“The healthcare system is hanging on by a thread. Nurses are leaving the profession because of poor working conditions. I’m calling on the Premier to do the right thing, show nurses the respect they deserve, and repeal Bill 124 immediately,” Schreiner said in the House before speaking at a Repeal Bill 124 …
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EQAO testing should be cancelled
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner is disappointed in the government’s decision to restart the wasteful and time-consuming EQAO tests.
“Instead of wasting millions on an unnecessary test, let’s invest in making our schools safer and ensuring all students have access to comprehensive mental health services,” Mike Schreiner said. “That’s the fiscally responsible decision …
Protect the Great Lakes and close down Line 5
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to a new report that shows closing down the Line 5 pipeline would not trigger an energy crisis:
“As the only party to vote against the Premier’s motion to support pipelines, I urge the government to seek safer alternatives to Line 5 and put forward a plan to …
Mike Schreiner will work to make life more affordable and climate-friendly as Queen’s Park resumes
TORONTO — This morning, Mike Schreiner announced his legislative priorities ahead of the return to Queen’s Park next week.
“There’s no sugar coating it: these past two years have been extremely tough on the people of Ontario,” Schreiner said. “Ontarians are frustrated and demanding solutions to make life more affordable.”
This spring sitting, I …
Taxpayers on the hook for wealthy families’ energy bills
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to today’s report from the Financial Accountability Office (FAO):
“Today’s report makes it abundantly clear: the government continues to waste billions on energy subsidies that disproportionately benefit wealthy Ontarians.
It’s wasteful and unfair.
Of the estimated $78 billion that will subsidize households over the next …
Nurses deserve affordable and accessible mental health care
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to news that nurses are seeking mental health help more than any other front-line health-care profession:
“The pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on nurses and they deserve affordable and accessible mental health care.
According to Mental Health Research Canada, the average anxiety rating for …
Ontario deserves a safe reopening
“We know that it has been a very long and difficult two years. People are tired, frustrated and want an end to this pandemic — and we agree.
This is why throughout the pandemic I have called on the Premier’s government to provide clear goals based on science and public health advice to …
Government needs to invest in deeply affordable housing options
“The Premier seems to think the market alone can solve the housing crisis. He’s wrong.
It will take more than the private sector to address the real housing affordability challenges that Ontarians are struggling with.
The task force was clear in its report: affordable housing was not part of their mandate.
That is a failure …
Schreiner calls for regional transit plan to connect the Grand River Watershed
Many Ontarians in the region, in particular students, the elderly or lower-income individuals, relied on Greyhound to get between communities and cities. And its shutdown exposed the massive transit gaps in the region.
“Affordable and accessible transit is absolutely vital to making our communities more livable, connected and affordable,” Schreiner said. “The Premier …
Housing task force report gives Premier green light on Highway 413 and ignores need for social housing
“Highway 413 cannot be part of Ontario’s solution to the housing crisis.
I support the task force’s recommendations on more density and environmental protections and urge the Premier to adopt these measures.
But even if implemented, these recommendations will be undermined by the Premier’s obsession with new highways like Highway 413. Aligning development with …