Ontario NDP’s New Shadow Cabinet Includes Niagara Area MPPs Jeff Burch, Wayne Gates & Jennie Stevens

A News Release from the Office of NDP Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles

Posted April 7^th, 2025 on Niagara At Large

QUEEN’S PARK – Marit Stiles unveiled the Shadow Cabinet for the 44th Legislative Assembly of Ontario. The Ontario NDP was re-elected as the Official Opposition at Queen’s Park with 27 seats representing communities in every corner of the province.

All three NDP incumbents in the Niagara area won back their seats in the recent provincial election and will be members of their party’s shadow cabinet, They include, from lett, Niagara Centre MPP Jeff Burch, Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates and St. Catharines MPP Jennie Stevens

“The people have put their trust in New Democrats to once again serve as the official opposition while our province faces unprecedented economic uncertainty from south of the border.

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles

“We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work—because the stakes couldn’t be higher right now,” says NDP Official Opposition Leader Marit Stiles.

“People want to see their political leaders stand united against Donald Trump’s threats, to strengthen our economy, fight for good jobs, and take care of our people. And that is exactly what our team will be doing.

“Our Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet will be tasked with keeping Ford’s new ministers accountable and putting the interests of Ontarians front and centre. With representatives from every corner of the province and a wealth of experience, our team is ready to bring real solutions to the challenges we face as a province.”

In the coming days, Stiles will be striking the Leader’s Advisory Council on Tariff Response & Economic Security.

OFFICIAL OPPOSITION SHADOW CABINET INCUDES (but is not limited to):

MARIT STILES, Davenport, Leader of the Official Opposition, Shadow Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs

JEFF BURCH, Niagara Centre, Caucus Chair Shadow Minister for Municipal Affairs with responsibility for Skilled Trades

WAYNE GATES, Niagara Falls, Shadow Minister for Long-Term Care

ROBIN LENNOX, Hamilton Centre, Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Addictions with responsibility for Primary Care

SANDY SHAW, Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, Shadow Minister for Tourism, Culture and Gaming

JENNIE STEVENS, St. Catharines,  Shadow Solicitor General with responsibility for Veterans, Legions and Military Affairs

For full list of shadow cabinet members , click on – https://www.ontariondp.ca/news/stiles-names-new-shadow-cabinet 

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