Proud to stand in solidarity with TA/PD Union@ Western who are fighting for a #FairDealNow . As a top research university, it’s time to pay people what they’re worth. End the #StrikeAtWestern ! #LdnOnt

Believe it or not, Ford's gov't just voted against a special audit that would uncover why clinics charging fees for basic medical care are popping up in Ontario, and who is actually profiting.

Clearly, it’s not regular Ontarians stuck having to pay for health care.

#ONpoli

According to the FAO: 'Ontario’s program spending of $12,138 per capita in 2022 was the lowest among the provinces and 21.1% lower than the rest of Canada average, reflecting relatively low spending on health and all other programs per capita' fao-on.org/en/Blog/Public… #onpoli

Thank you to Christine Newland for 48 years of inspiring and moving #LdnOnt -ers through music! Superb performance tonight with London Symphonia
#CityofMusic
Read more: lfpress.com/feature/the-la…

I was so impressed with the student projects at the SJPSKings Community Impact Showcase @kingsatwestern today, all were so relevant to current #Policy & #Advocacy issues in #LdnOnt . MPPs Peggy Sattler & Terence Kernaghan NDP were also there. Thanks to Prof. Shawna Lewkowitz for inviting us!

Proud to co-sponsor Lisa Gretzky’s PMB calling on the government to declare Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) an epidemic. Please join us at Queen’s Park on Wednesday, April 10 at 4pm as the Ontario Legislature debates Bill 173.

RSVP at lisagretzkympp.ca/intimate_partn…

Congratulations to #LdnOnt ’s own Paradigm Spirits on being named Whiskey of the Year by the Canadian Whisky Awards!

If you haven’t yet, be sure to visit them at ⁦100 Kellogg Lane⁩!

The Ford Conservatives’ Finance Minister, Peter Bethlenfalvy, has just tabled the budget in the Legislature.

Long story short: If you’re looking for change, this budget isn’t for you.

Here are my thoughts. 💭⬇️

#ONpoli

NDP: If you’re looking for change, Ford’s budget is not for you

From Marit Stiles MPP Catherine Fife #ONpoli

ontariondp.ca/news/ndp-if-yo…

Stiles: Conservative hypocrisy – it’s happening here

From Marit Stiles #ONpoli

ontariondp.ca/news/stiles-co…

Last week, students from NDP Western joined me at Queen’s Park to learn about the legislative process and what it means to be the MPP for London North Centre.

Thank you all for taking the trek and thank you to Marit Stiles and MPP Jamie West for joining us for lunch!

Today is Budget Day in Ontario.

The Official Opposition Ontario NDP will be watching closely to see who made it on the government’s priority list - and who didn’t.

I'll be live tweeting my thoughts on the budget starting at 4PM EST.

#ONpoli #Budget2024

NDP Leader Marit Stiles said the threat of being fined $400 a day is likely enough to make most people acquiesce.
“They’d be afraid, frankly,”
“Running this kind of program on fear is a terrible option and resulting in people being forced to leave their communities.” #onpoli

Wonderful to have local OCUFA members join me at Queen’s Park today!

Strong question from our PSE critic Peggy Sattler on the underfunding of colleges & universities. Weak answer from the Minister, not grounded in reality.

To quote the Toronto Star editorial board:

'The consequences of not addressing that funding crisis are severe.' #onspe

Ontario colleges & universities are on the brink after decades of underfunding & 5 years of Ford cuts: dead last in per-student funding, larger classes, less faculty-student time & cuts to student services.
We need a major increase in public investment now. #onPSE #OnPoli

We've unearthed documents revealing the Ford Conservative's secret plans for 'Phase 2' at Ontario Place....

They'll override any law, pave over our lakefront , give away millions of $$, to benefit their insider friends while Ontarians struggle

globalnews.ca/news/10371585/…

Absolutely brilliant performances! Glad to join the packed house for opening night. A must see in #LndOnt
🎟️Tickets: grandtheatre.com/event/clue

Shoppers Drug Mart denied having targets for unnecessary medication reviews - costing this gov't $75 per call. Pharmacists contradict this statement.

All while OHIP is being drained of nearly $1.5 million a week.

Ford is putting profits over care.

#ONpoli #ONhealth