Month: March 2020

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner issued the following statement about Ontario schools remaining closed until May:

“I think everyone understands and supports this decision because our shared priority as a province is to slow the spread of COVID-19.

I want to thank unions, school boards and the Ministry of Education for coming together to …

GUELPH, ON — Mike Schreiner issued the following statement in response to the government’s inaction on emergency relief for renters:

“I’m disappointed that the Premier continues to leave renters in the lurch as April 1 looms.

Ontario must implement an emergency rent relief fund of up $2,000 per tenant to bridge the gap.

While there …

GUELPH, ON — Mike Schreiner released this statement after the federal government announced an increase to the small business wage subsidy from 10% to 75%:

“As a former small business owner, I know how much this cash flow relief matters to everyone who runs a small business and is trying desperately to keep …

GUELPH, ON — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after 4 Guelph General hospital workers tested positive for COVID-19:

“Health care workers across the world are putting their health and safety on the line to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and care for the sick.

My thoughts are with the four people who tested positive …

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner issued the following statement in response to the Premier’s news conference:

“I’m calling on the government to implement an emergency rent fund for people who cannot pay their rent on April 1.

Yesterday’s financial update failed to deliver direct financial relief to people to offset their lost earnings.

With the …

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Premier promised to enact tough measures against price gouging:

“Any business that is profiteering off this pandemic should be ashamed of themselves.

I support the province enacting measures to stop companies from jacking up the prices of goods that are in short supply …

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement about the government’s COVID-19 relief plan:

“I voted in favour of the government’s fiscal update because we need a united front against COVID-19 regardless of political differences. I support running a deficit because the priority must be saving lives, preparing our hospitals for the …

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the construction sector was granted a broad exemption to the shutdown of non-essential services:

“Construction workers deserve the same protections as everyone else.

I disagree with the Premier’s reactive approach and worry it will undo efforts to flatten the curve and slow the spread …

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after emergency measures were enacted for Ontario’s long-term care homes to combat COVID-19:

“Restricting visits could take a heavy emotional toll on our elders in care.

But these measures are necessary to protect those at greatest risk from COVID-19.

I urge family members to stay in …