GUELPH – Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to the Premier blaming newcomers as justification for opening up 7,400 acres of the Greenbelt for development:“It is shameful that the Premier is blaming newcomers and increased immigration targets for his broken Greenbelt promise that will lead to the destruction of farmland …
Tag: Housing
A failing grade on supply, affordability and environmental protection – Mike Schreiner voting no on government housing bill and sends open letter to Clark
QUEEN’S PARK – Mike Schreiner, said today that he will vote against Bill 23 More Homes Built Faster Act.
“We need housing solutions that match the level of the crisis,” he said. “This bill does not meet that moment. We must do more to ensure that everyone has a safe and affordable place …
New housing bill is underwhelming on supply, MIA on affordability and dangerous to our environment
QUEEN’S PARK – Mike Schreiner, made the following comment on Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.
“The government’s new housing bill is underwhelming on supply, missing in action on affordability and dangerous in dismantling environmental protections.
We need housing solutions that match the level of the crisis and this bill does not …
Housing, ODSP, healthcare, and energy top priorities for Mike Schreiner as legislature resumes
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner, released the following statement outlining the party’s legislative priorities ahead of the return to Queen’s Park next week.
“The rising cost of living, a crumbling healthcare system, schools facing labour disruption, a looming energy crisis, and thousands continuing to live below the official poverty line – it’s very …
Mike Schreiner calls for action to combat systemic racism and discrimination in the housing market
TORONTO – Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to an Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) report outlining the need for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the housing market.
“I urge the government to take action to address systemic racism in the housing market.
And I want to applaud OREA’s report that …
Affront to democracy déjà vu
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner, made the following statement on the Premier’s support for “strong mayor” systems:
“The Premier is starting off his second term with yet another attack on local democracy and the people of Toronto and Ottawa.
Steamrolling voices and concentrating power at the top is not the answer.
And now they are exploiting …
More action needed now on housing
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to today’s meeting between the Premier and Mayor Tory where they discussed housing:
“We need real leadership to solve the housing affordability crisis.
Housing in Toronto and a growing number of cities across the province has become entirely unaffordable for most people.
Ontarians are spending …
Mike Schreiner announces People with Disabilities Support Plan
TORONTO — Mike Schreiner announced the People with Disabilities Support Plan this afternoon at a rally alongside the ODSP Action Coalition, Ontario Disability Coalition and Disability Justice Network of Ontario. Under the plan, he will:
Double Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) ratesMandate universal design to ensure that new affordable housing stock is accessible for all and create …
Mike Schreiner will combat speculation to make housing more affordable for first-time home buyers
TORONTO – Mike Schreiner will make housing more affordable for first-time home buyers by cracking down on wealthy speculators and corporations.
“I understand how hard it is for families to afford a home in the communities they love and we have real solutions to help,” Mike Schreiner said at an announcement in downtown Toronto as …
Blind bidding can’t be at seller’s discretion
TORONTO– Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to news that the Premier’s government is planning to introduce regulations regarding blind bidding:
“Home-sellers shouldn’t be able to pick and choose when the bidding process is transparent and when it is blind. That defeats the purpose of ending blind bidding, since it’s in sellers’ …