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 …
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Small businesses and municipalities need funding and legal support as vaccine certificate launches
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 …
On Zero Emissions Day, the Premier should commit to stop subsidizing fossil fuels
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 …
MPP Schreiner pens open letter to the Premier calling for urgent action to address situation at Western University
Please see the full open letter as a PDF.
TORONTO — This afternoon, MPP Mike Schreiner sent an open letter to the Premier in response to the recent allegations of drugging, sexual assault, and gender-based violence at Western university.
“Many students, families and Ontarians are feeling scared and hopeless in light of these disturbing …
The Premier shortchanging Ontarians with continuous underspending
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to this morning’s FAO report:
“The Premier’s failure to invest in what’s needed to combat COVID-19 is making the pandemic worse.
Today’s FAO report shows how hollow the Premier’s claim is that nothing will be spared when it comes to battling the pandemic.
The report …
Vaccine certificate leaves more questions for small businesses
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to Minister Elliott’s press conference this afternoon:
“Today’s vaccine certificate announcement leaves small businesses with yet more questions, confusion and concern.
While I’m glad to see more guidelines being rolled out, the vaccine certificate program is still short on details — specifically around enforcement …
Schreiner calls on the Premier to work with municipalities to protect hospitals
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to John Tory’s press conference regarding the planned protests at hospitals:
“The Premier needs to urgently work with municipalities to protect hospitals from angry protestors.
Municipalities are clear that they’re open to working with the province to keep patients and health-care workers safe and …
Province needs to step up to address surging opioid crisis
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the Science Table’s brief on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Opioid-Related Harm in Ontario:“The government needs to urgently step up and address the opioid crisis that has surged during COVID-19.The Science Table’s new report is clear: rates of opioid-related …
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation should be a statutory holiday in Ontario
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will not be recognized as a statutory holiday in Ontario:“I support calls from Indigenous leaders and groups to recognize The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a statutory holiday in …
The Premier needs to reinstate free rapid testing program for students
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding rapid testing for students:“Asymptomatic rapid tests should be free for school-aged children at pharmacies.The program was available during the spring. With schools now starting again, it needs to be reimplemented — especially since children under 12 are still ineligible for vaccinations.Making parents …