Today we remember the thousands of Tamil people who were killed in the tragic and senseless pogroms of 1983. Black July was a week of deadly pogroms and riots in late July 1983, targeting the Tamils of Sri Lanka. Hundreds of Tamils were killed and thousands injured and wounded in a horrific series of attacks….
TORONTO, ON – Steven Del Duca, leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, made the following statement: A recent media report confirmed that Doug Ford is turning his back on the development of a community hub for the Jane and Finch neighbourhood. It is unconscionable to me that he would deny the families in the area…
Today marks the second anniversary since the tragic and senseless shooting on the Danforth. Two years ago, Toronto and all of Ontario was shaken by the news that a gunman had opened fire during a busy summer night, wounding 13 people and killing two, 18-year-old Reese Fallon and 10-year-old Julianna Kozis. This unspeakable and despicable…
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…