TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on the devastating heat waves occurring across Canada:
“The record-breaking heat happening across the country is yet another sign of the urgent need for climate action.
Canada is warming twice as fast compared to the global average.
And it’s having severe impacts on people’s health, the environment …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding long-term care (LTC) in Ontario:
“The government failed to keep long-term care residents safe during the pandemic. The Minister of Long-Term Care’s apology rings hollow unless it is accompanied with concrete action to improve the status quo.
Thousands of elders lost their lives and many …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on schools:
“The Premier must immediately get moving on improving ventilation if we want our schools to be safe come September.
Public health experts are clear that improving ventilation is a key measure to make schools safer, in addition to lowering class sizes to 15, investing …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on small businesses and reopening:
“As Ontario continues to reopen, so many small businesses across the province are still struggling and desperately need support.
That’s why I continue to call on the Premier to:
Provide a third round of funding from the Small Business Support GrantExpand eligibility …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in regards to Cowessess First Nation discovering 751 unmarked graves in Saskatchewan:
“The 751 unmarked graves found at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan is another disturbing and tragic reminder of the horrific legacy and present day reality of colonialism …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the lack of a plan for safe schools:
“When it comes to schools, the Government’s complete lack of urgency is appalling. And it’s unacceptable.
The clock is ticking. There’s only two months left before September and let’s not forget about the many 11-month schools that …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to today’s vaccine update:
“In order for Ontario to benefit from the expanded second dose booking eligibility announced today, there needs to be adequate booking slots and a clearly communicated rollout so the most at-risk are not left on the sidelines again.
The current …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the passing of Bill 307:
“The past three days have shown how quickly the Premier is willing to act to violate Ontarians’ Charter Rights and silence critics.
This is a dark day for democracy in Ontario.
The Premier abused the notwithstanding clause to …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding action on anti-Islamophobia:
“We can’t afford to play political games with an issue as serious as Islamophobia.
So I’m calling on my fellow leaders to work across party lines. I am ready to support efforts focused on providing meaningful change and urgent action to …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the notwithstanding clause:
“The Premier’s use of the notwithstanding clause for a self-serving purpose is a blatant abuse of power.
He’s throwing a constitutional fit because he lost in court — once again.
And all for what? To silence his critics ahead of the 2022 …