QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the new rapid testing program in target schools and licensed child care centres:
“I’m relieved the government is finally implementing a rapid testing program at schools.
But it shouldn’t have taken this long. Once again this government is late to the game.
I’ve …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement on the nursing shortage crisis facing Ontario:
“The Premier needs to take immediate action to address the nursing shortage crisis.
Ontario is facing a mass exodus of nurses that is being driven by poor working conditions and low pay. And health care leaders warn that …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the government’s throne speech:
“The Premier mailed it in with an uninspiring throne speech that sets no vision or path forward for Ontario.
The Premier is giving himself a pat on the back all while COVID-19 cases in schools rise, the nursing …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement ahead of the Throne Speech and start of the legislative session.
“As we begin a legislative session that never should have been delayed, we need urgency and collaboration to tackle the multiple crises facing Ontario.
The province is over a year and a half into a …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
“On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are listening, learning and reflecting. Learning about the traumatic, dark and racist legacy that we are reminded of every time new unmarked graves are uncovered across the country …
TORONTO — Leader Abhijeet Manay made the following statement in response to the new Science Table modelling and rising cases among children:
“The Premier needs to immediately address the rising COVID-19 case numbers among children.
Today’s Science Table modelling clearly shows that cases in children are increasing — in particular among the 5 – …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the breakdown in negotiations between the Ford government and Ontario Association of Optometrists:“I am renewing my call for the Premier and Minister of Health to immediately commit to funding the operating costs for OHIP-funded services provided by optometrists.Kids and seniors are stuck without …
Watch Mike Schreiner’s messageGUELPH — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on today’s Global Climate Strike:“Today is the Global Climate Strike. And as people from around the globe rally together to demand stronger climate action from our governments, I’m inspired by the youth in Ontario, Canada and across the world who have …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the launch of the vaccine certificate system in Ontario:
“While I’m relieved that vaccine certificates are finally in effect, I’m concerned the Premier is abandoning small businesses at a time when they need more funding, guidance and support.
Many small businesses are already hanging on …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on Zero Emissions Day:
“Zero Emissions Day would be a great time for the Premier to finally commit to stop subsidizing fossil fuels.
We’re facing a climate emergency.
The International Energy Agency confirmed in May that the world must stop investing in new fossil fuel projects this …