QUEEN’S PARK — Guelph MPP and Leader of the Green Party of Ontario, Mike Schreiner, released the following statement:
“It is not fair to recognize some frontline health workers for their heroic contributions during COVID-19 and not others.…
Month: May 2020
Province must help hospitals ramp up surgery capacity,
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the province released a framework for re-starting surgeries cancelled due to COVID-19:
“I thank the Minister for responding to my letter and releasing a framework for resuming scheduled surgeries.…
Long-term care Minister should promise overhaul of the system
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Minister of Long-Term Care said there would be a review of the system once the pandemic is over:
“Ontario’s long-term care sector was clearly not prepared for a pandemic.…
Premier must prevent small business exodus
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Premier announced Ontario was easing restrictions on retail stores starting soon:
“I support the Premier easing restrictions on businesses so they can safely reopen.…
Financial help would alleviate mental health toll of COVID-19
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Ford government re-announced $12 million for expanded mental health services:
“Caring for people’s mental health is essential, especially during this extraordinary crisis.…
Health Minister must work urgently to restart essential surgeries
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Mike Schreiner sent the attached letter to the Health Minister today, asking her to release a plan for resuming the over 65,000 surgeries that have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Schreiner calls for major financial relief for municipalities
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Mike Schreiner sent the following letter to the Premier, asking the province for a Municipal Response Plan to give municipalities urgent financial relief to deal with COVID-19.…
We cannot return to the economy of old
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the province announced some businesses could reopen on May 4:
“I am delighted that people can safely start tending to their gardens and growing fresh fruit and vegetables.…