Some 443,000 Ontario children live in poverty. Thousands of families are waiting for basic necessities of life like affordable housing and child care. And autistic children continue to go without the treatment they need to learn, grow and prosper.
New Democrats stand up for our most vulnerable citizens. We believe in an Ontario that holds limitless opportunities for people – and prosperity that can be shared and enjoyed by all citizens, because everyone matters.
Dalton McGuinty promised positive change. Instead of progress, we’re seeing the same old approach – too many people in our wealthy province falling through the cracks, being left to fend for themselves.
Helping our most vulnerable citizens – now there’s a fresh idea. Let’s build that affordable housing. Let’s create more child care spaces. Let’s provide treatment to every autistic child who needs it. And let’s stop the clawback of the National Child Benefit Supplement – which robs $1,500 a year from our poorest children.
Toronto-Danforth NDP MPP Peter Tabuns applauds the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on the excellent report they have provided with recommendations to protect Asian anglers from further discrimination and racist attacks.
Filed Under: Help for the Vulnerable | Peter Tabuns | Justice
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Ontario NDP Leader Howard Hampton issued the following statement on the cyclone in Burma and the resulting devastation:
“I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the people of Burma who have just experienced the horrific destruction caused by the cyclone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great need.
Filed Under: Help for the Vulnerable | Howard Hampton, Leader
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NDP Poverty critic Michael Prue is outraged the McGuinty Liberals refused to allow members of the public into their so-called public consultations on poverty, which are being held in private.
“I can’t believe that on the first day of these so-called public consultations, not only have the McGuinty Liberals refused members of the public access into the meetings, they were throwing them out. The government’s behaviour is appalling and shameful!” stated Prue.
Filed Under: Help for the Vulnerable | Michael Prue | Poverty | Children and Youth Services
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In response to a question by NDP Housing Critic Cheri DiNovo, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Jim Watson admitted that Ontario has only 486 occupied rental and supportive units under its Affordable Housing Program that rent for under $500.
Filed Under: Help for the Vulnerable | Cheri DiNovo | Housing | Municipal Affairs and Housing
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