It’s 5am and I’m walking into the House to put students first by pushing back against the Ford govt taking a chainsaw to democratic, Constitutional rights. #onpoli
Mike Schreiner
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Mike Schreiner
@MikeSchreiner
Leader of the @OntarioGreens. Fighting for housing, climate and a caring society with @aislinnclancykc.
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- I just tabled a motion calling on the PC government to halt plans to open the Greenbelt for development, protect prime farmland and commit to building at least 1.5 million homes within existing urban boundaries. We can build the housing we need without destroying the environment.
- No one who stands to benefit from government decisions should be giving money to the Premier’s family members. Ford has betrayed the public trust, destroyed public confidence in the government and eroded the integrity of the Premier’s office. #onpoli
- In case they need reminding, I’ve compiled a list of all the times Doug Ford and his housing minister Steve Clark said they wouldn’t touch the #Greenbelt (caution: long 🧵 ahead):
- Warning to all people in Ontario: Ford is punching down to take away the Charter rights of the lowest paid education workers. Whose rights is he coming after next? #onpoli
- I just voted against the government’s budget bill because I can’t support spending $25 billion on highways when we are in a climate emergency. It would be more fiscally responsible to spend that money on healthcare, housing, poverty and climate action. #onpoli
- Thousands out today marching to Queen’s Park telling Doug Ford to keep his Greenbelt Promise to keep his #HandsOffTheGreenbelt. #onpoli #Greenbelt
00:00 - We need a Premier who’s ready to step up and do what it takes to protect the people of Ontario. Instead, when his leadership was badly needed, Doug Ford abandoned his responsibility and hid from the truth. Ontarians deserve an explanation. #onpoli
- Today, I voted NO to the introduction and fast tracking of the gov't bill that once again abuses the notwithstanding clause to override constitutionally protected bargaining rights and imposes a contract on CUPE. #onpoli 1/2
- If @fordnation was serious about helping drivers save money today he would support EVs and public transit. It’s time for Ford to stop sabotaging climate solutions. #onpoli
00:00 - Warning: It appears that Ontario is facing a beer crisis, and the Premier has his caucus tweeting about it. If only they would focus as much attention on the climate crisis that is costing us billions and threatening our quality of life. #onpoli
- How the government can be proud of a $2.1 billion surplus when ERs are closing amid healthcare staffing shortages & some education workers only making $30k is beyond me. 1/ #RepealBill124 #onpoli #onted
- I just voted 'NO' to the PC's motion that doubles down on the building of Highway 413 which is an environmental & economic disaster. 1/ #StopThe413 #onpoli
- I just sent this letter to the Federal Justice Minister urging him to challenge Ford's use of the notwithstanding clause. We must push back on this government's cavalier attitude towards our Charter Rights. It's the lowest paid edu workers now, whose rights will be next? #onpoli
