Because of the voices of thousands of Northeners we are one step closer to our goal of completing the 4-laning of Highway 69. This is a welcome step in the right direction, but please continue to speak up. An announcement is not a completion date, a promise is not pavement.

I've been thinking a lot about how my Wounded Warriors Ride for Mental Health was an analogy for mental health. Not many people are prepared for a MH crisis, and when they're happening, even easy tasks can be difficult. If you'd like to learn more, scan the QR code at the end of the video.

I'll be taking part in Wounded Warriors Sudbury event this weekend. Thank you to Const. Hutton, Const. O'Flynn, and Const. Draper for meeting with me and discussing the importance of supporting mental health. #woundedwarriors

On Aug 19. WSIB made the decision to layoff more than 450 workers and close all their offices in Northern Ontario. Let's fight for these jobs and the supports they provide to injured workers!

Reminder that Aug 20th is the deadline for bus registration or change requests to be processed in time for the start of school! Please go to businfo.ca to check you child's route or request a change. If you have any questions call the summer student call centre: 705-521-1234.

As the province orders a second Cease of Admissions Order at Extendicare Countryside LTC, we are thinking of the residents and their families with heavy hearts. We know that when profit is put before people, the care diminishes.

The Hot Days, Cool Homes Act helps protect tenants from extreme heat and ensures their homes are livable in warmer months. We set temperatures thresholds to keep homes warm in the winter. We need the same to keep tenants safe in the summer too. Sign the petition if you agree!

Our schools get hot! Our kids deserve a safe place to learn or go to daycare. Our workers deserve protection from extreme heat when they're on the job. If you would like to support Bill 123: and cooler schools, please sign our petition: www.jamiewestmpp.ca/actnow_cool_...

As families chose Sudbury as their home over the years, our City has benefited. I'm proud to be from a community that cares, where we look out for our neighbours, and take time to celebrate the amazing contributions each of us make to this City. Our diversity is our strength!

We have written to the Minister of Transportation to seek clarity about the engineering, consultations, and approvals they claim are taking place. After eight years, we believe that the people of Northern Ontario deserve more than the bare bones information that continues to be provided.

FOUR LANES ZERO EXCUSES. Our campaign to four-lane Highway 69 is live! This campaign is about you, the people of Northern Ontario. We hope you will join us in putting pressure on the Government and making your voice heard!

It's Camp Day! Pick up a camp day donut or grab a hot or iced coffee and help support kids going to camp ☕️ 🍩 Camp is an amazing summer adventure, but it is also the place where so many kids make memories, lifelong friends, and build confidence and new skills.

This past weekend I attended the Northern Lights Festival Boréal. Every year since I was a little kid in the 70s, my mom has volunteered at the festival and brought me along, and has continued being a special event we get to share together.

Four Lanes- Zero Excuses. The people of Northern Ontario are fed up. They are done waiting. They are tired of excuses from the provincial Government. We are going to continue to highlight community voices demanding the Premier take action.

Family lunch? Saturday night date night? Check out an amazing new ramen place right here in our downtown! Ramen Misoya recently celebrated their grand opening. Not only is the food handmade, but their miso is supplied from Japan! If you are looking for some delicious food, this is a must-try!

For 50+ yrs, the Eye Van has been bringing essential ophthalmology supports to remote and underserviced communities across the North. This is made possible thanks to Manitoulin Transport, who has been supporting with equipment, driver training, mechanical emergencies, and more!

It was great connecting with members of SEIU Healthcare's Political Action Committee to discuss how we can continue to work together on important healthcare issues, like addressing staffing shortages, improving access and care, and protecting frontline workers. #HealthcareReform #SEIU

Following the disturbing and unacceptable events that unfolded over the weekend at the Crosses for Change in Sudbury, please see the full statement my office has released: www.ontariondp.ca/news/ndp-mpp...

NDP MPP Jamie West condemns the acts of hate that unfolded at Sudbury Memorial

SUDBURY – Following the disturbing and unacceptable events that unfolded over the weekend at the Crosses for Change in Sudbury, NDP MPP Jamie West released the following statement:

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The people of Northern Ontario deserve: Four Lanes. Zero Excuses. We are once again asking for answer. We are once again demanding action.

It's HOT today! Heatwaves are increasing, yet our schools and buses aren't equipped to handle it. That's why we have brought forward a Bill "Fighting Extreme Heat in Schools Act" to set maximum temperature standards, fix infrastructure gaps, and protect our students and education workers

Ontario's forestry sector built the North🌲 That's why we've launched our plan to grow Ontario's forestry sector, protect good-paying jobs, strengthen domestic supply chains, and build for a sustainable future. You can read the full strategy at roomtogrow.ca

This past Sunday, SudburyROCKS!!! held their annual running event raising funds for cancer care in Sudbury, raising over 1 Million dollars since its inception. I was honoured to run and support this community classic.

Groceries cost a fortune and Doug Ford isn't doing anything about it. That's why we've brought forward a plan to take the tax off food AND close the loopholes big chains use to keep prices high. Manitoba, under Wab Kinew, has already done this. Ontario can too. Add your name at NoTaxOnFood.ca

Today we're wearing #RedforEd. Joined with 255,000+ AEFO, ETFO, OECTA, CUPE-OSBCU, and OSSTF/FEESO members from accross the province to stand up for and demand investments in our publicly funded education system.

Yesterday, MPP France Gélinas and I hand-delivered this letter to the Minister of Transportation, the Hon. Prabmeet Sakaria urging him to make the 4-laning of HWY 69 a priority. Sign my petition or reach out to my office to share how you've been affected by the Ford government inaction on HWY 69.

Despite multiple promises, Ford has not tendered a single KM of highway 69 since assuming provincial government in 2018! NOT ONE SINGLE KILOMETER! Help me bring your voice to Queens Park! Together let us pressure the Premier to follow through on his commitments. www.jamiewestmpp.ca/stop_putting...

Stop Putting Lives at Risk - Four Lane Highway 69 NOW!

MPP, Sudbury

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Happy Easter! 🐰 Sending warm wishes for a joyful and blessed Easter Sunday.

Privilege to meet with TCEU Local 416 during their Advocacy Day to hear about the supports they need from the Government. They represent nearly 8,000 workers across Toronto's essential municipal services, emergency response, and community intervention programs. Thank you for all that you do!

Stephen Lewis was a giant in our movement. He was a tremendous orator, a fighter for the working class, and his effortless kindness and willingness to lift up those around him will never be forgotten.

Students are standing up to Doug Ford and his gutting of OSAP grants. Young people cannot afford more Conservative cuts to education and an endless cycle of student debt when the cost of living is already unberable. Together we are gong to continue to fight to save OSAP ✊️