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Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles used provocative language to describe Premier Doug Ford’s recent scandals and dared him to take her to court if he disagrees. Standing outside the Ontario Legislative Chamber, Stiles called the premier “corrupt” and claimed the premier is preoccupied with making government-funded deals “that only benefit …
Read More »Ontario NDP says misconduct allegations ‘substantiated’ against ex-caucus member
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2023 4:41 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles says a third-party investigator has substantiated allegations of workplace misconduct against a former caucus member. Stiles asked Michael Mantha to take a leave of absence when …
Read More »Integrity commissioner asked to expand Greenbelt probe to include Doug Ford’s phone
Ontario’s integrity commissioner is being asked to widen his ongoing Greenbelt investigation to include Premier Doug Ford’s personal cellphone, Global News has learned, amidst allegations he is using the device “intentionally to avoid accountability.” The Ontario NDP sent the commissioner a new letter on Tuesday, requesting an investigation into how …
Read More »Ex-NDP member axed from Ontario caucus says he’s participating in misconduct probe
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 3, 2023 4:20 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size A former NDP member of provincial parliament in Ontario who was axed from caucus this past weekend says he’s fully participating in an independent investigation. NDP Leader Marit Stiles announced Saturday …
Read More »Ontario NDP ejects Michael Mantha from caucus over ‘misconduct’ allegations
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ontario NDP says it has removed Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha from its caucus over allegations of “misconduct” relating to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a staffer. NDP Leader Marit Stiles announced in statement that the party has launched an independent third-party …
Read More »Ford government polling collected opinion on private health care, asked if system in ‘crisis’
As Ontario battled a triple-threat of respiratory illnesses in the fall of 2022, placing overwhelming strain on hospitals province-wide, the Ford government commissioned a public opinion poll on whether or not the health care system was in a state of crisis. The polling, conducted for the Ontario government in late-October …
Read More »Marit Stiles officially confirmed as Ontario NDP leader by majority vote
TORONTO — Marit Stiles officially became the new leader of the Ontario NDP on Saturday after a majority of party members voted in favour of the lone candidate. The party confirmed Stiles through a leadership vote at an event in downtown Toronto, making her the leader of the Official Opposition …
Read More »Ontario NDP move up leadership confirmation vote for Marit Stiles to February
TORONTO — Ontario’s New Democrats will confirm Toronto-area MPP Marit Stiles as leader on Feb. 4, a month earlier than planned, following a meeting of the party’s provincial council. Stiles will secure the job and become leader of the Official Opposition in the legislature as long as a majority of …
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