Tag: small business

TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to Premier Ford’s announcement on the ending of the state of emergency and stay-at-home order:

“We all agree that Ontario’s small businesses need a safe pathway to reopening.

But the Premier is setting us up to fail if he refuses to invest in the necessary …

TORONTO — Mike Schreiner made the following statement on reopening the economy:

“Small businesses are hanging on by a thread, and the Government’s teasing of when or if they’ll be allowed to reopen is adding to the frustration.

For months these businesses have been forced to stay closed while big box stores have been allowed …

TORONTO, ON — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Premier’s press conference:

“The Premier needs to show that he cares more about small businesses than big box stores.

The Premier says he’s for the little guy, but in reality he’s taking marching orders from Walmart.

I’m alarmed that decisions about business activity are …

TORONTO, ON — Mike Schreiner released the following statement:

“From the onset of this pandemic, I’ve been worried that only the Amazons and Walmarts of the world would survive.

We must give independent retailers a fighting chance, but the Premier is failing to do what he can to prevent mass closures on mainstreet.

While I …

QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Guelph, Mike Schreiner, released the following statement after the Premier’s press conference:

“I support the measures announced today even though they are weeks behind schedule.

I know these decisions are hard, but the Premier’s dithering has forced us to play catch-up.

This indefinite lockdown is confirmation that the Government failed to …

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Ford government announced an Ontario-made product directory:

“If the Premier really wanted to support Ontario businesses he would extend the commercial eviction moratorium, which expires tomorrow.

Websites and logos might help, but they are not a substitute for eviction protection.

The Premier’s support for …

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Premier called on food delivery operators to reduce the commissions charged to restaurants:

“If we want independent restaurants to survive, then we need to do more than ask Uber Eats for a favour.

The Premier has the power to bring down food delivery …

GUELPH, ON — In an open letter sent to Premier Ford this morning, Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner asked him to respond urgently to record COVID-19 case numbers and listen to the advice of health officials by imposing a targeted closure of businesses in hotspot regions. 

Schreiner recommended the Premier to support small businesses …

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement after the Government announced a small business support package:

“After months of pushing the government to provide PPE support for small businesses, I welcome this announcement.

However, I disagree with the decision to restrict this aid package to very small businesses of nine employees or …