Sarah Jama

• Sarah Jama’s censure an ‘abuse of power,’ NDP tried to muzzle her: legal docs

  Two experts say Sarah Jama's legal challenge hinges on one pivotal question: What is the scope of parliamentary privilege?

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  Nov 30, 2023
  
• Ontario MPP reopens office as an independent, vows to fight her censure

  Sarah Jama welcomed constituents back to her office as an independent MPP Tuesday and declared she will fight the censure she received from the Ontario legislature.

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  Nov 15, 2023
  
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• Hundreds gather in support of Hamilton MPP Sarah Jama in virtual rally

  Supporters say racism and discrimination played a factor in Sarah Jama's removal from the Ontario NDP caucus and censure in the assembly earlier this week.

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  Oct 28, 2023
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• Sarah Jama says she can still ‘advocate’ for riding despite being removed from Ontario NDP

  A political expert says Jama's NDP exile and censure may lessen her influence at Queen's Park, but allow her to be more 'unfiltered' outside it.

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  Oct 26, 2023
• Premier Doug Ford denies defaming Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah Jama

  Lawyers for Ontario Premier Doug Ford claim that his statement about Sarah Jama is not defamatory and add that Ford denies that he personally defamed the Hamilton Centre MPP.

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  Oct 23, 2023
• Ontario NDP removes Sarah Jama from caucus after Israel-Hamas comments

  Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles says she has removed rookie legislator Sarah Jama from caucus after the member had been under fire for comments about the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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  Oct 23, 2023
• Ontario Premier Ford’s government passes motion to silence Hamilton legislator

  The motion passed shortly after the legislator, Sarah Jama, was removed from the NDP caucus today.

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  Oct 23, 2023
• Hamilton Centre MPP closes constituency office citing safety concerns

  In a social media post, Jama said the decision to close the outlet on Main Street East was made after receiving a number of "concerning calls and emails."

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  Oct 20, 2023
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• Ontario politicians debate censuring legislator for statement on Israel-Hamas conflict

  The Progressive Conservatives have now put forward a motion to censure Jama, calling on the Speaker not to recognize her in the House.

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  Oct 18, 2023
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• Ontario MPP Jama subject of censure motion for comments about Israel-Hamas conflict

  A Conservative motion seeks to censure Hamilton Centre NDP MPP Sarah Jama until she makes a formal apology to the legislature.

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  Oct 17, 2023