Seniors
Seniors built this country and they deserve to live in dignity. Tony works to help seniors access the services and benefits they need.
- Improve access to
quality home care to help seniors stay at home longer. Read More... - Double the CPP and increase the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Read More...
- Extend Medicare to include residential long-term care. Read More...
Better Health Care
With our health care in crisis, the Harper Conservatives ignore the problem. Tony fought to protect the Matthews Memorial Hospital, and he will continue to work for real solutions to fix healthcare.
- Strengthen programs to recruit and support more rural and Aboriginal medical students. Read More...
- Hire more doctors and create new training spaces for nurses and nurse practitioners. Read More...
- Reduce the cost of prescription drugs. Read More...
Education and Training
Algoma University and Sault College continue to expand and offer new opportunities. Tony is committed to ensuring everyone has the skills they need for good-paying jobs.
- Core funding for universities to stop increases to tuition and other fees. Read More...
- Invest in local post-secondary institutions and research and development centres. Read More...
- Create a Green Jobs Fund to train workers for renewable energy sectors. Read More...
Environment
Tony successfully pushed for a permanent baghouse at Essar Steel, improving air quality. Tony and the NDP are leaders in getting action on the environment.
- Invest to make Northern Ontario a leader in renewable energy from solar, water, and biomass. Read More...
- National multi-year retrofit program to reduce home heating costs, create jobs, and protect the environment, Read More...
- A new Clean Water Act with tough standards for water quality Read More...
Make Life Affordable
Tony's work on poverty elimination is the foundation to allow everyone to get a fair deal.
- A national affordable housing strategy to lower rent and curb the cost of housing Read More...
- End corporate tax cuts to rich oil companies and create an Ombudsperson to investigate gouging at the gas pumps. Read More...
- Cap credit card interest rates. Read More...
- Remove federal sales tax from home heating bills. Read More...
Strengthening the Local Economy
Tony and the Northern Ontario NDP team are getting results. They are working to strengthen our industries and bringing new opportunities to the North.
- Sector-based strategies for natural resources and telecommunications
- A local food strategy to support farmers and improve access to locally-grown food
- Tax breaks and job creation incentives for small businesses
Serving All Residents
In the last year alone, Tony has assisted residents in accessing over $235,000 in benefits and funds they were entitled to. Tony will continue to provide a high level of service.
- Continue working with residents to protect the Lake Superior watershed Read More...
- Create opportunities for everyone to be heard and have their issues addressed Read More...
- Maintain an open and accessible community office to work for you. Read More...
