JessicaBell
University–Rosedale
Here for University–Rosedale
Jessica has served as the MPP for University Rosedale since 2018, and is the Official Opposition Critic for Housing. She has been our local champion, advocating for better schools, affordable homes, safe streets for our kids and seniors, and a Green New Democratic Deal plan to take bold action on climate change and protect our future.
She has successfully worked to pass road safety legislation, improve safety at our local Long-Term Care homes, stopped commercial evictions during the pandemic, restored noise protection measures, and stopped the subway upload.
Jessica is a lifelong community organizer who believes in the power of bringing people together to create real and lasting change. She lives in University-Rosedale with her partner and two children.
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“It’s time for change”: MPP Gretzky reacts to 1 million Ontarians accessing food banks
WINDSOR – MPP Lisa Gretzky released the following statement after the latest Feed Ontario report revealed a staggering 1 million people in Ontario visited a food bank last year – a 25 per cent increase from the previous...
London NDP MPPs stand in solidarity with Western’s CUPE local 2361
LONDON – London MPPs Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre), Peggy Sattler (London West), and Teresa Armstrong (London-Fanshawe) released the following statement in support of workers supported by CUPE local 2361:
“We stand in solidarity with the workers who are fighting to ensure fair wages and fair...
NDP Calls for Emergency Safe Schools Plan
QUEEN'S PARK — NDP Education Critic Chandra Pasma and NDP Labour Critic Jamie West were joined by labour leaders from six education unions today to call for an Emergency Safe Schools Plan to address the growing and urgent problem of school violence and make this year a safe school...
NDP: The County needs a new deal for the future of Highway 49
BELLEVILLE – Amanda Robertson, NDP MPP candidate for Bay of Quinte is calling on the province to take responsibility for the crumbling County Road 49, often crowned as one of the worst roads in the province.
“Safe roads and quality infrastructure is not a luxury,” said Robertson. “County residents and...
Marit Stiles and Amanda Robertson Bay of Quinte deserves stronger local schools that set kids up for success
BELLEVILLE, ON – As Ontario students return to school, Bay of Quinte NDP candidate Amanda Robertson and Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles are calling on Doug Ford to make Bay of Quinte kids their priority.
"The government needs to make education a priority," said Stiles. "It's September, and while kids are...
MPP Catherine Fife nominated as NDP candidate for Waterloo
WATERLOO – MPP Catherine Fife was chosen by New Democrats in Waterloo to be the Ontario NDP candidate in the next provincial election.
“I'm feeling honoured by this nomination and energized from the excitement that Waterloo New Democrats are bringing tonight,” said Fife. “I'm so proud to fight...
“Families and workers deserve better”: Ontario NDP responds to Ford cuts to child care funding
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Teresa Armstrong, NDP critic for Child Care, released the following statement in response to funding cuts to affordable child care:
“Families across Ontario deserve access to affordable and reliable childcare. Instead, we’re seeing wait lists explode across the province as affordable...
MPP Lisa Gretzky nominated as NDP candidate for Windsor West
WINDSOR – MPP Lisa Gretzky was chosen by New Democrats in Windsor West to be the Ontario NDP candidate in the next election.
“I’m thrilled to accept this nomination and humbled by the trust that the Windsor West community has placed in me once again,” said Gretzky. “Over the past few years, I’ve...
Gélinas: Conservatives’ Failure to Act Will Result in an Unrecognizable Healthcare System by 2032
WINDSOR – Official Opposition NDP Health Critic France Gélinas released the following statement today after the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU) report revealed a huge shortfall between the hospital capacity required by 2032 and the Ford government’s ten-year plan:
“This government has been...
“We’ve got your back”: Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP in Windsor-Essex for caucus retreat
WINDSOR – Marit Stiles and the entire Ontario NDP caucus are in Windsor this week as they gear up for a return to legislature amid swirling rumours of an early election call.
“Windsor is such an inspiring city, filled with people who care deeply about their communities and have a ‘take charge’ kind of...
Stiles NDP brings in $1.1 million in just 10 weeks
20,000 contributions from across the province lead to historic fundraising results.
ETOBICOKE – The Ontario NDP smashed their “Election Sprint” fundraising target set by Leader Marit Stiles, raising $1.1 million in just the 10 weeks leading up to Labour Day. This historic support shows that people are...
Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP celebrate Labour Day
TORONTO – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, issued the following statement to commemorate Labour Day and celebrate the power of workers:
“When workers stand together, they are unstoppable.
For 130 years, Canadians have celebrated the struggles and accomplishments of the union movement on Labour...
