I am pleased to welcome Mary-Liz Power as Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead in advance of next March’s leadership convention. Mary-Liz was born and raised in Ottawa and studied at McGill University before moving to Toronto in 2016. Mary-Liz quickly became an important member of our Ontario Liberal team, where she started at the Ministry…
“On behalf of the Ontario Liberal Party and our caucus, I’d like to thank Nathalie Des Rosiers for her service and dedication to our party, caucus and the people of Ontario. “Elected in 2016, it did not take long for Nathalie to make her mark. Throughout her time as an MPP, Parliamentary Assistant to the…
“Today, I delivered my letter of resignation to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, effective immediately. My community office will remain open after my departure until the by-election takes place. “It has been an honour and a privilege to serve the community of Ottawa – Vanier. I have had the opportunity to work…
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…
As we head into our leadership process, former leaders of the Ontario Liberal Party share their insights. (as presented to the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Liberal Party in June of 2019 in Mississauga)
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…