April 28, 2026
NDP MPPs mourn the loss of two workers in two days, calling for stronger workplace safety protections
THUNDER BAY and SUDBURY – As today marks the National Day of Mourning for workers killed on the job, NDP Shadow Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, with responsibility for WSIB and Injured Work... More
April 28, 2026
Ford’s forestry re-announcements fall short of real long-term strategy for Northern mills and workers
TORONTO – Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Forestry, MPP Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) is calling out the Ford Government for the lack of real long-term forestry stra... More
April 22, 2026
NDP MPP John Vanthof secures a win for Northern Ontario as province agrees to declare Highways 11 and 17 as roads of national significance
QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP MPP John Vanthof (Timiskaming – Cochrane) and Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Food, Agribusiness, and Rural Affairs, passed his motion to declare Highways 11 and 17 as r... More
April 21, 2026
NDP: Ford must act to stop Sudbury LifeLabs closure and protect Northern health care
QUEEN’S PARK – NDP Shadow Minister for Health MPP France Gélinas called on the Ford government to do the right thing by Northern Ontarians, and keep community medical laboratory services in Sudbury... More
April 20, 2026
NDP: Ford prioritizes $28.9M private jet over Northern wildfire protection
QUEEN’S PARK - Northern NDP Shadow Minister for Natural Resources MPP Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk – James Bay) and MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) stood in the Legislature to addres... More
April 20, 2026
MPPs Gélinas and Vanthof urge fast turnaround for resilient infrastructure in the North
QUEEN’S PARK – Following reports of major flooding in Northeastern Ontario, NDP MPPs France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) and John Vanthof (Timiskaming – Cochrane) released the following statement: “Northe... More
April 14, 2026
MPP Vaugeois slams Ford government for inaction on Terrace Bay Mill as investment moves to Quebec
QUEEN’S PARK – NDP Shadow Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, with responsibility for WSIB and Injured Workers MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) stood in the Legislature today to... More
April 14, 2026
NDP: Ford ignores thousands of warning signs as jail system crumbles
QUEEN’S PARK — Ontario NDP Shadow Solicitor General Jennie Stevens (St. Catharines) and Shadow Attorney General Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre) point the blame squarely at the Ford government for... More
April 14, 2026
NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois tables The Meredith Act to support ill and injured workers
QUEEN’S PARK – NDP Shadow Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, with responsibility for WSIB and Injured Workers, MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) has tabled Bill 86, The Meredith... More
April 13, 2026