Chandra Pasma
@chandrapasma.bsky.social
MPP for Ottawa West—Nepean.
Education critic for the Ontario NDP.
Researcher, policy analyst, and mom to 3 amazing kids.
Education critic for the Ontario NDP.
Researcher, policy analyst, and mom to 3 amazing kids.
Toutes mes félicitations aux lauréat-e-s de l'Ordre de la Pléiade, en particulier à Johanne Lacombe, présidente du CECCE.
Congrats to all of the recipients of the Ordre de la Pléiade, and in particular, Johanne Lacombe, présidente du CECCE.
Congrats to all of the recipients of the Ordre de la Pléiade, and in particular, Johanne Lacombe, présidente du CECCE.
November 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Toutes mes félicitations aux lauréat-e-s de l'Ordre de la Pléiade, en particulier à Johanne Lacombe, présidente du CECCE.
Congrats to all of the recipients of the Ordre de la Pléiade, and in particular, Johanne Lacombe, présidente du CECCE.
Congrats to all of the recipients of the Ordre de la Pléiade, and in particular, Johanne Lacombe, présidente du CECCE.
The Ford government has shown, once again, that they’re not interested in hearing from Ontarians. Instead of allowing public input on important legislation, they’re shutting people out of the process.
#onpoli
#onpoli
November 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Ford government has shown, once again, that they’re not interested in hearing from Ontarians. Instead of allowing public input on important legislation, they’re shutting people out of the process.
#onpoli
#onpoli
Friends and Advocates of Catholic Education were at Queen’s Park, and it was great to chat with them to talk about the impacts of Bill 33 and ways we can continue to strengthen and protect publicly-funded education and local governance to support all our students.
November 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Friends and Advocates of Catholic Education were at Queen’s Park, and it was great to chat with them to talk about the impacts of Bill 33 and ways we can continue to strengthen and protect publicly-funded education and local governance to support all our students.
The Ford govt has failed adults with developmental disabilities despite years of warnings from families, frontline workers, and now the Ombudsman. There are over 53,000 people on the waitlist. This is unacceptable.
Ontario must invest in proper community care now.
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
Ontario must invest in proper community care now.
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
Many of Ontario’s ‘most vulnerable’ are not receiving proper care, ombudsman says
Paul Dube blames two ministries — health and community and social services — for repeatedly dropping the ball following a 2016 investigation into the problem.
www.thestar.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The Ford govt has failed adults with developmental disabilities despite years of warnings from families, frontline workers, and now the Ombudsman. There are over 53,000 people on the waitlist. This is unacceptable.
Ontario must invest in proper community care now.
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
Ontario must invest in proper community care now.
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
Met with Algonquin College President Claude Brulé today at Queen’s Park as part of Colleges Ontario lobby day. Persistent underfunding from the Ford government has left forced colleges to cut programs and close campuses. I was glad to see Claude advocating for long-term, stable funding.
November 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Met with Algonquin College President Claude Brulé today at Queen’s Park as part of Colleges Ontario lobby day. Persistent underfunding from the Ford government has left forced colleges to cut programs and close campuses. I was glad to see Claude advocating for long-term, stable funding.
Calling all Ottawa organizations: Ontario’s Pre-Budget Meeting takes place in Ottawa Jan 14, 2026.
This is your opportunity to have a say in Ontario's finances and where investments should be made. The deadline to request to appear is Jan 5 at 12PM (EST).
Sign up here: www.ola.org/en/apply-com...
This is your opportunity to have a say in Ontario's finances and where investments should be made. The deadline to request to appear is Jan 5 at 12PM (EST).
Sign up here: www.ola.org/en/apply-com...
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Calling all Ottawa organizations: Ontario’s Pre-Budget Meeting takes place in Ottawa Jan 14, 2026.
This is your opportunity to have a say in Ontario's finances and where investments should be made. The deadline to request to appear is Jan 5 at 12PM (EST).
Sign up here: www.ola.org/en/apply-com...
This is your opportunity to have a say in Ontario's finances and where investments should be made. The deadline to request to appear is Jan 5 at 12PM (EST).
Sign up here: www.ola.org/en/apply-com...
This morning, the government voted in favour of Bill 60, making it even easier for landlords to evict tenants. Instead of standing with students, seniors, and families, the Ford government chose to stand with corporate landlords.
#onpoli
#onpoli
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
This morning, the government voted in favour of Bill 60, making it even easier for landlords to evict tenants. Instead of standing with students, seniors, and families, the Ford government chose to stand with corporate landlords.
#onpoli
#onpoli
The Ford government is refusing to release this year’s EQAO scores months after they’re normally published. Parents and teachers deserve transparency. What is this government trying to hide?
#onted #onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#onted #onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Teachers, politicians call on the province to release EQAO results | CBC News
Educators and politicians are urging Ontario’s Ministry of Education to release the much-delayed Education Quality and Accountability Office assessment results.
www.cbc.ca
November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The Ford government is refusing to release this year’s EQAO scores months after they’re normally published. Parents and teachers deserve transparency. What is this government trying to hide?
#onted #onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#onted #onpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Winning seats so that we can implement policy change requires on the ground organizing. That's why Heather McPherson is the NDP leader we need - she knows how to organize and she's already demonstrated that she's willing to put in the hard work.
Chandra has proven she knows how to win where we haven’t won before. She and her team have won her elections one conversation at the time.
As someone who knows a a little something about that, I deeply appreciate her support and confidence
As someone who knows a a little something about that, I deeply appreciate her support and confidence
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Winning seats so that we can implement policy change requires on the ground organizing. That's why Heather McPherson is the NDP leader we need - she knows how to organize and she's already demonstrated that she's willing to put in the hard work.
After appointing supervisors who are keeping parents in the dark, the Minister of Education is now hiding EQAO results from families and educators. Transparency and accountability aren’t optional: parents have a right to know how their children are doing.
#onted
#onted
November 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
After appointing supervisors who are keeping parents in the dark, the Minister of Education is now hiding EQAO results from families and educators. Transparency and accountability aren’t optional: parents have a right to know how their children are doing.
#onted
#onted
It was great to meet up with teachers, education workers, and advocates this week at the OFL Convention and to talk about how we can defend public education and support students and workers. Our strength is in solidarity!
November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
It was great to meet up with teachers, education workers, and advocates this week at the OFL Convention and to talk about how we can defend public education and support students and workers. Our strength is in solidarity!
This government claims to be concerned about wasteful spending and bureaucracy, but at the same time they're forcing school boards to divert money meant for our kids into government advertising, while also requiring the minister's office to personally approve every single school name.
#onpoli
#onpoli
November 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This government claims to be concerned about wasteful spending and bureaucracy, but at the same time they're forcing school boards to divert money meant for our kids into government advertising, while also requiring the minister's office to personally approve every single school name.
#onpoli
#onpoli
Once again, the Ford government has cut off voices and shut down public feedback. This time on Bill 60, which puts tenant rights at risk.
We only have four days left to fight back before the bill passes.
Email the government now and tell them to withdraw Bill 60: stopbill60.ca
We only have four days left to fight back before the bill passes.
Email the government now and tell them to withdraw Bill 60: stopbill60.ca
November 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Once again, the Ford government has cut off voices and shut down public feedback. This time on Bill 60, which puts tenant rights at risk.
We only have four days left to fight back before the bill passes.
Email the government now and tell them to withdraw Bill 60: stopbill60.ca
We only have four days left to fight back before the bill passes.
Email the government now and tell them to withdraw Bill 60: stopbill60.ca
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember and honour the people we've lost to acts of anti-trans violence. I stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQ+ community and will continue to advocate for the rights and safety of transgender people across the province.
November 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember and honour the people we've lost to acts of anti-trans violence. I stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQ+ community and will continue to advocate for the rights and safety of transgender people across the province.
Bad-faith evictions and renovictions are already hurting tenants and Bill 60 will make things even worse. The Ford govt doesn't even want to hear from renters who will be hit hardest. It's clear this govt is not standing with families, students, or seniors.
#onpoli
#onpoli
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Bad-faith evictions and renovictions are already hurting tenants and Bill 60 will make things even worse. The Ford govt doesn't even want to hear from renters who will be hit hardest. It's clear this govt is not standing with families, students, or seniors.
#onpoli
#onpoli
Today is a shameful day for the Ford govt who passed Bill 33 despite public opposition and how much it hurts students, parents, and educators.
Ford and Calandra grabbed power for themselves and took away our democratic rights. Democracy is non-negotiable. Today, they treated it like nothing.
#onted
Ford and Calandra grabbed power for themselves and took away our democratic rights. Democracy is non-negotiable. Today, they treated it like nothing.
#onted
November 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Today is a shameful day for the Ford govt who passed Bill 33 despite public opposition and how much it hurts students, parents, and educators.
Ford and Calandra grabbed power for themselves and took away our democratic rights. Democracy is non-negotiable. Today, they treated it like nothing.
#onted
Ford and Calandra grabbed power for themselves and took away our democratic rights. Democracy is non-negotiable. Today, they treated it like nothing.
#onted
I received a letters from students at D Roy Kennedy PS, asking for a properly funded library & more support for books in schools. I’ve shared these letters with the Min. of Education and called on him to take action. Every child deserves access to books & a library that inspires a love of reading.
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I received a letters from students at D Roy Kennedy PS, asking for a properly funded library & more support for books in schools. I’ve shared these letters with the Min. of Education and called on him to take action. Every child deserves access to books & a library that inspires a love of reading.
The Ford government is one vote away from passing Bill 33 and Bill 60, and that final vote could take place tomorrow morning. 1/3
November 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The Ford government is one vote away from passing Bill 33 and Bill 60, and that final vote could take place tomorrow morning. 1/3
My ONDP Caucus colleagues and I are wearing red today in solidarity with education workers, teachers, and students in the fight against this government's attacks on our education system through Bill 33.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
My ONDP Caucus colleagues and I are wearing red today in solidarity with education workers, teachers, and students in the fight against this government's attacks on our education system through Bill 33.
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The four supervisors appointed by Paul Calandra aren’t the only public positions gifted by the Conservatives to their friends. 1/3
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The four supervisors appointed by Paul Calandra aren’t the only public positions gifted by the Conservatives to their friends. 1/3
Food insecurity is rising in Ottawa with food bank visits increasing by 101% since 2019. Housing & food costs are soaring & more people are falling into poverty. The govt needs to tackle the root causes by bringing down food prices & implementing real rent control.
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As food insecurity increases, Ottawa Food Bank calls on governments to address affordability crisis
Visits to member agencies have increased 101 per cent since 2019, the Ottawa Food Bank says.
ottawacitizen.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Food insecurity is rising in Ottawa with food bank visits increasing by 101% since 2019. Housing & food costs are soaring & more people are falling into poverty. The govt needs to tackle the root causes by bringing down food prices & implementing real rent control.
ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-...
ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-...
For nearly 5 months, I've been trying to meet with the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) to advocate on behalf of homebuyers in OWN but they've been refusing to meet.
I am asking Ministers Flack and Crawford to hold the HCRA accountable for its failures to protect consumers.
#onpoli
I am asking Ministers Flack and Crawford to hold the HCRA accountable for its failures to protect consumers.
#onpoli
November 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
For nearly 5 months, I've been trying to meet with the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) to advocate on behalf of homebuyers in OWN but they've been refusing to meet.
I am asking Ministers Flack and Crawford to hold the HCRA accountable for its failures to protect consumers.
#onpoli
I am asking Ministers Flack and Crawford to hold the HCRA accountable for its failures to protect consumers.
#onpoli
