November 16, 2020
NDP urges Ford to crack down on illegal evictions
QUEEN’S PARK — NDP MPP Jessica Bell’s (University—Rosedale) private member’s bill, Protecting Renters from Illegal Evictions Act, went to second reading in the Ontario legislature Monday. The bill ... More
November 13, 2020
Transit infrastructure spending cuts reach $700 million in Ford’s budget
Ford’s 2020-21 budget doesn’t fund the transit projects people are waiting for. Transit infrastructure spending was cut by $700 million, compared to the 2019 budget, which means the chances of tran... More
November 10, 2020
Rosedale Community Survey
Thank you for taking the time to complete MPP Jessica Bell's Community Survey for Rosedale. With the ongoing public health crisis, we're looking for new ways to keep in touch. This survey is meant ... More
November 10, 2020
NDP asks Revenue Canada for review of Charles McVety’s College “charity” finances
QUEEN’S PARK — The NDP is calling on Revenue Canada to review Charles McVety’s Canada Christian College (CCC) charitable tax status in light of information about the college’s finances. Documents i... More
November 9, 2020
Build Transit Right - Roundtable
From Eglinton to Lakeshore to Davenport to Riverdale, transit construction is underway across the GTHA. Building transit is vital for our region, however, residents and businesses have real concer... More
November 6, 2020
Doug Ford moving the goalposts on COVID 19 response
QUEEN’S PARK – NDP MPP Taras Natyshak has released the following statement: "Doug Ford is moving the goal posts with wider alert categories even as cases, transmission and positivity climb and cont... More
November 6, 2020
Mamakwa urges Ford government to step up and fix dire water crisis in Neskantaga
QUEEN’S PARK — Sol Mamakwa, MPP for Kiiwetinoong and NDP Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation critic, has written an open letter to Doug Ford urging him to step up and respond to the dire water ... More
November 5, 2020
Ford’s budget doesn’t take any new actions to make families healthier and safer: NDP
QUEEN’S PARK — NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said Doug Ford’s 2020 budget is waving a white flag in the battle against COVID-19, and telling people: you’re on your own. With Ontario on the brink of a h... More
November 4, 2020
Ford should pass NDP bill to ensure all Ontarians have access to broadband
QUEEN’S PARK – NDP Deputy Leader John Vanthof released the following statement following the Ford government’s latest broadband announcement. “The fact that 1.4 million Ontarians have no access to ... More
November 2, 2020
Seniors Townhall: A Time to Care
On November 12th at 6pm join MPP Jessica Bell and Official Opposition seniors critic MPP Joel Harden to discuss the Ontario NDP platform for Aging Ontarians. Join in to share your concerns, ask q... More
November 2, 2020