#NEW: NDP call on Ford, Carney to release secret Billy Bishop plan

Hateful acts do not represent the good people of Markham. But they serve as a reminder of the ongoing need to prevent hate. And of the vital work Pride festivals like York Pride do. @fordnation: if you march in York Pride this weekend, you should also give them the predictable and necessary year to year funding that Prides across Ontario told you they need because of rising hate and insurance costs. I also want to highlight youthline.ca and pflagYork.ca for any young people or parents scared or traumatized as a result. Please know that @MaritStiles and @OntarioNDP stand with you. We will keep fighting for an Ontario where you are safe.

Congratulations to the 2026 Toronto Centre Leadership Award recipients. This prestigious honour recognizes individuals and organizations who have made a profound and lasting contribution on the Toronto Centre community. This year, there are six highly accomplished organizations and individuals, who work tirelessly to serve our community. In part one, please read about the winners Alif Ashraf and @JamiiEsplanade. Alif Ashraf is the Founder and Executive Director of Mental Health Matters (MHM), a youth-led nonprofit organization focused on community-based mental wellness and leadership development. Her work explores the intersections of climate justice, housing, food systems, and public health. Alif’s approach emphasizes community-engaged research, policy-informed practice, and collaborative partnerships to advance equitable and sustainable social change. Jamii, founded in 2011, is a not-for-profit arts organization based in historic Old Town Toronto. Their mission is to enhance togetherness through immersive artistic experiences in public spaces and the Jamii Hub. They host arts events and workshops for and by the people of the Esplanade and beyond, with the intent of creating shared memories. Their impact is wide: to date, they have organized over 200 events, worked with hundreds of artists, organized more than 400 workshops, engaged over 1,000 participants in projects, and entertained over 20,000 audience members and more than 30,000 exhibit viewers. #onpoli #torcen

#BREAKING — but not surprising: Doug Ford's approval rating fell 10 points to just 21%. In the last few weeks, we put forward real plans to lower grocery costs: ✅Remove the tax on groceries ✅Ban surveillance pricing ✅Stop grocery giants from blocking competition Doug Ford voted them down. Then he bought a $30M jet, changed the law to hide his phone records, sold out Toronto’s waterfront to American billionaires, and took a 21-week vacation. When you vote against relief and choose yourself and insiders instead, people notice.

People are done with a corrupt Premier who says no to tackling affordability and yes to himself and his insiders. Ontario is ready for change.

MPP McKenney pushes for ways to protect tenants from extreme heat #onpoli ontariondp.ca/news/mpp-mcken…

Doug Ford is pushing an expansion of Billy Bishop airport against Torontonians wishes while Liberal MPs remain silent. Instead of answering why, the Minister mocked me for asking! (I am the NDP critic for Transport & the Minister knows this). @NoJetsTO @OntarioNDP

✊🏻 NO JETS T.O.! Federal New Democrats stand with the @OntarioNDP and the people of Toronto against Doug Ford’s destructive Billy Bishop scheme. The Prime Minister has the power to shut this down once and for all. Protect Toronto’s waterfront, reject Ford’s Wall Street giveaway!

$200M for a garage.

They never thought they would win. Then they won every single thing. At Hanlan’s Point, I sat down with Cheri DiNovo to talk about Canada’s first Pride, the activists behind We Demand, and the fight for basic human rights: to work, to rent, to parent, and to live openly. Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=vFHlD_yQ…

New Democrats are outraged by the illegal abduction by Israel of Canadian citizens who were aboard the Perseverance @CanadaBoatGaza. I have contacted the Minister of Foreign Affairs to urge Canada to take action and ensure the safety and release of all Canadians. 1/2

Today, we recognize the personal support workers across Ontario who provide compassionate care and support to people in every corner of our province. PSWs are there for seniors, people with disabilities, patients, and families through some of life’s most challenging moments, yet too many continue to face low wages, burnout, and understaffing. Ontario’s PSWs deserve fair wages, safe working conditions, and a government that values the critical role they play in delivering quality care across our province.

Independent media play an integral part in a healthy Canadian journalism landscape, informing us with the news and stories people want to see, and producing investigative journalism that mainstream media can sometimes miss. @thewalrus Gala is a celebration of this independent journalism, bringing together leaders and engaged community advocates who care deeply about democracy, strengthen thoughtful political discourse, and ask the hard but necessary questions that challenge how we think. Thank you for having me join this wonderful gala tonight!

In this week's newsletter, I want to hear your feedback! Click through to share your feedback about the frequency, content, and timing of your Toronto Centre updates: kristynwongtam.ca/may-19-26 Plus, read on to hear all about the Auditor General's four damning new reports, Ford refusing to pay back almost $200K in private jet costs, and more! #TorCen #OnPoli

No Jets T.O.! Save Toronto's waterfront! New Democrats are loud and clear: public infrastructure should serve communities, not private wealth. 👇

Doug Ford's move on Billy Bishop airport, combined with federal rule changes that make privatization easier, threatens local democracy and public control. Sign here if you agree: ndp.ca/stop-billy-bishop-tak… 2/4

New Democrats stand with Torontonians fighting to protect their waterfront and stop airport privatization. 1/4

Does Doug Ford think he’s above the law? I will keep fighting to bring transparency and accountability back to government and restore faith in our democracy.

Changing the law to hide Doug Ford’s texts isn’t creating jobs. Covering up scandals isn’t making groceries more affordable. Buying a $30 million jet isn’t bringing down the price of gas. Doug Ford and his government are not working for you.

Ontario has the best autoworkers in the world. We need a Sell Here, Build Here policy to protect good jobs. If Doug Ford won't do it, he should get out of the way and let New Democrats get it done.