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Jennifer French

6 months

Glad to share some happy news! Jon and I are thrilled to announce that we got married on November 4th! We tied the knot with family & friends, and are looking forward to starting our next chapter together.

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Jennifer French

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1 year

Seriously?! The Premier sent - by courier - a full box of glossy "healthcare" propaganda books to my constit office. Really trying to sell this privatization scheme, eh? How much money did this 50+ page campaign magazine cost taxpayers, Doug? #MedicareMatters #onpoli

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2 years

5 a.m. special sitting to fast track a bill to take away the rights of #EducationWorkers in Ontario. "Notwithstanding" the Charter OR Human Rights Code. And above the courts and the law. #onted @osbcucscso @CUPEOntario

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@jennkfrench

2 years

Took a break from house duty inside Queen's Park to appreciate the #solidarity for #EducationWorkers *outside w @OFLabour ! The @OntarioNDP & Labour Critic @jamiewestndp are standing up for labour & the rights to strike & to collectively bargain! #39kIsNotEnough #onted #OnLab

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

1 year

Publicly funded #healthcare is only half the story. Publicly *delivered healthcare must be defended. Money flows out of our healthcare system when private, for-profit companies can siphon profits. Patient care suffers when shareholder care is the priority. #MedicareMatters #onpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

Yep. I sure did. I voted against the heavy-handed PC plan to strip seniors of their right to consent to making health care decisions. Coercing them under duress & w fear of financial ruin into the for-profit hinterlands without consent or family nearby isn't about compassion.

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@PCPressOffice

2 years

⚠️ HYPOCRITE ALERT ⚠️ After NDP MPP @jennkfrench said that ALC patients were "taking up our hospital space" and that she'd "love to put them somewhere," she voted against our legislation today.

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Parents are being asked to make an incomprehensible choice for September... classroom learning at school, OR permanent, virtual learning at-home. How do parents choose *now for September with so much uncertainty? School Boards are asking @Sflecce to halt his plan. #onted #onpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

5 years

Today was unbelievable. I have never seen anything like it! Public education is worth the fight! #RallyForEducation #CutsHurtKids #OntEd #NoCutstoEducation #NotForThePeople #onpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

5 years

Ford hates unions. Ford *really hates #solidarity . He doesn't get that the more he rips, tears & seeks to divide, the more Ontario will come together. Solidarity isn't a slogan. It is hope. It is power. It will keep the province together. #RallyforEducation #CutsHurtKids #onlab

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

5 years

GM didn't build #Oshawa . Oshawa built GM. If it is true that @GMcanada is abandoning us, then they are in for a fight. Autoworkers & families deserve better than rumours. The Govt better be figuring out a plan... #MadeInOshawaMatters #community

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

The Govt is being sued for *unlawful use of an MZO to allow the destruction of a provincially significant wetland. So naturally, they intro #Bill257 (Sched 3) to retroactively change the rules to make it "lawful". Sneaky & destructive. #SaveDuffinsCreek #onpoli @envirodefence

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Today was my appt for my 1st shot of the Pfizer vaccine. As Grandma's registered essential caregiver, I am glad to do what is recommended to keep her protected. Getting the shot was painless, fast, professional & so smooth at the vaccine clinic in N. Oshawa. #COVID19 #GotTheShot

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

I am up for the fight that this PC Govt seems bent on bringing to Ontario. $300 private #COVID19 tests for those w means, & hours and hours of waiting for the rest? Privatizing health care does *not make us healthier. Exploiting a pandemic & damaging public healthcare is gross.

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

My bill passed! Proud to have been advocating for the folks of Durham Region since 2018 & that my #Bill43 passed 2nd reading today! Hopefully the Government will bring it to committee soon & pass it into law - & finally remove the unfair tolls from the 412 & 418! #community

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

The Premier wants to pave paradise & put up a warehouse.Unfortunately, a warehouse won't filter runoff, mitigate flooding, purify drinking water, sequester Carbon & provide habitat for wildlife the way Duffins Creek does. MZOs bulldoze protections. Coastal wetlands are NECESSARY.

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

9 months

Ford pleads he can't possibly know what staff is up to, but the AG reports that the Premier's office directed Clark's Chief of Staff to muck w the #Greenbelt Boundary. So which is it, Doug? Are you the Premier in charge, or just a poor guy in the dark? #GreenbeltScandal

John Bowker

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9 months

Doug Ford told minister Clark to develop processes for “swaps” & “contractions” of Greenbelt land, breaking his promise not to touch “anywhere” in the Greenbelt. It is impossible he & Clark were not closely involved in what would certainly be a controversial policy change #onpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

We had 4 local debates. I am the only one who went to all 4.

Chris Glover

@chrisgloverndp

2 years

It’s important for representatives to engage with voters about policies they’re fighting for. This is unfortunate and unfair to the constituents of ridings in Ontario. #VoteFordOutJune2 #OntarioVotes #elxn43 #FordFailedOntario #ONpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

Hey folks. Watch this. Hear the promise. "Maintain the Greenbelt in its entirety." Keep in mind that today this man announced the intent to remove 7400 acres of the existing Greenbelt. #Greenbelt #onpoli

Doug Ford

@fordnation

6 years

The people have spoken - we will maintain the Greenbelt in its entirety.

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

I have to hand it to the optometrists- I haven't seen such a prolific petition campaign in a very long time. Clearly, folks across the community care about optometric eye care! Keep the petitions coming & keep pressuring the government to #SaveEyeCare in Ontario! @ONOptometrists

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

I asked the Parliamentary Assistant to the Min of Education, former trustee, & MPP for Ajax about #Bill28 & how they justify stripping collective bargaining rights from education workers... Answer? "being in school 24/7 & extracurriculars"... #onted #onlab #39kIsNotEnough

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

1 year

Glad to cast my ballot to keep hospitals public & stop the privatization of our public hospitals & services! Vote in the @OntarioHealthC referendum near you!

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

Really grateful to see my little Grandma. We had a nice visit. She is hanging in there, but it isn't easy to be 99. It was a beautiful day to see my favourite person. I hope more families are able to see their loved ones safely & soon. Grandma says "hi" :) #family #COVID19

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

Grandma turned 99 & my awesome neighbours came over to share birthday wishes - from a careful distance. She was thrilled to see them :) While keeping apart, it's so special to find ways to stay connected. Happy 99th Birthday, Grandma! #community #COVID19 #COVID19ON #StayHome

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

It'll be a late night sorting amendments & preparing for committee 3/30 at 9 am, to go clause-by-clause through #Bill257 . This Govt has been moving this bill through w break-neck speed. They're so driven to give themselves more power (ie. To pave wetlands...) #SaveDuffinsCreek

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

5 months

Why can't we look after @OntScienceCtr ? This Minister of Megaspas thinks after 50 years, buildings are past their prime. The Ontario Science Centre deserves a better landlord, proper maintenance & investment - not to be diminished & torn down. @SaveOSC

Why can't we look after the Ontario Science Centre?

The Minister of Infrastructure has introduced a bill about managing real estate - but when I asked her about Infrastructure Ontario's track record with manag...

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

Disappointed, but not surprised that this PC Government voted today *against my Private Member’s Motion to improve #accountability in Long-Term Care. They voted to keep profits eating into care & against better accountability for residents & families. Brutal. #onpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

8 months

Are any Ford deals done in Ont made w ANY integrity anymore? All questionable links deserve attention. These are massive public projects that should be transparent, & the Premier should be accountable. Ontarians deserve Ministers who aren't super shady. #OntarioPlace #Greenbelt

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

6 years

From 12:01 through til morning, MPPs will be debating #Bill31 . Unlikely any PC MPPs will speak, so opposition will keep debate from collapsing. To the folks from Durham Region, send me your unanswered letters. I'll read 'em to your MPPs. jfrench-qp @ndp .on.ca #notwithstanding

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

People understand the importance of optometric eye care... well, everyone apart from this government. My office hears from folks everyday concerned about access to eye care in Ontario. Do the right thing, @fordnation & #SaveEyeCare #optometry @OAOPresident @derabbie

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

6 years

After my first Speakers' meeting today, I was fitted for my robes! I'm honoured to be appointed & am looking forward to my new role as a Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. #onpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

People who rely on social assistance can not pay their bills with "Ontario Spirit". ODSP & OW folks & families needed help from this govt & this budget did not deliver. They were again left out- & left struggling. #ODSP #OW #onpoli #ontbudget

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

5 years

Ontario's New Democrats stand up for strong public education & stand alongside educators, education workers & students before, during & *after elections. We believe in education & will always fight to strengthen it! #RallyforEducation #CutsHurtKids #onpoli #onted @OntarioNDP

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

As a teacher, I know how vital it is to support students & public #education . Stop the cuts. Stop the spin. Stop wrecking things. @fordnation & @sflecce You have the power to ensure kids have bright paths ahead. Use it for good. #onted #cutshurtkids #onpoli

Stop the spin. Stop the cuts. Students deserve bright futures.

As an educator, I know how important it is to support all students to ensure they have a bright path ahead. Cutting teachers & supports is not helping - it's...

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Yesterday, Ontario's PC majority govt voted to extend its emergency powers through December. I am against this power grab & the Official Opposition voted against it (& called for a recorded vote). MPPs are cohorted during COVID, but my ONDP colleagues who were there voted against

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

WATCH: The @OntarioNDP Opposition Day motion to acknowledge that an "Iron Ring" was never around #LTC during this pandemic, that families deserve an apology & Ontario deserves a day to mourn those who died in long-term care was defeated by a very indignant & defensive government.

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Thank you to the nurses & medical care team at @LakeridgeHealth for looking after my little Grandma. She is getting better & we hope she can come home soon. Being 100 is pretty tough sometimes. #HealthcareHeroes #family

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

6 years

Thank you to the voters of #Oshawa who have again trusted me to represent our #community at Queen's Park. Thank you to our team & all of our volunteers that worked so hard & w such conviction for a positive future. I love Oshawa & I am filled w appreciation. #onelxn

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

The Premier had *NOTHING to say to #autoworkers as the last truck rolls off the @GM line, after 100 yrs in #Oshawa . Lordestown & Detroit are getting product & it was over for them, too. I wonder what might have been if @fordnation had fought for us. #onpoli

The end of the line for GM production in Oshawa - still the Premier...

As the last truck is rolling off the line in Oshawa, I wondered if the Premier had anything to say to our community. Nope. I wonder what could have been if...

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

It blows my mind that the Attorney General of the province thinks that for-profit, private long-term care operators pay themselves last. Nope. The folks *actually last in line to benefit are vulnerable Ontario seniors. Take the profits out of care, please. #LTC #onpoli

Dr.VivianS

@DrVivianS

2 years

Thank you to @jennkfrench for asking all the right #LTC questions. No clear answers provided, as usual. And FYI: It was @DrFullertonMPP who first alluded to penalties hurting resident care (I have those transcripts) Attorney General LTC 10 27 via @YouTube

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

I am humbled to be nominated as #Oshawa 's @OntarioNDP Candidate for the 2022 provincial election. There is so much at stake, & I hope to continue the work on behalf of our #community . The nomination meeting was very special. Thank you for the support.

MPP incumbent nominated as NDP Oshawa candidate for next election | The Oshawa Express

MPP incumbent Jennifer French has been nominated as the candidate for Oshawa in next year’s election. By Courtney Bachar/The Oshawa Express Oshawa MPP Jennifer French has been nominated as the New...

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

I've seen a few of the new blue @fordnation license plates & agree they are weirdly reflective & challenging to read at night & from a distance. How did we get here, @ONtransport ? Were they road-tested? Safety has to be more important than branding! #onpoli #plategate

Sgt Steve Koopman

@SgtKoopman

4 years

Ok, this was taken off duty in a relatively well lit parking lot with my headlights on. Did anyone consult with police before designing and manufacturing the new Ontario licence plates? They’re virtuallly unreadable at night.

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

It has been a long road for this Government to end up back at the beginning. I guess after a few weeks of "reflection", their absurd blue vanity plates weren't worth it. We won't ever know the cost, though. What a mess. #plategate @TorontoStar @robertbenzie

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

6 years

My first day in my official "robes". I am proud to serve the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a presiding officer of the House. It is an honour - if not a challenge - to act as Speaker & preside over debate as one of the Deputy Chairs. #Legislature

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 months

Canada mourns Ed Broadbent - a tremendous & principled leader & visionary. Oshawa mourns a friend & force who worked tirelessly for a kinder, fairer society. I am grateful for so many years learning from such a mentor. My condolences to his family. Ed, you will be missed.

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Middle of the night, but I'm still preparing for Committee tomorrow at 9 a.m. Govt has rushed the #MOMSAct through so fast w almost no time for careful, due diligence... But, this is not my first rodeo. I will be ready with thoughtful NDP amendments to fix their mistakes. #Bill282

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Grandma made it to vote! She got all dressed up because - as she told folks at the poll - "voting is a privilege". Thanks to the people at the voting location who were so kind & helpful. Polls close at 9:30. Make sure to vote! #elxn44vote #ELXN44 #Oshawa @shailenepanylo

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

Thank you to the nursing staff at @LakeridgeHealth for the wonderful care for my little Grandma. #Grandma made it through hip surgery & is glad to be healing, & watching her programs w timbits. She is 100.5 & doing her best to get better. Get well soon, Grandma ❤️ #family

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

I will always stand w the families of #OrchardVilla , demand accountability & justice for them & their loved ones. Doug Ford's plan to renew the licence of this #LTC facility for *30 years* is terrifying. @OntarioHealthC #No2OV #saveourseniors @CathyMParkes

Orchard Villa Protest - July 2021

The Families of Orchard Villa, the Ontario Health Coalition, the Durham Health Coalition, friends, partners, agencies and neighbours gathered outside of Orch...

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

I am my Grandma's essential caregiver. Fortunately, during this pandemic she has been healthy where she lives. MPP @LGretzky 's "More than a Visitor Act" recognizes seniors & vulnerable loved ones must have access to needed help, care & support from essential caregivers. #COVID19

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

1 year

I was glad to meet w folks from Minden at Queen's Park who need the Minister of Health to stop the closure of their ER. I printed hundreds of letters & made sure she & their local MPP received them. #SavetheMindenER

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

The Official Opposition just raised the issue that the live debate isn't online. Currently this morning's proceedings are being broadcast only on tv, not online. Most of Ontario can't watch. The government clapped when Lecce kept talking. #circus #onted

Wendy Goodes

@WendyGoodes

2 years

Perhaps a silly question but is the Legislature sitting? If so, why isn’t it being televised? @maritstiles @jennkfrench

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

6 years

Officially sworn in and again the MPP for the riding of #Oshawa ! Privileged to serve a second term and to work sincerely for the people of my #community at home & at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Thank you!

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

I voted against the Ford Govt Bill 7 - a bill that removed the right to consent from seniors in ALC. Not okay. Seniors deserve the protections we all have - the right to consent to health care treatments, to control their personal health information, & to appeal. Consent matters.

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

7 months

Proud to stand w @OntarioNDP colleagues & stand up for Ontario Place & accountability. The cost to Ontarians will be astronomical, & this govt is hiding what they know so they can go ahead w their absurd MegaSpa plan. Ontarians want to know - at what cost? #SaveOntarioPlace

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@ONPlace4All

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@chrisgloverndp Next up is Infra Critic @jennkfrench who’s been asking the government tough questions on the flawed process that led to the MegaSpa. Notes Ontario Place has been hiding their annual report, last public one was 2018. We know why now; attendance numbers are through the roof!

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

This may be an older article, but the shady & well-connected folks who have been steering the PC Shopper's Ship are clearly still at the helm in this province. In light of the symptomatic testing, these Tory ties are worth reviewing... #Buddies #onpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Dinner out with Grandma! So grateful we are both double-vaccinated & able to enjoy time together. Thanks to the folks at the #BullDogPub for a lovely evening out. #supportlocal #community

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

5 years

Quite an unusual day in #Oshawa ! After #deer came through our window & spent some time in our office, they headed downtown. Relieved to hear they made it through their downtown adventures safely. Our office will reopen soon after some repairs. Email if needed.JFrench-CO @ndp .on.ca

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

Bill 195 was a brutal power grab. Every email I received about #Bill195 decried it as undemocratic. I have every faith that ALL MPPs heard the same. It appears @KarahaliosPC was listening to them - & her conscience. Belinda, I applaud your principled stand. #onpoli #democracy

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@jennkfrench

3 years

Grandma is doing better, thankfully. She is getting wonderful care at @LakeridgeHealth & is finally sleeping :) I was able to stay because of her initial confusion, but she's improving & I will see her in a few days. Thank you to the great nurses - there when family can't be.

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

I am a Christian New Democrat & I was taught that "thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself". I do not believe Jesus was homophobic, Islamophobic, or a bigot. I don't believe it is a tenet of Christianity to seed hate or divide, Mr. McVety. #onpoli

Laura Stone

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“The NDP hates Christians and believes we are second-class citizens who should be shunned by society,” Charles McVety wrote in an email to the Globe, via ⁦ @jeffreybgray ⁩ #onpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

The courts ruled against him, but @Fordnation will do what he wants. Today the PC govt introduced a Bill to silence community groups & critics a year out from the election. He is shockingly using the #notwithstandingclause to get his way. #onpoli #powergrab

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

Grandma has had a tough day. She took a fall & now has to heal. Hard to spend the day in a busy @LakeridgeHealth hallway, but Grandma thinks the paramedics, nurses & everyone she's seen "have been just super". The offload challenges & the overcrowding *must be fixed, @ONThealth

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@jennkfrench

2 years

Thank you, @LakeridgeHealth #nurses & care teams for the care & attention my little Grandma is getting. Grandma has moved to rehab & is working on healing... & crosswords. Hopefully, she will be walking again soon. #family #HealthCareWorkers

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@jennkfrench

3 years

Today we stand together for loved ones in Long-Term Care & call loudly for @DrFullertonMPP to do the right thing & protect seniors. Families need to have Govt action & commitment to staffing, training, supports, funding & accountability. @voicesofltc #voicesofltc #LTC #onpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

Thank you to everyone who worked on our very positive, hopeful campaign in #Oshawa , & thank you to the voters who again put their trust in me to represent them at Queen's Park for a 3rd term. I am proud of the work we've done, & am committed to the work ahead. Thank you. #onpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

In committee all morning,trying to fix the mess the govt is making in the #ebike world. PCs have defeated all of our thoughtful, precise amendments to solve the problems *they're creating w #Bill282 . They don't seem to understand. I asked to record the Zoom video... PCs refused.

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

I believe in public #education & investing in the futures of kids. I believe in strong public services. Stop attacking teachers, education workers & classrooms so we can face the uncertain road ahead. @fordnation , end the attacks & support public education. #onted #onpoli

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@jennkfrench

5 years

Thank you, to @theJagmeetSingh for coming to #Oshawa . I saw what it meant to the workers to have you come and listen to them. All levels of Gov't need to understand what a plant closure would do to our #community . We must do what we can to keep good jobs here. #SaveOshawaGM

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@jennkfrench

3 years

I have new neighbours! Actually, this pair of mourning doves is pretty chill with me & tolerates photo ops & porch visits... Pretty sure it is the same pair that lived on my porch last season & raised their babies. Welcome back :) #Spring

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

Honoured to be reelected to a 3rd term at the Legislative Assembly to represent #Oshawa . Proud to be sworn in officially to again take my seat in the Ontario Legislature. I am immensely appreciative of the opportunity to serve again. #onpoli

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@jennkfrench

4 years

Today @ETFODurham educators are standing up to Ford & a government that fundamentally doesn't understand the value of public education. I support public education, educators & bright futures for students. #cutshurtkids #ETFOstrike #communitiesnotcuts #onted

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

Today at Ontario's Legislature, @OntarioNDP MPPs were thinking of teachers & education workers who are standing up for strong public education - today & everyday. #RedforEd RedforEd #NoCutsToEducation #CutsHurtKids #Solidarity #OSSTF #onted

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Proud to vote to support Ontario's workers without paid sick days. Many who are told to stay home, or feel sick, aren't able to stay home or keep others safe by staying out of the workplace. Govt said we were crying that "the sky is falling". Yes. It is. #PaidSickDaysSaveLives

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

We must have minimum standards of care in Long-Term Care & we have to push the Govt to pass the #TimeToCareAct . 4.1 hours of hands-on, face-to-face care & attention would mean seniors could live w dignity w proper staffing & support.Tell Ontario why you think this matters! #LTC

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@jennkfrench

2 years

Glad to spend my Christmas day with my special little Grandma - on her 100th Christmas! :) Grandma & I wish everyone a #MerryChristmas & a season of good health. #family

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@jennkfrench

3 years

Happy 100th Birthday, Grandma! We celebrated Grandma's milestone birthday, together on Zoom. She had a special day of memories & visiting w family around the country. 100 years ago, it would have been impossible to imagine a virtual party on the internet! #LovedForACentury

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

1 year

People across my #community sent me to Queen's Park today with an armload of petitions in support of education workers & public education. Folks are adamant that this government repeal #Bill28 , #Bill124 , & invest in public education. #onted #onlab

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

I will NOT rest assured. You have NOT done the job of protecting people. Your premier wants to give indemnity to LTC homes when what we *should be calling for is to investigate & have a public inquiry. I fear you & the damage you continue to turn a blind eye to. Resign.

Dr. Merrilee Fullerton

@Dr_M_Fullerton

4 years

Rest assured – our government is actively working on solutions for our broken #LongTermCare system. Every option is on the table to make it better. Critical work is underway and we will leave no stone unturned as we undertake badly needed system transformation.

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

Thank you, Aaron for your letter. I was glad to share your voice with the Government. We have heard from you & so many struggling desperately with the "punitive" ODSP rates. The @OntarioNDP continues to push for support & equity - during the pandemic & everyday. #COVID19 #onpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

Throw back to pre-election 2018 when the ONDP committed to removing the unfair tolls from the 412! Post-election, I introduced Bill 43 to Free the Highways. It has been quite a long road to get here, but today *finally the province freed the 412 & 418. Community win! #freethe412

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

What a journey to get here! The wetland will stay a wetland for now because of environmental defenders & community water protectors. We must still fight anti-environment #Bill257 , because Ford & friends won't stop when there's money to be made. #SaveDuffinsCreek #yourstoprotect

TVO Today | The Agenda

@TheAgenda

3 years

In a battle between wetland and warehouse, the wetland has won. The rise and fall of the Duffins Creek MZO — by @marshamcleod_ #onpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

1 year

Hey Premier, why is it that Ontario invests the LEAST of all provinces in health care, per capita? YOU. You won't fund it, & now are hoping to sell it off for parts... Read this solid piece by @LindaMcQuaig #healthcare

Linda McQuaig: Premier Doug Ford should explain why he underfunds public health care

The health care system is struggling because the Ford government is starving it of funds — and the way to fix it is for Ford to inject those funds.

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

A brilliant day w great energy & hope! Today @AndreaHorwath & the @OntarioNDP unveiled the plan for #mentalhealth coverage for all Ontarians. Mental health IS health. We will build a system of hope for everyone. June 2nd, vote for a Premier & team ready to govern! #voteNDP

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

This galls me. We said this bill would protect the big for-profit LTC companies & this Govt shot back everyday about "the little guy". It has always been about profit margins over care. And @fordnation wanted it that way.

Mike Crawley

@CBCQueensPark

3 years

NEW: Senior exec at Chartwell long-term care tells investors that new legislation from the Ford govt "mitigates the risk" from lawsuits against the company, and makes the threshold for proving damages "very high," reports @jessiecatherine of @QPbriefing

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

There is so much at stake in the next provincial election! I hope to continue the work on behalf of #Oshawa . Do I have your support to head back to Queen's Park? RSVP to join us Wed May 12th at our nomination meeting. Click: @OshawaNDP @OntarioNDP

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Discharged & home! Grandma is much better, well-rested & was in good spirits w a hankering for chicken McNuggets when I picked her up. We appreciated the caring staff at @LakeridgeHealth & the well-wishes on Twitter. Grandma says thank you. #HealthcareHeroes #community

Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Thank you to the nurses & medical care team at @LakeridgeHealth for looking after my little Grandma. She is getting better & we hope she can come home soon. Being 100 is pretty tough sometimes. #HealthcareHeroes #family

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Here at Queen's Park to vote against this Premier's brutal over-reach & high-handed #Bill307 . Voting against the bill, & supporting the attempts of the Official Opposition to slow down the passage of this unprecedented power grab. #onpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

6 years

Proud to introduce legislation to remove the unfair tolls from Highway 412 & keep them off of the 418. The 412 often sits empty while our neighbours sit in traffic. Folks across Durham Region have been calling to #Freethe412 - I support our communities & so should this Gov't!

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Thank God for whistleblowers. This is supposed to be a caring home, NOT A JAIL. What if there had been a fire? Imagine being sick & literally *locked away. I don't believe for 1 second that an internal review is enough. Families: please email me jfrench-co @ndp .on.ca #onpoli

CityNews Toronto

@CityNewsTO

3 years

EXCLUSIVE: Retirement home removed door handles ‘trapping’ COVID-19 positive residents in rooms: whistleblower

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Minister @DrFullertonMPP , *DO YOUR JOB* Just cuz you don't wanna, does not mean it isn't your responsibility. You are the literal Minister of the Ministry of Long Term Care... Not the Ministry of Somebody else's problems. Rise to the occasion, don't run from it. #onpoli

Cynthia Mulligan

@CityCynthia

3 years

This is a shift - minister of Long Term Care now says it is up to local medical officers of health to add further measures to protect vulnerable residents, saying they can act more swiftly. NDP leader Andrea Horwath says they are downloading responsibility and its "disgusting"

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

Parents have been writing to MPPs - sharing concerns about September & the return to school for children. The 1st day back at Queen's Park - I wanted to bring the voices of families calling for the Government to have a better plan so students are safe & can be successful. #onted

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

2 years

Moving day!!! Today has been a very busy day for Grandma. After 3 months in the hospital, we were finally able to hit the road & get her moved into her new home. Big changes for my little Grandma. Thank you to the GRU nursing staff at @LakeridgeHealth - She loved you. #Family

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

I will always defend public education & students. If the Gov't can't accept my words because of my "tone", that's on them. When students are shortchanged & not prepared for the future due to Gov't cuts & chaos, that will *also be on them. #onted #onpoli

Students in Ontario deserve better!

I will always defend public education and speak up for students in Ontario. EVERY student deserves a pathway of opportunities. That means they should have ...

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

1 month

I asked about a planning grant for the proposed hospital - as promised by the Premier... I'm not entirely sure his response qualified as an answer. Is the Premier flip-flopping on the Whitby hospital?

When will we see the planning grant for a new hospital?

The Premier promised that "There is going to be a Whitby hospital", and assured Durham region folks that "very shortly we'll be issuing the planning grants."...

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas from a safe distance. Hope that you and your loved ones are healthy & looking forward to a year ahead filled with only happy moments. Thank you to our frontline workers in healthcare & emergency services who keep all of us safe & well.

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

3 years

Small blessings with my little Grandma. Grateful to be her essential caregiver, and live nearby. Glad to check in with her at the end of this challenging week. Hope you and your loved ones are healthy.

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

I am glad that @UniforTheUnion & @GM we were able to hammer out a tentative agreement to again build the future here in #Oshawa . I am proud to have always believed in local autoworkers, & proud to have stood alongside them & their families. #goodjobs #canlab #onpoli #222

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

The Premier's LTC Commission: The guy running it was the lawyer for Harris during Walkerton. (Harris is now the Chair of the Board for Chartwell...) No accountability, restricted to COVID & not before it... no requirement to hear from grieving families...

‘Not impressed:’ Daughter of victim says independent commission into long-term-care homes and...

The provincial government has launched an independent commission into the COVID-19 outbreaks at long-term care homes but a Pickering woman whose father died at Orchard Villa is not pleased with

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

This Tuesday at Queen's Park, we debate an @OntarioNDP motion for the province to hold a public, independent inquiry into Long Term Care - especially considering this time of #COVID19 . Please send letters to the Premier & me @ jfrench-co @ndp .on.ca to share your voice. #onpoli

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Jennifer French

@jennkfrench

4 years

This Family Day I stand with the families across the province that will do anything & everything for their children. We need a Govt that will *help families, not hurt them. Unfortunately @ToddSmithPC & @fordnation have other plans. #onpoli #AutismDoesntEndAtFord @LesleyScherer1

Stephenie

@StephBowie

4 years

This is heartbreaking. #Onpoli #Cutshurtkids @fordnation @Sflecce Local Parent writes powerful letter to Premier Ford - published in Wednesday's Orono Weekly Times. _____________________ Wed, Feb 5,2020 Open Letter to Premier Ford

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