GUELPH — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the government’s recent regulatory changes that increased the cap on the number of stores a licensed cannabis company can operate in the province from 75 to 150.

“I have always supported the licensing and regulation of private cannabis retailers …

TORONTO/OTTAWA — Mike Schreiner made the following statement regarding the trucker convoy:”The Premier needs to stop playing both sides when it comes to anti-vaccine protests. He needs to be unequivocal in his support for the safety of healthcare workers.Right now healthcare workers are being told to hide their identity during the protests …

“While today’s reopening is welcome news for many small business owners, the reality is that most small businesses in Ontario are still struggling and desperately need support,” Schreiner said.

According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), only 28% of Ontario small businesses are operating at normal revenues and 19% are actively …

GUELPH – Mike Schreiner made the following statement regarding small businesses:

“The federal government’s announcement of expanding supports for workers and businesses is encouraging, but now it’s Ontario’s turn to step up.

It’s been six days since the Premier announced new restrictions for businesses, but he has failed to announce any details on supports …

TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the launch of the vaccine certificate system in Ontario:

“While I’m relieved that vaccine certificates are finally in effect, I’m concerned the Premier is abandoning small businesses at a time when they need more funding, guidance and support.

Many small businesses are already hanging on …

TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to Minister Elliott’s press conference this afternoon:

“Today’s vaccine certificate announcement leaves small businesses with yet more questions, confusion and concern.

While I’m glad to see more guidelines being rolled out, the vaccine certificate program is still short on details — specifically around enforcement …

TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding the start of Step 3:

“While many small businesses are finally reopening today, they won’t immediately recoup lost revenues overnight.

According to CFIB, only 34% of small businesses in Ontario are actually making normal sales volume, with many experiencing massive debt levels as high as …

TORONTO — Mike Schreiner released the following statement regarding small business reopening:

“While it’s good to see more small businesses opening today after months of being shuttered, they need more support. And businesses not yet open need advance notice of guidelines to prepare for eventual re-opening when we hit Step 3.

Months and months …

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