QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the release of the FAO’s spending plan review of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, which estimates that the Province has allocated $3.7 billion less than required to fund existing programs and announced commitments from 2024-25 to …
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MPP Schreiner and MPP Clancy renew call for forest fire action plan
QUEEN’S PARK — This afternoon, MPP Schreiner and MPP Clancy will table a motion calling on the government to implement a forest fire action plan for Ontario.
“Fire season is well underway in Ontario, with the province reporting 94 fires already in 2024,” said Clancy.
“And yet, the government has repeatedly failed to put …
MPP Schreiner and MPP Clancy table bill to make EVs more affordable and accessible
QUEEN’S PARK – This afternoon, MPP Mike Schreiner and MPP Aislinn Clancy will table a bill to increase affordability and charging accessibility for electric vehicles.
“If this government is serious about making EVs more affordable and more easily accessible for everyday Ontarians, it cannot rely on manufacturing subsidies alone,” said Clancy.
“Those investments need to be accompanied by …
MPP Schreiner and MPP Clancy support Grassy Narrows fight for justice
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Schreiner and MPP Clancy released the following statement in response to news that Grassy Narrows First Nation has filed a lawsuit against the provincial and federal governments over mercury contamination in the English-Wabigoon River system.
“Wefully support Grassy Narrows’ push to hold the provincial government accountable for years of …
The government’s underfunding education hurting students with special needs
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Schreiner and MPP Clancy released the following statement in response to a new report showing that schools experiencing shortages of educational assistants were more likely to recommend students with special needs stay home.
“The government’s chronic underfunding of our education system is hurting kids with special needs.
No child should …
The government further privatizing Ontario healthcare
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that the government is issuing additional licenses for private surgical clinics to perform MRI and CT scans.
“Further privatization of Ontario’s public healthcare system will only lead to higher costs and poorer care.
Ontarians should never have to pull out their …
The government is failing on clean energy future
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that it could take at least 11 years to complete the refurbishment of the Pickering nuclear plant.
“Ontario is falling behind while the rest of the world reaps the benefits of the clean energy transition.
Recent data shows that the United …
Statement on Pride month
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Schreiner and MPP Clancy released the following statement to mark Pride month.
“Pride is all about honouring the strength of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and its vital contributions to so many social justice movements around the world.It’s about coming together to stand up for inclusive, loving communities where diversity is …
Statement on Indigenous history month
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Schreiner and MPP Clancy 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.As we do so, we must also reckon with the reality of Canada’s …
MPP Schreiner and MPP Clancy join thousands calling on the government to stop private healthcare
QUEEN’S PARK — Today, Mike Schreiner and Aislinn Clancy joined thousands of community members, healthcare advocates and frontline workers calling on the government to stop the privatization of our public healthcare system.
“Healthcare should be for people, not profits,” said Schreiner.
“It’s going to take people power and worker power to protect our healthcare …