NDP wouldn't leave cities holding the bag: Stiles supports Big City Mayors' plea for help

"Communities should get the support they need so that everyone can live safe, healthy lives.

Everyone deserves a roof over their head. A safe place to sleep. No one should have to bury their loved one because they couldn't get the mental health and addictions support they needed.

Doug Ford and his politicians, like the Liberals before them, have left municipalities holding the bag for areas of provincial responsibility like health care, mental health supports, affordable and supportive housing. We're seeing the consequences of that play out daily.

As premier, I will make sure provincial responsibilities are paid for by the province in a new partnership with cities, based on respect.

I will act urgently to fix our housing, health care and addictions crises, so that everyone, no matter where you live in Ontario, can live a good life."