December 5, 2019
Act Now: Stop the Education Cuts
The Ontario Government’s decision last spring to cut $1 billion from Ontario classrooms is hurting students, parents, and schools. All across the province, teachers are getting pink slips, student... More
November 28, 2019
Letter from MPP Bell and MPP Stiles asks Ministers to support speed enforcement cameras in school zones
22 public school councils, residents' associations, road safety groups, and concerned individuals have signed an open letter from Transit Critic Jessica Bell (MPP for University-Rosedale) and MPP M... More
November 26, 2019
MPP Jessica Bell Asks Metrolinx, Mulroney to come clean on cost of Instagram ‘influencer’ ads
University—Rosedale MPP Jessica Bell has written an open letter to Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney and Metrolinx President and CEO Phil Verster, publicly requesting that they release the ... More
November 20, 2019
MPP Jessica Bell Requests Immediate Review of the Retirement Homes Act
MPP Bell requests an immediate review of the Retirement Homes Act, including how it interacts with the Residential Tenancies Act, in response to abrupt closures of retirement homes. Private retirem... More
November 7, 2019
Act Now: Stand Up for Worker Safety
Last month, we lost a member of our community, Enrico Miranda. Enrico was a father and a grandfather. He was known for his kind smile. He grew up in the Philippines where he trained as an engineer... More
October 16, 2019
The Ontario Government is backing down from stealing our subway, but issues remain
This morning, the Ontario Government and Mayor John Tory made some big transit announcements on the subway upload, the Ontario Line, the Scarborough Extension, the Yonge Line extension, and the Egl... More
October 3, 2019
Community Celebration
On December 5th, 2019 University-Rosedale came together for our annual recognition of community members who are making a difference. The following individuals and groups were honoured. Thank yo... More
September 23, 2019
Supporting Students and Staff in Standing Up to Climate Change
Click here to read my full letter to University of Toronto President Meric Gertler, asking for support for U of T students, faculty and staff to take part in the Global Climate Strike on September ... More
September 23, 2019
ACT NOW: Stand up for transit riders' safety
Every day, streetcar operators and transit riders see drivers refusing to stop behind open streetcar doors. This behaviour continues, even though it is an offence under section 166 of the Ontario H... More
September 20, 2019
Act Now: Stand Up for a Green New Deal
This fall, history was made as millions of people across the world, in over 150 countries, took to the streets to strike for the climate. In Ontario, dozens of strikes are took place from Septem... More
July 10, 2019
Community Forum on the Climate Crisis
The effects of climate change are happening in our community and across our province. As temperatures and water levels rise and instances of extreme weather become even more common, it’s clear that... More
July 3, 2019
July 17: Health Care Town Hall
A Conversation for the health care community, including health care professionals Join us on Wednesday July 17, from 6-8pm at the YWCA (87 Elm St) to learn about and discuss upcoming provincial cha... More
June 17, 2019
ACT NOW: Stop the Cuts to Legal Aid in Ontario
The Ontario government has slashed funding to Legal Aid Ontario by 30 percent. The province also directed that no provincial money could be used to cover immigration and refugee law. By cutting ov... More
June 5, 2019
U of T Community Conversation
Join MPP Jessica Bell on June 13 for a conversation with the University of Toronto Community. We'll be discussing the impacts of cuts and policy changes on everything from student services and grou... More
June 3, 2019
Letter to Minister of Transportation on the electrification of the GO network
On June 3, 2019, Jessica Bell and six fellow Toronto MPPs sent a letter to Minister of Transportation Jeff Yurek regarding their concern that the government may be reneging on its commitment to the... More
May 30, 2019
May 2019 Newsletter - Together in the fight for our schools, public transit, housing, the environment, and more
Sign up to receive our newsletter here. Dear Friend, This season, I’ve been standing up and speaking out against the Government’s cuts to the programs and services that build strong communities.I... More
May 24, 2019
We're Here to Stay: A Community Meeting on Tenant Issues In and Around Kensington Market
We had a full house at a community meeting in Kensington Market on May 9th to talk about housing and tenants' rights. More
January 22, 2019