Marit Stiles
CanadapoliticianFemale3.3Global Dominance: 0.02%Marit Stiles is the leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP), known for her advocacy on issues related to affordability and social justice. She has been a prominent figure in Ontario politics, focusing on the needs of lower and middle-income families. Recently, she proposed a monthly grocery rebate aimed at helping millions of residents cope with rising food costs, emphasizing her party's commitment to addressing pocketbook issues amid economic challenges. Stiles actively engages with the community, seeking to connect with voters and understand their concerns.
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Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles accused the Premier of emulating the U.S. President.
Ford government denies altering pictures of union protesters, says it corrected ‘orange hue’Canada· 2026-06-22
Marit Stiles is the opposition NDP Leader who criticized Premier Doug Ford for failing to make life more affordable for Ontarians.
Ford government moves to shut Ontario legislature until OctoberCanada· 2026-06-03
Marit Stiles is the Ontario NDP Leader who called Doug Ford's trip a 'junket' on taxpayers' money.
Doug Ford pressed by opponents to justify next week’s Washington tripCanada· 2026-06-02
NDP Leader Marit Stiles said the Premier is spending money on 'vanity projects' but not on priorities such as high-grocery prices or long emergency-room waits.
Ford looking to fill in part of Lake Ontario to build Toronto convention centreCanada· 2026-03-06
NDP Leader Marit Stiles expressed concerns about the Premier's priorities regarding spending.
Ford eyes artificial island for massive convention centre, sources sayCanada· 2026-03-06
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles called the OSAP changes meanspirited and deeply unpopular.
Ontario investigated 900 allegations of OSAP fraud last year, government saysCanada· 2026-03-03
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, are former trustees who have said the takeovers silence local democratic representatives.
A clean slate for Ontario’s school boardsCanada· 2026-02-28
NDP Leader Marit Stiles had no indication that Ms. Begum was going to leave her party.
Erskine-Smith says he’ll resign as federal MP when Ford calls provincial by-electionCanada· 2026-02-05
Marit Stiles expressed surprise at Doly Begum’s resignation and thanked her for her service.
Ontario NDP deputy leader resigns to run in by-election for Bill Blair’s former ridingCanada· 2026-02-04
Marit Stiles is the Ontario NDP Leader who called for David Piccini to step down over the skills fund handling.
Autism charity facing OPP probe of provincial grantsCanada· 2026-01-28
Marit Stiles, Ontario’s NDP Leader, repeated her calls on Mr. Piccini to resign, or for Mr. Ford to fire him.
Ford says Labour Minister will co-operate with Integrity Commissioner’s probe into handling of skills fundCanada· 2025-12-20
NDP Leader Marit Stiles said it 'defies belief' that the government did not know about the forensic audit.
Doug Ford defends giving government funds to company now under OPP investigationCanada· 2025-12-10
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles on Monday repeated her calls for Mr. Ford to fire Mr. Piccini for what she called 'gross mismanagement' of the Skills Development Fund.
OPP launches probe into company that received millions from OntarioCanada· 2025-12-08
NDP Leader Marit Stiles expressed concern that Connex secured funding without proper checks and balances.
Ontario skills fund gave $1-million to company whose CEO was fined by OSCCanada· 2025-12-05
He also appeared to take aim at Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles, who was ejected from the provincial legislature last month after refusing to withdraw her assertion that Mr. Ford leads a 'corrupt government'.
Ontario Labour Minister defends skills fund as union leader calls attacks ‘ridiculous’Canada· 2025-12-04
Marit Stiles is the Ontario NDP Leader who suggested funding the court system to reduce backlog.
Ontario looks to revive use of cash bail, raising Charter concernsCanada· 2025-11-25
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles accused the government of politicizing the EQAO and called it 'very strange and suspicious that the Minister of Education would withhold those scores.'
Ontario Education Minister to release EQAO results next week, won’t apologize for delayCanada· 2025-11-24
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was ejected from the provincial legislature after refusing to withdraw her assertion that Mr. Ford leads a 'corrupt government.'
Company embroiled in skills fund controversy received Ontario cash last month during auditCanada· 2025-11-20Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles and other critics of the bill questioned the move, saying it won’t address important educational issues.
Ontario passes controversial bill giving the province more power over schoolsCanada· 2025-11-20
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was ejected from the provincial legislature for calling Premier Doug Ford's government 'corrupt'.
Ontario NDP Leader ejected from legislature for calling Ford government ‘corrupt’Canada· 2025-11-19
NDP Leader Marit Stiles accused Mr. Piccini of attempting to shift blame.
Company says Ontario is scapegoating it to deflect from Skills Development Fund controversyCanada· 2025-11-19
NDP Leader Marit Stiles renewed her calls for Mr. Ford to fire his Labour Minister, whom she called the 'Minister of Favours.'
Ontario sends audit of company that received millions from Skills Development Fund to policeCanada· 2025-11-13Marit Stiles is the Ontario NDP Leader who commented on the findings of increased lobbying activity.
Groups that got cash from Ontario training fund increasingly hired lobbyists beforehand, numbers showCanada· 2025-11-07
NDP Leader Marit Stiles also suggested the rule changes are self-serving.
Ontario could raise campaign donation limit, scrap fixed election dates under new billCanada· 2025-10-28
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles told reporters that Mr. Ford 'screwed up' in running the ads.
Carney saw Reagan anti-tariff ad before it aired, Ford saysCanada· 2025-10-27
Marit Stiles is the Ontario NDP Leader who supports staffing ratios for hospitals.
Family of teen who died after waiting hours for care meets Ontario Health MinisterCanada· 2025-10-24
NDP Leader Marit Stiles called for Mr. Piccini’s ouster.
Ford says he will not fire Piccini as criticism of skills development fund mountCanada· 2025-10-22NDP Leader Marit Stiles asked when Mr. Ford would take action to help during the unemployment crisis.
Ford faces deluge of questions about skills fund as Ontario Legislature returnsCanada· 2025-10-21NDP Leader Marit Stiles speaks during Question Period at Queen's Park.
Ford set to face questions on jobs, conflict-of-interest allegations as legislature resumesCanada· 2025-10-18
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles told reporters last week it 'looked like corruption.'
Ottawa pledges ‘full due diligence’ after audit of Ontario skills fundCanada· 2025-10-07
