TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding Guelph’s Integrated Mobile Police and Crisis Team (IMPACT) program:
“The IMPACT program needs to be expanded to 24/7 coverage.
Almost a third of all mental health related calls happen between midnight and 8am. But the service is unavailable during these times.
Crisis response from trained mental …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding small business reopening:
“While it’s good to see more small businesses opening today after months of being shuttered, they need more support. And businesses not yet open need advance notice of guidelines to prepare for eventual re-opening when we hit Step 3.
Months and months …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following statement in regards to 1492 Land Back Lane:
“It’s encouraging to hear news that Foxgate Developments has decided to cancel its planned subdivision on 1492 Land Back Lane.
I stand in solidarity with Indigenous Land Defenders of 1492 Land Back Lane and have repeatedly condemned the treatment of …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on Canada Day:
“Canada Day is a time for reflection, education and action.
The recent discovery of unmarked graves at the sites of former residential schools across the country is a disturbing and tragic reminder of the horrific legacy and present day reality of colonialism and …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on the devastating heat waves occurring across Canada:
“The record-breaking heat happening across the country is yet another sign of the urgent need for climate action.
Canada is warming twice as fast compared to the global average.
And it’s having severe impacts on people’s health, the environment …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding long-term care (LTC) in Ontario:
“The government failed to keep long-term care residents safe during the pandemic. The Minister of Long-Term Care’s apology rings hollow unless it is accompanied with concrete action to improve the status quo.
Thousands of elders lost their lives and many …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on schools:
“The Premier must immediately get moving on improving ventilation if we want our schools to be safe come September.
Public health experts are clear that improving ventilation is a key measure to make schools safer, in addition to lowering class sizes to 15, investing …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on small businesses and reopening:
“As Ontario continues to reopen, so many small businesses across the province are still struggling and desperately need support.
That’s why I continue to call on the Premier to:
Provide a third round of funding from the Small Business Support GrantExpand eligibility …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the lack of a plan for safe schools:
“When it comes to schools, the Government’s complete lack of urgency is appalling. And it’s unacceptable.
The clock is ticking. There’s only two months left before September and let’s not forget about the many 11-month schools that …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to today’s vaccine update:
“In order for Ontario to benefit from the expanded second dose booking eligibility announced today, there needs to be adequate booking slots and a clearly communicated rollout so the most at-risk are not left on the sidelines again.
The current …