December 8, 2021
NDP: Ford’s housing ‘task force’ looking like a farce
TORONTO — The NDP’s critic for Housing Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale) says Doug Ford's decision to appoint a multi-millionaire banker as the chair of his Housing Affordability Task Force adds i... More
December 7, 2021
Faith community roundtable December 15
This has been a difficult year for so many. Many of us have looked to our community's faith leaders and faith groups for support and guidance. As faith leaders, I know that you each have insight i... More
December 7, 2021
NDP MPP bill would return Mount Pleasant Cemetery to public ownership
QUEEN’S PARK — NDP MPP Jessica Bell (University–Rosedale) will table a new bill Tuesday to enshrine Mount Pleasant Cemeteries as a public trust to prevent the multi-billion-dollar asset from perman... More
December 6, 2021
NDP bill would let condo owners take disputes to tribunal instead of court
Tribunal should settle disputes like condo fee arguments or common room repairs TORONTO — NDP Housing critic and MPP for University–Rosedale Jessica Bell has introduced a motion for the Ford govern... More
December 2, 2021
Auditor General’s Annual Report Investigates Surgeries, Land-Use Planning, Homelessness, and more
Ontario’s Auditor General, Bonnie Lysyk, released her comprehensive 2021 Annual Report this week. The AG’s annual report investigates various government and government-regulated sectors in Ontario ... More
November 29, 2021
Here's what I said about the Rent Stabilization Act in the legislature
We have a housing crisis in Toronto 40% of people pay unaffordable rent Wages are not keeping up with housing prices or rent hikes Renters deserve affordable housing and stability ... More
November 27, 2021
Landlord Tenant Board doubles down on discriminatory treatment toward tenants
By MPP Jessica Bell Duty council lawyers have been sounding the alarm for months that landlord matters are routinely scheduled ahead of tenant matters at the Landlord & Tenant Board (LTB). Thi... More
November 20, 2021
Demand $10 per day child care
Parents in other provinces have already received word their child care fees will drop by half next year, while Ontario parents have no hope in sight. Parents don’t want to hear any more excuses. Th... More
November 19, 2021
As road deaths rise, NDP and advocates table bill for tougher enforcement to make streets safe
TORONTO — NDP MPPs Jessica Bell (University–Rosedale), Doly Begum (Scarborough–Southwest) and Bhutila Karpoche (Parkdale–High Park) will force a vote on legislation to bring in tougher penalties fo... More
November 18, 2021
Here’s what I said about the Govt’s Fall Economic Statement in the Legislature this week
This week, I was proud to speak to Bill 43, the Ford government’s Fall Economic Statement. This is a summary of what I said: I told the gov’t off for cutting $467M from education, and called for i... More
November 18, 2021
I raise your concerns about the Gov’t’s Long Term Care Home bill in the legislature
This week, I was proud to speak on Bill 37, the Government’s bill to reform the long-term care home sector. Bill 37 sets non-binding targets for increasing staffing care to residents to four hours... More
November 9, 2021
NDP MPPs introduce anti-money laundering bill to make homes affordable
No more numbered companies buying up homes anonymously, says NDP (full press conference here) TORONTO — NDP Housing critic Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale) and Parkdale-High Park MPP Bhutila Kar... More
November 5, 2021
First Impressions of Fall Economic Statement 2021
2021 Fall Economic Statement Note TOP CONCERNS: No affordability measures for average folks No relief for high gas prices or the increasing cost of living No long-term planning to improv... More
October 30, 2021
Condo dwellers call for better government oversight over condo sector
Add your name to our public letter below as we call for better protections for condo dwellers! We will personally deliver this letter with our signatures to Minister Romano in the next two weeks. ... More
October 20, 2021
Enhanced vaccine receipts are here
Enhanced Vaccine Receipts are now available to everyone from https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/ Your proof of vaccination will now include a QR code that businesses can scan using the Verify On... More
October 19, 2021
Tell us about class sizes in your school
If you’re concerned about class sizes at your school and want to help advocate to keep schools safe and open, fill out the survey below!
October 19, 2021
NDP bill would stop landlords from jacking up rent between tenants
TORONTO — NDP MPPs Bhutila Karpoche (Parkdale-High Park), Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale), Joel Harden (Ottawa Centre) and Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre) have introduced a bill to stabi... More
October 7, 2021
Roundtable for condo dwellers October 21
Ontario’s condo dwellers deserve to have rights and protections so they can live good lives in well-maintained homes. To achieve this goal, we need legal and regulatory change. The Minister of Gov... More
October 7, 2021
MPP urges Ombudsman to investigate online LTB failings
TORONTO — Ontario NDP critic for Housing Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) is urging the Ontario Ombudsman to investigate whether the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is meeting its duty to provide... More
October 6, 2021
Toronto MPPs urge Ford to restore municipal authority on construction noise
TORONTO – NDP MPPs for Toronto Suze Morrison (Toronto Centre), Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale), Bhutila Karpoche (Parkdale-High Park), Faisal Hassan (York South-Weston), Peter Tabuns (Toronto-Da... More
September 23, 2021
Four Lessons from the Federal Election
Canada’s 44th election is over. The election cost $660 million, and we got the same results as before, give or take a few seats. The Liberals got the minority they deserved. Despite the status q... More
August 31, 2021
ACT NOW: Keep renters safe & cool!
Add your name to our public letter below & demand protections for renters from extreme heat! Minister Steve ClarkMinistry of Municipal Affairs and Housing17th Floor, 777 Bay St.Toronto, ON M5G... More
August 23, 2021
现在就采取行动: 要求九月大家能安全地重返校园
在新冠疫情期间, 安省学校在加拿大所有省份中关闭了最长的时间. 今年, 我们不能再经历一年的学校关闭, 学习中断, 或是艰难的远距或在校/网上混合教学模式. 孩子们应得到更好的学习环境. 我们可以给他们小班制﹅更安全的校园， 提供更多帮助让每一个人都可以安全地重返校园﹅重回学习正轨︒ 我们要团结一致, 要求政府更重视教育. 填写下列的表格, 您将可以向省长福特, 安省教育厅厅长莱切, 以及代... More
July 30, 2021
Surgery wait times: we want to hear from you!
Throughout the pandemic my office heard from so many constituents who had to delay lifesaving procedures, from dialysis to lung cancer treatments. For many, these wait times are a matter of life a... More
July 30, 2021
Addressing food insecurity: a conversation with Paul Taylor
Hunger is a growing issue in our city and our country. Our office organizes food drives to address the immediate need of making sure people can feed their families. Throughout the pandemic I have h... More
July 28, 2021
NDP demands protections for renters living in hot apartments
TORONTO — Jessica Bell, the Ontario NDP critic for Tenant Rights, is urging the Ford government to take legislative action to protect tenants living in dangerously hot apartments. Bell was joined f... More
July 12, 2021
Chinese-Speaking Tenants Rights Townhall 租客法律權益線上中文討論
過去一年對於很多租客來說都是困難的一年, 在疫情期間湧現了新的問題. 為了提高華人租客對於自身權利的認識, 多了解租客可以如何組織團結起來, 以及殘障人士的住屋權益, 我們辦公室將會在七月二十二日, 星期四下午兩點到四點舉行租客權益講座. 該講座將會以廣東話以及普通話進行, 我們同時會提供中英翻譯. 本次講座將會分兩小組進行. 請按這裡註冊. 第一組: 主講者: Jenny Quan, 法律... More
June 29, 2021
Call for accountability in support of residential school survivors
Only a few weeks ago, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announced that the remains of 215 children had been found on the grounds of a Kamloops Residential School and now hundreds more unm... More
June 25, 2021
Phone Zap for Residential School Survivors
Only a few weeks ago, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announced that the remains of 215 children had been found on the grounds of a Kamloops Residential School and now hundreds more unmark... More
June 25, 2021