QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement:
“The Premier ignored the warning signs and now he is ignoring the proof.
I am truly puzzled that he is sticking by his wait-and-see attitude when it comes to the fate of Ontario’s small businesses.
For weeks, advocates like myself warned about the shortcomings of this …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement about the ongoing unrest in North America related to violence against Black communities:
“I want to acknowledge the pain, grief and anguish that so many people are experiencing right now.
Our reaction to centuries of anti-Black racism cannot be one of silence or excuses.
The suggestion …
QUEEN’S PARK — A day after the Premier ignored the request from five large business groups to freeze commercial evictions, Mike Schreiner spoke out in legislature on behalf of local independent businesses facing eviction.
“June 1st is only a few days away and more than half of small businesses in Ontario say they will …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after 11 health organizations said that pandemic pay had yet to flow to frontline workers:
“It’s Promises Made, Promises Delayed for the Government.
Whether it’s testing or pandemic pay, the Premier is not following through with the promises he makes in his daily briefings.
It’s …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Ontario business community asked for a temporary moratorium on commercial evictions:
“The Premier’s ‘wait-and-see’ attitude is bad for small businesses in Ontario.
Today the Ontario business community asked the province for a temporary moratorium on evictions, but the Premier would only pass the …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Premier’s press conference.
“It feels like Groundhog Day every time the Premier complains about low testing numbers.
The Premier must tell us why he felt confident pushing Ontario into Stage 1 reopening when our testing system simply wasn’t ready.
It’s a big problem if …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the province announced that in class instruction will be cancelled for the remainder of the school year:
“This was the responsible decision to keep students and their families safe.
It is better to reopen schools when a strong safety plan is in place rather …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Premier refused to order a ban on commercial evictions:
“Small businesses don’t need a cheerleader; they need the Premier to act now to ban commercial rent evictions.
When the Premier was asked why the Province was refusing to put even a temporary ban …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after FAO released a report on Ontario’s job market during the Covid-19 Pandemic:
“With 1 in 3 jobs in this province directly affected by the virus, the vulnerability of our economy and social safety net has been laid bare.
We must focus on immediate help …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Premier announced Stage 1 of economic reopening:
“This is a relief for everyone who needs a break from the isolation after two long months of complete lockdown.
While we have entered Stage 1, we must all continue practicing physical distancing to prevent a …