TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the breakdown in negotiations between the government and Ontario Association of Optometrists:
“I call on the Premier and Minister of Health to immediately commit to funding the operating costs for OHIP funded services provided by optometrists.
The sooner the government commits to funding …
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that the government is proroguing the legislature:
“The Premier’s decision to prorogue the Legislature is irresponsible.
Right now Ontarians need leadership. Instead they are stuck with a Premier that is running from accountability and responsibility.
Ontario is facing multiple crises that demand …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the new Science Table modelling:
“The Premier’s plan to increase vaccine uptake in Ontario is falling flat.
The Science Table modelling is clear: full vaccination rates have to accelerate substantially above 85% of the eligible population to avoid another lockdown.
Unvaccinated people …
TORONTO — This afternoon, MPP Mike Schreiner sent an open letter to the Premier calling for non-partisan collaboration to improve and expedite the vaccine certificate plan announced yesterday.
“This plan falls short of what’s needed to protect Ontarians, the health care system and small businesses,” Schreiner wrote.
“It’s confusing and sends mixed messages.”
The vaccine …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the Premier’s announcement on vaccine certificates today
“Today’s vaccine certificate news is welcome, but the Premier has once again delivered a bare minimum half measure that’s months late.
The Premier’s dithering on the inadequate three paid sick days announced in May …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement following the Queen’s Park flag raising ceremony in honour of Emancipation Month:
“The flag raising marking the end of Emancipation Month is a reminder of how far we’ve come since slavery was abolished in the British Empire on August 1,1834.
But it’s also a reminder …
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement after meeting with diverse stakeholders and opposition parties this morning on the need for vaccine certificates and mandates:
“The Premier needs to listen to the experts on how best to implement a vaccine certificate program in Ontario. And he needs to make it happen …
TORONTO — This afternoon, MPP Mike Schreiner sent an open letter to the Premier once again urging him to commit to signing onto the national child-care plan to bring affordable and accessible $10-a-day child care to Ontario.
“Ontario’s families have been through so much throughout this public health crisis. We have a responsibility …
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that British Columbia is implementing a vaccine certificate:
“Throughout this public health crisis, the government has been slow to act despite having ample advice available to them from scientists and public health experts.
The second and third most populous provinces, Quebec …
MILTON — During a tour of Halton Region today, Mike Schreiner, stopped in Milton to visit a new Urban Indigenous Centre and Healing Garden for Hope & Peace for Wellness:
“Indigenous Peoples are the original stewards of this land, and have extensive knowledge of how we can protect nature, water and care for each …