FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 25, 2019—It is with deep sadness that we mourn the untimely passing of David Caplan, our colleague and friend who was taken from us too soon. David was a dedicated public servant and an active member of the Ontario Liberal family. He was elected as trustee to the North York Board…
Last month at our AGM we shared some exciting news – five new volunteer roles have been created to strengthen our Ontario Liberal team! Each of these new roles focuses on engaging unique communities throughout the province and making meaningful connections with voters from across Ontario. Please join me in congratulating the newest members of…
Statement by Michael Gravelle, MPP Thunder Bay-Superior North “Bombardier’s decision to make massive lay-offs at its Thunder Bay manufacturing plant is devastating for the workers, their families, the community of Thunder Bay and the region. My heart goes out to all those affected by this decision. As the largest private-sector employer in Thunder Bay, this…
Statement from Interim Leader John Fraser: “My heart goes out to the workers and their families who learned today of the 550 layoffs expected at the Bombardier plant in Thunder Bay. “I urge the government to work with the company to protect as many jobs as possible. “The Liberal caucus will be a voice for…
Reckless cuts in Toronto and York Region schools are damaging Ontario’s economic future NORTH YORK—The Ford government’s reckless cuts to education funding are destroying the future for thousands of students and undercutting the province’s ability to build a workforce that meets tomorrow’s needs, Liberal MPP and economic development critic Michael Coteau said today. Data revealed…
TORONTO—Michael Coteau, MPP for Don Valley East, issued the following statement behalf of the Ontario Liberal Caucus: “Premier Doug Ford needs to remove Lisa MacLeod as a cabinet minister and suspend the Minister from caucus. For the past number of months, Minister MacLeod has come under routine criticism regarding conduct. From alleged threats against autism…
OTTAWA – In response to the Ontario Court of Appeal’s ruling that the Federal government’s Green House Gas Pollution Pricing Act is constitutional, Nathalie Des Rosiers, MPP for Ottawa – Vanier, released the following statement: “Since last June, Premier Doug Ford has taken Ontario backwards on climate change, and has wasted Ontarians money to fight the federal government on behalf of Andrew Scheer….
Today, Interim Leader John Fraser called on Premier Ford to request that the Integrity Commissioner conduct a review of all public appointments made since his government came to office. The recent revelations of nepotism and improper influence have led to at least three public appointments being revoked and the Premier’s Chief of Staff resigning. It…
TORONTO — Only a week after a vibrant and well-attended AGM with an unprecedented level of engagement from first time delegates, the newly energized Ontario Liberal Party (OLP) Executive Council members delivered on the promise to make significant decisions about the upcoming leadership race. The decisions set by OLP Executive Council today include: Candidate Registration…