Tag: Statements

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to the publication of an FAO report showing that Ontario’s 2022-23 spending per capita was the lowest of all provinces.

“This is not a government that cares about everyday Ontarians.

Despite having one of the highest budget deficits on record, the Ford government …

QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Kitchener Centre Aislinn Clancy made the following statement in response to news that four Ontario school boards have launched lawsuits against social media giants Snapchat, TikTok and Meta alleging that their platforms interfere with students’ learning and mental health.

“As a former school social worker, I’m well-acquainted …

QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner made the following statement in response to news that two animal rights organizations have requested a review of the government’s legislation that expands the practice of penned dog hunting.

“I stand with the animal rights organizations trying to stop the government’s cruel expansion of penned …

GUELPH — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to reports that more than 71 percent of the judges appointed by the government worked as prosecutors.

“The Premier has had his thumb on the scales of justice ever since he took office.

Whether it’s making dangerous statements about ‘like-minded judges’ …

QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that Democracy Watch will file a court case challenging Ontario’s too-political, unconstitutional system for appointing judges to provincial courts.

“Every day, we learn some new shocking detail about the Premier’s judicial appointments patronage scandal.

Yesterday, it was revealed …

GUELPH — Mike Schreiner released the following statement responding to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the release of the government’s 2018 mandate letters.

“This is a disappointing ruling that sets a poor precedent for democracy in Ontario.

The people of Ontario are entitled to transparency and accountability from their elected officials.

Through multiple scandals and …

GUELPH — Mike Schreiner released the following statement to mark the start of Black History Month.

“Black History Month is an important time to learn, recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black community members to the history, culture and identity of our province.

As we celebrate, it is important to also recognize that anti-Black …

GUELPH — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

“Today, we commemorate the six million Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust and honour the strength and resilience of survivors and their families.

As we pay remembrance, it’s crucial that we also take the opportunity to learn from …

GUELPH — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that a ServiceOntario operator in Welland had their contract terminated by the government with just 70 days’ notice ahead of the location’s move to a nearby Staples.

“The disrespect with which this government is treating the operators and …

GUELPH — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that the Ford government will use an undisclosed amount of taxpayer money to retrofit Staples and Walmart locations chosen for ServiceOntario relocations.

“This ServiceOntario scandal smells like a bad deal for taxpayers – and the people of Ontario …