Mike Schreiner sent the attached letter to the Environment Minister today, asking him to publish a full list of all changes made while the Environmental Bill of Rights was partially suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While the government restored the Environmental Bill of Rights earlier this week, Schreiner is seeking full transparency about all proposals that were …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Premier indicated he was considering civil liability protection:
“Residents and families of those who suffered preventable deaths in long-term care homes deserve justice.
I do not support blanket immunity for the long-term care sector – not after several hundred outbreaks and close to …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement about the outbreak of COVID-19 cases among seasonal farmworkers:
“My heart goes out to the families of the two men who died and to all the other seasonal workers who are ill from COVID-19. Their health matters just as much as anyone else’s.
Much like …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after Regulation 115/20, which suspended part of the Environmental Bill of Rights, was revoked:
“I welcome the news that the Environmental Bill of Rights has been restored.
Public consultation on changes that affect our air and water is essential to keeping people and communities safe.
I …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement about the province increasing the number of people Ontarians can interact with:
“This is a huge relief for everyone in Ontario who has spent three months separated from loved ones. It’s a big boost to our collective mental health.
I am heartwarmed thinking of the …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after it was announced that families could once again begin visiting relatives in long-term care:
“ I understand the agony of families and residents who are desperate to see each other after months of isolating elders in long-term care homes.
With visitations once again allowed …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the federal government and province announced funding for Digital Main Street:
“I want to thank the federal and provincial governments for listening and making a smart investment in local, independent businesses by expanding Digital Main Street.
This program has proven itself invaluable during the …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Premier refused to disclose the names of his medical advisors on COVID-19
“It’s not fair for the Premier to claim he is making expert-based decisions when he refuses to disclose who those experts are.
The Premier has said Ontarians deserve to know what …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the province announced its plan for reopening child care centres:
“Access to safe, affordable child care is essential to reopening our economy and communities.
That is why I’m disappointed that the Ford government is not providing additional funding to child care operators to help …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after it was announced that bars and restaurants would be allowed to extend their patios:
“I support the increased use of outdoor space to help people socialize safely and provide additional income generating opportunities for small businesses.
This is a smart move that I backed …