“Ontario is facing a housing affordability crisis and a mental health crisis.
The two are linked. And both crises have worsened during the pandemic.
Estimates are that up to 50% of people who are unhoused live with a mental health condition.
Mental health professionals are clear that the lowest-cost way to improve people’s lives and …
“Ontarians have been through so much in the last two years and we’re all frustrated and waiting for the end of this pandemic. Masks, like vaccines, are a key layer of protection that help us fully reopen the province and stay open.
COVID-19 is an airborne virus. It’s highly contagious. And experts are …
“This is a win,” said Mike Schreiner. “Many teachers and schools have gone above and beyond to teach about the climate crisis, even though it wasn’t required, and we thank them for that.
“Youth are on the frontlines of the climate emergency, and climate education needs to be a fundamental part of the …
“Yesterday, I asked whether the Premier would commit to doubling ODSP rates.
And his government in so many words said ‘NO’, they would not bring people with disabilities who are unable to work above the poverty line.
ODSP advocates say they feel like they are being punished for being born disabled, like they ‘have …
“On International Women’s Day, and every day, I’m calling on the government to make women’s mental health a priority.
Research shows that women have experienced much higher mental health-related challenges as a result of the pandemic.
The pressure of being a teacher, mother and professional all at once as offices and classrooms shut down …
“Life is getting more and more expensive in Ontario, and the affordability crunch is hitting Ontarians with disabilities the hardest.
The average rent for a one bedroom apartment is over $1,000 a month, and even higher in cities like Toronto.
Yet the basic needs and shelter allowance for ODSP is just $1,169 a month …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to news that the Premier’s government is backtracking on its plan to deregulate traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture and is removing Schedule 5 from Bill 88:
“I’m relieved that the Premier finally listened to traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and is scrapping his plans …
OTTAWA — Mike Schreiner made the following statement on the mental health impacts of the occupation on Ottawa:
“The month-long occupation continues to have a negative impact on the mental health of Ottawans and mental health care needs to be made affordable and accessible to them.
Families and children were fearful to go outside their …
“Mental health is health,” Mike Schreiner said. “It needs to be a priority.”
The past two years of the pandemic have taken a tremendous toll on Ontarians’ mental health and well-being. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, almost half of Ontarians said their mental health has worsened since the pandemic began, and 1 …
“Today’s FAO report confirms what we all already knew: the Premier is shortchanging Ontarians billions at a time when they’re hurting the most.
The health care system is overrun and nurses are burning out. Schools are understaffed, many with poor infrastructure.
Yet the Premier spent just 39% of the health care budget and 43% …