QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the air quality warnings currently in force across much of southern and eastern Ontario.
“The World Health Organization calls climate change the greatest health threat of this century – and we are seeing the proof in the skies above Ontario …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement supporting calls from leaders in housing, farming and more for the government to abandon its attack on Ontario’s farms and greenspaces.
“I’m so inspired to see leaders from across Ontario – in farming, housing, the environment and many more sectors – pushing back …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that out-of-control wildfires and forest fire warnings are wreaking havoc across much of Ontario.
“The hot weather is just getting started and already forest fires are raging across northern Ontario, while multiple communities sit under extreme fire warning.
Ontarians are …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement to mark National Indigenous History Month.
“On National Indigenous History Month, we honour the legacy, heritage and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Ontario and Canada.
But we must also reckon with the reality of Canada’s colonial past and present.
Across the country …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement to mark Pride month.
“I’d like to wish everyone a happy Pride month.
Pride is all about honouring the strength of 2SLGBTQ+ communities and their vital contributions to so many social justice movements around the world.
It’s about coming together to stand up …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the government bowed to opposition from farmers and abandoned its plan to sever farm lots.
“Ontario farmers have been clear in their opposition to the government’s plan to pave over our prime farmland.
Thanks to their strong action to protect our …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to new mapping showing that Ontario can deliver the next 30 years of GTHA homes and workplaces while using just a portion of the 350 km2 of land that was approved for development before 2022.
“We’ve known all along …
“Strong, healthy ecosystems are the foundation of our communities, our environment, and our economy.
But when it comes to protecting them, the Premier gets a failing grade.
Since taking office, they have gutted conservation authorities and made devastating funding cuts to programs that limit the spread of invasive species.
They’ve pulled the plug on protecting …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to reports that the government will extend the consultation period on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement following calls from agricultural organizations to protect prime farmland.
“Ontario farmers have taken a strong stance against this government’s plan to pave over prime farmland.
But contrary …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement as the government prepares to pass legislation that will expand the practice of penned dog hunting in Ontario.
“I am deeply disturbed about the government’s proposal to allow new licences and transfers for penned dog hunting facilities, or ‘train and trial’ areas, in Ontario.
A …