QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the new rapid testing program in target schools and licensed child care centres:
“I’m relieved the government is finally implementing a rapid testing program at schools.
But it shouldn’t have taken this long. Once again this government is late to the game.
I’ve …
TORONTO — Leader Abhijeet Manay made the following statement in response to the new Science Table modelling and rising cases among children:
“The Premier needs to immediately address the rising COVID-19 case numbers among children.
Today’s Science Table modelling clearly shows that cases in children are increasing — in particular among the 5 – …
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to this morning’s FAO report:
“The Premier’s failure to invest in what’s needed to combat COVID-19 is making the pandemic worse.
Today’s FAO report shows how hollow the Premier’s claim is that nothing will be spared when it comes to battling the pandemic.
The report …
MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to reports of crowded classrooms and surging COVID-19 cases in schools:
“The government must immediately reverse their opposition to lower class sizes and get money flowing to boards to lower class sizes.
It is ridiculous that unvaccinated children are being crammed into classes of reportedly …
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to Minister Elliott’s press conference this afternoon:
“Today’s vaccine certificate announcement leaves small businesses with yet more questions, confusion and concern.
While I’m glad to see more guidelines being rolled out, the vaccine certificate program is still short on details — specifically around enforcement …
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding rapid testing for students:“Asymptomatic rapid tests should be free for school-aged children at pharmacies.The program was available during the spring. With schools now starting again, it needs to be reimplemented — especially since children under 12 are still ineligible for vaccinations.Making parents …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the new Science Table modelling:
“The Premier’s plan to increase vaccine uptake in Ontario is falling flat.
The Science Table modelling is clear: full vaccination rates have to accelerate substantially above 85% of the eligible population to avoid another lockdown.
Unvaccinated people …
TORONTO — This afternoon, MPP Mike Schreiner sent an open letter to the Premier calling for non-partisan collaboration to improve and expedite the vaccine certificate plan announced yesterday.
“This plan falls short of what’s needed to protect Ontarians, the health care system and small businesses,” Schreiner wrote.
“It’s confusing and sends mixed messages.”
The vaccine …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the Premier’s announcement on vaccine certificates today
“Today’s vaccine certificate news is welcome, but the Premier has once again delivered a bare minimum half measure that’s months late.
The Premier’s dithering on the inadequate three paid sick days announced in May …
TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement after meeting with diverse stakeholders and opposition parties this morning on the need for vaccine certificates and mandates:
“The Premier needs to listen to the experts on how best to implement a vaccine certificate program in Ontario. And he needs to make it happen …