Tag: Statements

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement to mark Equal Pay Day.

“Women in Ontario earn nearly 30 percent less than men – and the gap is even wider for racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+ and disabled women.

Yet one of the first things this government did after taking office was repeal the Pay …

QUEEN’S PARK — Mike Schreiner released the following statement to mark International Women’s Day.

“International Women’s Day is an important opportunity to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and gender-diverse people around the world. 

From my family to my team to my colleagues in Guelph and at Queen’s Park, I …

GUELPH – Mike Schreiner, released the following statement in response to reports that Toronto’s homeless shelter system is facing a capacity crunch.

“It is appalling that Canada’s largest city – one of the richest cities in the world – is currently turning away more than 100 people a day from its overcrowded homeless …

GUELPH – Mike Schreiner, made the following statement after the animal cruelty charges against Marineland have been stayed citing that prosecuting the charges would not be in the public interest:

“The captivity of whales and dolphins and using them for entertainment needs to end.

It has been a criminal offence since 2019 to use …

GUELPH – Mike Schreiner released the following statement about the government’s decision not to renew the staycation tax credit:

“Despite calls from the tourism industry to make the staycation tax credit permanent, the government is instead turning its back on so many small businesses and mom and pop shops.

And to do so just …

QUEEN’S PARK – Mike Schreiner, released the following statement on the end of the fall legislative session.

“One after another, the government has squandered opportunities to make life better for Ontarians, preferring to embark on a legislative agenda that was frustrating and often appalling.

It is no surprise to see that Premier’s approval numbers …

QUEEN’S PARK – Mike Schreiner, released the following statement following the passage of Bill 39, Better Municipal Governance Act, 2022.

“With the passage of Bill 39, today will be remembered as the day the majority party in the Ontario legislature voted for minority rule.

By giving select ‘strong mayors’ the power to pass by-laws …

QUEEN’S PARK – Guelph MPP, Mike Schreiner, released the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

“On this day, 33 years ago, 14 young women were murdered at École Polytechnique in an act fueled by violent misogyny and anti-feminist hate.

Gender-based violence has become more prevalent since …

QUEEN’S PARK – Mike Schreiner, released the following statement for National Addictions Awareness Week.

“The epidemic of opioid deaths has become so entrenched it is easy to forget that the grim statistics reflect a growing wave of human suffering and loss.

Public Health Ontario figures show that harms from opioids have been increasing for …