Joel Harden MPP / Député, Ottawa Centre

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

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

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

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

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... More

NDP plan for jobs and financial security will support working people in Ottawa OTTAWA – NDP MPP Joel Harden held a press conference Friday in Ottawa to discuss the Save Main Street: A Plan ... More

NDP plan for jobs and financial security will support working people in Ottawa OTTAWA – NDP MPP Joel Harden held a press conference Friday in Ottawa to discuss the Save Main Street: A Plan ... More

Ford must provide PPE for workers at West End Villa now: NDP   QUEEN’S PARK – The Ontario NDP continues to press the Ford government to support all workers at We... More

Our weekly COVID update is now in your inbox! This update includes a reflection on the past week at the Ontario Legislature where I heard nothing but government spin, while students and parents in... More

La version française suit Eight-hour waits for COVID-19 testing in Ottawa region shows Ford’s failure QUEEN’S PARK – Doug Ford’s failure to plan for a second-wave of COVID-19 is leaving people in t... More