Doing my best to create a better world.
Toronto, ON
Joined October 2010
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Deb Matthews retweeted
James Talarico's closing statement:
You may have noticed that I haven't talked about my opponent at all tonight, because I don't want people to vote just against Ken Paxton. I want them to vote for me. I want them to know my values and my vision.
But we are running against the most corrupt politician in Texas. Since taking office, Paxton has increased his net worth by $27 million. He now owns 15 homes. We have an opportunity to defeat him and this entire corrupt system.
Deb Matthews retweeted
As an ER doctor I can't stress enough how effective Mayor Chow has been to eliminate delays reaching 911. When she came to office it was up to 26 minutes. It's now down to 3 seconds. 3 seconds. That's effective leadership.
Deb Matthews retweeted
I’m thankful to have my boys under one roof; for the health of my family and friends; for the generosity of heart and spirit I have seen this year in people all across Ontario; for the tireless dedication of my team; and for the opportunity to serve the people of Etobicoke—Lakeshore as your MPP.
There is so much to be grateful for, and I don’t take any of it for granted.
From our family to yours, I wish you and your loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving.
Deb Matthews retweeted
Yet another example of overreach and wasteful spending by the Ford PC government.
At least $48 million of Ontario taxpayer money to destroy bike lanes in Toronto - your hard-earned dollars that should be spent on healthcare, housing and public transit instead. #onpoli
thestar.com/news/gta/ford-go…
Deb Matthews retweeted
This is phenomenal. As someone who’s been advocating for the OLP to get real bold on housing for a long time, I’m really impressed by this plan. This is a huge piece to winning the youth vote.
@LFairclo has my support - she’ll be a fantastic leader, and hopefully Premier!
Homeownership is out of reach for too many young people and families.
Too many people are spending more of their paycheque just to keep up with their rent or mortgage and homelessness is rising.
Every Ontarian deserves an affordable place they can call home and to stay safely housed. Here is my plan to deliver on that promise.
Read my full housing plan at: leefairclough.ca/policy/hous…
Deb Matthews retweeted
Homeownership is out of reach for too many young people and families.
Too many people are spending more of their paycheque just to keep up with their rent or mortgage and homelessness is rising.
Every Ontarian deserves an affordable place they can call home and to stay safely housed. Here is my plan to deliver on that promise.
Read my full housing plan at: leefairclough.ca/policy/hous…
Deb Matthews retweeted
Doug Ford’s government was warned about possible suspicious OSAP activity at some private colleges in 2023 and again in 2024.
Instead of acting quickly to investigate and address the problem, his government let it grow. And when the problem became too big to ignore, they responded by cutting OSAP for all students across Ontario.
When it came to protecting OSAP, Ford just passed the buck - then punished students across Ontario for his own failures. #onpoli
cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/o…
Deb Matthews retweeted
Remember - She’s rough, she’s tough she’s Lee Fairclough for @OntLiberal leader!!
MPP Lee Fairclough keeps chugging away, leading @OntLiberal leadership in total donors (1100+), total $200+ donors, consistent donor growth. @fordnation will be beat by the broad support & unstoppable growth of "I'm rough and I'm tough and my name's Fairclough". See for yourself:
Deb Matthews retweeted
The Dunn House model combines housing with health care for those who need it most.
It works and we’re expanding it — with a third location in Toronto.
ALT Screenshot of an article from CityNews. The headline reads: Toronto hospital to greatly expand permanent housing program that reduces ER visits.
Deb Matthews retweeted
Report: Ontario spent $4 billion over 8 years on private facility funding, which has been increasing faster than funding for hospitals. The effect on wait times? They’re rising. ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/w… @CTVNews
Deb Matthews retweeted
As Lee travels the province and meets Ontarians, it’s clear: when people get to know Lee, they choose her to lead the Ontario Liberal Party.
If we want to turn the page on the PC government, we need someone who can draw in new voters from across the political spectrum.
Someone who can inspire people to get involved, and build a party that can grow.
That leader is Lee Fairclough.
Deb Matthews retweeted
This is a brilliant video created by @donwinslow
Trump has lived a lifetime of criminal activity and deceit, now siding with dictators and pedophiles, while Republicans protect him to stay in power.
Stop this authoritarian takeover! Vote!
#VoteBlueToEndThisNightmare
#DV1
Deb Matthews retweeted
I’ve led a multi-million dollar hospital through a pandemic, flipped a Conservative riding, represented Canada at the 1998 Women's Rugby World Cup, and now hold Doug Ford to account everyday at Queen’s Park.
I know how to build strong teams, and deliver results. Together we are building a people-powered campaign across Ontario to turn the page on this Conservative government. Join us.
Leefairclough.ca.
Deb Matthews retweeted
More compelling data on the serious harms of online gambling since it was privatized.
Let’s see if the newly appointed Minister for gaming @zeemilton will take it seriously. He and the conservatives voted against my Bill to Stop Advertising for Online Gambling Act.
@globeandmail
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Deb Matthews retweeted
Gambling addiction is placing pressure on our hospitals. Emergency Department visits increased 154% among males 10-29 compared to what researchers would have expected if the Ford Conservatives had not opened up the gambling market.
This is the natural consequence of gambling advertising being everywhere in our public spaces. It has made gambling far too accessible. This advertising needs to end.
In May, I tabled a bill to end advertising for online gambling that was voted down by this Conservative government.
Sign my petition to ban online gambling advertising: leefairclough.ca/gambling
#onpoli
cbc.ca/news/health/gambling-…
Deb Matthews retweeted
I want to thank @LFairclo for signing our pledge. It's clear she comes by it honestly, with party renewal a key section of her platform.
With that, a majority of @OntLiberal leadership candidates have now signed the @NewLeafLiberal pledge for party renewal.
Lee Fairclough is the third signatory of our Pledge for Party Renewal!
"I believe the voice of every Ontario Liberal matters and that supporting every Ontario Liberal makes us stronger. Openness, transparency, and local empowerment to connect with communities: that is what it will take to bring change to Ontario."
@LFairclo #onpoli
Deb Matthews retweeted
This is further evidence that the Ford government supervisors do not value nor do they understand the importance of publicly funded schools in our communities. thestar.com/news/gta/toronto…
Deb Matthews retweeted
Kathleen, thank you for your support and confidence in me. You know what it takes to lead the Ontario Liberal Party and serve as Premier. Your belief that I am the right person to lead our party and province means so much to me. #onpoli
