The Ford government is driving up energy costs and polluting more by ignoring the lowest cost source of energy - renewables.
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Pink shirt day highlights the importance of standing up against bullying and discrimination in our schools and communities.
Everyone deserves respect, and we owe it to our children to ensure that our schools are inclusive spaces where students can be their authentic selves.
I'll be bringing what I heard about the housing crisis, the climate crisis, and the erosion of our healthcare system with me to Queen's Park on March 23.
There are two photos. The first is of Mike speaking to the crowd with green signs behind him. The second is Mike with his arm around Matt speaking into a microphone to the crowd.
Across Ontario, people are sick of the same old politics that prioritizes the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of everyone else.
I was so touched by everyone who joined us in Huntsville to share their concerns for the future with @mattrichtergpo.bsky.social and me.
Another heartbreaking game. So proud of both our men’s and women’s teams for playing hard and taking home the silver medals. 🥈🥈
Congratulations to all of our athletes who have represented team Canada incredibly. We are all proud of you. 🇨🇦
Students are using OSAP try to build a better life for themselves and our province, not to live a life of luxury.
Young people need a leg up, not more hurdles to clear.
Doug Ford is out of touch with the challenges that students and new grads are facing like a record high youth unemployment rate and the worst housing crisis in Ontario’s history.
Ford needs to drop the avocado toast rhetoric.
Projects like these show that with a commitment of government and community action we can start building solutions today.
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Mike and the team from SHIP chatting in the hallway of 236 First Street.
Mike and the team from SHIP posing for a photo in front of the SHIP sign in the lobby of 236 First Street.
Mike and the team from SHIP chatting in the meeting room of 236 First Street.
It's time we get creative on tackling the housing crisis.
Yesterday, I visited SHIP's supportive housing project in Orangeville. They've overhauled a hotel to provide independent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
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I’m devastated by the horrific shootings in Tumbler Ridge BC and my heart goes out to the victims, their families and the entire community. I grieve with all Canadians and send my deepest condolences to the families, friends and loved ones affected by this tragedy.
We need the provincial government to support the expansion of Community Health Centres like this all across Ontario.
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They've brought healthcare and social service providers under one roof to make it easier for people to see a nurse practitioner, visit a midwife, grab some food and participate in group yoga, among other vital services.
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Mike and Joel being shown around the community kitchen at South East Grey Community Health Centre.
A photo of Mike and Joel being shown around the gym at South East Grey Community Health Centre.
Yesterday, Joel Loughead and I visited the South East Grey Community Health Centre, where they're providing low barrier access to primary healthcare and other supports people need.
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It's time to close the loopholes at the LTB so bad actors can't kick tenants out to jack up the rent.
A photo of Joel, Mike and Aislinn sitting in a coffee shop on couches and chatting.
Every day, tenants are fighting to keep their housing.
Today, housing lawyer Joel Yinger told Aislinn and me about his experience working with tenants to fight unfair evictions at the Landlord and Tenant Board.
Mike standing and speaking to the group at the constituency association meeting.
The green movement is growing in Perth-Wellington.
Last night I joined the founding Constituency Association meeting of the Perth-Wellington Greens. The team there is ready to stand up for green values and fight for fairness for rural communities.
Housing that's adapted to the needs of autistic individuals makes a huge difference in their lives. We need the provincial and federal governments to step up and fund it.
Mike and the team from Kerry's Place sitting for a meeting.
Mike being shown around a kids activity room by the team at Kerry's Place.
Mike and the team from Kerry's Place posing for a group photo in front of the Kerry's Place sign.
This week, I sat down with the team from Kerry's Place to talk about their work supporting autistic youth and adults.
As one of the main providers for supportive independent housing for autistic adults, they understand the need for the governments to fund supportive housing.
At Willowside Co-op in Kitchener, newcomers, people transitioning out of shelters and supportive housing and folks just looking to be part of an affordable, caring community are able to find a home that works for them.
Two photos in a white frame. The top photo shows Mike meeting with members and staff of Willowside Housing Co-op. The bottom photo shows Mike, the members and staff posing for a photo inffront of the Willowside Housing Co-op sign.
For decades in Canada, we built thousands of affordable co-op homes every year. In 1995, the federal and provincial governments stopped financially supporting co-op construction.
Thirty years of underinvestment in affordable homes has contributed to the housing crisis we face today.
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Mike standing at the front of a classroom, speaking with students sitting in the chairs in front of him.
Every Guelph high school-aged young person is invited to join me this Friday at 2pm at The Grove YMCA to share your worries and priorities and ask me anything.
When: Friday Jan 30, 2pm - 3:30pm
Where: The Grove Youth Hub, YMCA, 130 Woodland Glen Dr., Guelph
Who: Teens
I had an inspiring visit with the team at the 519 and I'm excited to share what I've learned with community members in Guelph so we can better support our 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Mike and the team from the 519 standing for a photo in front of a pride flag.
The 519 is celebrating their 50th anniversary of supporting and creating space for the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Toronto.
They're working with people every day to support people experiencing homelessness, to fight renovictions and to help people find community through their diverse programming.
In Fergus, Habitat for Humanity is building community and attainable home ownership with 32 stacked townhomes for individuals and families a short walk from school, parks and mainstreet services.
The team at Dunn House is showing how housing with wraparound health supports can serve as a foundation for people with complex medical and social needs.
Mike and Kathryn from Habitat for Humanity posing for a photo in the snow outside of Garafraxa village.
Mike and Kathryn chatting in one of the units at Garafraxa village.
Mike and Avery Ptolemy chatting in a unoccupied unit at Dunn House.
Mike, Avery Ptolemy and Keith Hambly posing for a photo at the entrance of Dunn House.
This week I've been traveling across Ontario to visit with people and organizations that are taking action to confront the housing crisis. It takes a variety of housing solutions to fix this crisis from supportive housing to affordable home ownership.
Greens are here to work with you and for you on a fair deal for rural communities from north, south, east and west.
Mike Schreiner, Armand Jourdain Sr and Sean Longboat posing for a photo together.
A photo facing down the table at a meeting between Mike Schreiner, Aislinn Clancy and delegates from Caledon.
A photo of Mike Schreiner at the podium on stage at ROMA.
All across Ontario municipalities large and small are facing many of the same challenges.
I'm at ROMA today to learn how the healthcare shortage, housing crisis and lack of infrastructure funding is hitting rural communities hard. You deserve better from the provincial government.
Greens call on the provincial government to step up and put forward an EV strategy that incentivizes demand for made-in-Ontario EVs, including rebates and a procurement program for public-sector fleets.
