May 13, 2020
Work in the Time of COVID-19
This Tuesday, May 19, I will be hosting an online townhall on Work in the Time of COVID-19 featuring two special guests. Deena Ladd is a Co-founder and Coordinator of the Toronto Workers' Action... More
May 7, 2020
Long-Term Care and COVID-19
On Thursday, May 14, I hosted an online Townhall on Long-Term Care and COVID-19 featuring two special guests. Jane Meadus is a staff lawyer and institutional advocate with the Advocacy Centre for... More
April 15, 2020
PPE Urgently Needed at Long Term Care Homes
Today, I sent this letter to Hon. Christine Elliott, Minister of Health, regarding the COVID-19 outbreak at Mon Sheong Home for the Aged (D’Arcy Home). As of today, 49 residents and 13 staff have t... More
March 23, 2020
We are hiring legislative staff
We are hiring two positions: - a legislative assistant (full time, 6 week contract) - a legislative assistant (full time, permanent) The job description for both positions is the same. Ontario N... More
March 19, 2020
Summary of the Federal Government's Relief Measures for COVID-19
Our federal, provincial and municipal governments are working together to respond to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Yesterday, the federal government announced an $82 billion package of aid an... More
March 17, 2020
Today's COVID-19 response includes state of emergency plus funding
This morning, the Ontario Premier has declared a state of emergency and announced the first phase of the government’s response plan for COVID-19. The state of emergency gives the government emergen... More
March 16, 2020
Ontario NDP Calls for Additional Protections in COVID-19 Legislation
QUEEN’S PARK — Andrea Horwath said people deserve more financial protection than the government is currently contemplating in its emergency legislation, and has reached out to offer help to beef up... More
March 13, 2020
Updates on COVID-19 Coronavirus
Right now, I know many in our community are concerned about the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. My team and I will do our best to provide updates and direct constituents to reliable sources of ... More
March 13, 2020
ACT NOW: We Need a Vision Zero Strategy for Road Safety
Everyone has a right to feel safe on our roads, including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, seniors, kids, and emergency road workers. But right now, our streets aren't safe. Each day, an average of ... More
February 26, 2020
MPP Bell calls for transit to be built faster with moratorium on using P3s to build transit
Jessica Bell, Ontario NDP Transit critic, is calling on Doug Ford to speed up the delivery of upcoming transit projects by stopping the use of P3 procurement, at least until the auditor general con... More
February 20, 2020
ACT Now: Stop the Fare Hikes
The Ford Government is about to make some big transit cuts, with huge impacts on commuters. Commuters that take the GO and the TTC are about to see their fares go up by $1.50 per ride, or $3 per ro... More
February 20, 2020