QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to the new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC):“Today’s report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is clear: this is the bleakest warning yet of the impacts of the climate crisis.Extreme weather events like wildfires, flooding …
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Schreiner doubles down on opposition to Holland Marsh Highway as Premier bulldozes ahead with destructive plans
“The Holland Marsh Highway is a climate and economic disaster. It would slice through the Greenbelt, pollute the already at-risk Lake Simcoe, increase flood risk, and pump 87 million kilograms of climate pollution into the air, each year.”
Yet with the federal Liberals giving the highway the green light, the Premier’s government says they’re …
Protect the Great Lakes and close down Line 5
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to a new report that shows closing down the Line 5 pipeline would not trigger an energy crisis:
“As the only party to vote against the Premier’s motion to support pipelines, I urge the government to seek safer alternatives to Line 5 and put forward a plan to …
Taxpayers on the hook for wealthy families’ energy bills
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to today’s report from the Financial Accountability Office (FAO):
“Today’s report makes it abundantly clear: the government continues to waste billions on energy subsidies that disproportionately benefit wealthy Ontarians.
It’s wasteful and unfair.
Of the estimated $78 billion that will subsidize households over the next …
Let’s invest in EVs to help Ontarians save money at the pump
“Today’s all-time high gas prices are another example of why Ontario needs to invest in electric vehicles (EVs).
We need to get big oil out of our wallets to address the affordability challenges people are facing and will continue to confront.
Ontarians are getting gouged at the pump right now. In the GTA and …
The Premier is plowing ahead with dangerous Holland Marsh Highway
“The Premier insists on plowing ahead with the Holland Marsh Highway (Bradford Bypass), despite clear evidence that it would be an environmental disaster.
The highway would increase climate pollution by 87 million kilograms per year, pave over 42 acres of the Holland Marsh, and slice right through the Greenbelt.
Less than 30% of Lake …
Protecting the Paris Galt Moraine is about protecting the health of Ontarians
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following statement on the Paris Galt Moraine:
“If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that health matters.
And that Ontarians need fresh air to breathe, healthy, local food to eat and clean water to drink.
That’s why it’s vital the government passes my bill: the Paris Galt Moraine Conservation …
Auditor General gives the Premier the thumbs down on COVID-19 response and land-use planning
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to this morning’s Auditor General report:
“The Auditor General report proves that the government did not adequately plan or transparently communicate on COVID-19 measures, something the I have repeatedly called the government out on.
The wrong stakeholders were consulted, the rationale for various measures was …
The Premier should listen to local voices and cancel Holland Marsh Highway
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to a new poll from Lake Simcoe Watch regarding the Holland Marsh Highway (Bradford Bypass):
“The Premier should listen to local voices and cancel the Holland Marsh Highway (Bradford Bypass).
According to a new poll from Lake Simcoe Watch, a plurality of local voters in …
Mike Schreiner will reintroduce pivotal bill to protect Paris Galt Moraine
QUEEN’S PARK – This morning, Mike Schreiner reintroduced pivotal legislation to protect the Paris Galt Moraine.
“It is critical that we protect water,” Schreiner said. “Both now and for future generations. This bill provides model legislation to protect moraines across the province.
“As the climate crisis worsens, Ontario needs to preserve its water supplies …