QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released this statement after the Premier announced a new bill to fast-track the construction of highways, transit, and housing:
“Ontario needs a vision for a green and caring recovery.
We cannot afford to squander this opportunity to tackle the climate crisis by making smart infrastructure investments that will lower …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released this statement after the province announced an end to streaming in Grade 9 and a ban on suspending younger students:
“I support any decision to end discriminatory practices and build anti-racism into the fabric of our school system.
Streaming at an early age has unfairly pushed racialized students …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released this statement about the ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks on farms in Windsor-Essex:
“We need consistent health guidance to keep all workers safe, regardless of where they work or where they are from.
Migrant workers should not be asked to put their health and the health of others on the …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released this statement after the government announced an additional $150 million for municipalities to help with housing and homelessness:
“Although this funding is welcome, the Premier needs to come to the table with a lot more than $150 million to bail out Ontario’s cities from the COVID-19 crisis.
This …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released this statement after the government extended the commercial rent relief program into July:
“This extension does not change the bottom line that this program is failing many small businesses.
It only helps the small percentage of businesses that have qualified for rental assistance, leaving out all those businesses …