JamieWest
Sudbury
Here for Sudbury
First elected in 2018, MPP Jamie West is a dedicated advocate for the people of Sudbury, representing them as a member of the New Democrats in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. He also serves as the Official Opposition critic for Labour, Training, and Skills Development.
Jamie loves Sudbury and is a strong voice for the community. He is proud of his blue-collar, working-class roots. A graduate of Laurentian University and Cambrian College, West's background includes working in the fields of mental health, construction, mining, and workplace safety. West is a fierce advocate for worker and human rights.
Having faced poverty at a young age, West has dedicated his career to giving back to others in need, and to pushing for government and social services that lift people up, ensuring everyone has an equal chance to succeed. West's advocacy reflects his genuine belief in a more fair and prosperous future for Ontarians.
Jamie is more than a representative - he's a tireless advocate, and an eternal optimist, consistently working to improve the lives of those he serves in his community.
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FIFE: FAO expenditure report shows systemic underfunding of key sectors
QUEEN’S PARK – Catherine Fife (Waterloo), the Ontario NDP critic for Finance and Treasury Board, has released the following statement in response to the latest expenditure report from the Financial Accountability Officer:
“What we are seeing from this government is a systemic underfunding of education...
NDP brings legislation to allow more people to realize the dream of business ownership
QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario NDP MPP Terence Kernaghan (London North Centre) is debating his Private Member’s Motion today that would allow more people to realize the dream of business ownership. The motion, supported by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the London Chamber of Commerce, and Employee Ownership Canada...
NDP: Chronic underfunding in primary care is leaving patients out in the cold
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale) and France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) were joined by primary care professionals and patients from Taddle Creek Family Health Team to demand action on the funding crisis facing Family Health Teams.
“Everyone in Ontario should be able to access good primary...
Sandy Shaw nominated as the Ontario NDP candidate in Hamilton West – Ancaster – Dundas
HAMILTON – New Democrats in Hamilton West – Ancaster – Dundas came together on Saturday to nominate Sandy Shaw as the candidate for the next provincial election.
“I am honoured to represent the people of Hamilton West – Ancaster – Dundas,” said Shaw. “Representing our community at Queen’s Park...
Wayne Gates nominated to be the Ontario NDP candidate in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA – Over 200 residents in Niagara Falls came together to choose Wayne Gates to be the Ontario NDP candidate for the next provincial election.
Burd Sisler, a 109-year-old resident of Fort Erie and veteran of the Second World War, nominated Gates. Heather Kelley, an organizer with Fort Erie Healthcare...
NDP MPPs bring legislation to address affordability crisis with home heating cost relief
QUEEN’S PARK – MPPs Jennie Stevens (St. Catharines), Tom Rakocevic (Humber River–Black Creek), Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk–James Bay) and Peter Tabuns (Toronto–Danforth) are bringing solutions that would bring down people’s utility bills with Bill 213, Affordable Home Heating Act.
“Ontarians have...
West – “I remain steadfast in supporting Laurentian and its community in any way I can.”
SUDBURY – MPP Jamie West (Sudbury) stands proudly with Laurentian University to ensure Government support for northern post-secondary institutions:
"The CCAA could and should have been avoided,” said West. “I regularly meet with Laurentian University, and with the unions, workers, clubs and students. I am...
Stiles: Northern families are stuck subsidizing Ford’s luxury Toronto spa
QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, asked the Premier how he can justify the out-of-control cost of the Ontario Place redevelopment in Toronto to the northern families who will have to pay for it.
“While working families in the North are struggling just to put food on the table, Doug...
MPP Andrew: Arts and culture make us who we are – it’s time to fund them accordingly
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Jill Andrew, ONDP Critic for Culture & Heritage, brought forward a motion to echoing the calls from Ontario’s cultural institutions for stable and predicable funding.
“We must properly fund the arts, culture, and heritage sector so that it can remain the social medicine that it is...
Stiles: Kinga Surma needs to resign
QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, demanded the Premier remove Kinga Surma as Minister of Infrastructure.
“After wasting billions of taxpayer dollars subsidizing a luxury spa on Toronto’s waterfront, and tipping the scales with an unfair procurement process, the Minister responsible...
Gélinas – Crisis in Paramedic Services Needs Action
QUEEN’S PARK – This morning in the Queen’s Park Media Studio, Paramedics from across Ontario and NDP Health critic France Gélinas called for a provincial task force to address shortages of ambulances and dangerous wait times communities across the province are experiencing.
“This afternoon I’ll be...
NDP MPP Gretzky reacts to the Auditor General of Ontario’s Report
QUEEN’S PARK – NDP MPP Lisa Gretzky (Windsor West) released the following statement on the Auditor General’s new bombshell report which outlines negligence from the Ford government on multiple files, including the opioid crisis in...
