I was pleased to join a special citizenship ceremony for Nation Flag of Canada Day, hosted by HMSC Prevost and presided over by Judge Albert Wong. Grateful to the 103 excited new citizens from 27 nations who chose to become Canadian & proud that Canada recognizes the contributions newcomers make.
Ford's tuition hike plan will hurt the next generation of Ontarians.
Read my full statement here: www.ontariondp.ca/news/ndp-for...
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Another auto plant closure in London. That's 136 workers being left with months of uncertainty about their jobs, their income, and their families’ future.
This is what Doug Ford’s Ontario looks like. Instability, fear, and workers being told to just hang on and hope for the best. (1/2)
Laurentian faculty and students bear the cost of Ford's cuts. Read my full statement below:
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Congratulations to Dr. Zeyad Hammad on the official opening of Nova Dental Centre. This new clinic, alongside the Canadian Dental Care Plan, will ensure that more Londoners are able to access high-quality oral health care. Welcome to Hyde Park, and to London West!
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Blame for the impending catastrophe facing Ontario's colleges and universities lies squarely with the Conservative government, rather than with the international students exploited to fill the revenue shortfalls Doug Ford created in our system.
Visit thestar.com for the full article. #onpse #onpoli
You probably heard about the corruption in the Greenbelt Scandal. But have you heard about the Skills Development Fund?
Watch this great explainer from Marit Stiles, breaking down Doug Ford's latest corruption scandal. app.sosha.ai/s/PbDftu8x
I appreciated the opportunity to meet with London midwife Meagan Furnivall at the Association of Ontario Midwives reception at Queen’s Park. Every Ontario family who wants midwifery care should be able to access it.
A productive conversation with the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters about practical solutions to strengthen competitiveness and build talent pipelines, including increased investments in our postsecondary sector.
Ontario Genomics partners with colleges & universities to drive Ontario’s economy through commercialization, innovation and research. I appreciated the opportunity to learn how they are supporting made-in-Ontario solutions to complex problems in agriculture, energy, environment, healthcare and more.
London firefighters and the OPPFA were at Queen’s Park to talk about the importance of presumptive coverage for exposure and to push for simultaneous notification to keep Ontarians safe – it’s time for the Ford government to roll this out province-wide.
Shout-out to London realtors for travelling to Queen’s Park to meet with MPPs about @ OREA recommendations to increase housing supply.
Thank you to the Workers Action Centre for their tireless efforts to prevent wage theft and strengthen protections for Ontario workers.
So many delicious food options at the London Muslim Mosque Multicultural Food Bazaar!
At colleges and universities across Ontario, jobs are being eliminated, student services are being cut, programs are getting cancelled, and entire campuses are shutting down. Without increased operating funding now, the cuts are just beginning.
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I'm always so impressed by the leadership and advocacy of OUSA, CSA, and OSV to strengthen postsecondary education in Ontario and ensure that students’ priorities are heard. We need to increase investment in our colleges and universities to give young people the future they deserve.
I am deeply troubled by reports of white nationalist groups demonstrating on the Wortley Road overpass.
These extremist groups thrive on fear and division, and we reject that. London must remain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place for everyone.
Read our full statement.
Today I asked the Premier why he continues to ignore the calls from Ontario students, employers, and local communities as he continues refusing to provide the permanent increase in operating funding our post-secondary sector urgently needs.
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It was a beautiful morning for another terrific Hyde Park Santa Claus Parade! Congratulations to the Hyde Park BIA, Hyde Park Lions, and many sponsors and volunteers who bring the parade to life for our community. And thank you to everyone who came out to join the fun and support the food bank!
It was a pleasure to meet with Pam Tobin from the Canadian Mental Health Association - Thames Valley who was at Queen’s Park with other representatives of CMHA to advocate for increased support for community-based mental health to reduce waitlists and expand desperately-needed services.
It was great to meet with members from London Police Services at Queen’s Park for the OPA Advocacy Day to talk about some of the challenges facing our community, and how the government can better support uniformed and civilian staff dealing with work-related PTSD.
Today, Abacus Data released a new study in partnership with Colleges Ontario that overwhelmingly demonstrates Ontario's support for greater investment in our college sector.
Read their report here: abacusdata.ca/building-a-f...
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Thank you to the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses for an informative discussion about the issues facing Ontario small businesses, and CFIB priorities for government action.
I was pleased to meet with the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs to discuss the changing scope of paramedicine and particularly the growth of community paramedicine. Thank you to the OAPC for your service to our communities.
I appreciated meeting with London-area insurance brokers at Queen’s Park. With insurance costs rising, the work that IBAO brokers do to protect consumers has never been more important.
Thanks to the Council of Ontario Universities for coming to Queen’s Park to showcase how universities strengthen Ontario’s Life Sciences sector. We need more public investment in world-class research like Western’s Pathogen Research Centre to expand opportunities & improve lives. #onpse #onpoli
University faculty & staff are the backbone of our postsecondary system. Great to meet with @ocufa.bsky.social reps from @uwofa1.bsky.social, King’s & Huron. With record enrolment, Ontario needs more investment, not more red tape, to keep our campuses strong. #onpse #onpoli
Always an honour to join veterans, their families and those who serve to remember the courage and sacrifice of our brave Armed Forces personnel. With veterans Michael Poole and Thomas Pitt at Parkwood, Silver Cross mother Angela Cameron-Joly and family at the Byron Legion, and MPPs at the cenotaph.
Last week's economic update should have included meaningful, sustainable funding for Ontario's post-secondary sector.
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Another thank you to UFCW and OPSEU's Mental Health and Addictions division for our productive conversations, as well as to the Alliance for Healthier Communities for having me at their reception. I always appreciate learning directly from the folks supporting our communities across Ontario.
