KITCHENER — MPP Schreiner and MPP Clancy released the following statement in response to the extreme heat wave expected across Ontario this week.
“The government’s failures to protect our kids from the dangers of extreme heat isn’t just irresponsible – it’s downright dangerous.
This week, temperatures across Ontario are expected to reach the high …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Schreiner and MPP Clancy released the following statement in response to new survey data released by OSSTF/FEESO showing that an overwhelming majority of members have seen a rise in incidents of violence in Ontario schools.
“Anyone who has spent time in our classrooms knows that we are in a …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Schreiner and MPP Clancy released the following statement in response to a new report showing that schools experiencing shortages of educational assistants were more likely to recommend students with special needs stay home.
“The government’s chronic underfunding of our education system is hurting kids with special needs.
No child should …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Clancy and MPP Schreiner released the following statement in response to the government’s introduction of new high school graduation requirements.
“This is a hasty announcement that was made without guidance from the educators who keep our classrooms running.
While we support the introduction of financial literacy and other core life …
“As someone who’s in the classroom every day, I have seen firsthand the extreme toll that social media is taking on our kids’ learning, socialization and mental wellbeing,” said Matt Richter, a teacher in the Trillium Lakelands District School Board.
“I fully support the efforts of Ontario’s teachers, schools and school boards to …
KITCHENER — MPP Aislinn Clancy and MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has launched a labour board complaint over the government’s recent program and policy memorandum.
“Ontario’s ministry of education has a responsibility to work with our teachers’ unions to …
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that credit-rating agency DBRS Morningstar has said that the government’s postsecondary funding package fails to address a “fundamental lack” of revenue flexibility for Ontario universities.
“Ever since the government tabled their paltry funding package for Ontario’s crumbling …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the tabling of the Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act.
“We have a government that is prioritizing selling off schools over supporting students and student achievement.
What students need is for this government to invest in their success.
That means listening to educators …
GUELPH — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to reports that the city of Windsor is facing a shortage of skilled labour to support its growing EV manufacturing sector.
“The growth of Windsor’s EV sector is a prime example of our province’s potential to be a global leader in the new …
QUEEN’S PARK – Mike Schreiner, released the following statement in response to news that CUPE has filed a five-day notice to go back on strike.“The government is turning its back on parents, students, and education workers by not listening to what students need from education workers.
CUPE’s demands on much-needed services is what …