LiseVaugeois
Thunder Bay–Superior North
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Lise Vaugeois moved to Thunder Bay in 1991 to take up a position with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra - a position she gave up in 2006 in order to complete a PhD in Education at the University of Toronto. Since 2013, she has been an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Education at Lakehead University, teaching both undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, she is on the Board of Directors of the Thunder Bay & District Injured Workers Support Group, is a member of the executive of the ONDP’s Women’s Committee, the director of a men’s chorus, and a small business owner. A long-time member of the NDP, Vaugeois has been on the riding association executive for many years and has been engaged with Indigenous, women’s, anti-racist and anti-poverty movements for over 40 years. Lise is the Official Opposition Critic for Seniors, Persons Living with Disabilities and Accessibility, and WSIB and Injured Workers.
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Stiles’ NDP commits to expanding local health care services in Niagara with new hospital
WELLAND – Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP, joined MPP Jeff Burch (Niagara Centre) to announce the Ontario NDP’s firm commitment to deliver better health care for the region with a new Welland Hospital and restored services to to Niagara's Urgent Care centres in Port Colborne and Fort Erie.
“The people of...
Jeff Burch nominated as NDP candidate for Niagara Centre
THOROLD – New Democrats in Niagara Centre gathered to nominate Jeff Burch to be their candidate for the next provincial election.
“I’m humbled to be trusted once again as your champion for Niagara Centre,” he said in his acceptance speech. He announced two major local platform planks that he will run on...
Sudbury MPP Jamie West named Mining Critic for the Ontario NDP
SUDBURY – Ontario New Democratic Party leader, Marit Stiles, has appointed MPP Jamie West to be the Official Opposition’s new Mining Critic. He also remains Critic for Labour, Training and Skills Development.
“I’m honored to be given this new role and excited to start working on the file,” said...
Stiles and Mamakwa hold Indigenous Affairs Minister to account at committee
QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader and Deputy Leader Sol Mamakwa pushed for answers and accountability from Minister Greg Rickford today at committee hearings on the Estimates of the Indigenous Affairs ministry:
“The Government of Ontario’s relationship with First Nations has never been at...
Tom Rakocevic nominated as the Ontario NDP candidate in Humber River - Black Creek
TORONTO - Tom Rakocevic was joined by over a hundred community members and supporters to accept the nomination to be the Ontario NDP candidate for Humber River - Black Creek for the next provincial election.
“Humber River - Black Creek has been my home for my whole life and it has been a privilege to...
Marit Stiles’ Ontario NDP smashed yet another fundraising record
ETOBICOKE – Marit Stiles’ Ontario NDP smashed yet another fundraising record, raising $1,214,589 from 26,108 contributions in the third quarter of 2024.
“This really shows the strength of our movement,” said Ontario NDP Provincial Director Kevin Beaulieu. “Ontarians are stepping up because they...
Bell: People need homes, not insults
TORONTO – Ontario NDP Housing Critic Jessica Bell (University—Rosedale) joined housing providers and people with lived experiences to call on Premier Ford to solve the homelessness crisis and stop scolding the poor.
“It's time to build the homes people need and a government that’s ready to do...
MPP Mamakwa statement on Premier Doug Ford’s silence on Grassy Narrows
TREATY 3 TERRITORY: Ontario NDP Deputy Leader, Sol Mamakwa, released the following statement on Premier Ford’s ongoing failure to provide mercury justice to the people of Grassy Narrows:
“Last week I joined Chief Rudy Turtle, Grassy Narrows First Nations elders and youth, and thousands of supporters on...
Kristyn Wong-Tam nominated to be the Ontario NDP candidate for Toronto Centre
TORONTO - Hundreds of New Democrats gathered to nominate incumbent Kristyn Wong-Tam to carry the NDP banner in Toronto Centre for the next provincial election.
“We’ve built an incredible movement here in Toronto Centre,” said Wong-Tam. “The people of Toronto Centre know that we can’t afford four more...
Incumbent Jamie West nominated to be the NDP candidate in Sudbury
SUDBURY — New Democrats in Sudbury have nominated Jamie West, the incumbent MPP, to be their candidate for the next provincial election. West currently serves as the critic for Labour, Training and Skills Development.
“I am honoured by this nomination, and by the trust that New Democrats here in Sudbury...
NDP calls for urgent changes to ensure the child and youth protection system is working for children and families
HAMILTON – Monique Taylor (Hamilton Mountain), NDP critic for Community, Children and Social Services has released the following statement in response to media reports about a spike in the number of children placed in unlicensed care:
"The number of unlicensed placements has doubled since 2021. There have...
Ontario NDP calls for value-for-money audit into Ford’s Wilmot land grab
WATERLOO – Catherine Fife (Waterloo), NDP critic for Finance, and John Vanthof (Timiskaming – Cochrane), NDP critic for Agriculture and Rural Affairs have written to the Auditor General calling for a value-for-money audit into Ford’s Wilmot land grab that is forcing local farmers to sell off their...
