TORONTO, ON – Today, Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, called for urgent and innovative supports for Ontario Small Businesses. “Prior to the pandemic, 88% of our province’s workers were employed by small businesses – helping them get back on their feet is the best thing we can do for the economy,”…
QUEEN’S PARK (21 June 2020) — Michael Coteau, MPP for Don Valley East and Ontario Liberal critic for Children, Community and Social Services, released the following statement in response to the Financial Accountability Officer’s report today on autism services: “When Doug Ford implemented his disastrous changes to the Ontario Autism Program last year, everyone told…
Today, we join with Colombian-Ontarians and the people of Colombia in celebration of Colombian Independence Day. This day commemorates the anniversary of the 1810 Declaration of Independence that led to the creation of the Republic of Colombia, declaring their independence from the Spanish Crown. With over 40,000 Colombians living in Ontario, Colombians are one of…
Today we reflect on the life, the work, and the legacy of former President of South Africa, anti-apartheid fighter, and political icon Nelson Mandela. On what would have been his 102nd birthday, we celebrate his work and his contributions to equality in South Africa and around the world. Born into the oppression of South African…
TORONTO, ON – Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, made the following statement: Today Doug Ford flip flopped on his earlier commitment to build 15,000 long-term care beds between 2018 and 2023. Today CTV is reporting that his government has confirmed that only 4,000 beds will be built or redeveloped by 2022. …
Young people, around the globe and right here in Ontario, are engaged, connected, and committed to building a better world. Whether they are fighting against climate change for a sustainable future, or at the forefront in the struggle for a more inclusive and equal society, young people are leading. Yet, the reality of the world’s…
TORONTO, ON – Steven Del Duca, leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, today unveiled his Students in Schools Action Plan – and called for the immediate action to hire hundreds of educators and create hundreds of new classrooms in order to protect full day school. “Doug Ford has announced that when students go back to…
On Imamat Day, we join with Ismaili Muslims in Ontario and around the world in celebrating the anniversary of the ascension of the Aga Khan as the 49th Hereditary Imam of Shia Imami Islmaili Mulims. His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV ascended to the Throne of the Imamat on July 11, 1957 and for…
Today, we join the Filipino community in Ontario and around the world to celebrate the 122nd anniversary of Philippine Independence. The Philippine community in Ontario is strong, vibrant and growing. While today’s celebrations are different than most years, this wonderful community will continue to make a deep contribution to our province. I join all Ontarians…