“For the past year, I have called on the government to expand the Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) to cover the entire province and increase the rate from 15% to 20%.
To learn that the government finally implemented this important policy is a win and welcome news. It will help reduce speculation and raise …
“This simple but effective proposal will help many Ontarians offset record-high gas prices and the impact those prices are having on every aspect of their lives.” Schreiner wrote. “We must take action to support Ontarians, but subsidizing gas prices is not the sustainable answer.”
In an effort to address the intersecting affordability and …
QUEEN’S PARK– Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to the government’s announcement this morning, including that pandemic pay will be made permanent for PSWs:
“The Premier needs to immediately repeal Bill 124 so health-care workers can bargain for a fair wage and important benefits like mental health supports.
That’s the best way …
“Everything is not ok when it comes to kids’ mental health,” Schreiner said at a virtual news conference.
The impact of COVID-19 has been severe on kids, including the uncertainty of online school, social isolation, and disruption of routine. According to SickKids, over 70 per cent of school-aged children in Ontario reported a …
QUEEN’S PARK– Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to news that an affordable child-care deal between the Premier’s government and the federal government has finally been signed:
“Today is a victory for the parents and advocates who pushed the Premier’s government to finally sign an affordable child-care deal.
But it begs the question: what …
Mike Schreiner reacted to today’s disappointing Greenbelt expansion proposal:
“The Premier has made it clear today that his sprawl agenda comes before the protection of our environment and the places we love.
Actions speak louder than words and this government is proving, yet again, it does not want to protect the integrity of …
Mike Schreiner rose in the House today to call on the Premier to impose a moratorium on all new gravel mining approvals and expansions:
“Tuesday was World Water Day and most Ontarians would be shocked to know that the gravel mining industry uses around 2 billion liters of water everyday.That’s almost double the amount …
Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to the new electric battery vehicle plant in Windsor:
“The Premier’s active hostility to electric vehicles (EVs) until the past six months means Ontario is playing catch up as jurisdictions like the USA soar ahead.
While today’s announcement is a good news story and another victory …
Mike Schreiner is calling on the Premier’s government to cut public transit fares in half as the price of gas continues to increase.
“The affordability crunch is hurting Ontarians. People need affordable options to get around and need relief right now,” Mike Schreiner said.
Gas prices are currently soaring over $1.7/litre in some parts of …
MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner tabled a legislative motion today calling for an immediate moratorium on all new gravel mining permits.
“The biggest threat to water in Ontario is gravel mining and sprawl,” Schreiner said at a World Water Day rally on the Queen’s Park lawn.
“As the climate emergency worsens, Ontario needs to protect our water supplies …