The Ford Conservatives are trying to rewrite the rules to avoid scrutiny - and I’m not letting it slide. I challenged the government’s changes to FOIs today because transparency isn’t optional. Ontarians deserve answers, not cover-ups. #onpoli
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Premier Ford thought a $29M taxpayer-funded jet made sense during an affordability crisis. That tells you everything.
Now he’s fast-tracking anti-FOI changes to dodge public scrutiny.
Same pattern: waste, secrecy, damage control. Ontarians deserve better. #onpoli
Great to meet with students from Algonquin College. We talked about where nursing and politics collide.
Always inspiring to see students stepping up, speaking out, and ready to shape the future.
All aboard the gravy plane! ✈️💸
Not enough money for OSAP, public education, health care, or real affordability measures in Ontario.
But a $29 million private jet purchase for Premier Ford? No problem!
So much for fiscal responsibility. #onpoli
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Today, Ontario's Education Minister said teachers are telling him to "keep it up".
I doubt they support firing teachers, cutting supports for high-needs schools, gutting special education, and paying Conservative-appointed supervisors $350k/year. #onpoli
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Another day, another power-grabbing omnibus bill from the reckless Ford Conservatives.
This education bill cuts communities out, sidelines local trustees, and hands more control to the Minister.
More power from Toronto. Less voice for you. #onpoli
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Hypocrisy. You can’t claim to be the “most transparent government in history” while actively hiding information from the public - the people you serve.
Why won't the Premier tell us how much your pretending to "protect Ontario" ads cost? #onpoli
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Great to visit 20 Dunbar Crt today & see #Nepean Housing Corporation’s newest 31-affordable-unit development.
Projects like this are making a real difference in giving people a safe & affordable place to call home right in our community. #onpoli
Knocked doors in Scarborough Southwest today with Doly Begum - and wow, what an incredible leader and advocate she is.
Doly shows up, listens, and fights hard for her community every single day. You can feel the trust people have in her at every door. #cdnpoli #ScarbTO
I stood with students today outside Queen’s Park who are speaking up for their future.
They’re working hard, doing everything right - and now they’re being told to take on more debt just to get an education.
I’ll keep fighting alongside them until we #FixOSAPASAP.
I’m heartbroken to hear about the passing of Peter Clark, a Barrhaven resident who showed up every single day to help keep students safe.
That dedication matters more than we often say.
My thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone in the community who knew him and felt his impact.
Today I tabled a stack of #FIXOSAPASAP petitions calling on the government to immediately reverse its changes to #OSAP.
I want to thank the thousands of students, families, and allies from across the province who took the time to sign the petition, collect signatures, and make their voices heard!
Students across Ontario are questioning whether they can even afford their future after these #OSAP changes.
And this out-of-touch government is telling them just to take on more debt and figure it out.
They’re balancing the books on the backs of students - and calling it a plan. #FixOSAPASAP
This week, I met with student leaders at Humber, McMaster, and Brock to talk about OSAP, Bill 33, and what students are really facing right now.
Always appreciate hearing directly from the people pushing for change on campus and beyond.
It’s no secret that many of Ontario’s social services are under strain. But few areas within the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services portfolio require more urgent attention than the Ontario Autism Program. #onpoli
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Doug Ford is changing the law to hide information from the public. Meanwhile, he touts "unprecedented transparency" from his government.
Here is a sample of what he says versus what he actually does. #onpoli
This is one of the most pathetic announcements I've seen from Dishonest Doug. Shortchanging schools by billions, but here's a $750 gift card for some teachers to buy toilet paper and basic supplies that schools can't afford. #onpoli #onted
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Students from #Nepean walked out today - and their message was loud and clear.
They know Doug Ford’s changes to OSAP will make life harder for them.
I was proud to stand with them. When young people raise their voices, the government should listen. #FixOSAPasap #onpoli
Honoured to join PM Mark Carney & MPs at SNMC in #Nepean for Iftar tonight.
A beautiful evening of community, reflection, and gratitude as families and friends gathered to break the fast together. Ramadan reminds us of the power of compassion, generosity, and coming together across our communities.
Dishonest Doug is trying to villainize the 450,000 students on #OSAP to justify his cruel changes to the program. The 900 cases he is referencing is 0.002%. They should be held accountable, but don’t pretend this is widespread fraud. #onpoli
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Last night we celebrated my one year anniversary as MPP for #Nepean. This role has been the honour of a lifetime.
Together, we’ve stood up for public health care, strong schools, and real affordability - and we’re just getting started.
I’ll keep fighting for you every single day. #onpoli
“When the Premier goes on national TV and says students spend OSAP on watches and cologne, it’s a slap in the face to all of us.”
OSAP is about tuition, rent, and groceries - not luxury.
Students like Raheem deserve respect and a fair shot. #onpoli
Always great to be back in the hospital, caring for patients and working alongside some of the most dedicated professionals I know.
Today, I stood shoulder to shoulder with students from across Ontario to demand the repeal of Ford’s OSAP cuts.
This is about more than policy - it’s about whether young people can afford to build a future in this province. We won’t let this government price a generation out of their dreams.
Nothing warms up a #Nepean winter like a little friendly competition 🌶️❄️
Had a blast at the annual Brrrhaven Chili Cook Off - incredible local chefs, amazing community spirit, and some seriously delicious entries.
I had the pleasure of meeting with student leaders across SW ON this week to discuss key issues facing campuses. Thank you for your time, leadership, and continued advocacy efforts to ensure student voices are heard and reflected in meaningful policy change, particularly with Bill 33. #onpoli
Toured the University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering today. Incredible talent, big ideas, and real potential for Ontario to lead in innovation, tech, and AI. #onpoli
The Sault Area Hospital is a lifeline for Northern Ontario. But under the Ford government’s funding model, they will have to cut 17 beds & 63 nursing and PSW positions. Cuts like this don’t save money - they cost patients time, care, and dignity. #onpoli
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Doug Ford promised to end hallway health care in 2018. Now Ontario’s Conservatives are hiding the numbers from the public because of their blatant failure to fix it.
Access, prevention, and a robust public system are the only solution. #onpoli
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