QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released this statement after Bill 161 passed in the legislature.
“I voted against Bill 161 because it restricts access to justice for people who need it the most.
The fundamental changes to legal aid set the stage for vulnerable people to be denied representation on matters of family, employment …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released this statement after the Premier announced a new bill to fast-track the construction of highways, transit, and housing:
“Ontario needs a vision for a green and caring recovery.
We cannot afford to squander this opportunity to tackle the climate crisis by making smart infrastructure investments that will lower …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released this statement after the province announced an end to streaming in Grade 9 and a ban on suspending younger students:
“I support any decision to end discriminatory practices and build anti-racism into the fabric of our school system.
Streaming at an early age has unfairly pushed racialized students …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released this statement about the ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks on farms in Windsor-Essex:
“We need consistent health guidance to keep all workers safe, regardless of where they work or where they are from.
Migrant workers should not be asked to put their health and the health of others on the …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released this statement after the government announced an additional $150 million for municipalities to help with housing and homelessness:
“Although this funding is welcome, the Premier needs to come to the table with a lot more than $150 million to bail out Ontario’s cities from the COVID-19 crisis.
This …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released this statement after the government extended the commercial rent relief program into July:
“This extension does not change the bottom line that this program is failing many small businesses.
It only helps the small percentage of businesses that have qualified for rental assistance, leaving out all those businesses …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released this statement after the Premier said the province would not enact provincial mask requirements:
“I support a case-by-case approach for implementing mandatory face coverings led by municipalities and local health units.
I support municipalities to make the best decision according to the COVID-19 circumstances in their community, including …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement:
“The he said, she said spat between the Premier and the media isn’t doing anything for our elders. It’s only steering the conversation away from the big changes that must happen.
The Premier has pointed a lot of fingers, but he’s yet to talk about …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement:
“The biggest mistake we can make right now is close ourselves off to meaningful conversations about how to defend the lives of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour who are dying in police interactions.
70% of those who died in police confrontations between 2000 and …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement regarding protections for migrant workers.
“I appreciate that the provincial and federal governments are taking action to improve inspections and better enforce public health guidelines on farms.
Now is not the time to point fingers at public health officials, farmers or workers.
But I will continue …