Tag: health

QUEEN’S PARK – Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the release of figures showing that the Premier’s government has a $2.1 billion surplus, is increasing the “catchup” payments to parents from $225 million to $365 million and yet still refusing to scrap Bill 124.…

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner, released the following statement in response to the constitutional challenge to Bill 124, the Ford government’s legislation that caps wages for provincial workers.…

TORONTO — MPP Mike Schreiner issued the following statement in response to today’s report from the Financial Accountability Office:

“Hospitals across the province are closing their emergency rooms because they don’t have the staff to run them.…

GUELPH — Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to today’s announcement about expanded vaccine availability:

“I am glad that this government is finally expanding booster eligibility, but I am concerned that this government has yet to shore up our healthcare system to prevent collapse.…

Guelph –  Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to government comments on repairing our healthcare system:

“While I am glad this government intends to finally hire more nurses and PSWs, recruitment alone won’t solve the problem.…

QUEEN’S PARK– Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to the news that OHIP assistance will be expanded for Ukrainian refugees:

“I welcome the government’s announcement to expand OHIP assistance for Ukrainian refugees.…

QUEEN’S PARK– Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to the government’s announcement this morning, including that pandemic pay will be made permanent for PSWs:

“The Premier needs to immediately repeal Bill 124 so health-care workers can bargain for a fair wage and important benefits like mental health supports.…

Research shows that the pandemic has had a huge impact on Ontarians’ mental health. And many are struggling to access and pay for the care they need.…