April 15, 2020
Ontario needs to help people where federal supports fall short
Help for students, top-ups for social assistance and low-wage workers proposed by NDP QUEEN’S PARK — Andrea Horwath, Leader of the Official Opposition New Democrats, wants Ontario to catch people w... More
April 14, 2020
Staffing rules in long-term care long overdue: NDP
QUEEN’S PARK — NDP Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath released the following statement in response to the government’s announcement about long-term care staffing: “The NDP has been calling f... More
April 9, 2020
Province should cover costs for accommodations for frontline heroes who shouldn’t go home
QUEEN’S PARK — Some frontline health care workers are desperate for a place to stay during the pandemic, because home is where immuno-compromised, elderly or infant loved ones are. “We’re hearing f... More
April 9, 2020
Ontario's ODSP clawback leaves families eligible for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit worse off in the COVID-19 crisis
QUEEN’S PARK — The NDP Official Opposition is calling for the government to stop Ontario’s clawback rules for social assistance recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic. This clawback policy risks l... More
April 8, 2020
NDP: More testing needed for health care heroes and seniors care residents
QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario’s NDP is calling for the Ontario government to immediately use its COVID-19 testing capacity, including regular tests for frontline health care workers and seniors living in ... More
April 8, 2020
Major long-term care and home care changes needed to save lives: Horwath
QUEEN’S PARK — NDP Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath is calling on the Ford government to immediately make major changes and investments in long-term care and home care to stop the spread o... More
April 8, 2020
Horwath calls for provincial plan to support and protect seniors during COVID-19 pandemic
QUEEN’S PARK — Official Opposition NDP Leader Andrea Horwath believes seniors need more help to protect, support and empower them during the COVID-19 pandemic.“Ontario’s seniors have spent their li... More
April 1, 2020
We need legislation that protects all renters - now.
Premier Doug Ford told renters if they have to choose between groceries and rent, they should choose groceries. Except he hasn’t made it illegal to evict tenants during this crisis. People are stru... More
April 1, 2020
Ontario Disability Support Program COVID-19 Update
Dear Kitchener Centre constituents, Thank you for your patience as we awaited details from the provincial government regarding Emergency Benefits, discretionary funds, and Employment Insurance fin... More
April 1, 2020