Tonight I am at Bloor and Islington at a protest to protect our bike lanes from being ripped out. Doug Ford is spending millions making our streets more dangerous, and we will not stand for it.

15.2% youth unemployment, a jump from 14.4%. That’s what we learned from today’s Statistics Canada job numbers. At the same time, Ontario is facing a growing climate crisis. We can tackle both. Today, I joined @OFLabour President Laura Walton and young organizers from Organizing for a Youth Climate Corps to call for 10,000 paid Youth Climate Jobs every year. The goal is to give young people good work while helping Ontario cut emissions, prepare for extreme weather and respond to climate emergencies. It's good for the climate. Good for the economy. Good for jobs. I will be introducing this motion in the legislature when we return in October. You can support it by signing this petition: jessicabellmpp.ca/youth_clim…

What an utter waste of money to remove a bike lane that serves the vital purpose of keeping cyclists safe. People cycle because it is fast, reliable and very cheap. Given the high price of gas, the Premier should be encouraging cycling, not making it dangerous. I know this bike lane will return.

I just voted for Olivia Chow for Mayor, Mike Layton for Councillor, and Dee Williams for Trustee, and I was proud to do so! Advance voting is open 10am to 7pm until Sunday Oct 11. Vote early!

Great to join @UTGSU at GradFest 2026! Starting out as a student can be a lot – from getting on top of your classes, to the challenge of finding somewhere affordable, safe, and stable to live here in downtown Toronto 🏠 If you’re having issues as a renter, that’s where my community office can help, including with our free 2026 Tenant Guide 👋 If you’re a student who’s renting, you can get your Guide here: jessicabellmpp.ca/tenantguid…

Why does this Conservative government get to live like rockstars on the taxpayer dime — with luxury private jets, five-star hotel stays and lobster dinners — while hard-working people aren’t even paid a living wage? Today, Ontario’s minimum wage went up just 35 cents to $17.95 an hour. Meanwhile, rent is unaffordable. Grocery bills are through the roof. And too many people working full-time still need food banks to get by. A full-time job should be enough to live on. We are calling for a $20 minimum wage indexed to inflation, action to bring down housing and grocery costs, and fewer barriers for workers who want to join a union. torontotoday.ca/local/busine…