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…
TORONTO – Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Ontario Liberals, made the following statement: “This past weekend, threats and hateful comments were made against a Toronto Mosque. I condemn these xenophobic actions in Toronto, along with all other cases of hateful bigotry towards Muslims in Ontario. ” “Islamophobia has no place in our province or…
Across Ontario today, families will come together to celebrate thanksgiving. This is a time to celebrate and to give thanks for our many blessings. This Thanksgiving will be different, and I recognize that for some families this Thanksgiving will be tough. Our traditions are being upended and we are staying apart to combat COVID-19. We…