QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement about Guelph elementary teachers from the Upper Grand District School Board striking outside his office:
“I thank the hundreds of educators, parents, students and allies who took strike action outside of my constituency office today.
They have my full support in rejecting the government plan …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the government’s transit cuts led to the cancellation of the discounted fare program for riders using GO and TTC:
“Transit cuts are punishing GTA commuters, adding hundreds of dollars to their cost of living and making public transit less affordable.
It’s not fair that …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement about the rotating strikes taking place across Ontario schools all week:
“The government is out of touch with parents, educators and the public on his dispute with teachers and staff.
People are united in their rejection of cuts to education.
Parents understand the issues that education …
TORONTO, ON — At the annual conference of Ontario’s rural municipalities, MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner called on the province to increase its investment in rural broadband infrastructure.
“In 2020, this isn’t a luxury, it’s a basic part of life – whether you’re paying the bills or using the latest technology to run …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the province announced scholarships in honour of the victims of the Iran plane crash:
“This horrific tragedy has devastated the Iranian-Canadian community, our academic institutions, and the country as a whole.
It is essential that we find ways to honour the victims and keep …
GUELPH, ON — Mike Schreiner, MPP for Guelph, released the following statement on the announcement of new electric bus infrastructure in Guelph:
“I want to thank all levels of government for making a smart and sustainable investment in Guelph’s clean energy future.
Tackling the climate crisis requires an unprecedented transformation of our infrastructure, and …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the latest round of one-day strikes was announced by teachers’ unions:
“The Education Minister must stop escalating tensions in the media and focus his attention on getting a fair deal for teachers and students.
Teachers will not sign off on the government’s plan to …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the government said it will reimburse parents for childcare costs during a teachers’ strike:
“The Education Minister is trying to change the channel after leaked documents revealed a secret plan to replace in-class instruction with full-time e-learning.
This cash-back program provides some financial relief …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after Metrolinx announced it was considering an expansion of paid parking at GO stations:
“The province must work with municipalities to support better local transit options to GO stations before charging for parking at GO lots.
Many people are forced to drive to GO stations …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement about the extension of the Pickering nuclear station to 2025:
“The Premier is rolling the dice by keeping Pickering open well after its best-before date.
The plant’s reactors were designed to be used for 30 years, and yet the Premier keeps them on life support …