Tonight, my bill to protect seniors from price gouging by retirement residence companies will be debated. The bill, if passed, would put an end to predatory service fee increases. Hundreds of Ontarians have signed a petition calling on the Ford govt to support it; I hope they will listen. #onpoli

The Minister's handpicked supervisors are making nearly $400,000, but cutting educators and teachers to save money. I asked the Premier why he is more focused on firing teachers than properly funding our schools.  #onted #onpoli

Tomorrow, my bill, the Protecting Seniors' Rights in Care Homes Act, will be debated. Currently, seniors across the province are facing unimaginable stress from rent and care fee hikes, as high as $30,000. This bill aims to regulate these costs so that no senior is forced out of their home. #onpoli

Children are already struggling in oversized classrooms and this government's solution is to cut more funding resulting in even fewer teachers and education workers next year. It's clear the Ford government does not have our kids' best interests in mind. #onted #onpoli

Read the full statement here: www.ontariondp.ca/news/ndp-cal...

Algonquin's AAADD program allows many more students with access to continued education. While it's great news that this program will be saved for the near future, I will continue to fight for this gov't to provide sustainable funding to secure its long-term future. ottawacitizen.com/news/algonqu...

Wishing the Orthodox community in Ottawa West—Nepean a blessed Easter. May this sacred day be filled with reflection, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness.

Excellente discussion avec l’AGÉFO au sujet de l’avenir de l’éducation en langue française. Il est essentiel de continuer à soutenir et à financer adéquatement l’éducation francophone afin d’assurer l’épanouissement des élèves et des écoles franco-ontarien-ne-s.

The survivors of RLA deserve justice, and I'm glad to hear that the police are investigating. I will continue calling on this government for more accountability and oversight over private schools to prevent this from ever happening again in Ontario. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Read the full statement here: www.ontariondp.ca/news/pasma-f...

You can’t claim to be "tough on crime" while presiding over a system where more than half of all charges are dropped. Courtrooms are triple-booked and under-resourced and Bill 75 addresses none of this. This govt is failing victims, failing on public safety, and letting the justice system crumble.

The Minister's supervisors were supposedly appointed to bring financial restraint and ensure every dollar was going into classrooms. Instead, they are billing the province at a rate that could reach nearly $400,000 per year (1/2) #onpoli #onted

The government is sitting on $462 million in unspent education funds while teachers go without paper and pencils. They appointed insiders making $350k a year who watch in silence as teachers are fired and programs are slashed. This isn't a mistake. The cuts are the point, and it is unacceptable.

Congratulations to the Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre and your partners on the opening of the West Ottawa HART Hub. This new hub will provide mental addictions treatment with wraparound supports, including mental health and primary care (1/2)

The latest cuts to our schools—slashing over 600 teaching positions in the Toronto District School Board—aren’t just numbers on a balance sheet. When we take teachers out of the classroom, we aren’t just "tightening belts", we’re compromising the future of our most vulnerable students (1/2)

Unemployment is climbing, grocery prices are through the roof, and food bank lines are stretching around the block. Yet, the new budget managed to skip over two key things making life unaffordable: rent and groceries. Who is this budget for & why is this govt missing the mark on issues that matter?

With high youth unemployment rates and skyrocketing rents, the future of students has never been more precarious. And now, this government decided to slash OSAP and hike up tuition. That's why I'm proud to table this petition from my constituents to Save OSAP and Fund Education Now! #onted #onpoli

Always a pleasure to meet with industry experts and folks from the riding! Had a great talk with Andrew Wittig and the ACEC about building more sustainable public infrastructure and improving project delivery across Ontario.

The 2026 Ontario budget offers virtually nothing for Ottawa. No meaningful transit funding, no major infrastructure supports, and no relief for everyday costs families are facing here. Ottawa deserves a fair share, but this government can’t seem to remember Ottawa is in Ontario.

May this Easter be a reminder that love conquers hate and life is stronger than death. Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and happy Easter.

Good Friday is a solemn day of reflection for Christians, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Wishing all those observing a meaningful and blessed day of reflection.

The Ford govt didn't even spend their whole budget on education last year despite forcing boards to cut special ed programs and increase class sizes. And this year's increase doesn’t even cover half of what is needed to make up for this deficit. www.facebook.com/reel/9366814...

This government has spent years neglecting our public education system through chronic underfunding. Now, they are sabotaging students' future by slashing OSAP and leaving students stranded. It’s a pattern of neglect that proves they simply don't care about our children. #onpoli #onted #saveosap

The 2026 Ontario budget offers virtually nothing for Ottawa. No meaningful transit funding, no major infrastructure supports, & no relief for everyday costs families are facing here. Ottawa deserves a fair share, but this govt can’t seem to remember Ottawa is in Ontario. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Chag Pesach Sameach! With the beginning of Passover tonight, I'm wishing the Jewish community in Ottawa West—Nepean a joyful and meaningful Passover. May this be a season of reflection and renewal.

Ontario lost a giant with the passing of Stephen Lewis yesterday. Stephen was powerhouse in the Ontario legislature and an inspiration to many, including myself. Sending my deepest condolences to his entire family. Rest in power, Stephen Lewis. www.ontariondp.ca/news/stateme...

The Ford government can’t explain why some students are losing access to language programs while others are not. I asked the Minister of Education to clarify this inconsistency. #onted #onpoli

Visibility isn’t just about being seen; it’s about being known, respected, and celebrated for exactly who we are. On Trans Day of Visibility and every day, we honor the courage it takes to live authentically.

If the Education Minister is truly trying to ensure every dollar goes into our classrooms, why is his supervisor earning $350,000/year to cut language and literacy classes and fire frontline educators? #onted #onpoli

A productive meeting with OSSTF, AEFO, and OECTA to  talk about the reality of underfunding in our schools. The math is simple: you can’t claim to support students while starving the system. This government is failing a generation of children. We won't stop pushing for the funding they deserve.

Tomorrow, the Ontario NDP will put forward a motion calling on this government to save OSAP and eliminate interest on all student loans. Join us by calling on the Ford government to support this motion and support students' access to post-secondary without a debt sentence. saveosap.ca

The OHRC’s Dreams Delayed report is clear: Black students are being failed by the system. Parents were here to ask the Minister to take accountability and action. Instead, he deflected. Families deserve better: they deserve a commitment to justice and supports for their children. #onted #onpoli

It was great to connect with Halton region trustees at the Elect Her reception.Chronic underfunding and a lack of government transparency are putting our schools—and our students' futures—at risk. We can no longer stand idly by. We must fight to protect the education system our community depends on.

Thank you to the Malayali Association of Ottawa for the invitation to join you at your Grand Talent Show. It was so lovely to see the many talents on display, especially from younger members of the community!

Ontario can't afford Ford - that was the clear message at the Fight the Ford protest today. We can't afford a premier who funds foreign spas & tunnels while breaking health care & education, one who spends his time fighting in court, rather than fighting to make housing more affordable.

Between skyrocketing rents and rising cost of groceries, young people and families are already stretched thin. Now, with cuts to OSAP, the government is adding educational debt to the list. We deserve better than a government that makes life harder. #onpoli #onted

C’était un plaisir d’assister au 19e RendezVous francophone ce matin. Une belle occasion d’échanger avec des leaders francophones de notre communauté, et de souligner l’importance de soutenir les organismes qui font vivre la francophonie à Ottawa, incluant nos écoles francophones.

Had a great chat with University of Ottawa medical students on the need for stable, long-term funding for harm reduction services and scaling up primary care teaching clinics. Smart policy choices like these are key to a stronger and more responsive healthcare system. #onpoli

Thank you to AEFO, ETFO, OSSTF, OECTA, and OFA for speaking out about the need to properly fund public education. As this govt continues to fail our kids and silence parents, your willingness to show up and speak with one voice matters. We must keep organizing, advocating, demanding for better.

Florence's story is exactly what the Dreams Delayed report warned about. Parents should not have to beg schools to take their concerns seriously. 1/2 www.facebook.com/reel/1992560...

This morning, I joined Parents of Black Children to call upon the Ford government to immediately implement the Dreams Delayed report's recommendations to address systemic anti-Black racism in our schools. Every student deserves to be safe in our schools and free from discrimination. #onted #onpoli

I was proud to join the Ontario Autism Coalition and education advocates from around the province to demand better funding and real support for our kids, especially our most vulnerable kids. Children with disabilities deserve real support, real funding, and real inclusion. #onted #onpoli

Norine’s story is a painful reminder of why we must do more to ensure patients receive the treatment and home-care support they need. This should never happen in a health-care system like ours, yet stories like this are becoming far too common. ottawacitizen.com/news/local-n...

My heart goes out to Peter’s family, friends, and the entire community. This is heartbreaking news, and I can only imagine how deeply this loss is being felt by the students and school community who saw Peter every day on their way to school. www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

Another move by the Ford government to centralize power and weaken local oversight. Conservation authorities exist to protect our communities from flooding, erosion, and environmental damage, not to be sidelined. 1/2 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

After three long months the Legislature is back in session and I am focused on delivering real action for Ottawa West—Nepean. Here are my priorities: 🧵 1/6 #onpoli

I stopped by the Ottawa West & Nepean Lions table at the Carlingwood Mall to pick up Easter bunnies for my kids. All proceeds go to support the Boys & Girls Club. The Lions are there today, tomorrow, and next weekend, so take advantage & stock up on your Easter candy while supporting a good cause!

Bonne Journée internationale de la Francophonie! Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons l’histoire, la diversité, la langue et les nombreuses contributions des Franco-Ontariennes et Franco-Ontariens partout en Ontario.

Eid Mubarak to Muslims across Ottawa West—Nepean celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan. May this Eid bring peace, blessings, and meaningful time with family, friends, and community.

I was grateful to join the PQCHC team to celebrate this Youth Opportunities Fund grant. When Black and newcomer youth are meaningfully involved in decisions that affect them, we build stronger and more equitable communities. I’m excited to see this collaboration create a lasting impact for youth.