June 2, 2023
NDP: Franco-Ontarians are tired of waiting; Conservatives must fund University of Sudbury
SUDBURY – Ontario NDP critic for Francophone affairs Guy Bourgouin (Mushkegowuk—James Bay) and MPP France Gélinas (Nickel Belt) are telling Ford’s Conservatives that Franco-Ontarians are out of pat... More
April 14, 2021
MPP Bourgouin’s motion calls for action to help truckers facing paralyzing insurance costs, shortage of drivers
QUEEN’S PARK – Small trucking businesses in Northern Ontario and across the province are facing brutal insurance costs, a shortage of drivers, and are at risk of folding as a result, said NDP MPP G... More
April 13, 2021
Ford must listen to the people of Grassy Narrows First Nation
As gold prices soar and there are four thousand mining claims in the territory of the Grassy Narrows First Nation, I asked Doug Ford if being "open for business" should come at the expense of the h... More
January 20, 2021
We are here to help!
Dear friends and residents of Mushkegowuk-James Bay, Due to the provincial State of Emergency, our offices are closed, but we are meeting VIRTUALLY, by phone or email. Reach out! More
December 23, 2020
2020 in Review: A Year Like No Other
2020 is ending, but the impact of this year will certainly resonate for the years, if not decades. Since the provincial Emergency Measures were enacted in early March, COVID-19 has affected us all,... More
December 9, 2020
Member's Statement - Peetabeck Inninuwuk Community Culture & Recreation Centre Project in Fort Albany First Nation
Yesterday, I rose in the House to demand to the Minister of Infrastructure to approve and support the Peetabeck Inninuwuk Community Culture & Recreation Centre Project in Fort Albany First Nati... More
December 8, 2020
Franco-Ontarians not getting fair access to justice as Ford fails to provide court service in French
Bourgouin highlights horrific care of sexual misconduct survivor being denied right to speak due to lack of translation QUEEN’S PARK – Guy Bourgouin, the NDP’s critic for Francophone Affairs, blast... More
December 3, 2020
MPP Bourgouin calls for mental health and addictions supports desperately lacking in Mushkegowuk-James Bay
QUEEN’S PARK - Families in Mushkegowuk-James Bay are desperately calling on the Ford government to provide mental health and addictions supports. More
October 7, 2020
Virtual Education Town Hall
Tonight, I am co-hosting with MPP Michael Mantha a virtual Town Hall on Education. We will hear from parents, teachers and school trustees about what's been done and what needs to be done as our ch... More
August 21, 2020