TORONTO, ON – On Thursday, the Ford Government will table the Fall Economic Statement in the Ontario Legislature. “This is a first opportunity for the Premier to show his math and back up his campaign promises,” said Mitzie Hunter, Ontario Liberal Finance Critic and MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood. “It’s important to remember that unlike all other…
Since the legislature returned, our caucus has tried many times to engage the government to discuss ensuring that the voices of 1.1 million Ontarians who voted Liberal in the last election could be heard effectively in our legislature. We have not asked for official party status, what we have asked is for the same…
During today’s speech, Ontarians expected The President of the Treasury Board to answer some of the tough questions facing Premier Ford’s government. How is the Conservative government going to keep their many promises? How are they going to cut program spending by $6 billion dollars without any layoffs? Which social programs will be cut next?…
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects Canadians’ basic rights and freedoms on a number of protected grounds such as religion, gender, ability and race. Today more than ever, it’s critical that we protect those rights. Provincial leadership must abide by the Charter. The public has the right to know whether proposed legislation and…
“Students are counting on the funding they were promised”: Young Liberal President Ian Hall October 25, 2018 – The Ontario Young Liberals (OYL) are outraged after news the Ford Government is considering cutting Ontario’s free post-secondary tuition program. Tens of thousands of students have relied on free tuition since the program launched, leaving the future…
Doug Ford’s cancellation of university campuses in Milton, Brampton, and Markham will hurt young people in the GTA and beyond On Tuesday evening we learned that Doug Ford is turning his back on young people in the GTA who are counting on being able to access post secondary education. Milton, Brampton and Markham are among…
Today the Conservative government introduced a bill that would take away fairness and job security for workers in Ontario. Doug Ford is taking away paid sick days. He is removing equal pay for equal work (which mandates that employers pay part-time workers at the same rate as full-time workers). He is cancelling fairer scheduling rules…
Fellow Ontario Liberals, As many of you know our Executive Director, David Clarke, recently informed me of his decision to accept an offer of employment within the private sector. David has been an incredible leader for OLP as we navigated the biggest transition our party has ever seen. I know for certain the last few…
Joe and Donna Dickson Cordially invite you to a Fall Meet & Greet Fundraiser In support of the Ajax Provincial Liberal Association with our special guest Steven Del Duca Former MPP for Vaughan & Former Ontario Cabinet Minister Thursday, November 1, 2018 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm At our Home 32 McClarnan Rd., Ajax ON…