Email Update: From Abdirahman Adbi to Anthony Aust: we must end police violence in Ottawa
Our weekly COVID update is now in your inbox! It includes my reflections on the issues around police violence in our city as we prepare for the Abdirahman Abdi verdict next week, as well as OPH upd...
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Email Update: From Abdirahman Abdi to Anthony Aust: we must end police violence in Ottawa
Next Tuesday (October 20), a verdict will be rendered in the criminal trial of Const. Daniel Montsion, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officer charged with manslaughter, aggravated assault, and ass...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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COVID Update #35: To keep everyone safe, we need paid sick days NOW
Our weekly COVID update is now in your inbox! As more restrictions are placed on residents and businesses, including Ottawa Public Health imposing a $5,000 fine, we know more than ever how importan...
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