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- Dinn Says Government’s School Busing Decisions Are Failing Students, Parents, and School StaffNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) is calling out the provincial government and the Minister of Education for proposing earlier school start and dismissal times, arguing the move is a direct consequence of the government’s decision to cut… Read more: Dinn Says Government’s School Busing Decisions Are Failing Students, Parents, and School Staff
- NDP to Introduce Resolution on Grocery Prices in the Fall SessionWith food prices continuing to climb and food insecurity becoming more prevalent across our province, the NL NDP is releasing the Private Members’ Resolution they will introduce in the Fall sitting of the House of Assembly calling on government to… Read more: NDP to Introduce Resolution on Grocery Prices in the Fall Session
- NDP Focused on Affordability, Housing and Transparency in the Spring House of Assembly SessionFor the NL NDP, the Spring session of the House of Assembly was focused on the issues that matter most to people across the province: the rising cost of living, the housing crisis, and the need for greater transparency and… Read more: NDP Focused on Affordability, Housing and Transparency in the Spring House of Assembly Session
- Statement from MHA Sheilagh O’Leary on National Indigenous History MonthNL NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) issued the following statement marking the start of National Indigenous History Month. “National Indigenous History Month, celebrated each June, is a time to honour the rich histories, cultures, languages, and contributions… Read more: Statement from MHA Sheilagh O’Leary on National Indigenous History Month
- Dinn Pushes Government on Food Security, Public Grocery Store PilotToday in the House of Assembly, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) pressed government to take urgent action on food insecurity in the province, pointing to findings from Food Banks Canada’s Poverty Report Card. Dinn is urging government… Read more: Dinn Pushes Government on Food Security, Public Grocery Store Pilot
- Statement from NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn on International Pride MonthNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) issued the following statement marking the start of International Pride Month. “Each year, Pride Month offers an opportunity to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Around the world,… Read more: Statement from NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn on International Pride Month
- Wakeham Conservatives’ Budget Leaves Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Behind as Costs SoarWhile Wakeham’s government passed their first budget last evening, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) and NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) voted against it, highlighting the lack of meaningful action to lower the cost of… Read more: Wakeham Conservatives’ Budget Leaves Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Behind as Costs Soar
- Dinn Says AG Report Shows Horizons at 106 Was Optics Without a PlanNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) says the Auditor General’s report on Horizons at 106 transitional housing confirms what the NDP has said from the beginning: while transitional housing is a necessary and effective model to help people… Read more: Dinn Says AG Report Shows Horizons at 106 Was Optics Without a Plan
- Trial Delays Are Hindering Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner ViolenceMHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East–Quidi Vidi) is urgently calling on government to resolve staff shortages in the justice system, which are causing trial delays and, in turn, are impacting survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence seeking justice.… Read more: Trial Delays Are Hindering Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence
- O’Leary: Declaring Gender-Based Violence an Epidemic is an Important StepThe following is a statement from MHA Sheilagh O’Leary on the NL Government declaring gender-based violence an epidemic. “Declaring gender-based violence as an epidemic today serves as an important first step in dealing with the issues of violence. I want… Read more: O’Leary: Declaring Gender-Based Violence an Epidemic is an Important Step
- Dinn Writes Premier Asking for Leaders Meeting on DecorumOver the weekend, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) wrote a letter to Premier Tony Wakeham outlining his disappointment with how his government has handled the decorum issue in the House of Assembly and urged the Premier and… Read more: Dinn Writes Premier Asking for Leaders Meeting on Decorum
- NDP Continues to Push for Transparency Around IRC ReportToday in the House of Assembly, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) and MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) continued to question government today on their true commitment to transparency around the Independent Review Committee (IRC) report… Read more: NDP Continues to Push for Transparency Around IRC Report
- NDP Supports Motion to Ban Social Media for Youth Under 16NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre), along with MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi), supported the private members motion yesterday in the House of Assembly calling for a ban on social media for youth under 16, stating… Read more: NDP Supports Motion to Ban Social Media for Youth Under 16
- O’Leary Calls for Adequate Investment for Preservation of Heritage BuildingsNDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) questioned the government today if they will increase the funding incentives for upkeep and restoration of heritage buildings across the province. In recent weeks, media has highlighted concerns not only in St.… Read more: O’Leary Calls for Adequate Investment for Preservation of Heritage Buildings
- NDP Statement on Independent Review Committee ReportNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) says the release of the Independent Review Committee (IRC) report on the Churchill Falls MOU leaves more questions than answers, pointing to concerns of transparency and credibility, and the timelines for future… Read more: NDP Statement on Independent Review Committee Report
- Dinn Condemns Government’s Handling of MOU Report Release as “a Farce”NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) is condemning government for its handling of the Independent Panel Report on the Churchill Falls MOU, saying Premier Wakeham walked back promises of transparency by failing to make any of the panel… Read more: Dinn Condemns Government’s Handling of MOU Report Release as “a Farce”
- Restorative Justice Panel Outlines Compassion, Community Approach to Justice“Restorative Justice offers a series of principles, values, beliefs and processes that can increase the likelihood that people will reconnect and be healthy members of a community.” – Jessica Webb Last night, MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) hosted… Read more: Restorative Justice Panel Outlines Compassion, Community Approach to Justice
- Dinn Says Government Must Strengthen Data ProtectionNDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) says government has to get serious about how the data of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians is collected, used, and stored. Following the 2021 healthcare system breach, and now with information emerging from the 2024… Read more: Dinn Says Government Must Strengthen Data Protection
- PCs Must Clarify Their Plan on Pharmacare After Liberal FailureAfter the federal government reneged on pharmacare, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) is demanding the Conservatives to outline their plan to ensure Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have access to the medications they need. The National Pharmacare program, launched… Read more: PCs Must Clarify Their Plan on Pharmacare After Liberal Failure
- O’Leary Holding Panel Discussion on Restorative JusticeNDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) will be holding a panel discussion on restorative justice, bringing together community members, non-profit justice organizations, and experts in the field. This conversation will focus on how restorative approaches can strengthen our… Read more: O’Leary Holding Panel Discussion on Restorative Justice
- O’Leary Calls for Action on Systemic Issues and Mental Health Supports in PolicingIn the House of Assembly today, NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary raised concerns about what is described as systemic issues happening inside the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) which were outlined by a former officer. A former female officer who left the… Read more: O’Leary Calls for Action on Systemic Issues and Mental Health Supports in Policing
- Dinn Questions Government’s Math on Housing Targets and Income Support LevelsToday in the House of Assembly, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) called on the Premier to explain how his government calculated the funding amount needed to construct new public housing units and how they plan to build… Read more: Dinn Questions Government’s Math on Housing Targets and Income Support Levels
- O’Leary Questions Lack of Consultation on Municipal Program ChangesNDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) questioned the government in the House of Assembly today on the lack of consultation done with municipal groups ahead of making significant changes to the Multi-Year Capital Works (MYCW) program in Budget… Read more: O’Leary Questions Lack of Consultation on Municipal Program Changes
- Dinn Says Conservative Handling of MOU Mirrors LiberalsToday in the House of Assembly, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) says that government’s handling of the Churchill Falls Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is similar to the political football match started by the former Liberal government, and… Read more: Dinn Says Conservative Handling of MOU Mirrors Liberals
- O’Leary Calls for Legislation on UNDRIP on Red Dress DayToday is Red Dress Day, and in the House of Assembly MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) called for government to commit to legislation to adopt and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).… Read more: O’Leary Calls for Legislation on UNDRIP on Red Dress Day
- Dinn Questions Government on MOU Panel Debate and Profiteering of Oil CompaniesToday in the House of Assembly, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) questioned government on the plan to ask the MOU Independent Panel members questions through a special debate, and what government plans to do to protect people… Read more: Dinn Questions Government on MOU Panel Debate and Profiteering of Oil Companies
- Statement from MHA Sheilagh O’Leary on Red Dress Day“On Red Dress Day, I would like to honour all those who continue to work tirelessly to end the ongoing genocide of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse people (MMIWG2S+), including families, survivors, advocates and Indigenous women.… Read more: Statement from MHA Sheilagh O’Leary on Red Dress Day
- Dinn Writes Premier Calling for Discussion on Independent Review Panel Report in the House of AssemblyToday, following Premier Wakeham’s announcement that the independent review of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be released publicly on May 19, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) wrote to the Premier urging that the discussion take place… Read more: Dinn Writes Premier Calling for Discussion on Independent Review Panel Report in the House of Assembly
- Budget Affordability Measures Don’t Go Far Enough: DinnAs the cost of everything continues to rise, with many people in our province feeling the pinch, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) asked questions in the House of Assembly today prompting government to put into cash amounts… Read more: Budget Affordability Measures Don’t Go Far Enough: Dinn
- O’Leary Calls for Supports for Seniors Impacted by Climate ChangeToday in the House of Assembly, MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East–Quidi Vidi) pressed government on its plan to address the growing impacts of climate change on seniors – particularly the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme heat events. Last… Read more: O’Leary Calls for Supports for Seniors Impacted by Climate Change
- Province Will Not Be Tourism Capital of Canada Without Investment: O’LearyNDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East–Quidi Vidi) is challenging the PC government to back up its promise of making Newfoundland and Labrador the tourism capital of Canada, as its first budget delivers little to turn that ambition into reality.… Read more: Province Will Not Be Tourism Capital of Canada Without Investment: O’Leary
- Dinn Says Minister Must Clarify Future of 106 at HorizonsNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) is calling on the Minister of Social Supports and Well-Being to clarify the future of the 106 at Horizons transitional supportive housing initiative, run by End Homelessness St. John’s, as rumours swirl… Read more: Dinn Says Minister Must Clarify Future of 106 at Horizons
- “Missed Opportunity”, NDP Leader Jim Dinn Responds to BudgetToday, the PC government their first budget, but NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) says that it fails to deliver on promised expectations, relief with the crushing cost of living, and is overall a missed opportunity for the… Read more: “Missed Opportunity”, NDP Leader Jim Dinn Responds to Budget
- O’Leary Pushes for Support for Mothers and Babies Exposed to SubstancesToday in the House of Assembly, NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) advocated during Question Period for more support for pregnant mothers who use substances and their babies to access the support they need to thrive. In our… Read more: O’Leary Pushes for Support for Mothers and Babies Exposed to Substances
- Statement from NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn on National Day of MourningEvery worker in Newfoundland and Labrador deserves to go to work knowing they’ll return home safely. It’s a simple truth, but one that has often been forgotten. Too many lives have been lost, too many families shattered, because government fails… Read more: Statement from NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn on National Day of Mourning
- O’Leary Keeps Pressure on Government to Deliver for Survivors of Intimate Partner ViolenceToday in the House of Assembly, NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) continued to press government to acknowledge the realities faced by those experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). She called on government to ensure adequate supports are in… Read more: O’Leary Keeps Pressure on Government to Deliver for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
- NDP Prioritizes Housing in the House of AssemblyToday in the House of Assembly, NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) and MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) pressed government to commit to addressing the dire housing needs for people in this province. Dinn began by raising… Read more: NDP Prioritizes Housing in the House of Assembly
- PCs Choose Corporate Interest Over Fairness for RatepayersNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) is disappointed but not surprised in the PC government for undermining the intent of the NDP motion to cap executive salaries at Newfoundland Power and ensure any bonus pay is mandated to… Read more: PCs Choose Corporate Interest Over Fairness for Ratepayers
- O’Leary Presses Government on Timeline for Climate Action PlanToday in the House of Assembly, NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) used Question Period to highlight Earth Day and called on government to get serious about climate action. O’Leary began by referencing a comment made by Premier… Read more: O’Leary Presses Government on Timeline for Climate Action Plan
- O’Leary Says Ministers’ Use of AI Unnecessary, Calls for Real Support for ArtistsNDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East–Quidi Vidi) is shocked that the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Arts used AI to generate a Facebook post during National Tourism Week, and urges government to invest in artists in the upcoming budget.… Read more: O’Leary Says Ministers’ Use of AI Unnecessary, Calls for Real Support for Artists