QUEEN’S PARK – This morning, Mike Schreiner reintroduced pivotal legislation to protect the Paris Galt Moraine.
“It is critical that we protect water,” Schreiner said. “Both now and for future generations. This bill provides model legislation to protect moraines across the province.
“As the climate crisis worsens, Ontario needs to preserve its water supplies …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to this afternoon’s government press conference on winter testing:
“While it’s encouraging news that testing is being increased overall, the Premier’s flip-flopping on rapid and take-home tests in schools has caused disruption to students that could have been avoided. The student pharmacy testing …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement regarding the delay on $10-a-day child care in Ontario:
“Ontario families need affordable $10-a-day child care now. Every day that the Premier and Prime Minister fail to negotiate a deal is another day that families suffer.
There is an affordability crisis in Ontario. Affordable child …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement regarding Carruthers Creek:
“Carruthers Creek needs to be protected and added to the Greenbelt.
These vital wetlands protect the region from flooding and are a crucial source for fresh, clean water.
Giving developers the greenlight to pave over the wetlands is a direct invitation for flooding …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner rose in the House today to question the Premier’s delay in resolving concerns of Optometrists:
“It’s time the Premier did basic math and agreed to cover the full operating cost of OHIP eye exams so seniors and children can get the care they need.
The Premier’s refusal to cover …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following comment regarding today’s Science Table projections:
“Today’s projections by the Science Advisory Table should not be taken lightly by the Premier.
According to the report, COVID-19 cases are rising in most Public Health Units and the positivity rate is rising.
I call on the Premier to listen to …
CALEDON – This afternoon Mike Schreiner held a press conference along the proposed route of Highway 413 to call on the Premier to cancel Highway 413.
Instead of building a highway that mostly benefits wealthy land speculators, we will build the livable, affordable communities people want so they don’t have to commute for …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement for Remembrance Day:
“On Remembrance Day, I express my sincere, heartfelt gratitude for the service and sacrifice of our veterans and first responders.
We must never forget.
Especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms, our democracy and our way of life.
We owe veterans and …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that the government will not mandate vaccines for healthcare workers:
“Today’s announcement is a slap in the face to patients and their families who deserve to be safe, as well as to the vast majority of healthcare workers who have …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement ahead of tomorrow’s Fall Economic Statement:
“Ontario needs investments in a green and caring recovery, not the Premier’s highway schemes.
Instead of spending billions on Highway 413, which is a climate, fiscal and economic disaster, I’m calling on the government to invest in healthcare, mental …