Mismanagement of the OINP is leaving employers and applicants in limbo. The program, designed to match skills with labor needs, is failing. We need transparency and answers, not form emails. To read more: www.thetrillium.ca/news/politic... #Ontario #Immigration #JobMarket #Transparency 📉

Last week at Queen’s Park, I stood with Survivors, First Nations leaders, and community members to raise the Survivors’ Flag for Truth and Reconciliation Day. This flag symbolizes the impact of residential schools, honoring Survivors and remembering lost children. Every Child Matters.

The Ontario NDP Caucus is united, focused, and ready. Together with Marit Stiles, we’ll take the fight to Doug Ford on jobs — and make sure no one is left behind.

This weekend, I ran in the High Park Terry Fox Run, honoring my sister-in-law, Crystal, who we lost to cancer. 🏃‍♂️💖 Together, we raised funds and ran for hope. Let’s keep Terry’s legacy alive! #TerryFoxRun #Hope #Community

I had such a wonderful time at the Roncesvalles Polish Festival this weekend — part of my family tradition! Huge thanks to the Roncesvalles Village BIA, local businesses, and volunteers. The polish culture is a vital part of Roncesvalles that the community loves to celebrate it year after year! ❤️🤍

I was heartbroken to hear of the murder of Serenity Brown near High Park this past Saturday. I add my prayers to the communities for her family and friends' comfort and healing.

The OAC has demonstrated a clear picture: Minister Calandra shutting Trustees out of the education system will have the greatest impact on vulnerable children. Families need a voice. The Ford government must reverse course—Ontario’s children cannot afford this mistake.

Some personal news to share... Our family got bigger! 🎉 There are so many ways to create a loving family. We've been blessed to build ours through adoption. Welcome Quinton. We love you so much!

We wanted to bring a little fun to close out the summer. We had a back-to-school fair in Parkdale with free school supplies, face painting, games, pizza and ice cream. It was a blast!! Thanks to everyone who came to volunteer and enjoy time together. Here's hoping for a great school year ahead.

Our schools don't need more police. They need the 6.3 billion dollars in support that Ford has taken out of the education budget since he came into power. Policing in schools does not make children safer. Children deserve a culture of compassion, not fear.

The first day of school is right around the corner, and to help get ready, I'll be hosting a back-to-school fair. Come out to pick up a free backpack, school supplies, and to finish off summer with ice cream and fun! Masaryk Park, 212 Cowan Ave Friday August 29th – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Nothing beats ice cream in the park to close out the summer! I'm so thankful to have gotten the chance to meet and chat with so many of you in Parkdale—High Park today.

As a mother and Torontonian, my heart was broken by the news of JahVai’s death and today I added my voice to those calling for stronger legislation on gun violence. @chrisgloverndp.bsky.social‬

Join Us this Saturday! This weekend on August 23rd, I will be hosting ice cream in Lithuania Park. Come meet us and the PHP community over free ice cream! It will be a fun way to end to the summer! The event is open to all. Date Details: Saturday, August 23rd at 3-5 PM at Lithuania Park

The Ex has been part of my summers since childhood and Canadian tradition since 1879. Honoured to be back this time for the Opening Ceremonies as MPP for Parkdale–High Park.

I'm standing in solidarity with CUPE flight attendants, 70% who identify as women, fighting for fair pay and respect When frontline jobs are undervalued, unpaid, or overlooked, it sends a clear message: corporate profits are being prioritized over people. Workers deserve dignity and fair bargaining

Thrilled to tour BAND’s new studio & gallery-in-progress! Soon, this space will burst with creativity, conversation & community — a vibrant hub celebrating Black art in Canada & beyond. Can’t wait for the grand reveal!

I joined Gazan Canadians and Allies to demand urgent action from the federal and provincial governments. The 2-year-old Gaza Immigration Program is still failing to deliver on promise, as precious Palestinian lives are lost every single day.

Every child has a right to the supports and services they need! I spoke to Trillium about the failure of the Ford government to support children with autism. The premier has never put forth a genuine response to solving the issue.

Thank you to the NCCM for inviting me to your town hall where we discussed the rise in Islamophobia, the genocide in Gaza and solutions we can bring to Queens Park. The most moving part of the day was hearing from parents and students on how to make our schools safe for Muslim students.

The Ontario NDP is calling on Premier Ford and PM Carney to uphold its obligations under international law to take meaningful steps to end the suffering of Palestinian civilians and provide greater supports for Palestinian refugees fleeing genocide in Gaza. @maritstilesndp.bsky.social

🚴‍♀️The Premiere's proposal to remove bike lanes on Yonge st, Bloor st, and University Ave was shut down last week. 🚴‍♀️

This is what funding cuts do. Logan, a non-verbal child with autism, faces isolation as his therapy hours are cut. His mom warns he's regressing. It’s cheaper to provide therapy than to confine kids! I urge the Ford government to fix this broken system. #OAP #OnPoli

In honour of Tibetan Heritage Month, I'm proud to highlight 4 Tibetan organizations in our community. Parkdale–High Park is home to many Tibetan Canadians whose culture, resilience, and leadership continue to enrich our community. @RTYCToronto @twa.ontario @vtag_canada @sfttoronto

As Farrah Khan says, Let’s be BRAVE. Let’s do better. #onpoli #EndGBV #ConsentCulture #BelieveSurvivor www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... @farrahsafiakhan.bsky.social

Today and every day, I stand with survivors of sexual violence. Let’s break barriers to justice and create real change. I co-sponsored the Consent Awareness Week Act. Urge the Conservative government to pass it this October: www.alexagilmour.ca/establish-co...

Ontario’s OINP nomination backlog isn’t just a delay—it’s putting lives on hold and hurting our global reputation. Skilled workers like Vaibhav deserve better. I stand with @CatherineFife in urging Minister @DavidPiccini to fix this system. Let’s do better, Ontario! #OnPoli #ImmigrationReform

Today I stood in solidarity with 9 First Nations as they challenge the Ford government’s harmful Bill 5 and Carney's Bill C5. Indigenous rights matter, and we must protect our lands and waters for a better future. 🌍✊ #IndigenousRights #Solidarity #Justice

An honour to welcome Menri Shedrup Khenpo Nyima Dhondup Rinpoche to Queen’s Park — the first Bön Buddhist leader to visit Ontario’s Parliament. We spoke of Tibetan diaspora needs, global peace, and the enduring legacy of Tibetan Buddhism. 🕊️ #ONpoli #TibetanBuddhism #BonTradition

I join the Tibetan community in Parkdale—High Park & around the world in wishing His Holiness the Dalai Lama a heartfelt 90th birthday. In his honour, the Tibetan community is marking 2025 as the Year of Compassion. May his legacy of compassionate leadership inspire peace & justice in our world.

Since coming to power, this Government has taken $6.36B out of classrooms. Now, Minister Calandra and his Government are eliminating elected school board trustees and appointing partisan insiders with no background in education. We're calling on the government to invest in the needs of all students.

I love working with interfaith partners to make our province inclusive and safe for all. The Women's Mosque of Canada is the first of its kind in Canada and supports the needs of women and girls impacted by gender inequality, gender-based violence, religious abuse and honour-based violence. ​

Happy Pride, Toronto! Dancing in the streets for 3 days at one of the world's largest, most inclusive, Pride Festivals is a joyous way to protest hate and celebrate 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

Pleased to meet with the members of the Organization of Traditional Tibetan Medicine and Sciences of Canada to learn about the Tibetan medicine practice and their future plans.

We ask our children to be critical thinkers and then the Ford government censors their calls for a more just world. If we can no longer talk about Climate, Black Lives Matter, Israel/Palestine, women's bodies, 2SLGBTQ+, disability rights in our classrooms today, we are headed to very dark times.

I met with the team at Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre to learn more about the vital services they provide through their Supervised Consumption Services. Grateful for their compassionate, life-saving work supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Spent a powerful day at the All Out Rally for 2SLGBTQ+ Freedom on June 20th. We showed up to say: queer, trans, refugee & worker rights are human rights — full stop. Thanks to @The519 @PrideToronto @OFLabour @AfriCentre4Ref + others for organizing. #ONpoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Kicking off graduation season at the Lucy McCormick Senior School! So happy to celebrate this exciting milestone with their students. A heartfelt thanks to the incredible school staff for their care and dedication in supporting the special students in their learning journey.

My heart was full after watching the incredibly talented students of Parkdale Junior & Senior Public School perform at their end-of-term concert. Sistema Toronto’s free after-school music education isn’t just extracurricular—it’s essential. It nurtures our children through the power of music.

With this new power the checks and balances that keep Ontario as Democracy have been eroded. Tell Ford to repeal the Bill. www.alexagilmour.ca/repeal-bill-

I had the honour of visiting Dunn House with NDP Leader Marit Stiles—Canada’s first social medicine supportive housing, right here in Parkdale. It is led by Dr. Andrew Boozary & UHN’s Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine, in partnership with the City of TO, United Way Greater Toronto, & Fred Victor.

One child is dying every 3 days in Ontario’s care network. I’ve told the Minister, they aren’t just numbers on a ledger. They were vulnerable young people with stories of their own. Ontario’s child protection agencies are not being given the resources they need to keep kids like Jade safe.

Specialized programs for children with special needs aren’t just about education—they’re creating inclusive spaces for every child to thrive. I spoke on Newstalk1010 about how Premier Ford & Minister Calandra are failing our children with cuts. These children are our future, not just numbers.

The Personal Support Workers (PSW) who support our seniors with care and dignity deserve to be treated with the same respect—through fair wages and benefits. I stood with members of CUPE Local 5525 from Villa Columbo, now in Week 3 of their strike.

Milky Way Garden is a space in Toronto where neighbours grow food, exchange knowledge & share their harvest. Inspiring to see a plot of land transform into a space of connection & nourishment. Grateful to join gardeners & the many partner agencies behind this project in celebrating OTF's support!

I had a joyous time at the Wanda Road Street Party 2025! Grateful for the community that has open-heartedly welcomed Romero House families for the past 34 years.

I loved seeing the way Tibetan Women’s Breast Health and Wellness Day empowered an intergenerational group of Tibetan women on their health journey. A heartfelt thank you to the community organizations and health agencies for putting together such a meaningful event!

Thrilled to join the Annual Community BBQ in the High Park buildings! It’s always heartening to see neighbours come together and build community over great food & conversations. Thank you Livmore High Park Tenants' Association for hosting, and for your continued advocacy & community leadership!

It was wonderful to see so many exhibitors and community members at the Roncy REmarket for a more sustainable future! Thank you to Parkdale–High Park 4 Climate Action for your leadership on climate action. And a shout out to The Roncy Jam Factory for living the streets with songs of justice!