Chandra Pasma

Ontario initially found Hwy. 401 tunnel plan had ‘potential for roadway collapse’ | Globalnews.ca An internal assessment of the plan determined that burrowing a tunnel under the highway would face technical and financial problems and could pose 'risks to public safety.'

Ford has been warned by experts within his own government that his 401-tunnel dream risks “roadway collapse” and is unsafe and unrealistic. But he’s still plowing ahead with his $100 billion scheme instead of fixing our crumbling schools and understaffed hospitals.

The support that Atlético shows for this community is deeply appreciated. Thanks as well to Maple Lodge Farms who were doing the barbecuing.

It was great to attend Atlético Ottawa's kickoff BBQ for their Equal Access Soccer Camp in Carlington. I had the chance to chat with some of the kids about what they're learning and meet Monty Patterson and Jonathan Grant, on hand to sign autographs.

I pushed for transparency from the Minister of Education and obtained the contact information for the supervisors running your school board. Please share widely so that everyone can get the answers they need for September (2/2).

Parents in Dufferin-Peel, Toronto, and Ottawa: with the new school year just four weeks away, I know you have questions but no trustee to help you anymore (1/2).

I pushed for transparency from the Minister of Education and obtained the contact information for the supervisors running your school board. Please share widely so that everyone can get the answers they need for September (2/2).

Poverty isn’t a crime. But Bill 6 would let municipalities fine or jail people simply for being poor. I spoke out because we need solutions, not criminalization.

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Environmental lawyers demand action on lead in school drinking water Environmental lawyers asked the province to address high lead levels in drinking water at three school boards now under government control.

The Ford government has failed to even acknowledge the risk of lead exposure in our schools, let alone act to protect children. This is unacceptable.

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Join me in calling on the Education Minister to take action now: own.ontariondp.ca/protect-our-...

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Bill 33 is a direct attack on democracy in our schools. The Ford government is replacing elected trustees with handpicked supervisors. That’s not reform, it’s control and it shuts parents out of decisions that impact their children.
#onpoli #onted

L’Arche Ottawa's annual Rainbow Picnic at Julien of Norwich Church offered an inclusive welcome to summer and a beautiful reminder of the caring community that L’Arche continues to build year after year. I was happy to lend a helping hand and say a few words of greeting.

Thanks to the Bel-Air Community Association for a delightful evening chatting with neighbours in the park before A Company of Fools' performance of A Comedy of Errors. What a beautiful night!

Bike safety is so important, so it was great to see the Ottawa Police Service handing out bike helmets and Velofix doing bike tuneups at the Bayshore Bike Rodeo. Also pizza and fun activities on hand. Thanks PQCHC for organizing this great event!

Ottawa woman's MRI cancelled after mentioning her family doctor retired Lisa Kis waited months for an MRI to check spots on her liver. It was cancelled at check-in — because there was no way to bill for the MRI.

It’s unacceptable that someone who needs healthcare should be denied simply because they don’t have a family doctor. There are solutions that would expand access to primary care now. There is no excuse for not implementing them.

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The Ontario NDP is committed to protecting public transit by fighting to restore 50/50 cost-sharing, so that Ottawa residents get the reliable public transit you deserve. (2/2)

It was a pleasure to join members of ATU Local 279 on the O-Train to talk about what’s needed to improve public transit in Ottawa. (1/2)

The new school year is only 6 weeks away & parents need answers. If the Minister is not going to show them the respect of restoring democratically elected trustees, he should immediately release the contact info for the supervisors so that parents can contact them with their questions about Sept.

Frustration over Algonquin’s ending of special needs program Sandra Wallace, mother of a 20-year-old woman with down syndrome, joins CTV to discuss Algonquin College’s plan to phase out its special needs program.

The AAADD program has been an inclusive opportunity for post-secondary education for so many young people, like Sandra Wallace’s daughter. Her story shows exactly why we need to protect and fund it. If you would like to show support to save the program, please print and share our petition.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at last night’s AAADD Townhall. It was powerful to hear from students, parents, and educators about the impact of cutting this program.

Help us fight to save the AAADD program: download the petition and collect signatures.
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Classrooms in Crisis: How our schools are underfunded The Ford government likes to claim that they are spending “record amounts!” on education.

Ford claims to be spending record amounts on education, but the numbers tell a different story. In this post, I break down next year's education funding numbers and highlight where the government is falling short.

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Our Ontario NDP team is listening to workers and committed to fighting for the solutions they know will strengthen and sustain our healthcare system.

Health care workers are burning out faster than they can be replaced, and many are still grappling with the lasting impacts of Bill 124’s wage suppression.

ONDP Leader Marit Stiles, MPP McKenney, and I met with health care leaders from ONA, OPSEU, and local Community Health Centres to discuss the urgent need for wage parity in primary care.

Autobus, hôpital et banque alimentaire: Marit Stiles en visite à Ottawa La tournée provinciale de la cheffe de l’opposition provinciale l’a conduite cette semaine dans la capitale. Pendant deux jours, elle y a rencontré des leaders communautaires pour jauger des enjeux au...

Un engagement politique efficace exige une connaissance des réalités locales. Marit Stiles, cheffe du NPD et de l’opposition officielle en Ontario, était de passage à Ottawa pour parler d’enjeux locaux importants comme le transport, la santé et le coût de la vie.

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What a pleasure to bring ONDP Leader Marit Stiles to one of my favourite places in Ottawa, Beachconers. It's always great to stop by for their delicious ice cream, especially in this heat!

I had a great time at the Caldwell Family Centre’s Community BBQ, enjoying the sunshine with neighbours. It was also great to see Atlético Ottawa out supporting the community and sharing great prizes.

As we are all thinking about summer, how lucky are we that so many of these great spots exist in Ottawa West-Nepean?

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It was a pleasure to attend the Aging in Place BBQ at 31 McEwen recently. Even though the rain pushed us inside it was still great to connect with all of the residents. Thank you to Ottawa Community Housing and Ottawa West Community Support for putting this event together.

Congratulations to the women entrepreneurs, Sarah and Narges, behind BB Cafe on Clyde Ave. Councillor Laine Johnson and I enjoyed the tea and coffee and treats at this cozy cafe.

Lots of neighbours came out to the Pinecrest Terrace Multicultural Canada Day Celebration last week. It was wonderful to see so many families and friends coming together to celebrate our diverse community.

Thank you to the Pinecrest Terrace / PQCHC team for putting this event together!