August 10, 2022
Ford’s municipal meddling is all about power: Burch
QUEEN’S PARK – NDP Municipal Affairs critic Jeff Burch (Niagara Centre) released the following statement on the Ford government Strong Mayor proposal: “Once again, Doug Ford is demonstrating his di... More
July 20, 2022
NDP says Strong Mayor is the wrong priority
NIAGARA — NDP Municipal Affairs critic Jeff Burch released the following statement on behalf of the Official Opposition as cabinet deliberates a scheme to give the mayors of the Toronto and Ottawa ... More
June 24, 2022
Cabinet names don’t matter — cabinet actions do
QUEEN’S PARK — People are desperate for relief from the long waits caused by the health care crisis, and the crushing cost of living — and the Official Opposition NDP says the Doug Ford must instru... More
April 13, 2022
Burch motion to keep full services at Welland hospital passes
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Jeff Burch’s motion to keep the Welland Hospital’s emergency department and acute care services open passed after debate in the legislature on Tuesday evening. “Families who rely... More
March 22, 2022
Ford MZO boosts property value of PC allies
QUEEN’S PARK — On behalf of the NDP, Municipal Affairs critic Jeff Burch called on Doug Ford to explain why he issued a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) in Oro-Medonte that gave his buddies a ten-fold... More
January 20, 2022
Dr. Hirji right to protect kids, in-person learning: Niagara NDP MPPs
NIAGARA – NDP MPPs Jennie Stevens (St. Catharines), Jeff Burch (Niagara Centre) and Wayne Gates (Niagara Falls), and NDP candidate for Niagara West Dave Augustyn released the following statement in... More
January 12, 2022
MPP Burch statement on provincial investment in Norgen Biotek
WELLAND – MPP Jeff Burch (Niagara Centre) released the following statement on the Ontario government’s investment in Norgen Biotek to ramp up production of COVID-19 test kits, following a letter of... More
November 30, 2021
Ford must solve critical EMS shortage in Niagara: Burch
QUEEN’S PARK – As Niagara Region faces a critical shortage in ambulance and EMS services, MPP Jeff Burch (Niagara Centre) called on Doug Ford to take action and make sure families in Niagara can ac... More
October 7, 2021
Burch demands minister take action to stop COVID outbreaks in Niagara schools
QUEEN’S PARK – The minister of education must take action now to stop COVID infections in Niagara schools. Outbreaks have already shut down 15 classrooms and made an entire family with small childr... More
October 6, 2021