QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the latest round of one-day strikes was announced by teachers’ unions:
“The Education Minister must stop escalating tensions in the media and focus his attention on getting a fair deal for teachers and students.
Teachers will not sign off on the government’s plan to …
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Schreiner responds to cash-back program for parents
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the government said it will reimburse parents for childcare costs during a teachers’ strike:
“The Education Minister is trying to change the channel after leaked documents revealed a secret plan to replace in-class instruction with full-time e-learning.
This cash-back program provides some financial relief …
Metrolinx should conduct ridership study before making parking decisions
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after Metrolinx announced it was considering an expansion of paid parking at GO stations:
“The province must work with municipalities to support better local transit options to GO stations before charging for parking at GO lots.
Many people are forced to drive to GO stations …
Premier tosses another lifeline to ageing nuclear
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement about the extension of the Pickering nuclear station to 2025:
“The Premier is rolling the dice by keeping Pickering open well after its best-before date.
The plant’s reactors were designed to be used for 30 years, and yet the Premier keeps them on life support …
2019 – 2021 Accessibility Plan – Mike Schreiner MPP
Message from the MPP
My office is fully committed to creating space for citizens to actively participate in and have a say in decisions that affect them. I strongly support implementation of the AODA 2005, and look forward to continued consultation on disability and accessibility issues.
I will strive to ensure appropriate access …
Policy for accessible service for constituents:
Providing goods, services or facilities to people with disabilities
MPP Mike Schreiner – Guelph Constituency Office is committed to meeting its current and ongoing obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code respecting non-discrimination.
MPP Mike Schreiner – Guelph Constituency Office understands that obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and …
Schreiner responds to union challenge of Bill 124
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after education unions announced a series of court challenges to Bill 124:
“The government wants to sidestep the real work at the negotiating table by passing unilateral laws that clearly violate people’s charter rights.
Such efforts did not work under previous governments, and I expect …
Schreiner asks FAO to analyze contract costs cited by Education Minister
Mike Schreiner, MPP for Guelph and Leader of the Green Party of Ontario, sent the attached letter to the Financial Accountability Officer, Peter Weltman, requesting his office look into the claim made by the Education Minister that the total cost to the education sector of accepting the OSSTF proposal will be approximately …
Education Minister must take cuts off the table
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on the one-day strike by Ontario high school teachers:
“Teachers are standing firm against the long-term damage the Premier wants to inflict on our education system.
If the government wants to de-escalate the situation, then it must take education cuts off the table. Increasing class …
Premier escalates attack on student democracy
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the government appealed the court’s decision to strike down the Student Choice Initiative:
“The Student Choice Initiative is part of the Premier’s power trip against academic institutions and student life.
It puts the future of campus newspapers, radio stations, food banks and social justice …