TORONTO — Leader Abhijeet Manay made the following statement in response to the new Science Table modelling and rising cases among children:
“The Premier needs to immediately address the rising COVID-19 case numbers among children.
Today’s Science Table modelling clearly shows that cases in children are increasing — in particular among the 5 – …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the breakdown in negotiations between the Ford government and Ontario Association of Optometrists:“I am renewing my call for the Premier and Minister of Health to immediately commit to funding the operating costs for OHIP-funded services provided by optometrists.Kids and seniors are stuck without …
Watch Mike Schreiner’s messageGUELPH — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on today’s Global Climate Strike:“Today is the Global Climate Strike. And as people from around the globe rally together to demand stronger climate action from our governments, I’m inspired by the youth in Ontario, Canada and across the world who have …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the launch of the vaccine certificate system in Ontario:
“While I’m relieved that vaccine certificates are finally in effect, I’m concerned the Premier is abandoning small businesses at a time when they need more funding, guidance and support.
Many small businesses are already hanging on …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on Zero Emissions Day:
“Zero Emissions Day would be a great time for the Premier to finally commit to stop subsidizing fossil fuels.
We’re facing a climate emergency.
The International Energy Agency confirmed in May that the world must stop investing in new fossil fuel projects this …
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TORONTO — This afternoon, MPP Mike Schreiner sent an open letter to the Premier in response to the recent allegations of drugging, sexual assault, and gender-based violence at Western university.
“Many students, families and Ontarians are feeling scared and hopeless in light of these disturbing …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement for Hunger Action Month:“Hunger Action Month is a reminder of the growing food insecurity problem in Ontario.I’m repeating my calls to the Premier to double the rates for Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) to address food insecurity in the …
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to this morning’s FAO report:
“The Premier’s failure to invest in what’s needed to combat COVID-19 is making the pandemic worse.
Today’s FAO report shows how hollow the Premier’s claim is that nothing will be spared when it comes to battling the pandemic.
The report …
MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to reports of crowded classrooms and surging COVID-19 cases in schools:
“The government must immediately reverse their opposition to lower class sizes and get money flowing to boards to lower class sizes.
It is ridiculous that unvaccinated children are being crammed into classes of reportedly …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to Minister Elliott’s press conference this afternoon:
“Today’s vaccine certificate announcement leaves small businesses with yet more questions, confusion and concern.
While I’m glad to see more guidelines being rolled out, the vaccine certificate program is still short on details — specifically around enforcement …