TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the Minister of Labour’s news conference on workplace inspections:
“The Government is failing to provide people with safe workplaces. And it is contributing to the spread of Covid-19.
It is unacceptable that over 30% of big stores are not complying with public health …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on paid sick days:
“The Premier wants us to believe that he can’t do anything about paid sick days and it’s best left for the federal government. This is a shame.
In 2018 it was the current government that revoked paid sick days in Ontario, forcing …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding school reopenings:
“The Government must ensure that children with special needs have access to safe schooling.
Kids with special needs represent one of our most vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 public health crisis. And yet the Government has decided that it’s safe for these kids …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement regarding the new State of Emergency:
“Delay in implementing strong public health measures have led to this point.
And yes, we all need to do our part to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
That means the provincial government needs to do their part too. For too …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the COVID-19 pandemic:
“As Ontario blazes past 5,000 COVID-related deaths, Ontarians remain confused about the Government’s plan.
Last week Premier Ford talked about data that was scary, but we can’t see it until tomorrow. Last week a curfew was on the table, now apparently it’s …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Premier’s press conference:
“Yet again the Premier is teasing big announcements regarding the pandemic. This time in reference to COVID modelling.
I’d like to remind the Premier to not treat the pandemic like a game show.
Ontario is in a real crisis right now as …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following statement with regards to school reopenings:
“As elementary students prepare to return next week, Ontarians are being left in the dark while Premier Ford and Minister Lecce opt for a wait-and-see approach whether to extend school closures.
This is unacceptable.
Leading epidemiologists, pediatricians, and the Elementary Teachers Federation …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following statement regarding the recently announced COVID testing pilot at Toronto Pearson:
“For weeks the Premier stood at the microphone and complained about what he felt was insufficient public safety measures at the airports. Meanwhile, his caucus members were busy planning international vacations.
Airport and airline workers have …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding education workers:
“As parents and teachers try to navigate virtual learning this week, we’re all reminded of the difficulties of balancing work and child care.
Education workers like clerical, custodial and maintenance workers are still required to report to work and those who have young …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following comment on the recently announced province-wide lockdown:
“I am relieved to learn that Premier Ford is finally taking the action that our health care professionals have been asking for.
My question is why the Premier waited until today to announce the lockdown? The Ontario Hospital Association sounded …