“The shelter system in Toronto and Ontario is collapsing during a frigid winter, while the Premier fails to take any action.
In the past 10 days alone, three unhoused Ontarians have died from extreme cold in Toronto. It’s a tragedy that could have been avoided with the necessary emergency and long-term investments in …
Mike Schreiner held a virtual news conference to call for all-party collaboration on housing and to call on the Premier to “get serious” about addressing the housing affordability crisis.
Notably, no opposition parties were invited to the Ford government’s housing summit today.
“This is a pattern,” Schreiner said. “ The Premier refuses to listen to …
“Ontario is dead last when it comes to per-capita housing supply. We need to change course urgently.
It’s becoming harder and harder for people in Ontario to find an affordable place to live. The housing affordability crisis is hitting Ontarians hard.
It’s hurting them in their wallets, and it’s hurting their health.
If we want …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to this morning’s Auditor General report:
“You would think in the midst of a devastating housing crisis that has intensified during the pandemic, homelessness would be a top priority. But not for the Premier.
The Auditor General did not mince her words in …
QUEEN’S PARK — This morning, Mike Schreiner announced his new motion that will tackle urban sprawl and address both the climate and housing affordability crises at the same time.
“We are in a climate emergency,” Schreiner stated. “The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPPC) is clear: unless huge cuts are made to carbon …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement on this morning’s FAO report:
“Today’s FAO report shows the dire state of homelessness in Ontario. The government needs to act now to make affordable housing an immediate priority.
The report is clear: without new policy measures, the government will fail to meet the goal of …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after Bill 184, Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, passed in the legislature:
“I voted against Bill 184 because it makes life more difficult for vulnerable tenants at exactly the wrong time.
It is incredibly reckless for the Government to be creating housing instability …
QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released this statement after the government announced an additional $150 million for municipalities to help with housing and homelessness:
“Although this funding is welcome, the Premier needs to come to the table with a lot more than $150 million to bail out Ontario’s cities from the COVID-19 crisis.
This …
Mike a passé quelques heures au Centre d’Accueil de Guelph (Drop-In Centre Guelph) aujourd’hui ou la clientèle a partagé avec lui leurs idées et espoirs pour une meilleure vie. Très conscients de leurs défis face aux problèmes de santé mentale et d’addiction, ces membres de la communauté ont offert de nombreuses suggestions …
Mike was at the Drop-in Centre Guelph today where patrons shared their ideas and hopes for a better life. Acutely aware of the challenges faced by those suffering from mental health issues and drug addiction, these constituents offered a host of suggestions such as launching a Tiny House initiative here in Guelph …