NDP: Ontarians deserve a cabinet that reflects their priorities

TORONTO — Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition, released the following statement in response to Doug Ford’s cabinet announcement:

“I want to congratulate Premier Ford and the new cabinet as they are sworn in. However, at this critical moment for Ontario, this is not the time for more of the same.” said Stiles.

“People are worried about the future of our province and our country. They are struggling to afford groceries; they can’t find a family doctor or an affordable place to live.”

“This cabinet includes the same Minister of Transportation who couldn’t open a transit line, the same Minister of Health who downplayed the doctor shortage, and the same Minister of Infrastructure who spent weeks dodging basic questions. All in the most expensive front bench in the province’s history.”

“People deserve a government and a cabinet that rises to the challenge of this moment. One that will fight rising costs, invest in building homes, hire doctors, and build a tariff-proof economy. They can count on Ontario's Official Opposition NDP to keep up that fight at Queen’s Park and across the province to hold Doug Ford’s Conservatives to account every single day.”

The Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet will be announced in the coming days.