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 …
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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 …
Province needs to step up to address surging opioid crisis
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the Science Table’s brief on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Opioid-Related Harm in Ontario:“The government needs to urgently step up and address the opioid crisis that has surged during COVID-19.The Science Table’s new report is clear: rates of opioid-related …
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation should be a statutory holiday in Ontario
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will not be recognized as a statutory holiday in Ontario:“I support calls from Indigenous leaders and groups to recognize The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a statutory holiday in …
The Premier needs to reinstate free rapid testing program for students
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding rapid testing for students:“Asymptomatic rapid tests should be free for school-aged children at pharmacies.The program was available during the spring. With schools now starting again, it needs to be reimplemented — especially since children under 12 are still ineligible for vaccinations.Making parents …
The Premier’s failure to fairly compensate optometrists leaves kids and seniors out to dry
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 …
The Premier is abandoning Ontarians with prorogation
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 …