MPP Mike Schreiner released this statement in response to the $11 billion in tax deferment and rebate measures:
“I support this new spending. We are fully committed to working across party lines and collaborating with the government and opposition parties at this time of crisis. In particular, workers need to be supported, and we are glad to see that this spending includes a rebate for employers to keep workers in jobs.
These are challenging times. In the face of Trump’s tariffs, the affordability crisis will become even more intensified for Ontarians. As we work to provide support to businesses and workers, we must also urgently address the housing affordability crisis including building more homes people can afford in the communities they love — so people don’t have to worry about finding a place to live as well as risk losing their job.”