Stiles names new shadow cabinet

QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles unveiled the Shadow Cabinet for the 44th Legislative Assembly of Ontario. The Ontario NDP was re-elected as the Official Opposition at Queen’s Park with 27 seats representing communities in every corner of the province.

“The people have put their trust in New Democrats to once again serve as the official opposition while our province faces unprecedented economic uncertainty from south of the border.

"We're ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work—because the stakes couldn't be higher right now.

"People want to see their political leaders stand united against Donald Trump’s threats, to strengthen our economy, fight for good jobs, and take care of our people. And that is exactly what our team will be doing.
"Our Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet will be tasked with keeping Ford's new ministers accountable and putting the interests of Ontarians front and centre. With representatives from every corner of the province and a wealth of experience, our team is ready to bring real solutions to the challenges we face as a province.”

In the coming days, Stiles will be striking the Leader’s Advisory Council on Tariff Response & Economic Security.

OFFICIAL OPPOSITION SHADOW CABINET:

MARIT STILES, Davenport, Leader of the Official Opposition, Shadow Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs

TERESA ARMSTRONG, London-Fanshawe, Shadow Minister with responsibility for Child Care and Pensions

DOLY BEGUM, Scarborough Southwest, Deputy Leader, Shadow Minister with responsibility for Public Transit, Equity, and Anti-Racism

JESSICA BELL, University-Rosedale, Shadow Minister for Finance & Shadow Minister for Treasury Board

GUY BOURGOUIN, Mushkegowuk-James Bay, Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Forestry

JEFF BURCH, Niagara Centre, Caucus Chair Shadow Minister for Municipal Affairs with responsibility for Skilled Trades

CATHERINE FIFE, Waterloo, Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

JENNIFER FRENCH, Oshawa, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure & Shadow Minister for Transportation

WAYNE GATES, Niagara Falls, Shadow Minister for Long-Term Care

FRANCE GÉLINAS, Nickel Belt, Shadow Minister for Health & Shadow Minister for Francophone Affairs

ALEXA GILMOUR, Parkdale—High Park, Shadow Minister for Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity & Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multiculturalism, with responsibility for the Ontario Autism Program

CHRIS GLOVER, Spadina-Fort York, Shadow Minister for Sport, with responsibility for Technology, Innovation and Democratic Reform

LISA GRETZKY, Windsor West, Shadow Minister for Children, Community and Social Services

TERENCE KERNAGHAN, London North Centre, Deputy Whip, Shadow Minister responsible for Small Business, Non-Profits and the Arts

ROBIN LENNOX, Hamilton Centre, Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions with responsibility for Primary Care

SOL MAMAKWA, Kiiwetinoong, Deputy Leader, Shadow Minister for Indigenous and Treaty Relations & Shadow Minister for Northern Economic Development and Growth

CATHERINE MCKENNEY, Ottawa Centre, Shadow Minister for Housing

CHANDRA PASMA, Ottawa West—Nepean, Deputy House Leader, Shadow Minister for Education

TOM RAKOCEVIC, Humber River-Black Creek, Shadow Minister for Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement with responsibility for Auto Insurance Reform

PEGGY SATTLER, London West, Chief Whip, Shadow Minister for Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security

SANDY SHAW, Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Shadow Minister for Tourism, Culture and Gaming

JENNIE STEVENS, St. Catharines, Shadow Solicitor General with responsibility for Veterans, Legions and Military Affairs

PETER TABUNS, Toronto-Danforth, Shadow Minister for Environment, Conservation and Parks, & Shadow Minister for Emergency Preparedness and Response

JOHN VANTHOF, Timiskaming-Cochrane, House Leader, Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Food, Agribusiness and Rural Affairs

LISE VAUGEOIS, Thunder Bay—Superior North, Shadow Minister for Seniors and Accessibility with responsibility for WSIB and Injured Workers

JAMIE WEST, Sudbury, Deputy Whip, Shadow Minister for Labour & Shadow Minister for Energy and Mines

KRISTYN WONG-TAM, Toronto Centre, Shadow Attorney General with responsibility for 2SLGBTQI+ Issues