QUEEN’S PARK — Green Party of Ontario leader, Mike Schreiner, released the following statement in response to news of a $1,250 per plate PC fundraising dinner:
“Cash-for-access dinners have made a return to Ontario politics, and it’s a bad sign for democracy. Pay-to-play politics is good for those with deep pockets, but not …
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Statement on EV chargers at GO stations
QUEEN’S PARK — The Green Party of Ontario leader and MPP for Guelph, Mike Schreiner, released the following statement in response to the news that Metrolinx has removed EV chargers from GO station parking lots:
“We respect that Metrolinx made a business decision, but it’s a short-sighted one that will end up costing …
Ford and PC MPPs must denounce shameful resolution
QUEEN’S PARK — Green Party of Ontario Leader, Mike Schreiner, issued the following statement in response to the PC Party resolution regarding gender identity:
“Trans rights are human rights. It is dangerous and irresponsible for any party, especially one with a majority government, to pass a resolution endorsing discrimination against anyone and telling …
Ford’s extreme power grab is bad for democracy and our environment
QUEEN’S PARK — Green Party of Ontario leader and Guelph MPP, Mike Schreiner, released the following statement in reaction to the release of the Fall Economic Statement:
“Premier Ford’s attack on the checks and balances that hold government accountable are outrageous. It is bad for people and democracy.
The Fall Economic Statement is more …
Stop treating Ontario’s lakes and rivers as a sewer
QUEEN’S PARK — Green Party of Ontario leader and Guelph MPP, Mike Schreiner, released the following statement in response to the 2018 Environmental Protection Report from the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario:
“It is unacceptable that raw sewage continues to flow into our lakes and rivers. It’s simply disgusting that the government is allowing …
Statement in Support of Ontario Autism Coalition
QUEEN’S PARK — Green Party of Ontario Leader, Mike Schreiner, issued the following statement in response to reports from the Ontario Autism Coalition:
“Parents should not be pushed onto new wait lists and services for autistic children should not be delayed due to a conflict of interest in funding for autism.
The Ontario Autism …
Schreiner responds to Safe and Supportive Classrooms Act
QUEEN’S PARK — Green Party of Ontario Leader and MPP for Guelph, Mike Schreiner, made the following statement in response to today’s announcement from the Education Minister:
“I’m concerned the Education Minister is creating unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles that won’t do anything to improve the state of our classrooms.
These additional math tests are an …
Ford quashes university expansion; leaves biggest budget-buster in place
QUEEN’S PARK — Green Party of Ontario Leader and MPP for Guelph, Mike Schreiner, made the following statement in response to the cancellation of three university campus expansions:
“Pulling the plug on these projects is short-sighted and fiscally irresponsible. These satellite campuses were set to create educational opportunities in regions currently lacking post-secondary …
Schreiner and May ask Trudeau to rescue Basic Income pilot
Green Party of Ontario Leader, Mike Schreiner, and Green Party of Canada Leader, Elizabeth May, sent the following letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today:
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The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.
Prime Minister of Canada
Langevin Block
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A2
Dear Prime Minister:
We are writing to ask the Government of Canada to step forward to complete …
Ford’s vision for Ontario is one of low wages and free pollution
QUEEN’S PARK — Green Party leader and Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner issued the following statement in response to the Making Ontario Open for Business Act:
“I’m alarmed that Premier Ford’s vision for Ontario is one of low wages and free pollution. Is he opening Ontario for business or bringing us back to the …