On the last day of the spring session, I rose in the Legislature to criticize the government’s decision to adjourn for 21 weeks. To be clear, MPPs will be doing important work in their ridings over the summer. But, as I said in my debate, these shortened legislative sessions are a threat …
Author: MPP Schreiner Constit Office
Schreiner: “It’s time for this government to care for Ontarians”
GUELPH – MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the Ontario Medical Association’s recent survey results demonstrating ER overcrowding and decreased patient confidence.
“Ontario’s healthcare system is at a breaking point.
Because of this government’s chronic underfunding, Ontarians have lost confidence in what was once a world-class public healthcare system.
Our ERs are overcrowded …
Battery beats gas despite government’s best efforts
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in responding to news of the largest battery procurement in Ontario’s history:
“Despite this government’s efforts to tip the scales in favour of gas, low-cost battery storage won the government’s competitive procurement process and will supply 640 MW of capacity to our grid.
This is a …
Government spending taxpayer dollars on Ontario Place parking lot
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that the Ford government has awarded a contract to build the parking garage at Ontario Place:
“This government is wasting almost $200 million of taxpayer money on a parking garage at Ontario Place while everyday Ontarians are struggling just to get …
Schreiner to table bill legalizing homes that put people before profits
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner is set to table a bill calling on the Ford government to legalize gentle density and build more affordable homes in the communities people love, not where it is most profitable for wealthy speculators.
“It’s time to stop letting wealthy speculators dictate how and where we build homes,” …
Schreiner joins the call for the FAO to investigate Highway 413 costs
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner spoke at a press conference hosted by Environmental Defence, calling on Ontario’s Financial Accountability Office to investigate the cost of building Highway 413.
“Highway 413 is an environmental wrecking ball that’s going to pave over our Greenbelt so big corporations and wealthy investors can cash in. It will do …
Recognizing students in environmental policy
I recently had the opportunity to review op-eds on environmental issues written by students from POLS 1150 (Understanding Politics) at the University of Guelph. I was so impressed by the timely environmental issues they chose to focus on, and how they used evidence to make their case.
I invite you to enjoy the …
Schreiner tables motion to protect gig workers
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner introduced a motion calling on the province to implement a Gig Workers Bill of Rights that would give gig workers the basic rights afforded to all other workers.
“Gig workers keep our economy moving—from car shares to grocery delivery.
But for too long, the corporations that rely on gig …
Schreiner: Ontario is dead last in spending on everyday necessities
QUEEN’S PARK – MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement responding to the FAO’s 2024-2025 Interprovincial Budget Comparison:
“Out of all the provinces in Canada, Ontario is coming dead last in funding the things every day people need.
This government is starving public education, health care and social services. The Premier and his donors may not …
Government is depriving kids of their right to an education
MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement responding to the the Auditor General’s Special Report on Special Education Needs:
“The AG’s report confirms a disturbing reality: the government is depriving students with special needs of their right to an education.
After years of this government’s chronic underfunding of Ontario’s education system, kids are getting …