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NEW: Ontario’s transparency watchdog says the Ford government’s use of personal emails and codewords when it removed land from the Greenbelt provides a “cautionary tale” on the importance of transparency. globalnews.ca/news/11237831/… #ONpoli

We believe survivors #HamOnt #HamiltonMountain #LdnOnt #onpoli

Hamilton Mountain Riding @OntarioNDP Association general members meeting to discuss provincial policy resolutions and selection of delegates for the convention in September. #HamiltonMountain #HamOntMtn #HamOnt #onpoli

The HDLC has just issued the following Media Release: MEDIA ADVISORY 100 Year Misconduct: Hamilton Labour Council to Hold Press Conference on NHL Apology Campaign (All are welcome!)

Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige says Ford’s comments yesterday were “racist” She says the Premier apologized face-to-face and says it was “sincere.” #ONpoli

NEW: Chiefs of Ontario has responded to Premier Doug Ford's comments about First Nations coming to Queen's Park "cap in hand" and about self-reliance. "This rhetoric is dangerous." #onpoli

Ahead of a meeting with 40 First Nation chiefs, Premier Doug Ford's comments about Indigenous intent raised eyebrows -- potentially inflaming the fight with both Ontario and the Federal government over the fast-tracking of nation-building projects. #onpoli

Worse, the use of the code word ‘G*’ made it virtually impossible to find relevant records, given that the asterisk (*) is used as a technical wildcard when conducting text searches, returning any word starting with ‘G,'” #HamiltonMountain #onpoli toronto.citynews.ca/2025/06/12/rep…

Focus Ontario: New polling shows a majority of people rank Indigenous and Labour rights over the province's plans to fast-track projects of economic significance. The Liaison Strategies survey also found a plurality, 44%, support Bill 5 but 41% are against. #onpoli

I joined the @OntarioNDP Hamilton Mountain Riding Association at this year's Concession Street Festival. Connecting with #HamOnt residents about their vision for #HamiltonMountain and Ontario #onpoli docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

More scenes from the Ontario legislature as Bill 5 passes #onpoli

Shouts of “Shame!” and “Where’s the Premier!” as the PC caucus rises to vote for Bill 5. Others scream “our land is not for sale!” Premier Ford is not in the legislature for the vote. Bill passes 71-44. “We’re going backwards on reconciliation!” a man shouts after the vote.

Ontario must seek our consent—not just consultation, but permission—before advancing legislation that impacts our rights and territories. #TreatiesOverBill5

🚨 Ontario has underfunded public schools by $6.3 billion since 2018! That’s not a typo. That’s the cost of chronic neglect & underfunding of public services. Per-student funding is still below 2018–19 levels—while school boards face rising costs, growing needs, and impossible…

Premier Doug Ford says he doesn’t intend to reduce the size of cabinet or the number of parliamentary assistants now that MPPs are getting a 35% raise. #ONpoli

Scab labour stinks! Solidarity with IUOE 772! "CBC visited the picket line and detected a stink along Woodward Ave. in front of the plant that was particularly strong. Workers on strike said that's unusual and a sign of something not working correctly." cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

A member of Premier Doug Ford’s caucus is speaking out against own his government’s decision to cancel an environmental assessment for a landfill expansion in his riding. “As you can understand, I’m very frustrated.” globalnews.ca/news/11190186/… #ONpoli

The record-setting amount, if fully realized, also means the Ford government would be responsible for adding nearly $150 billion in debt since taking office in 2018, leading to criticism from fiscal hawks and the opposition alike. #HamiltonMountain #HamOnt #HamMtn #onpoli

📣 RALLY FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION – MAY 24 📣 Ontario public schools are being pushed to the breaking point! Chronic underfunding has left classrooms overcrowded, programs cut, and education workers & teachers stretched beyond their limits. Our students, families, and communities…

As the Ford government prepares to table its tariff/Trump focussed budget today, the premier is promising no cuts and no balance. The spending document will be presented at 4 PM. globalnews.ca/news/11179754/… #ONpoli