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October 22, 2025 NDP calls for long-term plan as another Northern mill announces closure QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is once again calling on the Ford government to take urgent, long-term action to protect forestry jobs and communities across Northern Ontario, following the announcement that the Gogama sawmill will be curtailing operations.“We’ve seen Espanola, Terrace Bay, Kap Paper,... more » October 22, 2025 Stiles calls for Buy Ontario First strategy to undo Ford’s jobs disaster QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles introduced a Buy Ontario First strategy to protect good jobs, and create opportunities in communities across the province:The motion will implement a Buy Ontario First procurement plan that puts Ontario and Canadian companies first for government contracts and... more » October 21, 2025 NDP: Just another slap in the face of Ontario Workers. QUEEN’S PARK – After reports showing nearly $200 million in wage theft, NDP shadow minister of labour MPP Jamie West (Sudbury) demanded action from the Premier during question... more » October 21, 2025 “It’s not too late to change the outcome”: Deputy Leader Mamakwa releases statement on Ear Falls sawmill closure QUEEN’S PARK – Deputy Leader and Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa is standing with the people of Ear Falls. Last week, over 150 people employed by the Ear Falls sawmill and their families suddenly lost their livelihoods because of Interfor's decision to shut the sawmill down. This is a devastating blow for... more » October 21, 2025 London NDP MPPs stand with CAMI workers as GM ends BrightDrop production LONDON – Ontario NDP MPPs Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), Peggy Sattler (London West), and Teresa Armstrong (London–Fanshawe) issued the following joint statement in response to news that General Motors will end production of its BrightDrop electric delivery vans at the CAMI Assembly plant in... more » October 21, 2025 Kernaghan: London’s small businesses need real action LONDON — As Small Business Week is recognized across the province, Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Small Business, Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), is calling on the provincial government to provide meaningful supports for small business owners who are the backbone of communities like London.“Small... more » October 21, 2025 Stiles taps senior strategist Caitlin Pettifor to be next Chief of Staff QUEEN’S PARK - Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition, is appointing Caitlin Pettifor, a campaign veteran and senior strategist to Premier Rachel Notley and Premier Wab Kinew, as her new Chief of Staff. She brings with her a culture of winning and experience in governing.Pettifor has over ten years... more » October 21, 2025 Stiles: The Premier needs to fire his Labour Minister QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is calling for accountability after the Auditor General’s scathing report about the Skills Development Fund. In Question Period, Stiles called on the Premier to finally take some accountability and fire his Minister of Labour:“Yesterday it was reported... more » October 21, 2025 MPP Armstrong calls for real action to support Early Childhood Educators QUEEN’S PARK – Shadow Minister with responsibility for Child Care and Pensions, MPP Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe), marked the 25th annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day by pressing the Ford government in Question Period to back up its words with action.“Today is a... more » October 20, 2025 Stiles kicks off session with fiery question period focused on Doug Ford’s jobs disaster QUEEN’S PARK — The 44th Parliament returned to Queen’s Park today, and Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles wasted no time holding Premier Doug Ford to account for his government’s jobs disaster and shady deals:“Nearly 800,000 Ontarians are out of work while Doug Ford is busy playing Batman in Home Depot... more » October 17, 2025 Ontario is losing skilled global talent at a time when we can least afford it QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multiculturalism Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale-High Park) and Shadow Attorney General Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) are calling on the Ford government to remove barriers within the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and allow skilled global talent... more » October 17, 2025 “How many more communities need to suffer before Ford starts caring?” — NDP MPPs push to protect sawmill jobs in Northern Ontario KAPUSKASING – Following devastating news of the indefinite shut down of Ear Falls sawmill, NDP MPPs Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) and Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) released this statement:“The shutdown in Ear Falls is another devastating hit to Northern Ontario — and it... more »" /> October 22, 2025 NDP calls for long-term plan as another Northern mill announces closure QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is once again calling on the Ford government to take urgent, long-term action to protect forestry jobs and communities across Northern Ontario, following the announcement that the Gogama sawmill will be curtailing operations.“We’ve seen Espanola, Terrace Bay, Kap Paper,... more » October 22, 2025 Stiles calls for Buy Ontario First strategy to undo Ford’s jobs disaster QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles introduced a Buy Ontario First strategy to protect good jobs, and create opportunities in communities across the province:The motion will implement a Buy Ontario First procurement plan that puts Ontario and Canadian companies first for government contracts and... more » October 21, 2025 NDP: Just another slap in the face of Ontario Workers. QUEEN’S PARK – After reports showing nearly $200 million in wage theft, NDP shadow minister of labour MPP Jamie West (Sudbury) demanded action from the Premier during question... more » October 21, 2025 “It’s not too late to change the outcome”: Deputy Leader Mamakwa releases statement on Ear Falls sawmill closure QUEEN’S PARK – Deputy Leader and Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa is standing with the people of Ear Falls. Last week, over 150 people employed by the Ear Falls sawmill and their families suddenly lost their livelihoods because of Interfor's decision to shut the sawmill down. This is a devastating blow for... more » October 21, 2025 London NDP MPPs stand with CAMI workers as GM ends BrightDrop production LONDON – Ontario NDP MPPs Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), Peggy Sattler (London West), and Teresa Armstrong (London–Fanshawe) issued the following joint statement in response to news that General Motors will end production of its BrightDrop electric delivery vans at the CAMI Assembly plant in... more » October 21, 2025 Kernaghan: London’s small businesses need real action LONDON — As Small Business Week is recognized across the province, Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Small Business, Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), is calling on the provincial government to provide meaningful supports for small business owners who are the backbone of communities like London.“Small... more » October 21, 2025 Stiles taps senior strategist Caitlin Pettifor to be next Chief of Staff QUEEN’S PARK - Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition, is appointing Caitlin Pettifor, a campaign veteran and senior strategist to Premier Rachel Notley and Premier Wab Kinew, as her new Chief of Staff. She brings with her a culture of winning and experience in governing.Pettifor has over ten years... more » October 21, 2025 Stiles: The Premier needs to fire his Labour Minister QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is calling for accountability after the Auditor General’s scathing report about the Skills Development Fund. In Question Period, Stiles called on the Premier to finally take some accountability and fire his Minister of Labour:“Yesterday it was reported... more » October 21, 2025 MPP Armstrong calls for real action to support Early Childhood Educators QUEEN’S PARK – Shadow Minister with responsibility for Child Care and Pensions, MPP Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe), marked the 25th annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day by pressing the Ford government in Question Period to back up its words with action.“Today is a... more » October 20, 2025 Stiles kicks off session with fiery question period focused on Doug Ford’s jobs disaster QUEEN’S PARK — The 44th Parliament returned to Queen’s Park today, and Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles wasted no time holding Premier Doug Ford to account for his government’s jobs disaster and shady deals:“Nearly 800,000 Ontarians are out of work while Doug Ford is busy playing Batman in Home Depot... more » October 17, 2025 Ontario is losing skilled global talent at a time when we can least afford it QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multiculturalism Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale-High Park) and Shadow Attorney General Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) are calling on the Ford government to remove barriers within the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and allow skilled global talent... more » October 17, 2025 “How many more communities need to suffer before Ford starts caring?” — NDP MPPs push to protect sawmill jobs in Northern Ontario KAPUSKASING – Following devastating news of the indefinite shut down of Ear Falls sawmill, NDP MPPs Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) and Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) released this statement:“The shutdown in Ear Falls is another devastating hit to Northern Ontario — and it... more »" /> October 22, 2025 NDP calls for long-term plan as another Northern mill announces closure QUEEN’S PARK — The Ontario NDP is once again calling on the Ford government to take urgent, long-term action to protect forestry jobs and communities across Northern Ontario, following the announcement that the Gogama sawmill will be curtailing operations.“We’ve seen Espanola, Terrace Bay, Kap Paper,... more » October 22, 2025 Stiles calls for Buy Ontario First strategy to undo Ford’s jobs disaster QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles introduced a Buy Ontario First strategy to protect good jobs, and create opportunities in communities across the province:The motion will implement a Buy Ontario First procurement plan that puts Ontario and Canadian companies first for government contracts and... more » October 21, 2025 NDP: Just another slap in the face of Ontario Workers. QUEEN’S PARK – After reports showing nearly $200 million in wage theft, NDP shadow minister of labour MPP Jamie West (Sudbury) demanded action from the Premier during question... more » October 21, 2025 “It’s not too late to change the outcome”: Deputy Leader Mamakwa releases statement on Ear Falls sawmill closure QUEEN’S PARK – Deputy Leader and Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa is standing with the people of Ear Falls. Last week, over 150 people employed by the Ear Falls sawmill and their families suddenly lost their livelihoods because of Interfor's decision to shut the sawmill down. This is a devastating blow for... more » October 21, 2025 London NDP MPPs stand with CAMI workers as GM ends BrightDrop production LONDON – Ontario NDP MPPs Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), Peggy Sattler (London West), and Teresa Armstrong (London–Fanshawe) issued the following joint statement in response to news that General Motors will end production of its BrightDrop electric delivery vans at the CAMI Assembly plant in... more » October 21, 2025 Kernaghan: London’s small businesses need real action LONDON — As Small Business Week is recognized across the province, Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Small Business, Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), is calling on the provincial government to provide meaningful supports for small business owners who are the backbone of communities like London.“Small... more » October 21, 2025 Stiles taps senior strategist Caitlin Pettifor to be next Chief of Staff QUEEN’S PARK - Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition, is appointing Caitlin Pettifor, a campaign veteran and senior strategist to Premier Rachel Notley and Premier Wab Kinew, as her new Chief of Staff. She brings with her a culture of winning and experience in governing.Pettifor has over ten years... more » October 21, 2025 Stiles: The Premier needs to fire his Labour Minister QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is calling for accountability after the Auditor General’s scathing report about the Skills Development Fund. In Question Period, Stiles called on the Premier to finally take some accountability and fire his Minister of Labour:“Yesterday it was reported... more » October 21, 2025 MPP Armstrong calls for real action to support Early Childhood Educators QUEEN’S PARK – Shadow Minister with responsibility for Child Care and Pensions, MPP Teresa Armstrong (London—Fanshawe), marked the 25th annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day by pressing the Ford government in Question Period to back up its words with action.“Today is a... more » October 20, 2025 Stiles kicks off session with fiery question period focused on Doug Ford’s jobs disaster QUEEN’S PARK — The 44th Parliament returned to Queen’s Park today, and Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles wasted no time holding Premier Doug Ford to account for his government’s jobs disaster and shady deals:“Nearly 800,000 Ontarians are out of work while Doug Ford is busy playing Batman in Home Depot... more » October 17, 2025 Ontario is losing skilled global talent at a time when we can least afford it QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multiculturalism Alexa Gilmour (Parkdale-High Park) and Shadow Attorney General Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) are calling on the Ford government to remove barriers within the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and allow skilled global talent... more » October 17, 2025 “How many more communities need to suffer before Ford starts caring?” — NDP MPPs push to protect sawmill jobs in Northern Ontario KAPUSKASING – Following devastating news of the indefinite shut down of Ear Falls sawmill, NDP MPPs Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) and Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) released this statement:“The shutdown in Ear Falls is another devastating hit to Northern Ontario — and it... more »" />