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Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Official Opposition New Democrats, has released the following statement on the Independence Day of Bangladesh:
Today, Ontario New Democrats join with Ontarians of Bangladeshi descent in celebrating the Independence Day of Bangladesh. On this day, in 1971 Bangladesh became an independent nation beginning a nine month long War for Liberation.
New Democrats are proud to work with the Bangladeshi community in Ontario and to...
Horwath: Financial statement leaves out help for people
NDP says direct support is needed to help people and small businesses make it through COVID-19
QUEEN’S PARK — NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is concerned the provincial government’s financial statement lacks the direct financial assistance many Ontarians and small and medium-sized local businesses will need...
Horwath calls for $2,000 Emergency Income to help Ontarians pay the bills and get by
NDP offers suggestions for financial statement to support people, small business, health care and more
QUEEN’S PARK — NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is calling for Wednesday’s financial statement to include a plan to send $2,000 Ontario Emergency Income cheques to households experiencing unemployment or lost...
NDP Education critic responds to announcement about alternative learning tools for Ontario students during COVID-19 school closure
QUEEN’S PARK — NDP Official Opposition Education critic Marit Stiles issued the following statement in response to the government’s announcement Friday of alternative learning tools during the closure of schools due to COVID-19:
“Parents and students are understandably anxious during...
Horwath calls for strong, legislated eviction protections during COVID-19 pandemic
QUEEN’S PARK — Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath released the following statement regarding news that some landlords are attempting to evict tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic:
“We are very troubled to be hearing that landlords continue to attempt to evict tenants, despite the...
Horwath welcomes federal funds, urges Ontario to step up with direct funding to help families
NDP will support legislation Thursday, but says it falls well short
QUEEN’S PARK — Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Official Opposition New Democrats, released the following statement on Wednesday:
Thursday afternoon, the Legislative Assembly will reconvene to deal with emergency...
Statement from NDP Leader Andrea Horwath on the declaration of the State of Emergency
I’m relieved, and supportive of the decision to declare a provincial State of Emergency. These are unprecedented times, and Queen’s Park needs to take unprecedented actions to protect and support Ontarians.
The Official Opposition continues to await details of financial support to help people through this,...
Horwath wants to beef up COVID-19 emergency legislation
QUEEN’S PARK — Andrea Horwath said people deserve more financial protection than the government is currently contemplating in its emergency legislation, and has reached out to offer help to beef up the bill.
“We are pleased that the government has agreed to provide some job security, and prevent employers...
Horwath asks COVID-19 questions on behalf of Ontarians
QUEEN’S PARK — Official Opposition New Democrat Leader Andrea Horwath is asking Doug Ford and his government to provide families, child care centres and other organizations with answers to specific questions regarding the COVID-19 situation the province is facing.
“I continue to offer to Mr. Ford the help...
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath responds to government announcement on Ontario school closures
QUEEN’S PARK — “Thank you to Dr. David Williams and Public Health officials for their continued hard work. The decision to close Ontario’s schools to contain the spread of COVID-19 was not an easy one, and I support it. The safety of children and education workers is paramount.
However, two million kids...
NDP MPPs demand Ford reverse his deep cuts to flooding response
QUEEN’S PARK — NDP MPPs Percy Hatfield (Windsor—Tecumseh) and Taras Natyshak (Essex) have demanded Doug Ford reverse his reckless cuts to flood management funding that has left families in south western Ontario at serious risk.
“Flooding on our lakes and rivers has turned many dreams into nightmares in...
West calls on the government to make Highway 69 a priority
QUEEN’S PARK — During question period Tuesday, Sudbury NDP MPP Jamie West called on the Ford government commit funding to the four-laning of Highway 69.
“Expanding the highway is vital for safe and reliable access to Ontario’s North,” said West. “There are only 68 kilometers left to four-lane, but...
