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Secret regulatory change means another free pass for polluters

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May 19, 2020

The Ford government passed a regulation last week to weaken Ontario's action on climate change by opening the door to reporting exemptions for large polluters.

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Schreiner statement on oil and gas and the COVID-19 pandemic

coronavirus

April 17, 2020

GUELPH, ON — Mike Schreiner released the following statement about support for the oil and gas industry during the COVID-19…

Schreiner statement on legislation to fast-track transit development

Environment

February 19, 2020

“Across party lines, everyone wants to get transit built faster. But the biggest priority must be to get transit done…

Forest watchdogs sue Ford government for climate negligence

Environment

February 6, 2020

“Once again, this government shows contempt for laws that defend the places we love, creating an endless line of lawsuits…

Schreiner commends government on plan to extend bottled water moratorium

Environment

November 19, 2019

The government is doing the right thing by proposing to extend this moratorium. It would be reckless and irresponsible to…

Schreiner to Environment Minister: Extend the moratorium on water bottling

Environment

November 14, 2019

Sign Mike Schreiner’s letter here Honourable Jeff Yurek Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks College Park 5th Flr, 777 Bay…

Ford making it easier to pollute with Bill 132

Environment

November 6, 2019

“The Premier is making life easier for polluters, relaxing the rules for the clean-up of toxic spills, and making it…

Schreiner responds to reports on lead in drinking water

Environment

November 5, 2019

“Government has a sacred responsibility to manage water in the public trust to ensure that everyone has access to clean…

Courts strike down Premier’s violation of environmental rights

Environment

October 11, 2019

“For a second day in a row, the government’s abysmal environmental record has been exposed.  Today we learn that Ford…

Schreiner responds to Chemical Valley whistleblower

Environment

October 10, 2019

“These allegations must be taken seriously by the provincial government.  The whistle-blower’s complaint suggests continued environmental racism against First Nations…