QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in recognition of National Day of Mourning:
“Today, in a year unlike any other year, we come together to remember workers who have lost their lives or have been injured on the job.…
Month: April 2021
Premier taking us backwards on renewables
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the government’s proposal to eliminate renewable energy requirements:
“Even in the middle of a pandemic, Premier Ford still has time to push his anti-environmental, climate-denying agenda.…
Premier Ford finally realizes his privilege while in isolation
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to Premier Ford’s virtual press conference this morning:
“The hard truth: it’s taken the Premier a year into the pandemic, after being forced into isolation because of a workplace exposure, to finally realize the privilege he has over workers living paycheque-to-paycheque.…
Premier is out of excuses on paid sick days
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the Federal budget’s lack of improvement to CRSB:
“The Premier has been out of excuses on paid sick days for a long time.…
Legislature shouldn’t be suspended until people have the supports they need
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to reports that the Government might suspend the Legislature:
“It is our democratic duty as elected representatives to ensure we do everything possible to continue the work of the government to support the people of Ontario.…
New measures must make essential workplaces safe
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in anticipation of Premier Ford’s announcement this afternoon:
“Any new measures announced today must focus on protecting essential workers and making high-risk workplaces safer.…
Small Business Support Grant must be tripled
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding Ontario’s small businesses:
“The Premier is turning a blind eye to Ontario’s struggling small businesses.…
Amidst pandemic, Premier still finding time to destroy the environment
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on Schedule 3 of Bill 257, which was voted through at the legislature today:
“The Premier is ripping up Ontario’s environmental checks and balances by giving his Minister the power to violate Ontario’s planning laws.…
April break is another opportunity to make schools safer
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the safety of schools in Ontario:
“The Premier must use this week’s school break as an opportunity to make schools safer before classes return next week.…
Premier’s delay tactics costing lives
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that hospitals have been directed to cancel all scheduled surgeries and non-emergent activities starting Monday due to the large wave of COVID patients requiring hospitalization:
“The Premier’s delay to enact stricter measures and his refusal to implement key policies like paid sick days has put hospitals in the difficult position of having to stop elective surgeries.…