TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following comment on the rollout of the antigen rapid tests:
“For weeks I have called on the Premier to roll-out rapid tests in our long term care homes, our schools and to essential workplaces.
And for months these “game-changing” rapid tests sat unused.
I’m relieved to learn that the Premier …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner provided the following statement on the Government’s recent announcement regarding agricultural inspections.
“In a few weeks, more than 2,000 migrant workers are expected to arrive in Ontario adding to the hundreds already here.
And while I welcome the Premier’s recent announcement to increase inspections of agricultural facilities, these measures are not …
TORONTO — Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner spoke today at the Ontario Health Coalition’s Long-Term Care Livestream Protest:
Addressing the hundreds of livestream protest participants remotely, Schreiner expressed his deepest condolences to grieving families.
He also emphasized the government’s failure to properly plan for, and respond to, the humanitarian crisis facing the …
GUELPH — Mike Schreiner made the following comment on the recent announcement by Metrolinx:
“Today is a win for the Guelph community and showcases the importance of community engagement and consultation. I want to thank community members who spoke out on this issue.
I welcome the decision by Metrolinx to rule out Margaret Greene …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the Minister of Labour’s news conference on workplace inspections:
“The Government is failing to provide people with safe workplaces. And it is contributing to the spread of Covid-19.
It is unacceptable that over 30% of big stores are not complying with public health …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on paid sick days:
“The Premier wants us to believe that he can’t do anything about paid sick days and it’s best left for the federal government. This is a shame.
In 2018 it was the current government that revoked paid sick days in Ontario, forcing …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding school reopenings:
“The Government must ensure that children with special needs have access to safe schooling.
Kids with special needs represent one of our most vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 public health crisis. And yet the Government has decided that it’s safe for these kids …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement regarding the new State of Emergency:
“Delay in implementing strong public health measures have led to this point.
And yes, we all need to do our part to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
That means the provincial government needs to do their part too. For too …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the COVID-19 pandemic:
“As Ontario blazes past 5,000 COVID-related deaths, Ontarians remain confused about the Government’s plan.
Last week Premier Ford talked about data that was scary, but we can’t see it until tomorrow. Last week a curfew was on the table, now apparently it’s …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Premier’s press conference:
“Yet again the Premier is teasing big announcements regarding the pandemic. This time in reference to COVID modelling.
I’d like to remind the Premier to not treat the pandemic like a game show.
Ontario is in a real crisis right now as …