TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the Ontario government’s and federal government’s delay on signing an affordable child care:
“The Premier and the federal government need to make a deal now to bring affordable child care to Ontario.
Enough with the delays.
How long do the federal government and the Premier expect …
QUEEN’S PARK — This morning, Mike Schreiner announced his new motion that will tackle urban sprawl and address both the climate and housing affordability crises at the same time.
“We are in a climate emergency,” Schreiner stated. “The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPPC) is clear: unless huge cuts are made to carbon …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement for Mental Illness Awareness Week:
“On Mental Health Illness Awareness Week, I’m calling on the Premier to immediately address the burnout that many nurses in Ontario are experiencing.
60 per cent of nurses working in Long Term Care (LTC) reported symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement about the stalled negotiations between the government and Ontario Association of Optometrists:
“The Premier and Minister of Health need to immediately commit to funding the operating costs for OHIP-funded services provided by optometrists.
The Premier’s refusal to fairly compensate optometrists is leaving millions of kids …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the government’s announcement regarding LTC staffing:
“The LTC staffing crisis is being driven by poor working conditions and low pay and will continue until these are improved.
Hiring more staff without addressing the appalling working conditions will result in a revolving door …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the new rapid testing program in target schools and licensed child care centres:
“I’m relieved the government is finally implementing a rapid testing program at schools.
But it shouldn’t have taken this long. Once again this government is late to the game.
I’ve …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement on the nursing shortage crisis facing Ontario:
“The Premier needs to take immediate action to address the nursing shortage crisis.
Ontario is facing a mass exodus of nurses that is being driven by poor working conditions and low pay. And health care leaders warn that …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the government’s throne speech:
“The Premier mailed it in with an uninspiring throne speech that sets no vision or path forward for Ontario.
The Premier is giving himself a pat on the back all while COVID-19 cases in schools rise, the nursing …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement ahead of the Throne Speech and start of the legislative session.
“As we begin a legislative session that never should have been delayed, we need urgency and collaboration to tackle the multiple crises facing Ontario.
The province is over a year and a half into a …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
“On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are listening, learning and reflecting. Learning about the traumatic, dark and racist legacy that we are reminded of every time new unmarked graves are uncovered across the country …