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John Bowker @johnbowker.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Ontario’s transparency watchdog is urgently asking the government to explain an apparent freeze on all freedom of information work, after senior civil servants were told to pause all transparency requests globalnews.ca/news/1185920... #onpoli

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Transparency watchdog urgently looking for answers on Ontario’s sudden FOI freeze | Globalnews.ca

A message sent to senior staff within the government's access to information departments before the long weekend told them to stop releasing all official communications.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Transit-only lanes on Bathurst and Dufferin will make transit faster and more reliable for transit riders. I’m fully on board. Find out more at 🚎 : ttcriders.ca/lanes

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined our 2025 Community Recognition Awards. Our neighbours have shown us the best of our city and made University–Rosedale an even more special place than before. We’re proud to call it home. View the 2025 award winners here: jessicabellmpp.ca/meet_the_202...

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Marit Stiles @maritstilesndp.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Today's Provincial Budget was a missed opportunity to strengthen Ontario — and as the Official Opposition, we will keep using our power in the legislature every single day to fight to get people the reassurance, relief, and results they need. More: www.ontariondp.ca/news/band-ai...

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Band-Aid Budget: More cuts, less relief, and a missed opportunity to strengthen Ontario

QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition NDP and Shadow Minister for Finance Jessica Bell (University – Rosedale) have issued the following statement in response to the 2025 Onta...

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Today, Ontarians expect a budget that’s focused on making life more affordable. Find out what I’m looking for in the budget: ontariondp.ca/news/ndp-tomorrows-budget-must-strengthen-ontario-months-and-years-ahead

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I’m relieved the bike lanes on Bloor St, Yonge St and University Ave can stay for now, so riders can travel around our city safely. Full story: thestar.com/news/gta/court-grants-injunction-pausing-bike-lane-removals-on-bloor-university-and-yonge/article_102cf2dd-fc18-416a-b6ec-d7623930df25.html

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

I don’t remember what made me laugh in this photo. But every time I walk through Christie Pits, I’m reminded of how valuable green space is in our city. On Earth Day, let’s continue working towards a more sustainable and stable Ontario, with good jobs, a green economy, and nature we can enjoy.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I’m proud to serve on the Leader’s Advisory Council on Tariff Response and Economic Security 🇨🇦 This is a critical moment for Ontario. I’m looking forward to working with you to fight for a fairer, more sustainable future.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Tonight’s TDSB Downtown Budget Town Hall is the time to speak up for safe, properly maintained and fully staffed schools in our city. 🧒 Everyone is welcome, and childcare and refreshments are included. You can register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

This is the time for us to speak up. Our kids deserve a high quality education, and safe, well maintained schools to learn in. Have your say and get involved in the 2025-26 TDSB Budget here: jessicabellmpp.ca/education_is_on_the_line

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Budget 2025-2026: The quality of our kids’ education is on the line.

MPP, University–Rosedale

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

The future of housing in our city starts in our neighbourhoods, with people like you and me. It was great to join Seaton Village Residents’ Association’s community talk on affordable housing and how it can take shape in our community. It’s time for housing to be an essential everyone can afford.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

We should be lifting people up, not making it harder for them to get by. Take a look at my breakdown of the financial watchdog’s report on what the Conservatives are doing with our money here: jessicabellmpp.ca/we_should_be_lifting_people_up

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Social assistance rates are lower today than they were 20 years ago. We should be lifting people up, not sending them deeper into poverty Read more about the FAO report here: ontariondp.ca/news/ndp-financial-watchdog-report-shows-steady-decline-hospital-beds-doctors-and-social-assistance

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NDP: Financial watchdog report shows steady decline in hospital beds, doctors, and social assistance over the past three decades

TORONTO – Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Finance Jessica Bell (University – Rosedale) has issued the following statement in response to the Financial Accountability Officer’s latest report showing a ...

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

At the kid-friendly rally today at Queen's Park with @cycletoronto.bsky.social demanding we keep our bike lanes. Kids are coming up to the microphone telling the crowd why they want the bike lanes to stay. For them, it's about getting to high school, independence, freedom, and safety.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

It's never been clearer that we need more ways to get safely from A to B, not less. That's why I'm joining the @cycletoronto.bsky.social Kidical Mass Ride this Saturday from 2-4pm, at Queen's Park. Find out more here, as we fight for safer streets for all: cycleto.ca/kidical_mass_april_2025

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Education sets our kids up for success ✏️ That’s why it’s crucial for us to share what works best in our schools + colleges here in Ontario. Wonderful to meet with the UK House of Commons’ Select Committee on Education at Queen’s Park, for a roundtable discussion about all things education! 📚

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

The Conservatives knew that removing bike lanes with Bill 212 was a terrible idea for cyclists and drivers. We will continue to advocate for safer streets for all, in the courts, in the legislature and in the streets. jessicabellmpp.ca/legal_challenge_to_bike_removal_has_begun

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

🏆 Nominate a Community Hero! We’re hosting the University-Rosedale Community Recognition Awards to recognize the incredible people and organizations that are making a difference in our community. Do you know someone local who goes the extra mile? This is your chance to celebrate their work.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

It’s great to see the innovative and vital work being done by the O’Neill Centre and their staff to foster a warm long-term care community that truly feels like home for their residents at Christie Pits.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Yesterday, I joined nurses, other medical professionals and the Ontario Nurses Association outside Toronto General Hospital to call for safe nurse to patient ratios in Ontario’s hospitals and healthcare facilities. It’s vital that our nurses have safe working conditions and are paid a fair wage.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Thank you University–Rosedale, for putting your trust in me to represent you. Yesterday, I was sworn in again as your MPP. Being an elected official is a privilege, a responsibility and an honour. I pledge to do my very best to serve all of us well at Queen’s Park.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

We are back. We hosted our first Ontario NDP caucus meeting today at Queens Park, as Ontario's Official Opposition. I reflected on the MPPs in our caucus, including our new representatives, Alexa Gilmour, Dr Robin Lennox and Catherine McKenney.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

To the people of University–Rosedale, I have two simple words to say – Thank You. It is an honour and privilege to serve as your MPP, and I’m ready to continue fighting for the community we call home. I look forward to us working together in the days, months and years to come.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

There is still time to vote today – on Election Day! 🗳️ Coming home from work? Vote on the way 💼 Polls are open until 9pm ⏰ Find where to vote here: ontariondp.ca/vote

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

It’s Election Day – Thurs Feb 27 🗳️ Vote today! ✅ You don’t need your Voter Information Card ✅ Bring ID with name + address (eg. Bank Statement, Phone Bill) This election in University–Rosedale is close, let’s turn our momentum into votes! 📣 Find your voting location: ontariondp.ca/vote

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

I’m Jessica Bell, and I’m running for re-election as your MPP in University–Rosedale. ✅ For Affordable Housing ✅ For Healthcare that’s there when you need it ✅ For Fixing Schools and supporting our kids I’m in your corner and I’m fighting for us. Vote on Thursday February 27 🗳️ 9AM - 9PM

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Thursday February 27 (tomorrow) is Election Day! 🗳️ It’s a tight race in University–Rosedale – we have the momentum, and we need your help to turn it into votes. Make your plan to vote! Find your voting location here: voterinformationservice.elections.on.ca/en/election/search?mode=postalCode

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Thank you CUPE 3261 👏 Our Higher Education service workers are vital to supporting people as they develop their skills, ensuring that our province continues to educate, innovate and inspire.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Real rent control means security for us all. We can budget, we can plan, pay our bills and buy groceries. Thanks to @tvotoday.bsky.social 🏠🎥

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Affordability isn’t optional – it’s make or break. Unless you’re Doug Ford and you decide to get rid of 5k affordable homes across our city. One day before you call an election. thestar.com/news/gta/5-000-affordable-homes-at-risk-ford-government-rolled-back-mandates-for-dozens-of-toronto/

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5,000 affordable homes at risk: Ford government rolled back mandates for dozens of Toronto properties on election call eve

The Ford government replaced city of Toronto wording stating that developments “will secure” a certain amount of affordable housing before calling the Ontario election.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Thank you @osstftoronto.bsky.social 💪 Education is at the heart of our community. Like my neighbours, I want to send my kids to school – knowing they have support from caring adults in their classroom. I’m proud to be running on a platform that will fix our schools: ontariondp.ca/platform

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The Rundown @therundowntvo.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

From the skyrocketing costs of buying a home, to the homelessness crisis, just how do the parties plan to tackle Ontario’s housing shortage? @jeyantvo.bsky.social asks @jessicabellto.bsky.social, Adil Shamji, and Aislinn Clancy tonight at 8/11pm #onpoli

Jeyan Jeganathan speaks with:
— Dr. Adil Shamji, Liberal Candidate for Don Valley East
— Jessica Bell, NDP Candidate for University-Rosedale
— Aislinn Clancy, Green Party Candidate for Kitchener Centre

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

We’ve come a long way in the last three weeks. I’m proud to call University–Rosedale my home. In our community, it’s clear we need: ✅ Affordable homes where we can pay the rent/mortgage ✅ Our schools fixed, so my kids and yours get the support they need ✅ Real options to safely get from A to B

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Nurse-to-patient ratios need to change. It’s that simple. Great to spend the morning with @ontarionurses.bsky.social to present their petition for better nursing ratios in our public hospitals 🏥 I’m proud that our @ontariondp team is putting safe nurse-to-patient ratios, front and centre.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

This is Mansoo the dog. He’d advance vote if he could, and you can! 🗳️ Vote in advance in University–Rosedale until 8PM: 📍 Bob Abate Recreation Centre (485 Montrose Ave) 📍 Cecil Community Centre (58 Cecil St) 📍 Native Canadian Centre (16 Spadina Rd) 📍 Rosedale United Church (159 Roxborough Rd)

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

What a rally! @maritstilesndp.bsky.social It was a pleasure to see people come together from across our province here in my home - University–Rosedale 🍊 We’re on your side, in your corner and fighting for you. Use the power of your vote today in advance, and on February 27 🗳️ ontariondp.ca/vote

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Thank you Toronto Education Workers / CUPE 4400 👏 Having caring adults in our schools makes them safer for everyone. Our Ontario NDP plan to fix schools and hire staff will make sure every single student has the tools they need to succeed.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

I voted in advance this morning – and you can too! 🗳️ It was easy, and the snow won’t stop us from voting for affordable housing, for fixing our schools, for family doctors in our community and for action on our climate. Find your University-Rosedale advance voting location: ontariondp.ca/vote

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Robert Zaichkowski @rzaichkowski.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Just cast my vote for @jessicabellto.bsky.social on my way home from work! You can vote early too today (until 8 PM), tomorrow, or Saturday. #ONpoli #ONDP #UniRose

A selfie taken in front of the advance polling location at the Native Canadian Centre with a "VOTE" sign in the background.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Vote in Advance 🗳️ – starting tomorrow! Visit *any* advance voting location in University-Rosedale from: 🗓️ Thursday Feb 20 to Saturday Feb 22 ⏰ 10 AM to 8 PM 🪪 Bring ID with your name and address Make your voice heard – for Jessica Bell ✅ ontariondp.ca/vote

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Joined @maritstilesndp.bsky.social and our Ontario NDP Toronto team today to launch our plan for our city. ✅ Real rent control 🏢 ✅ Fund the TTC 🚈 ✅ Re-open the Science Centre ✅ Save Ontario Place ✅ Fix Metrolinx, Eglinton LRT 🚊 ✅ $10-a-day childcare 👶 ✅ Double ODSP, OW rates ontariondp.ca/toronto

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Thank you @mikelayton.bsky.social 👏 I’m proud to be a local champion, and in University-Rosedale we have the most subway stops of any riding in Toronto – 14! 🚇 ✅ It’s time for the provincial government to properly invest in transit, so that everyone has options when getting from A to B 🚊🚌

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Happy Family Day, from mine to yours! Always grateful for this lovely photo, snapped at Christie Pits on a certainly less snowy and wintery day ❄️🍂 📸

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Even snowstorms are no match for people power! Team Jessica Bell is out and about, and knocking on a door near you 👋 Whatever the weather, we’re fighting for our homes, our schools, our healthcare, our workers and our climate.

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Roses are red, violets are blue, I will never stop fighting for you! 🧡

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

It’s your experiences and your stories that drive me to always want better for our community. Together, we call it home. I’m proud to be your local champion, shopping locally, living locally and bringing the local to Queen’s Park 🏡

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

🚨 Breaking News: Signs spotted across University–Rosedale! You can get your Team Jessica Bell sign here: votejessicabell.ca/signrequest

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Thank you OSSTF Toronto 👏 It’s time to fix our schools, clear the repair backlog, hire more staff and ensure students’ aren’t learning on an empty stomach – so that every learner is supported. Read OSSTF Toronto member Esther’s full statement and get involved: votejessicabell.ca/endorsements

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

You can vote by mail! 📬 Apply online at Elections Ontario and request your mail-in ballot until Feb 21 🗳️

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Jessica Bell @jessicabellto.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

3-2-1, Launch! 🚀 Thank you to everyone who joined us at our campaign launch and office opening, as together we took our campaign to the next level. Let’s do this! Be part of the momentum - volunteer with us here: www.votejessicabell.ca/volunteer

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