March 13, 2024
RSVP: Chinese Healthcare community roundtable and lunch
On Wednesday, April 3 at noon please join MPP Chris Glover, MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam, me and healthcare leaders across Chinatown for a roundtable discussion at Queen’s Park. You will have the chance to... More
March 8, 2024
Parents call for action as affordable childcare shortage worsens
Child care is crucial for the well-being of families and the economy in Toronto. Despite agreements between Canada and Ontario to implement $10. day daycare, the child care system is in crisis. ... More
March 5, 2024
Letter to Minister Jones: Re: Address the Family Doctor Shortage in Chinatown and Across Ontario
Re: Address the Family Doctor Shortage in Chinatown and Across Ontario We are writing to you on behalf of the concerned residents of Chinatown, where a pressing issue regarding the shortage of fami... More
March 4, 2024
RSVP: Energy and Affordability Town Hall
I am hosting a town hall on March 6 with MPP Peter Tabuns (Toronto-Danforth) and special guests from Environmental Defence and the Clean Air Alliance on how to protect your pocketbook and o... More
March 1, 2024
Community Recognition Awards 2024
This past weekend, we held our annual Community Recognition Awards and I am once again elated to celebrate all the wonderful contributions made by each of the recipients. It is their work that mak... More
February 27, 2024
It's time for affordable home co-ownership
Costly rent and housing prices have made it more difficult for first-time home buyers to save up and buy a home. The high cost of housing has also made it hard for many existing homeowners to affo... More
February 21, 2024
NDP, Patients sound the alarm after losing family physician to “executive health” medical clinic with yearly fee of $4,995
NDP, Patients sound the alarm after losing family physician to “executive health” medical clinic with yearly fee of $4,995 More
February 2, 2024
2024 Tenant Guide: Get Your Copy
The 2024 Tenant Guide is your source for the most up-to-date resources for protecting your tenancy. Click here to download your digital copy of the 2024 Tenant Guide. More
February 1, 2024
Bell: The Ford government needs to stop wasting time and get serious about housing
QUEEN’S PARK – Official Opposition NDP housing critic Jessica Bell (University – Rosedale) released the following statement in response to the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA’s) update on Ont... More
February 1, 2024
Housing Town Hall
Every person deserves access to safe, affordable, and livable housing. I want to work with you and other people in Toronto to make this commitment a reality. Come to our housing town hall, voice ... More
January 30, 2024
Community Recognition Awards
My Community Recognition Awards will recognize and thank individuals and groups for their outstanding efforts in the community. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the amazing things peop... More
January 25, 2024
Stop Fossil Fuel Energy Expansion
January 19, 2024
"Devastating loss:” Families impacted by west-end daycare closure join Bell, NDP call for more childcare spaces
TORONTO – Official Opposition NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) joined families impacted by the closure of a west-end childcare facility today to call for more childcare and daycare option... More
January 17, 2024
Provinces housing starts hit lows amidst crisis; NDP says Ford’s Conservatives missing the mark
QUEEN’S PARK – Official Opposition NDP Housing critic Jessica Bell (University – Rosedale) and critic for Municipal Affairs Jeff Burch (Niagara Centre) are calling on Ford’s Conservatives to stop w... More
January 15, 2024
Condo living should be pleasant, not miserable.
Living in a condo can be a pleasant, more affordable, and lower-maintenance housing choice for many. Condo living can also be a misery for some – and it’s those people who call our office. Condo re... More
January 10, 2024
RSVP: multi-faith community roundtable and lunch
On Tuesday, February 13 at noon please join me and faith leaders from across University-Rosedale for a roundtable discussion at Queen’s Park. You will have the chance to meet with me, connect with ... More
January 8, 2024
Motion 61: Short-Term Rental Registry
Toronto has long been a battleground between investors who want to make a lot of money and renters who just want a home. Right now, there are over 12,000 short-term rentals advertised on Airbnb av... More
January 5, 2024
Stand Up for Well-Funded Heath Care
University Rosedale is home to many heroic health care professionals, as well as Canada’s best hospitals, including Prince Margaret, Toronto General, Mount Sinai, Toronto Western, Sick Kids, and Wo... More
December 15, 2023
ACTION ALERT! Help Carmen return home!
Help Carmen return home Yesterday, Carmen was forcibly evicted from her home at 1442 Lawrence Ave by sheriffs. The sheriff changed the locks on Carmen’s home when she left to pay the landlord th... More
December 12, 2023
RSVP: multi-faith community roundtable lunch
On Tuesday, February 13 at noon please join me and faith leaders from across University-Rosedale for a roundtable discussion at Queen’s Park. You will have the chance to meet with me, connect with ... More
December 12, 2023
Six things you need to know about the Auditor General’s annual report
The Auditor General’s job is to audit government agencies, departments, and government-funded institutions and assess whether they are working as they should, from school boards to emergency rooms ... More
December 12, 2023
2023 Auditor General Report Highlights
Recently the Auditor General provided his annual report. Below is a summary of key reports. Science Centres “The recent relocation decision was not fully informed and based on preliminary and ... More
December 7, 2023
NDP MPPs call on Ford government to pause tearing down rental buildings
TORONTO - MPP Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale), NDP Housing critic, and MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam MPP (Toronto Centre) joined No Demovictions and tenants at 25 St Mary St to introduce a new NDP motion... More
December 4, 2023
Dec. 4, 2023 To help renters and first-time home buyers, NDP calls for short-term rental crackdown
QUEEN’S PARK – NDP Housing critic Jessica Bell issued the following statement in response to today’s report by Desjardins concluding that short-term rentals have significantly impacted housing affo... More
December 4, 2023
Here’s my take on the Conservatives new affordable housing bill, and why I think it falls short on addressing housing affordability
This November, the Conservatives proposed a new definition of affordable housing that developers must meet to qualify for a developer fee exemption for that home. We just completed amendments today... More
December 4, 2023
Participate in 2024 pre-budget consultations
The province has begun pre-budget consultations and is seeking feedback from Ontarians for the 2024 Budget. Pre-budget consultations are an excellent opportunity to ensure you get your voice on the... More
November 20, 2023
Bell: Ford’s Conservatives have left tenants in vulnerable housing situations with nowhere to turn
QUEEN’S PARK – Only four out of 13 landlords who were fined for bad faith evictions actually paid the fines they owed according to a new CBC report. The Report also shows that the current accountab... More
November 16, 2023
Tenant Social November 29
Please join us at our upcoming tenant social on Wednesday, November 29th from 6-8pm at Knox Church, 630 Spadina Avenue in the Winchester room. All are welcome! Use the form below to RSVP More
November 16, 2023
Join Our End of Year Party!
You’re invited to our End of Year Party! Please click here for RSVP 6:00pm-8:00pm, Tuesday, Dec. 12th Tranzac Club 292 Brunswick Ave., Toronto, ON M5S 2M7 Food and non-alcohol drink will be prov... More
October 24, 2023