MPP Harden tables motion for made-in-Ontario paid sick days for all
QUEEN’S PARK — NDP MPP Joel Harden (Ottawa Centre) tabled a motion in the Legislature on Tuesday that would provide paid sick days for every worker in Ontario, permanently. Harden sa...
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As lab capacity runs short, NDP demands public health boost
QUEEN’S PARK — The NDP is calling for urgent investment to expand public health lab capacity, as a leaked memo reveals that COVID-19 tests might be rationed province-wide due to a lack of lab capac...
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COVID Update #35: To keep everyone safe, we need paid sick days NOW
Our weekly COVID update is now in your inbox! As more restrictions are placed on residents and businesses, including Ottawa Public Health imposing a $5,000 fine, we know more than ever how importan...
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NDP plan for jobs and financial security will support working people in Ottawa
NDP plan for jobs and financial security will support working people in Ottawa
OTTAWA – NDP MPP Joel Harden held a press conference Friday in Ottawa to discuss the Save Main Street: A Plan ...
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Ford must provide PPE for workers at West End Villa now: NDP
Ford must provide PPE for workers at West End Villa now: NDP
QUEEN’S PARK – The Ontario NDP continues to press the Ford government to support all workers at We...
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COVID Update #34: Challenging government spin in a second wave of COVID19
Our weekly COVID update is now in your inbox! This update includes a reflection on the past week at the Ontario Legislature where I heard nothing but government spin, while students and parents in...
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Eight-hour waits for COVID-19 testing in Ottawa region shows Ford’s failure
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Eight-hour waits for COVID-19 testing in Ottawa region shows Ford’s failure
QUEEN’S PARK – Doug Ford’s failure to plan for a second-wave of COVID-19 is leaving people in t...
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Ford’s lack of funding leaves deaf child in Ottawa without classroom interpreter
Ford’s lack of funding leaves deaf child in Ottawa without classroom interpreter
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Joel Harden (Ottawa Centre), the NDP’s critic for Accessibility and Persons with Disabilities, sa...
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COVID Update #33: Let’s save small business
Our weekly COVID update is now in your mailbox!
This week I am reflecting on what we are hearing from small business owners across the province who are in desperate need of support from this gove...
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COVID-19 cases in Ottawa schools should be wake-up call to Doug Ford
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COVID-19 cases in Ottawa schools should be wake-up call to Doug Ford
OTTAWA – NDP MPP Joel Harden (Ottawa Centre) released the following statement after five Ottawa schoo...
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