement following reports of the indefinite shutdown of the Ignace sawmill, leaving another group of forestry workers without jobs, and further eroding the fabric of our... more » January 14, 2026 Homelessness in Ontario rises to more than 85,000 under the Ford government QUEEN’S PARK – As new data shows, more than 85,000 people in the province, including over 20,000 children and youth, are without a home. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, and Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Housing Catherine McKenney say the Ford government has no real plan to stop the crisis from getting... more » January 14, 2026 Marit Stiles' Ontario NDP closes 2025 with more donors than Doug Ford's Conservatives and the Ontario Liberals combined — for the second year running TORONTO – Marit Stiles' Ontario New Democratic Party raised a record-breaking $7.9 million in 2025 from 106,000 contributions, cementing its position as the party with the largest donor base in Ontario.For the second consecutive year, the Ontario NDP has more individual donors than Doug Ford's... more » January 13, 2026 Finch West LRT riders face delays and disruptions as NDP continues call for Metrolinx inquiry QUEEN’S PARK — The rollout of the Finch West LRT has been anything but smooth for Toronto residents, with switch heating issues being the latest cause of major commuter delays. Ontario’s New Democrats say blame for the line’s issues falls squarely on the Ford government and Metrolinx.Shadow Minister... more » January 13, 2026 Return of Northlander train to northeast Ontario a reminder of limited transportation options in the northwest THUNDER BAY – Ontario NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay–Superior North) welcomed the return of the Northlander passenger train to Northeastern Ontario, while noting that people in Northwestern Ontario continue to face limited transportation options.“I want to congratulate communities in the Northeast on... more » January 12, 2026 Ford government celebrates milestones while Ontarians still can’t find a family doctor QUEEN’S PARK — As the Ford government marks one year of its Primary Care Action Plan with self-congratulations and new targets, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions with responsibility for Primary Care Dr. Robin Lennox say the government’s announcements do not... more » January 12, 2026 Ontario records second-highest unemployment rate in the country as Ford turns a blind eye QUEEN’S PARK – As Ontario records the second-highest unemployment rate in the country, Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Finance and Shadow Minister for Treasury Board Jessica Bell (University–Rosedale); and Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Catherine Fife (Waterloo) say the Ford... more » January 9, 2026 STILES: Ford leaves Ontarians footing the bill for Labour Minister's Skills Development Fund scandal QUEEN’S PARK — In the wake of news that the Ford government has filed a $25 million lawsuit against Keel Digital Solutions, a recipient of Skills Development Funds personally chosen by scandal-ridden Labour Minister David Piccini, Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles has issued the following... more » January 6, 2026 RAKOCEVIC: Victims of iPro Realty collapse have waited too long for justice QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) is continuing to call on the Ford government to deliver justice for realtors impacted by iPro Realty’s collapse.MPP Rakocevic joined victims at another Queen’s... more »" /> January 16, 2026 Stiles rips Ford, Carney for selling out Ontario’s auto workers QUEEN’S PARK — Doug Ford’s failure to protect Ontario’s auto sector delivered a crushing blow today, with the Premier nowhere to be found as Prime Minister Mark Carney slashed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles has released the following statement, in response:... more » January 15, 2026 Northern Ontario homelessness crisis spirals under Ford Conservatives SUDBURY – Ontario NDP MPP Jamie West (Sudbury) has issued the following statement after harrowing reports of worsening homelessness in Northern Ontario were released:... more » January 15, 2026 Ford government backs away from NICU expansion as Hamilton families lose care and jobs HAMILTON — This week St. Joseph’s Hospital announced that their planned neonatal ICU expansion has been cancelled amidst drastic budget cuts from the provincial government. Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions with responsibility for Primary Care Dr. Robin Lennox says the provincial... more » January 15, 2026 Government Neglect of Forestry Continues to Erode Northern Ontario IGNACE – NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) and MPP Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) released the following joint statement following reports of the indefinite shutdown of the Ignace sawmill, leaving another group of forestry workers without jobs, and further eroding the fabric of our... more » January 14, 2026 Homelessness in Ontario rises to more than 85,000 under the Ford government QUEEN’S PARK – As new data shows, more than 85,000 people in the province, including over 20,000 children and youth, are without a home. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, and Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Housing Catherine McKenney say the Ford government has no real plan to stop the crisis from getting... more » January 14, 2026 Marit Stiles' Ontario NDP closes 2025 with more donors than Doug Ford's Conservatives and the Ontario Liberals combined — for the second year running TORONTO – Marit Stiles' Ontario New Democratic Party raised a record-breaking $7.9 million in 2025 from 106,000 contributions, cementing its position as the party with the largest donor base in Ontario.For the second consecutive year, the Ontario NDP has more individual donors than Doug Ford's... more » January 13, 2026 Finch West LRT riders face delays and disruptions as NDP continues call for Metrolinx inquiry QUEEN’S PARK — The rollout of the Finch West LRT has been anything but smooth for Toronto residents, with switch heating issues being the latest cause of major commuter delays. Ontario’s New Democrats say blame for the line’s issues falls squarely on the Ford government and Metrolinx.Shadow Minister... more » January 13, 2026 Return of Northlander train to northeast Ontario a reminder of limited transportation options in the northwest THUNDER BAY – Ontario NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay–Superior North) welcomed the return of the Northlander passenger train to Northeastern Ontario, while noting that people in Northwestern Ontario continue to face limited transportation options.“I want to congratulate communities in the Northeast on... more » January 12, 2026 Ford government celebrates milestones while Ontarians still can’t find a family doctor QUEEN’S PARK — As the Ford government marks one year of its Primary Care Action Plan with self-congratulations and new targets, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions with responsibility for Primary Care Dr. Robin Lennox say the government’s announcements do not... more » January 12, 2026 Ontario records second-highest unemployment rate in the country as Ford turns a blind eye QUEEN’S PARK – As Ontario records the second-highest unemployment rate in the country, Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Finance and Shadow Minister for Treasury Board Jessica Bell (University–Rosedale); and Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Catherine Fife (Waterloo) say the Ford... more » January 9, 2026 STILES: Ford leaves Ontarians footing the bill for Labour Minister's Skills Development Fund scandal QUEEN’S PARK — In the wake of news that the Ford government has filed a $25 million lawsuit against Keel Digital Solutions, a recipient of Skills Development Funds personally chosen by scandal-ridden Labour Minister David Piccini, Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles has issued the following... more » January 6, 2026 RAKOCEVIC: Victims of iPro Realty collapse have waited too long for justice QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) is continuing to call on the Ford government to deliver justice for realtors impacted by iPro Realty’s collapse.MPP Rakocevic joined victims at another Queen’s... more »" /> January 16, 2026 Stiles rips Ford, Carney for selling out Ontario’s auto workers QUEEN’S PARK — Doug Ford’s failure to protect Ontario’s auto sector delivered a crushing blow today, with the Premier nowhere to be found as Prime Minister Mark Carney slashed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles has released the following statement, in response:... more » January 15, 2026 Northern Ontario homelessness crisis spirals under Ford Conservatives SUDBURY – Ontario NDP MPP Jamie West (Sudbury) has issued the following statement after harrowing reports of worsening homelessness in Northern Ontario were released:... more » January 15, 2026 Ford government backs away from NICU expansion as Hamilton families lose care and jobs HAMILTON — This week St. Joseph’s Hospital announced that their planned neonatal ICU expansion has been cancelled amidst drastic budget cuts from the provincial government. Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions with responsibility for Primary Care Dr. Robin Lennox says the provincial... more » January 15, 2026 Government Neglect of Forestry Continues to Erode Northern Ontario IGNACE – NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) and MPP Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) released the following joint statement following reports of the indefinite shutdown of the Ignace sawmill, leaving another group of forestry workers without jobs, and further eroding the fabric of our... more » January 14, 2026 Homelessness in Ontario rises to more than 85,000 under the Ford government QUEEN’S PARK – As new data shows, more than 85,000 people in the province, including over 20,000 children and youth, are without a home. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, and Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Housing Catherine McKenney say the Ford government has no real plan to stop the crisis from getting... more » January 14, 2026 Marit Stiles' Ontario NDP closes 2025 with more donors than Doug Ford's Conservatives and the Ontario Liberals combined — for the second year running TORONTO – Marit Stiles' Ontario New Democratic Party raised a record-breaking $7.9 million in 2025 from 106,000 contributions, cementing its position as the party with the largest donor base in Ontario.For the second consecutive year, the Ontario NDP has more individual donors than Doug Ford's... more » January 13, 2026 Finch West LRT riders face delays and disruptions as NDP continues call for Metrolinx inquiry QUEEN’S PARK — The rollout of the Finch West LRT has been anything but smooth for Toronto residents, with switch heating issues being the latest cause of major commuter delays. Ontario’s New Democrats say blame for the line’s issues falls squarely on the Ford government and Metrolinx.Shadow Minister... more » January 13, 2026 Return of Northlander train to northeast Ontario a reminder of limited transportation options in the northwest THUNDER BAY – Ontario NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay–Superior North) welcomed the return of the Northlander passenger train to Northeastern Ontario, while noting that people in Northwestern Ontario continue to face limited transportation options.“I want to congratulate communities in the Northeast on... more » January 12, 2026 Ford government celebrates milestones while Ontarians still can’t find a family doctor QUEEN’S PARK — As the Ford government marks one year of its Primary Care Action Plan with self-congratulations and new targets, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions with responsibility for Primary Care Dr. Robin Lennox say the government’s announcements do not... more » January 12, 2026 Ontario records second-highest unemployment rate in the country as Ford turns a blind eye QUEEN’S PARK – As Ontario records the second-highest unemployment rate in the country, Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Finance and Shadow Minister for Treasury Board Jessica Bell (University–Rosedale); and Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Catherine Fife (Waterloo) say the Ford... more » January 9, 2026 STILES: Ford leaves Ontarians footing the bill for Labour Minister's Skills Development Fund scandal QUEEN’S PARK — In the wake of news that the Ford government has filed a $25 million lawsuit against Keel Digital Solutions, a recipient of Skills Development Funds personally chosen by scandal-ridden Labour Minister David Piccini, Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles has issued the following... more » January 6, 2026 RAKOCEVIC: Victims of iPro Realty collapse have waited too long for justice QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Tom Rakocevic (Humber River—Black Creek) is continuing to call on the Ford government to deliver justice for realtors impacted by iPro Realty’s collapse.MPP Rakocevic joined victims at another Queen’s... more »" />