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Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario and MPP for Guelph, is the first Green MPP elected to the Ontario Legislature in 2018.
Schreiner marks International Day of Sign Languages
September 22, 2025
GUELPH — Ontario Greens Leader Mike Schreiner released the following statement in recognition of the International Day of Sign Languages:
“Today, I stand with Deaf people, advocates and allies around the world to recognize the International Day of Sign Languages.
More than 70 million Deaf people globally use over 300 distinct sign languages. These languages are vital expressions of cultural and linguistic identity, and they deserve recognition, preservation and celebration.
We must do more to ensure that sign languages are respected and that interpretive services are widely available. This is essential to upholding the human rights of Deaf people and promoting true accessibility and inclusion.
I remain committed to advocating for the rights of Deaf Ontarians both in our communities and in the legislature.”
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