OTTAWA – Lucille Collard, Justice Critic for the Ontario Liberal Party, made the following statement: Doug Ford is continuing his attack on Ontario’s human rights protections with yet another partisan appointment. His latest patronage appointee to lead the Human Rights Tribunal, one of Ontario’s most important human rights protections, is a partisan Conservative with little…
TORONTO – Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, made the following statement: “After just launching his ‘return-to-school plan’, Doug Ford continues to cause great confusion for Ontario families. He keeps saying his plan follows the advice of medical experts – but he is not. “SickKids issued a detailed report that clearly recommended…
Liberals in Orléans have nominated Stephen Blais, current MPP and Liberal critic for Municipal Affairs and Housing, Transportation and Infrastructure, Government and Consumer Services, and Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, as their Ontario Liberal Party (OLP) candidate for the 2022 provincial election. “Over the past six months, Stephen has shown great commitment to his community,” said…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2020 – Liberals in Scarborough—Guildwood have nominated Mitzie Hunter, current MPP and Liberal critic for Finance, Treasury Board, Energy, and Democratic Renewal and Electoral Reform, as their Ontario Liberal Party (OLP) candidate for the 2022 provincial election. “I am delighted Mitzie is putting her name on the ballot once again,”…
All around the world, August 1st marks Emancipation Day. We commemorate the end of enslavement for people of African descent and renew the fight against modern slavery and oppression. On August 1, 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act came into force, freeing slaves of African descent across the British Empire, including right here in Ontario. Ontario,…
TORONTO, ON – Doug Ford’s half-baked plan to reopen schools is nothing short of a catastrophe for parents, students, and teachers. The plan falls short of even the basic standards set out by SickKids yesterday and blatantly ignores recommendations from school boards, teachers, healthcare associations, and parents. “Parents across Ontario have been waiting anxiously for…
Tonight, Muslim communities around the world mark the beginning of Eid al Adha, which marks the end of the Hajj. Eid al Adha celebrates sacrifices, compassion, generosity and faith, and is commonly marked by prayer, feasts and family gatherings. While Eid al Adha is usually a time to celebrate with family and friends, this year’s…
Human trafficking is a heinous crime. The exploitation of human beings is a despicable and ruthless act. Most vulnerable are young women and girls, particularly Indigenous women and girls, and members of the LGTBQ2 community. They are often sexually abused and exploited. It’s a growing problem, and one of the fastest growing crimes, worldwide. No…
TORONTO, ON – SickKids’ recommendations to open up Ontario schools validate the approach used in Steven Del Duca’s Students in Schools Action Plan. The Ontario Liberal Plan calls for 14,000 new classroom locations, the hiring of 17,000 additional educators and 10,000 additional caretakers. These measures enable safe, physically-distanced learning, which is the first step in…