September 29, 2020
NDP releases Save Main Street: A Plan for Jobs and Financial Security for Working People
QUEEN's PARK — Working folks need financial stability to make it through the second wave of COVID-19, and drive the recovery. That’s why Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP, and C... More
September 28, 2020
NDP Transit critic sounds alarm as new report reveals more delays for the Ontario Line
QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP transit critic Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale) is demanding answers from the Ford government as a new report reveals the Ontario Line has been delayed by a further two... More
September 25, 2020
MPP Jessica Bell offers condolences following the tragic death of a cyclist in University-Rosedale
QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Transit Critic Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale) released the following statement after a fatal incident involving a cyclist in her riding. “I am deeply distressed to le... More
September 25, 2020
Facing $120 million in skyrocketing PRESTO fare costs, MPP Jessica Bell demands change
QUEEN’S PARK — A new report reveals Ontario’s taxpayers are on the hook for $120 million in TTC fare system costs, thanks to the government’s privatized PRESTO system, and NDP Transit critic Jessic... More
September 25, 2020
Toronto's West End NDP MPP's condemn spate of sexual assault and harassment incidents
This week I joined my colleagues in categorically and whole-heartedly condemning the recent attacks, assault, harassment, attempted abductions, and intimidation targeted toward women in the neighbo... More
September 23, 2020
Wednesday September 23 Update
Dear Neighbour, COVID-19 cases are rising fast, largely in response to the decision in July to ease restrictions and move the province into stage three. The case counts are increasing at the same ... More
September 18, 2020
ACT NOW: Support MPP Jessica Bell's bill cracking down on illegal evictions
Ontario has an affordable housing crisis and many renters are suffering extreme stress and hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The stress of fighting a no-fault eviction forces many tenants... More
September 17, 2020
Today I announced my new bill to protect tenants from eviction
Every week I meet residents who are hurting because our city is in the middle of an affordable housing crisis. Illegal evictions are making the housing crisis worse. Today I announced my private ... More
September 15, 2020
Time to turn golf courses into city parks and more
Did you know the City of Toronto owns seven golf courses? On Monday, September 14th, the City’s Government Management Committee voted to extend the life of five of the City of Toronto golf courses... More
September 15, 2020
Survey - Share your thoughts on Doug Ford's back to school plan
September is upon us. Our community demands a safe return to schools. As COVID-19 cases climb and elementary students return to classrooms full-time, I want to learn more about your thoughts, f... More
September 14, 2020
NDP calls for more testing sites as kids go back to school, lines grow
TORONTO — The Official Opposition is calling on the government to open more COVID-19 testing sites right away as more than two million students and staff head back to school, and line ups at some t... More
August 19, 2020