Ontario NDP zeroes in on a fair deal for Peel

Official Opposition NDP highlights Brampton MPPs in critic and legislative team shuffle

BRAMPTON — Peel MPPs Sara Singh (Brampton Centre), Gurratan Singh (Brampton East) and Kevin Yarde (Brampton North) are all taking on key roles as part of the Ontario NDP’s push to get meaningful supports for Peel families facing the painful impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to tear through long-term care homes, cause more outbreaks and endanger the lives of seniors across the province, Deputy Leader Sara Singh has been appointed the new critic for Seniors, Home Care and Long Term Care.

“Seniors and their families have suffered far too much during this pandemic because the Ford government refuses to take action to protect them,” said Sara Singh. “We can do so much better.

“I will keep pushing the Ford government to keep seniors in Peel and across the province safe, and I will work with folks in Peel and across this province to plan for a better future where we overhaul seniors care, and make sure every senior can live in safety, comfort and dignity.”

Kevin Yarde, as the new NDP critic for Auto Insurance, will lead the NDP’s fight to get the Ford government to prioritize fairness and affordability for Peel families, who continue to pay the highest auto insurance rates in the province.

“While many families in Peel are reeling from the impact of the pandemic and struggling to hold on, auto insurers have raked in an extra $2.7 billion during the pandemic,” said Yarde. “Instead of putting Peel families first, the Ford government has let wealthy insurance corporations gouge drivers.

“I look forward to standing with Peel families to fight for better auto insurance rates and more affordability, now and on the other side of the pandemic.”

In addition to staying on as Attorney General critic, Gurratan Singh has been appointed Deputy House Leader, giving him a strong leadership role in fighting for a legislature that focuses on helping everyday people.

“As Attorney General critic and Deputy House Leader, I am committed to fighting for a fair deal for Peel families and people across Ontario,” said Gurratan Singh. “I will hold the Ford government’s feet to the fire in the legislature, and work to make sure that the priorities of our communities and of everyday Ontarians, are reflected in what is happening at Queen’s Park.”

Background

• Unlike ministers, critics in the Official Opposition are not given any additional pay, benefits or budget to do the work within their critic portfolio
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