QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that credit-rating agency DBRS Morningstar has said that the government’s postsecondary funding package fails to address a “fundamental lack” of revenue flexibility for Ontario universities.
“Ever since the government tabled their paltry funding package for Ontario’s crumbling …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that Democracy Watch will file a court case challenging Ontario’s too-political, unconstitutional system for appointing judges to provincial courts.
“Every day, we learn some new shocking detail about the Premier’s judicial appointments patronage scandal.
Yesterday, it was revealed …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the tabling of new legislation that would reverse a decision by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to require new home builders to pay for the cost of new natural gas connections upfront.
“By trying to keep taxpayer dollars …
GUELPH — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that a Hamilton primary care clinic is charging patients using a model that allows nurse practitioners to bill directly for access to primary care services.
“Ontarians should never have to pull out their credit card to access primary …
GUELPH — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that the Ford government will pass legislation to block future provincial governments from implementing a price on pollution.
“Let’s call this what it is – a new round of performative political games from a government desperate to distract …
GUELPH — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the signing of a healthcare agreement between the governments of Ontario and Canada.
“This long overdue deal will not be the silver-bullet solution to solving Ontario’s healthcare crisis if the government continues to disrespect healthcare workers and privatize public services.
Federal funding alone …
The City of Guelph and the County of Wellington, the federal government, the provincial government and private sector have partnered to build a 32 unit permanent supportive housing building at 10 Shelldale Cres.
This building will provide homes for 32 people in Guelph who are most in need of housing and mental and …
TORONTO — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the release of an email showing that the government’s discussed changes to the Greenbelt ten days prior to the date they told the Integrity Commissioner they were briefed on the changes.
“Almost every day, we hear a new story …
TORONTO — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner addressed the annual conference of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association in Toronto on Tuesday morning. The following is an excerpt from his speech:
“Yesterday, our caucus had so many productive conversations with rural municipal leaders about the challenges their communities are facing.
And we heard them loud …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the publication of the final report of Ontario’s Electrification and Energy Transition Panel.
“Faced with a growing risk of energy shortfalls in the near future, it’s clear that Ontario needs a bold plan to embrace prosperity in the …