QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the union representing high school teachers announced it would hold a strike vote:
“I urge the government to avoid an interruption to the school year by working hard to address the education quality concerns raised by teachers and education support staff.
I commend the …
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Schreiner supports review of pit bull ban
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on the government’s review of the pit bull ban:
“I have long opposed breed-specific legislation that discriminates against certain dog breeds in the face of scientific evidence.
We know the best way to protect public safety is a community-based approach focused on responsible breeding, pet …
Schreiner responds to CUPE work-to-rule job action
QUEEN’S PARK – Green Party of Ontario Leader and MPP for Guelph, Mike Schreiner, released the following statement in response to CUPE workers beginning a partial withdrawal of services:
“The government needs to reverse its cuts to education.
Fewer adults in schools will hurt students and threaten quality. It will put more pressure on …
Premier must stop sabotaging climate solutions
Queen’s Park – Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner is calling on the Premier to stop sabotaging climate solutions. Mr. Schreiner will be joining the Toronto Climate Strike rally today.
Open Letter to Hon. Doug Ford
Dear Premier Ford;
Thousands upon thousands of people are striking today for the climate, joining a global movement …
Schreiner responds to potential job actions in education
Guelph, ON – Green Party of Ontario Leader, Mike Schreiner, released the following statement in response to CUPE’s announcement that they would be considering job action:
“I support teachers and education support staff, who are standing up for kids and for high quality education.
We know that cuts hurt kids. And I respect the …
Invest in schools, don’t put the squeeze on them
QUEEN’S PARK — Green Party of Ontario Leader, and MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner, released the following statement as students went back to school across Ontario today:
“Back-to-school is a time when students, parents and educators are excited about the potential of another school year.
But this year a cloud of anxiety hangs over …
Schreiner responds to changes to wolf hunting laws
QUEEN’S PARK — Green Party of Ontario Leader and MPP for Guelph, Mike Schreiner, released the following statement after the government proposed changes to wolf and coyote hunting regulations:
“Is this part two of the PC government’s war on wildlife?
It began with the gutting of the Endangered Species Act to serve the interests …
Schreiner urges immediate action on plastic waste
QUEEN’S PARK — Green Party of Ontario Leader and MPP for Guelph, Mike Schreiner, released the following statement after the government promised a transition to producer responsibility in 2023:
“I am glad the government plans to shift to a producer responsibility model, putting the onus on companies to pay for their pollution and …
Schreiner welcomes expanded GO service
GUELPH, ON — Green Party of Ontario Leader and MPP for Guelph, Mike Schreiner, released the following statement after Metrolinx announced new trips on the GO transit network:
“Expanding public transit makes sense for people, planet and the economy, and this news brings us closer to the long-promised all-day, two-way service between Guelph …
Schreiner supports shift to producer responsibility
QUEEN’S PARK — Green Party of Ontario Leader and MPP for Guelph, Mike Schreiner, released the following statement regarding changes to the Ontario Blue Bin program:
“I thank David Lindsay for his ‘Renewing the Blue Box’ report and for reminding the government of the ‘polluter pays principle,’ which should apply to everything from …