April 23, 2024
Transit Town Hall 交通社區茶敘 (Cantonese)
Have you encountered any difficulties while using TTC services? If you are a current Wheel-Trans user, have you been asked to re-assess your usage status? Learn more about TTC's updates on Wheel-Tr... More
April 19, 2024
ACT NOW: 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
April 19, 2024
AGI Townhall
Please join us at our upcoming AGI Town hall on Wednesday, May 1st from 6:30-8pm in the meeting room at Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave. Online option available. All are welcome! Use the form below t... More
April 11, 2024
RSVP Briefing: Bill 185
On Wednesday, April 10 the Ford Conservatives dropped another housing bill called Bill 185, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, and updated the Provincial Policy Statement. These a... More
April 10, 2024
Good, bad and ugly: what's in the government's new housing bill?
This afternoon, the government made some big housing announcements. They dropped another housing bill called Bill 185, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, and updated the Provincial... More
April 9, 2024
Are you eligible for a rent decrease? Don’t count on your landlord telling you about it.
It’s tough being a renter in Ontario today. The Conservatives have had six years to fix the housing crisis and they’ve failed. It has never been more expensive to rent or buy a home. We’ve recently... More
March 28, 2024
Will the budget fix our housing woes?
Will Premier Ford’s budget fix the housing crisis? No. Ontario's budget for 2024-2025 was released on Tuesday. The Conservative government is not looking at doing anything meaningful to lower th... More
March 28, 2024
RSVP: One-hour Education Update
Join me and MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam for a one-hour update with our School Board Trustee Deborah Williams, Education Critic Chandra Pasma, Elementary Teachers of Toronto President Helen Victoros to le... More
March 27, 2024
Tell the Ford Conservatives to deliver on its affordable housing promise
Time is of the essence. In just two days, Ontario could lose $357 million in federal funding that should be going towards building more affordable housing.In 2018, the federal government signed a b... More
March 27, 2024
What's in this year's budget?
The Ontario budget was released yesterday. It’s the biggest provincial announcement of the year, and outlines the government’s priorities. I’m always a little hopeful before the budget announcement... More
March 25, 2024
RSVP: Budget Breakdown
Join us on Wednesday April 3 at 6 pm for a briefing on the 2024/2025 budget. Find out what’s missing and how to get involved in fighting for a fairer Ontario. Register in advance for this meeting... More
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
It has been a significant accomplishment that Ontario has so many high quality child care centers. It is also a significant accomplishment that parents and childcare operators have been successf... 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 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