JillAndrew
Toronto–St. Paul's
Here for Toronto–St. Paul's
Dr. Jill Andrew, PhD is the MPP for Toronto-St. Paul's. She is also the Official Opposition Critic for Women's Social and Economic Opportunity, and for Culture, Heritage. Jill is a member of the Ontario NDP Black Caucus, a first of its kind in Ontario legislative history. She was the first Black & Queer person to be elected to the Ontario Legislature.
Jill has been a leading voice on issues of gender, race and social justice, the housing crisis, healthcare inequities, education, long-term care and the immeasurable benefit of arts and culture. She has supported numerous people dealing with all sorts of issues, from evictions and bad faith landlords to insufficient government support to people with disabilities.
Jill co-founded Body Confidence Canada in support of body diversity. She received a Lifetime Advocacy Award from the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention, the 2022 Viola Desmond Alumni Award, and the Nancy Ruth Award for her commitment to gender equity. She was also named one of Post City Magazine Toronto’s 21 Most Inspirational Women of 2021.
Outside of politics, Jill is an award-winning educator, an equity and body-image advocate and writer. She lives in Toronto - St. Paul's with her partner and their two cats, Dorothy Dandridge and Josephine Baker.
News
NDP: Government emails tell a different story on Science Centre shut-down
QUEEN’S PARK — The Official Opposition New Democrats called attention to internal government emails that reveal the closure of the Ontario Science Centre was planned long before the last-minute announcement in June.
MPP Jennifer French, NDP Critic for Transportation, Infrastructure and Highways, asked the...
Ontario NDP MPPs stand in solidarity with the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care
QUEEN’S PARK – Teresa Armstrong, NDP critic for Child Care, released the following statement for the Child Care Now’s National Day of Action, in solidarity with the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC), Early Childhood Educators (ECEs), and families and advocates from across Ontario:
“Every...
NDP appoints David Miller to craft New Deal for municipalities
QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, announced that former Mayor of Toronto, David Miller, will take on a new role as Special Advisor to the Leader on crafting a New Deal for municipalities.
“David is recognized across Ontario as a foremost advocate for local government,” said Stiles...
Gemma Grey-Hall nominated to be the Ontario NDP candidate in Windsor Tecumseh
WINDSOR - New Democrats in Windsor-Tecumseh came together to nominate local trailblazer, Gemma Grey-Hall, as the Ontario NDP candidate for the next provincial election.
“There is a legacy of strong, effective, NDP leadership here in Windsor, and I am so excited to join Marit Stiles and the Ontario NDP to...
Gélinas: Closing Consumption and Treatment Sites means more costs for cities
QUEEN’S PARK — This morning during question period MPP France Gélinas, Ontario NDP health critic, asked the Minister of Health why her Ministry is downloading her responsibilities to the municipalities.
“A person dies every 2.5 hours from the toxic drug supply in Ontario. Consumption and treatment sites...
MPP Jennie Stevens calls for Veteran Outreach and Homelessness Pilot Project
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Jennie Stevens (St. Catharines) tabled a motion that would establish a Veteran Outreach and Homelessness Pilot Project to help veterans across Ontario secure affordable housing.
“Our province has a huge role to play in helping service members and veterans get the support they need to...
“No Time to Spare,” MPP Mamakwa calls for urgent government response to Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg’s State of Emergency
QUEEN’S PARK - NDP Deputy Leader and critic for Indigenous and Treaty Relations Sol Mamakwa stands with Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg First Nation in their advocacy to be serviced equitably in policing and in addressing the mental health crisis faced by the community.
“There is no time to spare when it comes to...
ONDP MPP Lise Vaugeois calls out premier’s neglect regarding First Nations safety
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay – Superior North) called out the province’s total neglect of the Ginoogaming First Nation’s state of emergency.
“The Ginoogaming First Nation is in a state of emergency. The bridge that serves as the main point of access into their community can no...
NDP Labour Critic calls on Ford to end wage theft
QUEEN’S PARK - Jamie West (Sudbury), the Ontario NDP Labour critic called out the Conservative government for their failure to address wage theft in Ontario after reports show that workers across the province are owed $60 million on stolen wages.
“Like Ontarians across the province, New Democrats believe in...
Marit Stiles calls for a New Deal for municipalities
QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, will give Ford the opportunity to say yes to a New Deal for Municipalities, putting the motion to a vote at Queen’s Park today.
“You deserve a government that makes your life easier and takes care of the basics,” said Stiles. “After 6 long...
Jennifer French nominated to be the Ontario NDP candidate in Oshawa
OSHAWA - New Democrats in Oshawa came together to again nominate incumbent Jennifer French to be the Ontario NDP candidate for the next provincial election.
“It is an honour to represent the people of Oshawa at Queen’s Park,” said French. “Our community deserves a government that is focused on the...
Faisal Hassan nominated to be the Ontario NDP candidate in York South - Weston
TORONTO - New Democrats in York South - Weston came together to nominate Faisal Hassan as the candidate for the next provincial election.
“I am excited to get to work for the people of York South - Weston,” said Hassan. “Over the past few years, our community’s voice has been left behind. Ford’s...
