Tag: Statements

QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement to mark the beginning of Emancipation Month.

“Emancipation Month is a time for healing, unification and restoration.

It’s a reminder of how far we’ve come since slavery was abolished in the British Empire on August 1, 1834.

But it’s also a reminder of …

GUELPH — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to a new report showing that Ontario has “weak and non-existent regulations” regarding roadside zoos.

“I strongly condemn the inhumane practices that have been allowed to run rampant at private roadside zoos in Ontario.

Animals kept in horrendous conditions or solitary …

GUELPH — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement to mark Eid-al-Adha.

“I would like to extend warm wishes to all those celebrating Eid al-Adha today.

This important day in the Islamic calendar marks the end of the Hajj – the annual pilgrimage to the Kaaba in Mecca. Today, Muslims around the world gather …

GUELPH — MPP Mike Schreiner released the following statement to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day.

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, it’s important that we take time to celebrate the rich contributions and customs of Métis, Inuit, and First Nations peoples across Turtle Island.

Indigenous communities have fought hard to preserve their traditional practices, art …

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement to mark National Indigenous History Month.

“On National Indigenous History Month, we honour the legacy, heritage and resilience of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Ontario and Canada.

But we must also reckon with the reality of Canada’s colonial past and present.

Across the country …

QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement to mark Pride month.

“I’d like to wish everyone a happy Pride month.

Pride is all about honouring the strength of 2SLGBTQ+ communities and their vital contributions to so many social justice movements around the world.

It’s about coming together to stand up …

QUEEN’S PARK — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to news that a beluga whale and bottlenose dolphin have died at Marineland.

“The news coming out of Marineland is extremely distressing. These latest deaths mark the third confirmed marine mammal death at Marineland in the last few months …

GUELPH — MPP for Guelph Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to reports that the government is investing $51 million in new measures to target organized crime.

“Whether you’re living in a small rural township or a downtown core, everyone in Ontario deserves to feel safe.

But throwing more and more money …

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in recognition of the National Day of Mourning.

“Today, on the National Day of Mourning, we come together in remembrance of workers who have lost their lives or have been injured on the job.

Every day, millions of Ontarians head off to work, doing their …

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement in response to reports that the government has signed a 95-year lease with Therme to build a private spa at Ontario Place.

“A century-long lease to a private Austrian corporation does not serve the people of Ontario.

We already know how this story goes. The …