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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 1d

It was a great honour to be elected Chair of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians this week. CWP's goal is to strengthen democracies across the Commonwealth. When people reach their potential, nations reach their potential 🇨🇦
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Waterloo MPP Catherine Fife heads Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians

Catherine Fife now heads Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians. Waterloo MPP elected Tuesday at group’s annual meeting in Barbados.

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 2d

Without a clear commitment and honest consultation with operators, the government is causing confusion and delaying childcare safety. Barrier infrastructure is costly. For the sake of childcare centres and families, it's time for Ontario Ministry of Education to step up and show leadership. #onpoli

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 2d

"Public education changed my life. It is at the heart of how we lift each other up, strengthen our democracy, and build a brighter future that defies division."

Proud to be the 1st 🇨🇦 elected Chair of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians.

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 4d

My office has been advocating on behalf of local child care providers & parents who support the safety measures but want the Ministry of Education to consult. The govt needs to provide funding so operators can meet the upcoming legislative requirements. #onpoli

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Daycare facilities call on Ministry to fund safety barriers after crash

Childcare facilities are now taking costly precautions amid new safety rules from the provincial government.

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 7d

I'm proud to stand with OPSEU members at Conestoga College and other colleges across the province as they fight for a fair deal for employees, students, and system sustainability. Education support workers are an essential part of our education system. #onpoli

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations to Your Neighbourhood Credit Union Waterloo branch manager Shannon Mellor & CAO Lisa Colangelo as you celebrate your new, relocated branch in UpTown Waterloo. YNCU is one of the largest credit unions in Ontario, & its employees live & work in the communities they serve. #SupportLocal

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks to Elder and UW Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Myeengun Henry for honouring the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, and for his words of hope for the future. This morning's event included a sunrise ceremony & a #TruthAndReconciliationDay walk around the Ring Road.

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 15d

Bonne Journée des Franco-Ontariens et des Franco-Ontariennes! It was a pleasure to join the 50th anniversary flag raising by the Centre Communautaire Francophone de Cambridge today. There was a great feeling of cultural pride in the air for this historic milestone. #Francophonie

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 16d

"New Democrat MPP Catherine Fife helped with the legislation, and said the 'progress on concussion awareness is a testament of the love that Rowan’s parents demonstrated through their grief.'" #onpoli www.therecord.com/politics/pro...

Ontario saw a drop in the number of sports-related brain injuries in the years after introducing concussion safety legislation Rowan's Law, a new report has found.

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks to ANC for demonstrating the efficiency, effectiveness of modular housing while also challenging the stereotypes. Modular housing should be part of Ontario’s solution to address our housing crisis & key infrastructure needs. Thanks to SHOW ED Brian Paul for making this connection. #onpoli

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 18d

“Losing jobs in the middle of a housing crisis shows how reckless it is to rely on the private market alone. When homes are only built if they bring in maximum profits, people lose twice: no homes and no jobs.” #onpoli
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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 21d

Centres need support or fees may be impacted
"I think a lot of operators are waiting for more direction from the Minister of what's going to be acceptable and if there's going to be any funding for this." - Christine Helgerman, director of St. John's Christian Nursery #onpoli

Child-care centres in Waterloo region, Guelph move quickly to set up barriers and change parking rules | CBC News

After an SUV crashed into a Richmond Hill child-care centre last week killing a toddler and injuring nine others, a Waterloo child-care centre quickly moved to set up barriers at its facility.

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 22d

Great community support for Hockey Helps the Homeless - Waterloo Region's Puck Drop launch event at the KW Naval Association this afternoon. Can't beat the traditional comfort food lunch of wieners and beans! Tournament Game Day is October 24. Sign up or support at hhth.akaraisin.com/ui/WR25.

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 22d

Congratulations to Princess Cinemas on their 40th anniversary! Thank you for all you bring to Uptown Waterloo.

“Here’s looking at you, kid!” #SupportLocal

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 23d

Today, September 18, is #InternationalEqualPayDay. It's 2025, yet women are still paid less than men for comparable work. This inequity slows down career progression for women and drags down our economy. It's time for less talk, and more action.

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 24d

“The FAO is also clear that Ontario will be hit harder by U.S. tariffs than any other province,” said Fife. “Crucial sectors like auto, steel, forestry and manufacturing are especially vulnerable, yet this government has not a single plan to shield jobs or support workers.” #onpoli

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 25d

“Instead of Doug Ford pouring out a bottle of whiskey, he could be focused on fixing our schools, creating (a) good, healthy learning environment and good local jobs for the economy,” said Waterloo MPP Catherine Fife, an opposition New Democrat. #onpoli www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Critics slam province over schools that are ‘literally crumbling’

A recent provincial study rated 62 schools in Waterloo Region at below a state of good repair.

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 26d

Investing in public schools creates healthier learning & working environments + supports our local economy during an aggressive trade war.

Min of Ed underfunding has resulted in overcrowded, overheated & crumbling schools. Elizabeth Ziegler PS is so dire it's closed for repairs until 2027! #onpoli

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · 26d

"It's got to keep going without me" - Terry Fox. Congratulations to the Waterloo Terry Fox Run team & volunteers for today's event to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope. Nearly $80k raised so far! It was a privilege meeting brave young cancer survivor Mateo 🙌 #FinishIt

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · Sep 6

13 years ago, we won an historic by-election victory in KW. It has been my honour & privilege to serve the riding, which is now Waterloo. Thank you for trusting me to represent our community. #onpoli

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · Sep 3

Care about Public Education? Join the Ontario NDP's virtual townhall on Monday, September 8 at 7pm and push back against Ford's anti-democratic #Bill33 power grab. #onpoli

RSVP www.ontariondp.ca/hands-off-our-schools-bill-33-townhall

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · Sep 2

“None of these theatrics help commuters who are stuck in traffic,” said Fife, whose party has called on Ford to improve public transit and make the 407 toll-free for trucks as better solutions for easing traffic congestion. #onpoli
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Doug Ford says he’s fighting gridlock — but he won’t say how much Highway 413 will cost

The government's silence has raised plenty of questions about the freeway that will cut through farms, environmentally sensitive wetlands and the Greenbelt on a 52-kilometre route from Highway 401 in

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thx to Waterloo Regional Labour Council for organizing today's #LabourDay picnic in Waterloo Park. Come celebrate workers, families and community while enjoying delicious burgers, hotdogs, samosas and refreshments until 4pm. Food sales will benefit United Way WR.

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · Aug 28

"This is public money. It is tax dollars, and the public has a right to know about the price tag." - Catherine Fife, MPP Waterloo, Shadow Minister for Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade #onpoli

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Catherine Fife @waterloompp.bsky.social · Aug 19

“Things are so bad right now in Ontario on the housing file that if people can live in a friend’s basement or family basement, they feel like this is as good as it’s going to get, until this government gets their act together.” #onpoli www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...

Does a student bed count as a new home? Ontario says yes as housing starts falter

The Ford government has changed how it counts progress while struggling to add 1.5M homes by 2031.

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