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PeggySattler
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Former House Leader and critic for Labour and Democratic Reform.
Peggy served three terms as MPP. Elected in 2013, she is a strong advocate for better health care, good jobs, quality public education, and climate action.
Peggy is a champion of housing solutions that ensure everyone has a safe, affordable and decent place to live.
Before her election, she served for 13 years on the Thames Valley District School Board, including two terms as Board Chair, and was Director of Policy at London research firm Academica Group.
At Queen’s Park, she led the fight for paid sick days, fairness for gig and contract workers, and paid leave for workers experiencing domestic violence or sexual violence.
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Ottawa MPPs urge Health Minister to expand access to fourth doses
OTTAWA — NDP MPPs Joel Harden (Ottawa Centre) and Chandra Pasma (Ottawa West-Nepean) have written to Ontario's new Minister of Health Sylvia Jones asking her to expand access to fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, to ensure people are protected from sub variants and vaccines in Ottawa are not thrown...
NDP slams Ford for packing his gravy train with 43 parliamentary assistants
Conservatives get pay bumps aplenty, while everyday Ontarians struggle
QUEEN’S PARK — Peter Tabuns, interim leader of the Ontario NDP, said it’s shocking that Doug Ford is packing dozens of MPPs onto his gravy train with the appointment of 43 parliamentary assistants.
That’s up from 25...
NDP opposes Ford’s decision to greenlight big rent hikes
TORONTO — NDP MPP Jessica Bell says Doug Ford’s choice to greenlight 2.5 per cent rent increases for Ontarians is piling more costs on people already hurting from the rising cost of living.
“People are squeezed more than ever before, and the cost of ever-rising rents in Ontario is a big part of the...
Ontario NDP elects Peter Tabuns to be interim leader
TORONTO – NDP MPP Peter Tabuns (Toronto—Danforth) has been elected by the NDP’s provincial council to be the party’s interim leader.
“The NDP is honoured that the people of Ontario have asked us, once again, to form the Official Opposition, and I’m humbled to have an opportunity to lead the party...
Cabinet names don’t matter — cabinet actions do
QUEEN’S PARK — People are desperate for relief from the long waits caused by the health care crisis, and the crushing cost of living — and the Official Opposition NDP says the Doug Ford must instruct his new cabinet to stop making it worse and start making it better.
“The bottom line for people is that...
NDP reacts to United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
TORONTO — MPP Jill Andrew (Toronto St. Paul’s) released the following statement on behalf of the NDP:
“I hear the anger, the fear and the sorrow pouring out today. The United States Supreme Court is dooming a new generation to go without modern health care, and without the right of each...
NDP responds to shocking CMHC report: Ford must change course to address housing shortage
NDP responds to shocking CMHC report: Ford must change course to address housing shortage
TORONTO – Jessica Bell, the NDP MPP for University Rosedale, called on the Ford government to spur the construction of attainable and affordable homes in response to Thursday’s CMCH report on Canada’s housing...
NDP responds to shocking CMHC report: Ford must change course to address housing shortage
NDP responds to shocking CMHC report: Ford must change course to address housing shortage
TORONTO – Jessica Bell, the NDP MPP for University Rosedale, called on the Ford government to spur the construction of attainable and affordable homes in response to Thursday’s CMCH report on Canada’s housing...
Does four more years of Ford mean four more years of homelessness for Ontarians with disabilities?
TORONTO — Forty-six per cent of Ontarians who are homeless have disabilities. With another Ford majority, many Ontarians with disabilities believe this means four more years of homelessness for them.
NDP MPP Chris Glover will address the issue at a press conference Wednesday morning in front of Seeds of Hope...
NDP marks National Indigenous People’s Day
SIOUX LOOKOUT — The NDP is encouraging all people to come together to celebrate the ways of life and accomplishments of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. On behalf of the Ontario NDP, MPP-elect Sol Mamakwa, a member of the Kingfisher Lake First Nation, explained the importance of acknowledging National...
Ontario NDP celebrates Pride flag raising 2022
QUEEN’S PARK – Following the Pride Month flag raisings at Queen’s Park, NDP MPP Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre) released the following statement:
“Happy Pride! Ontario New Democrats are proud to stand in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ people across the province to celebrate the...
Horwath thanks Mayor Fred Eisenberger for his service
HAMILTON — Andrea Horwath released the following statement in response to Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger's announcement that he will not seek re-election this fall:
"I want to wish Mayor Fred Eisenberger all the best as he moves on to his next chapter, and thank him for years of service...
