Liberals in Brampton Centre have nominated Safdar Hussain, a local entrepreneur and community volunteer, as their Ontario Liberal Party (OLP) candidate for the next provincial election. “Safdar is a tireless champion for Brampton Centre and someone who cares deeply about his community,” said OLP Leader, Steven Del Duca. “I’m very happy to have him on…
Dear Premier Ford, Ahead of this afternoon’s Team Ontario meeting, I’m pleased to submit the Ontario Liberal Party’s priorities for the upcoming 2020 Budget. Implementing these ideas is essential to ensuring Ontario families recover from this pandemic and thrive in a new economic landscape. Simply put, Ontarians demand investment in their safety and our…
TORONTO – Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Ontario Liberals, issued the following statement: “In 2018, Charles McVety handed Doug Ford the Conservative leadership on a silver platter. Now the Premier is in his pocket, returning the favour by giving Charles McVety’s college the power to grant new university degrees. “This is simply a violation…
TORONTO – Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Ontario Liberals, issued the following statement: “Today’s damning report from Ontario’s Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission paints a tragic picture of nursing homes in crisis, and how little Doug Ford has done to protect them since the crisis in April.” “Doug Ford promised the families of our most…
TORONTO – Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Ontario Liberals, made the following statement: In Ontario, no matter where you came from, who you love, or who you worship – everyone is welcome and given a fair shot at success. This is a place where we reject hate, and embrace community and opportunity. It’s shocking…
Today Mitzie Hunter MPP Scarborough-Guildwood and Ontario Liberal Party Critic for Democratic Renewal and Electoral Reform issued the following statement: “Doug Ford quietly slipped a nefarious measure into a bill that will remove the power of municipalities to use ranked ballots in their local elections. This will take the power away from cities and towns…
Liberals in Don Valley North have nominated Jonathan Tsao, a dedicated community builder and former city councillor, as their Ontario Liberal Party (OLP) candidate for the 2022 provincial election. “Jonathan is a tireless champion for his community, and his passion for public service makes him an outstanding representative for Don Valley North”, said OLP Leader,…
On October 18, 1929, Canada’s courts recognized women as ‘persons’ – this was an important and hard fought court victory that changed the course of history for women in Canada. Today, less than 100 years later, we remember the Famous Five and celebrate October 18th as Persons Day. We remember and salute Emily Murphy, Nellie…
TORONTO – Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Ontario Liberals, made the following statement: Yesterday secret new documents revealed that Doug Ford’s Wave 2 Plan is for nursing homes to fend for themselves. Ford had the summer to recruit, retain and return personal support workers (PSWs) to the long term care sector. But he ignored…