March 29, 2019
Ford denies approval to six overdose prevention sites, risking lives
QUEEN’S PARK — Bhutila Karpoche, Ontario NDP critic for Mental Health and Addictions, released the following statement in response to news that the Ford Conservatives are approving only 15 overdose... More
March 26, 2019
Ford Conservatives stall on overdose prevention sites as death toll climbs
QUEEN’S PARK — Especially in light of a shocking new opioid-related death-toll number, Bhutila Karpoche, Ontario NDP critic for Mental Health and Addictions, said it’s simply wrong for the Ford C... More
March 20, 2019
NDP MPP says Timbercreek Asset Management should stop exploiting tenants at West Lodge apartment buildings in Parkdale
TORONTO — NDP MPP for Parkdale-High Park Bhutila Karpoche is calling on the Ford government to pressure rental company Timbercreek Asset Management to carry out long-overdue repairs to two Parkdale... More
February 21, 2019
Children and youth need faster access to mental health services now: NDP MPP
Vote on NDP MPP bill to cap wait times for youth mental health at 30 days expected Thursday QUEEN’S PARK – With emergency department visits and hospitalizations on the rise among youth and children... More
February 20, 2019
NDP MPPs stand with Toronto families devastated by Ford’s cut to autism funding
QUEEN’S PARK — NDP MPPs Bhutila Karpoche (Parkdale-High Park), Jill Andrew (Toronto-St. Paul’s) and Jessica Bell (University-Rosedale) said it’s simply wrong for Doug Ford to plow ahead with his cu... More
February 12, 2019
NDP stands with advocate for Ministry of Mental Health call
TORONTO — MPP Bhutila Karpoche (Parkdale—High Park), the NDP’s critic for Mental Health and Addictions, said the Ontario NDP stands with Noah Irvine and other mental health advocates, who are calli... More
January 25, 2019
Overdose prevention site permits set to expire while Ford stays silent
TORONTO — Doug Ford has yet to confirm which of the province’s overdose prevention sites (OPS) will be permitted to stay open, with all currently operating OPS sites’ licenses set to expire on Jan.... More
January 22, 2019
CAMH survey re-affirms Ontario’s need for mental health services overhaul
QUEEN'S PARK — New findings from a CAMH survey showing a rise in mental health challenges among Ontario adults re-affirms the province’s dire need for a mental health services overhaul, says NDP cr... More
December 23, 2018
Following inquest, NDP renews call for opioid crisis to be declared a public health emergency
Coroner’s jury inquest into the death of Bradley Chapman recommended declaring public health emergency More
November 21, 2018