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Secret regulatory change means another free pass for polluters
coronavirus
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.
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…