QUEEN’S PARK– Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to the news that OHIP assistance will be expanded for Ukrainian refugees:
“I welcome the government’s announcement to expand OHIP assistance for Ukrainian refugees. This is something many people have been asking about and it’s a relief the government is finally listening.
All refugees …
QUEEN’S PARK– Mike Schreiner rose in the House to call on the Premier to double the size of the Greenbelt to include the Bluebelt, instead of doubling down on destructive highways and supporting fossil fuels:
“This week the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a chilling report stating that there must be ‘rapid …
QUEEN’S PARK– This afternoon, Mike Schreiner tabled the following motion in the House to expand the size of the Greenbelt to include a Bluebelt to protect water:
“That, in the opinion of the house, climate change and development are serious threats to Ontario’s water, which therefore should be protected by expanding the size of the …
“Ontario is well positioned to be a global leader in the new climate economy,” said Mike Schreiner at a virtual news conference. “With competitive advantages in mining, innovation, financing and auto manufacturing and parts, along with a strong workforce.”
I will build on these existing strengths to grow good, green jobs and businesses in the …
“Today’s housing bill could have included real solutions. But instead the government offered up a poorly built, amateur plan that’s a bare bones construction of what’s needed to address the raging housing affordability crisis.
There’s cracks all over this bill’s foundation.
It’s a completely missed opportunity to:
Increase housing supply by expanding zoning options to allow triplexes …
QUEEN’S PARK– Mike Schreiner made the following statement on COVID-19 testing:“The Premier already shut out most Ontarians’ from accessing PCR tests, and now he’s doing the same with rapid tests.The fact that Ontarians will no longer be able to get free rapid tests from pharmacies after next week is ridiculous.Public health experts …
QUEEN’S PARK– Mike Schreiner rose in the legislature to call on the government to provide Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) a fair wage so new child care spaces can be staffed:“Let’s get real: Ontario will struggle to provide enough child care spaces if there are not enough Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) to care …
“I’m glad that the Premier listened to my calls to continue offering free rapid tests at pharmacies and grocery stores beyond next week.
Testing should be accessible and convenient to everyone that needs it.
The Premier now needs to also expand PCR testing so Ontarians can stay safe and we can keep the province …
“For the past year, I have called on the government to expand the Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) to cover the entire province and increase the rate from 15% to 20%.
To learn that the government finally implemented this important policy is a win and welcome news. It will help reduce speculation and raise …
“This simple but effective proposal will help many Ontarians offset record-high gas prices and the impact those prices are having on every aspect of their lives.” Schreiner wrote. “We must take action to support Ontarians, but subsidizing gas prices is not the sustainable answer.”
In an effort to address the intersecting affordability and …