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 …
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Mike Schreiner’s statement on today’s Global Climate Strike
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 …
Small businesses and municipalities need funding and legal support as vaccine certificate launches
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 …
On Zero Emissions Day, the Premier should commit to stop subsidizing fossil fuels
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 …
MPP Schreiner pens open letter to the Premier calling for urgent action to address situation at Western University
Please see the full open letter as a PDF.
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 …
Schreiner calls on the Premier to Raise the Rates
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 …
The Premier shortchanging Ontarians with continuous underspending
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 …
Schreiner call for immediate investment in lower class sizes
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 …
Vaccine certificate leaves more questions for small businesses
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 …
Schreiner calls on the Premier to work with municipalities to protect hospitals
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to John Tory’s press conference regarding the planned protests at hospitals:
“The Premier needs to urgently work with municipalities to protect hospitals from angry protestors.
Municipalities are clear that they’re open to working with the province to keep patients and health-care workers safe and …