Joel Harden MPP / Député, Ottawa Centre

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Email Update: Being thankful in tough times

Our weekly COVID update is now in your inbox! It includes my reflections on being thankful for the many privileges we have in these tough times, as well as updates on the new restrictions announced... More

Email Update: We must protect our most vulnerable in the second wave

Our weekly COVID update is now in your inbox! It includes my reflections on how we can support members of our community who are facing food insecurity during this second wave, through the incredibl... More

MPP Harden calls on Ford for urgent help to stop growing COVID-19 crisis in Ottawa

OTTAWA -  NDP MPP for Ottawa Centre, Joel Harden, said Doug Ford needs to act now after Ottawa’s Chief Medical Officer said Friday that the city’s health care system is in crisis, with hospitals an... More

NDP statement on National Seniors Day

QUEEN’S PARK - NDP critic for Seniors, Joel Harden (Ottawa Centre) made the following statement on National Seniors Day 2020: "Seniors are our parents, grandparents, friends and family.  They take ... More

MPP Harden tables motion for made-in-Ontario paid sick days for all

QUEEN’S PARK — NDP MPP Joel Harden (Ottawa Centre) tabled a motion in the Legislature on Tuesday that would provide paid sick days for every worker in Ontario, permanently.    Harden sa... More

As lab capacity runs short, NDP demands public health boost

QUEEN’S PARK — The NDP is calling for urgent investment to expand public health lab capacity, as a leaked memo reveals that COVID-19 tests might be rationed province-wide due to a lack of lab capac... More