February 26, 2026
Feb 25, 2026 - Update
Dear neighbour, In the name of “saving” Ontario’s financially strapped colleges and universities, the Conservative government has decided students should foot more of their tuition bill. Come S... More
February 19, 2026
2026 Lunar New Year Meet and Greet
On Friday, February 20, at 1:15 p.m., please join me and residents for our 2026 Lunar New Year Meet & Greet at 72 Clinton St, Toronto. On Friday, February 20, at 2:30 p.m., please join me and... More
February 9, 2026
Sign-on letter to regulate short-term and mid-term rentals
Dear Minister Flack, Tenants in the purpose-built rental at 7 Jackes Avenue in Toronto have raised serious concerns about their landlord knowingly allowing long-term rental homes to be removed fro... More
February 3, 2026
TAKE ACTION: Tell Minister Calandra to Cap Class Sizes!
Tell Minister Calandra to Cap Class Sizes! Please use the email text below, and click here to send your email to Ontario's Minister of Education. Subject Line: Cap TDSB Class Sizes! Email tex... More
February 3, 2026
Jan 19, 2026 - Update
Dear neighbour, Throughout January, as the Shadow Minister for Finance I am touring the province listening to people talk about what they want to see in Ontario’s 2026 budget. At times, it can b... More
February 3, 2026
Feb 3, 2026 - Update
Dear neighbour, On Monday, February 2, I hosted a press conference with parents and teachers to raise concerns about the removal of the Toronto District School Board’s class size cap for Grades 4... More
January 29, 2026
The Ford government's spending: What I think you should know.
Here’s what I think you should know about the Ford government’s 10-year capital spending plan: New report signals Conservative cuts to affordable housing, school buildings Government invest... More
January 28, 2026
2026 Speech Competition
On Thursday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m., please join me and parents for our 2026 University-Rosedale Voices of Change Challenge at Church of St. Mary Magdalene (477 Manning Ave, Toronto, ON M6G 2V8).... More
January 26, 2026
OPINION: Getting tough on vaping is the right thing to do.
Is your teenager vaping? I was alarmed when Hillary Buchan-Terrell from the Canadian Cancer Society told politicians at the pre-budget hearings in Niagara in January that 20% of grade 10 teenager... More
January 19, 2026
2026 Renter Forum
Please join us at our upcoming Renter Forum on February 12, 2026 (Thursday) from 6-7:45 pm in the St. Stephen-In-The-Fields Church. All are welcome! Please RSVP here. More
January 12, 2026
RSVP: 2026 Resident Associations Roundtable
On Monday, February 2, at 6:30 p.m., please join me and resident associations from across University–Rosedale for a roundtable discussion at Queen’s Park. You will have the opportunity to meet wit... More
December 15, 2025
December 12 - Update
Dear neighbour, The legislative session ended yesterday, and what a whirlwind seven weeks it has been. It was a session marred by some terrible omnibus bills, surging job losses, and troubling de... More
December 15, 2025
December 8 - Update
Dear neighbour, On December 2, the Auditor General released her annual report investigating government departments and provincially-regulated sectors and agencies. Her report was damning. Here’s w... More
December 8, 2025
Here's what you need to know about the Auditor General's report
On December 2nd 2025 the Auditor General released her annual report investigating government departments and provincially- regulated sectors and agencies. Her report was damning. This is what yo... More
December 1, 2025
The corruption is clear: My take on the SDF hearings
Today, I questioned Ministry staff about the controversial Skills Development Fund. The fund is supposed to be a $2.5 billion program that gives funding to companies, unions, and non-profits to pr... More
November 29, 2025
November 29 - Update
Dear neighbour, On Monday, November 24, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles filed an ethics complaint with the Integrity Commissioner asking for a formal investigation into Labour Minister David Picc... More
November 28, 2025
Why are the Conservatives not moving ahead with important condo consumer protection rules?
No first-time homeowner wants the horror of turning the key to their front door for the first time and discovering they have bought a condominium that is far more expensive to maintain, smaller, an... More
November 21, 2025
November 21, 2025 - Update
Dear Neighbour, While it’s been a hard week in the legislature, with the passage of bills that hurt renters and our public school system, I’m going to start with some good news. On Thursday, No... More
November 21, 2025
Public Sign-On Letter - Restore and Sustain Funding for Heydon Park Secondary School
SIGN-ON HERE Dear Minister Calandra, Director La Touche, and Supervisor Gupta, We are writing to you to demand restored and sustained funding for Heydon Park Secondary School located in the ri... More
November 20, 2025
Bill 60 Townhall follow up – Resources and Next Steps - 2025 November 17
Thank you very much for attending our Bill 60 townhall on November 18 or for signing our petition on Bill 60. You can watch the recording of the townhall here. A special thank you goes to our exc... More
November 18, 2025
Fix Ontario’s flawed Freedom of Information laws.
Freedom-of-information (FOI) laws give people the right to obtain records from public institutions, especially the government. That’s our information. These laws exist in every jurisdiction in Can... More
November 12, 2025
OPINION: A troubling pattern is emerging.
Dear neighbour, We are witnessing the terrifying rise of fascism in the United States, where President Trump defies Congressional votes, ignores court rulings, and directs law enforcement against ... More
November 10, 2025
Bill 60 Townhall - November 17
If you missed the townhall, don’t worry! You can catch up and watch the recording here. Join our Bill 60 Townhall on Monday, November 17, from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. This bill threatens our comm... More
November 8, 2025
Voices of Change: 2025 University-Rosedale speech competition
I’m excited to spotlight our 2025 Voices of Change Speech Competition, for University-Rosedale students in TDSB and TCDSB English-language schools in Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8. This competition invite... More
November 6, 2025
Fall Economic Statement: Why it matters and what you should know
Last Thursday morning, myself, NDP Leader Marit Stiles and MPP Chris Glover (Spadina-Fort York) visited the Fort York Food Bank on College St. The Fort York Food Bank is now one of the busiest fo... More
October 31, 2025
We grilled the government on its failing opioid strategy. Here’s what we learned.
On Monday I attended a hearing to ask the government staff tough questions about the Conservative Governments failing opioid strategies. These hearings are part of the Auditor General and the Onta... More
October 28, 2025
Seniors Townhall - Nov 14
When: Friday November 14 at 12PM Where: Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church (427 Bloor St W) Many older adults want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. Join our Seniors Townhall... More
October 25, 2025
October 24, 2025 - Update
Dear neighbour, We returned to the legislature this week, and the top issue was the Conservative government’s use of the controversial Skills Development Fund. The $2.5 billion skills training pr... More
October 23, 2025