Emergency Room ClosuresFermeture des salles d’urgence
December 5, 2023 More and more Emergency Room closures under this conservative government This morning during question period, NDP Health Critic France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, questioned Minister…
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Private Hospitals Get Preferential TreatmentLes hôpitaux privés reçoivent des traitements préférentiels
November 28, 2023 Private Hospitals get preferential treatment with the Conservative Government This morning during question period, NDP Health Critic France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, questioned Premier Ford about…
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Access To Dental CareAccès aux soins dentaires
November 17, 2023 Patients need access to dental care France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt and Health Critic for the Official Opposition rose in the legislature to share the…
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Unfair Vaccine DistributionDistribution inéquitable des vaccins
November 16, 2023 Team Ford Playing Favorites with Vaccine Distribution This morning during question period, NDP Health Critic France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, questioned Premier Ford about the…
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For-Profit ClinicsCliniques à but lucratif
November 15, 2023 Paying more for less in for-profit clinics This morning during question period, NDP Health Critic France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, questioned Premier Ford about the…
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Ambulance Delays the New NormalLes délais des ambulances, la nouvelle norme
November 2, 2023 Ambulance Delays the New Normal in Doug Ford’s Ontario During question period, France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, questioned Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, about what…
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For-Profit Nursing AgenciesAgences de soins infirmiers à but lucratif
October 31, 2023 Let’s stop the for-profit nursing agency gravy train This morning in the legislature, NDP Health Critic France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, questioned Minister of Health Sylvia…
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Ontario’s Dependence on For-Profit Nursing AgenciesLa dépendance de l’Ontario envers les agences de soins infirmiers à but lucratif
October 23, 2023 Ontario’s dependence on for-profit nursing agencies a no-win situation During question period, France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, asked the Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, what her…
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Rare Disease StrategyStratégie sur les maladies rares
October 19, 2023 Ontario Needs a Rare Disease Strategy During question period, France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, asked the Minister of Health, about the results of the pan-Canadian health…
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Access To Primary CareL’accès aux soins de santé primaires
October 18, 2023 Patients need access to primary care This morning, France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt and Health Critic for the Official Opposition rose in the legislature to recognize…
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Shortchanging HealthcareLe manque de soins de santé
October 5, 2023 Why is team Ford shortchanging healthcare? This morning during question period, France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, asked the Premier why his government continues to sit on…
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L’Université de l’École de médecine du Nord de l’OntarioNorthern Ontario School of Medicine University
Le 3 octobre 2023 Le gouvernement Ford financera-t-il l'Université de l'École de médecine du Nord de l'Ontario? English below Durant la période de questions, France Gélinas, la députée provinciale de…
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Respect for Public Health WorkersRespect du personnel de la santé publique
September 28, 2023 When will the Premier show respect for public health workers? During Question Period France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, asked Premier Ford when his government will start…
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Stop Privatizing HealthcareArrêt de la privatisation des soins de santé
September 27, 2023 Ontarians have spoken, Stop Privatizing our Healthcare System France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, rose in the legislature this morning to relay to the Ford government the…
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Keep Emergency Rooms OpenGarder les salles d’urgence ouvertes
June 8, 2023 Will the Premier listen to Ontarians and keep their emergency rooms open? France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, asked the Premier yesterday morning why he will not…
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Housing For GogamaLogement pour Gogama
May 30, 2023 The people of Northern Ontario are tired of waiting for this government France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, rose this morning in the Legislature to speak…
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For-Profit Outsourcing Does Not Reduce Wait Times in Health CareL’externalisation à but lucratif ne réduit pas les temps d’attente dans les soins de santé
May 23, 2023 For-Profit outsourcing didn’t reduce Alberta wait times During debate in the Legislature, France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, encouraged the Ford Conservatives to read Failing to…
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Expand Access to Nurse PractitionersÉlargir l’accès aux infirmières praticiennes et infirmiers praticiens
May 19, 2023 Why No Money in the Budget for Nurse Practitioners? During debate in the Legislature, France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, asked the Minister of Finance…
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Fix the Provincial Doctor ShortageRemédier à la pénurie de médecins dans la province
May 12, 2023 Families in Sudbury and Nickel Belt are tired of waiting for a family physician France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, asked the Minister of Health when the…
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Vote down Bill 60Votez contre le projet de loi 60
May 8, 2023 Bill 60 is the end of Medicare as we know it France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, rose this morning in the Legislature to urge government members…
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Keep Emergency Rooms in Ontario OpenGarder les salles d’urgence ouvertes en Ontario
April 27, 2023 What is the government doing to ensure that emergency rooms in Ontario can stay open? France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, asked the Minister of Health what…
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Fund Stevenson Memorial HospitalFinance pour l’hôpital Stevenson Memorial
April 24, 2023 Will the government properly fund Stevenson Memorial Hospital? France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, asked the Minister of Health whether the government will give the necessary…
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For-Profit Corporation leasing operating rooms at the Ottawa HospitalSociété à but lucratif louant des salles d’opérations à l’Hôpital d’Ottawa
April 20, 2023 Will the Premier investigate the for-profit use of Ottawa Hospital operating rooms? France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt asked the Premier this morning whether he will investigate…
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Better Funding for the Northern Health Travel GrantAmélioration du financement pour les subventions aux résident(e)s du Nord de l’Ontario pour frais de transport à des fins médicales
April 19, 2023 Northern Ontarians need help with health travel costs France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt spoke in the legislature this morning about the need for better funding…
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Withdraw Bill 124 AppealRetrait de l’appel du project de loi 124
April 17, 2023 Will the government withdraw it’s appeal of Bill 124? France Gélinas, NDP Health critic, asked the Premier if his government will respect Ontario's health care workers,…
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Transparent and Accountable Health Care ActLoi sur le financement transparent et responsable des soins de santé
April 5, 2023 MPP Gélinas reintroduces bill to increase transparency in health sector organizations MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) reintroduced the Transparent and Accountable Health Care Act. This bill…
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Improve Internet access in northern and remote communitiesAméliorer l’accès à l’internet dans les communautés dans le nord de l’Ontario
April 4, 2023 Will the government act on its promises to improve internet access in northern and remote communities? France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, asked the Premier this…
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Bill on organ donationUn projet de loi pour les dons d’organes
March 30, 2023 Gélinas re-introduces bills on organ donation NDP Health critic France Gélinas has re-introduced the Peter Kormos Memorial Act (Trillium Gift of Life Network Amendment), which would…
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Anti-Replacement Worker LegislationUne loi anti-travailleurs de remplacement
March 29, 2023 NDP MPPs Re-introduce Anti-Replacement Worker Legislation Today, NDP MPP France Gélinas introduced the Anti-Scab Labour Act, 2023 in the Ontario legislature with co-sponsors MPPs Jennifer French,…
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Make Healthcare More AccessibleFaciliter l’accès aux soins de santé
March 28, 2023 Less Healthcare for Ontarians coming April 1st France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, and NDP Health critic is concerned changes coming April 1st will make eye…
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Duty to consult with First NationsObligation de consulter les Premières nations
March 22, 2023 Ontario is ignoring its duty to consult First Nations France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt, rose in the legislature this morning to point out the Ford…
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Pay Equity for MidwivesÉquité salariale pour les sages-femmes
March 8, 2023 Will the government give midwives pay equity? During question period MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) asked the Premier if the government will listen to the courts…
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Concerns about Schedule 2 of Bill 60Préoccupations concernant l’annexe 2 du projet de loi 60
March 7, 2023 Bill 60’s schedule 2 more than concerning This morning in the Queen’s Park Media Studio MPP France Gélinas and the Executive Director of the Ontario Health…
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Overcrowding Hospitals affects patient careLa surpopulation des hôpitaux affecte les soins aux patients
March 7, 2023 Overcrowding in our hospitals affects patient care This morning during question period MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) asked the Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones what the…
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Lifelabs allowed to fail OntariansLifelabs : un échec pour les Ontarien-nes
Why is LifeLabs Allowed to Continually Fail Ontario’s Patients? December 6, 2022 During question period MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) asked the Minister of Health, whether LifeLabs is providing good…
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Protect our Blood SupplyProtéger nos réserves de sang
December 1, 2022 Minister Jones Must Protect Our Blood Supply MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) rose in the legislature to make a statement on World AIDS Day, reminding the…
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Stop Stalling on Emergency ServicesCesser de bloquer les services d’urgence
November 29, 2022 Ford Government’s Stalling on Emergency Services Leaves Ontarians Waiting This morning during question period MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) asked the Premier what Ontario was doing…
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Paying Out of Pocket to Gain Access to Care is WrongL’injustice c’est de payer des frais pour l’accès aux services de santé
November 28, 2022 $290 For a Child to Gain Access to a Physician is Wrong! During question period MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) asked the Minister of Health her…
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Listen to Health Care WorkersÉcouter aux travailleurs et travailleuses de la santé
November 24, 2022 Will the Minister Listen to Our Province's Healthcare Workers? During question period MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) asked the Minister of Health, when will she listen…
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Withdraw Bill 7Retirer le projet de loi 7
November 21, 2022 Treat Seniors with Respect, Withdraw Bill 7 During question period this morning MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) asked Premier Doug Ford to withdraw Bill 7, a…
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Fix Homecare, Compensate WorkersRéparer les soins à domicile, indemniser les travailleurs et travailleuses
November 18, 2022 Fixing Homecare Means Compensating Workers Properly During question period Tuesday morning MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) asked the Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones, whether she is…
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Suspicious Healthcare PrioritiesPriorités suspectes en matière de soins de santé
November 17, 2022 Government's Health Care Priorities Are Suspect This morning during question period MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) asked Premier Ford why his government continues to ignore the…
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Allow Nurse Practitioners to do morePermettre aux infirmières practiciennes d’en faire plus
October 31, 2022 Allow Nurse Practitioners to Offer More Solutions This morning during question period MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) asked Health Minister Sylvia Jones why the Ford government…
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Don’t ignore Nurse PractitionersNe négliger pas les infirmières practiciennes
November 14, 2022 Why are we ignoring Nurse Practitioners? France Gélinas MPP for Nickel Belt and NDP Health Critic rose in the legislature this morning to draw the attention…
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Stop Disrespecting Public Sector WorkersRespect pour les travailleurs et travailleuses du secteur public
November 2, 2022 Stop Disrespecting Public Sector Workers and Get Back to the Table! NDP Health critic France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) questioned the Minister of Education on the Ford…
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Fund Hospices and Palliative CareFinancer les centres de soins palliatifs
October 31, 2022 Time for the Province to Properly Fund Hospices and Palliative Care This morning during question period MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) asked the Ford government why…
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Bill 7: Bill Seniors hundreds a day, send them hours awayProjet de loi 7 : Facturer les personnes âgées des centaines de dollars par jour pour les éloigner de leur famille
September 14, 2022 Ford government confirms cruel scheme to bill hundreds a day, send seniors hours away NDP responds to disturbing new details of legislation forcing people into long-term…
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Government Privatization PlansLes plans de privatisation du gouvernement
September 8, 2022 Minister Jones is ashamed to talk about her privatization plans This morning during question period MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) asked the Ford government why the…
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Care at Home, Don’t Force Seniors into LTCSoigner les personnes âgées à la maison, ne pas les obliger à entrer dans un foyer de soins de longue durée
September 7, 2022 Care for seniors at home, don’t force them into LTC homes This morning during question period MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) asked the Ford government why…
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Re-introduction of Bill to Respect Auditor General’s AuthorityRéintroduction d’un projet de loi visant à respecter l’autorité de le vérificateur général
September 7, 2022 MPPs Gélinas and West re-introduce bill to respect Auditor General’s authority NDP MPPs France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) and Jamie West (Sudbury) are re-introducing a bill on…
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Listen to Workers, Cancel Bill 124Écouter les travailleurs, annuler le projet de loi 124
September 6, 2022 Listen to Workers, cancel Bill 124 and stop privatizing our health care system Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas rose is the legislature this morning to share…
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Don’t Force Seniors into Long Term CareNe forcent pas les personnes âgées à se tourner vers les soins de longue durée
September 1, 2022 Care for seniors at home, don’t force them into substandard LTC The Ford government should be improving homecare not forcing seniors into term care facilities far…
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Bill 7: Bullying People into Long Term Care Homes they don’t wantProjet de loi 7 : Intimider les gens dans les foyers de soins de longue durée dont ils ne veulent pas
August 31, 2022 Bill 7 is a scheme to bully people into LTC homes they don’t want to go to Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas released the following statement…
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Protect Vulnerable Health Care WorkersProtéger les travailleurs et travailleuses de la santé vulnérables
August 29, 2022 Ford Government must take action to protect vulnerable health care workers The Ford government should be actively protecting front line healthcare workers said MPP France Gélinas…
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Childcare Commitment-Broken PromiseEngagement en matière de garde d’enfants – promesse non tenue
August 25, 2022 Childcare Commitment Another Broken Promise France Gélinas MPP for Nickel Belt made a statement Thursday morning on the challenges Nickel Belt residents are facing due to…
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A Plan to Retain, Recruit & Hire NursesUn plan pour retenir, recruter et embaucher des infirmières
August 2022 France stood with the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) President Cathryn Hoy in August to call attention to the nurses staffing shortages and also tabled a Motion at…
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Anti-Scab Bill IntroducedProjet de loi anti-briseurs de grève
April 29, 2022 MPPs Jamie West & France Gélinas introduce Anti-Scab bill On the afternoon of April 28th MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) co-sponsored An Act to amend the…
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Protecting Laurentian University GreenspaceProtéger l’espace vert à l’Université Laurentienne
April 12, 2022 Government can and must protect Laurentian Greenspace The Ford government should be actively protecting Laurentian University’s greenspace said MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) during question period…
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LifeLabs
Gélinas – We pay for LifeLabs, Where is the Access? QUEEN’S PARK – France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt and the Health Critic for her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, rose in…
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Services de garde d’enfantsChild Care
Déclaration des services de garde d’enfants à l’Assemblée législative le 6 juillet 2020 Statement in the Legislature on Child Care on July 6, 2020
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