Overnight the Ford government secretly advanced legislation that will make FOI requests - the main way you and I find out what Ford is up to behind the scenes - dramatically more restricted. Today, they will force a vote to make it law. This is completely undemocratic. What have they got to hide?

Guelph and Kitchener are 25 kilometres apart. Why does it take so long to transit between them? We chatted with transit advocate @mdruker.app about the importance of intercity transit and how we can make it easier and more affordable to travel between communities in Ontario.

Thanks for your years of service, Cam. It's been a pleasure to work with you on building a caring, connected city. I wish you and your family all the best as you embark on the next chapter.

Join me on Thursday March 19th at 6:30pm for a Town Hall at the Guelph Public Library (1 Starwood Dr.). I would love to meet with you and hear your ideas, concerns and input as I return to Queen’s Park on March 23rd! Space is limited so please be sure to register www.eventbrite.ca/e/town-hall-...

Students across Ontario are fighting back against the Ford government's reckless cuts to OSAP grants—and they're just getting started. Last night I spoke on the @csaguelph.bsky.social panel about how these cuts will affect students and how we can get Doug Ford to reverse course.

The Ford government is driving up energy costs and polluting more by ignoring the lowest cost source of energy - renewables. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

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.

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. 🇨🇦

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.

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. 1/2

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.

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. 1/3

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The federal govt’s EV deal with China threatens Ontario’s auto sector. The Premier must act now to protect Ontario’s auto sector and the workers, families and communities that rely on it. We all need to work together to protect Ontario workers and our automotive industry.

I met with community leaders at OSHaRE who are filling the gaps caused by the Ford government's failure to keep Ontario affordable. I'm so inspired by the work that folks like Francesca, Jill, and Colleen are doing.

The housing crisis is affecting every community in Ontario - today I learned how groups in St. Thomas are working hard on solutions. Grace Cafe and the Annex are fighting the homelessness and opioid crises with compassion by providing free meals and social services for mental health and addictions.

Wishing everyone in Ontario a very Happy New Year! A huge thanks to all of you who helped make 2025 such a strong year for our Green movement in Ontario. I'm looking forward to another year working with you to build a more affordable, fairer and greener province.

Thanks to Ballet Jörgen for inviting me to join the Guelph production of The Nutcracker last night. One of my favourite parts of the season! Congratulations to all the local dancers who also got to take part.

The terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney today was an abhorrent act of antisemitism. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and the Jewish community in Sydney and across the world as we reckon with this violent attack that claimed at least 16 lives and marred many others. 1/3

We've seen what a Ford majority government looks like. If you're a wealthy, well-connected insider, it's going great. If you're not, then life in Ontario has only become harder and more expensive. Imagine what we could accomplish if we put everyday people first.

The homelessness crisis is negatively affecting every corner of Ontario – the Ford government needs to step up and invest in building the deeply affordable homes we desperately need. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Catching up on post my votes from last week. I voted no to government Bill 25 because non-profit and social service agencies have raised serious concerns govt directives in the bill is overreach that could be used to force government ideology into community services under threat of defunding. 1/5

Last Week at Queen's Park: Ford Government Pours Fuel on the Affordability Crisis by Refusing to Address Housing Crisis. open.substack.com/pub/mikeschrei…

Ontario is in one of the worst housing crises in the world. It's time we listen to the people who are asking this government to step up and do something about it.

It's Small Business Saturday! Guelph is so fortunate to have so many amazing small businesses like Noki Farms and The Wooly – a great spot to grab a drink after some holiday shopping downtown. Thanks to all the incredible members of our community who make our small business sector so strong.

Bill 60 is another attack on renters that will lead to more people going to food banks and experiencing homelessness in Ontario. Doug Ford mocking protestors shows just how out of touch he is with Ontarians.

The Ford government is walking away from their climate obligations yet again by cancelling Climate action. I'm thankful that these young folks have continued to fight to hold them accountable for these past six years. www.thestar.com/news/canada/...

Yesterday I voted YES to a motion that would reverse Bill 60, protect tenants, restore real rent control and end bad-faith evictions. 1/3

Today I voted NO to Bill 60 — a terrible piece of legislation that continues this government’s attack on tenants in the middle of a housing affordability crisis. 1/3

Last week at Queen's Park: Ford government attacks education, renters and communities. All while hosting a $1,500 per plate fundraiser for the Premier's birthday. open.substack.com/pub/mikeschr...

Wow, big crowd out here in Guelph for the first weekend train. Lots of happy commuters and families going to Toronto for the day. Thanks to everyone who pushed to convince Metrolinx that there is demand for weekend service.

Bill 33 is an attack on public education. We know what would help students: smaller class sizes, more supports and better funding. Instead the Ford government is attacking teachers and trustees. We'll keep fighting back.

Affordability fuelled by the housing crisis is the biggest challenge Ontario is facing—but you wouldn't know it from the Ford government's Fall Economic Statement.

This hydro rate subsidy is giving the people who have the most the biggest break. Billionaires like Galen Weston don’t need a break on their electricity bills when Ford says the govt doesn’t have money for affordable housing, healthcare and education. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Today, on Remembrance Day, I join all Canadians in expressing my immense gratitude to Canada’s veterans and first responders. Their service and sacrifice has laid the foundation for so many of the democratic freedoms we enjoy today. 1/2

Companies like Volt Carbon Technologies are proving that Ontario has what it takes to become a world leader in the green economy. I got to visit their facility here in Guelph, Solid UltraBattery Inc, to see how they're making cleaner and higher-quality graphite to be used in cutting-edge batteries.

Last Week at Queen's Park: Ford’s Fall Economic Statement Fails on Affordability and Cancels Climate Action open.substack.com/pub/mikeschr...

Another week, another motion to limit debate on three important bills. Yesterday I voted NO on the government’s motion to fast track Bill 33, Bill 60 and Bill 40. 1/2

Generations of Ontarians have been left behind and the Ford government has allowed the housing and hunger crisis to get worse.

There are so many people who help Queen's Park run smoothly, and Legislative pages are at the top of the list. I'm grateful to them for keeping me hydrated, making sure papers and notes flow freely, and helping MPPs get their jobs done.

Yesterday I voted in favour of the opposition day motion to have a buy Ontario procurement strategy. As a local food and farming advocate, I’ve spent my entire career pushing for a buy Ontario strategy, which is more important than ever with Trump attacking our economy. 1/3

MPP Schreiner's Youth Council will hold its first meeting of the year tonight Mon, Nov 3 from 6-7 p.m. at the constituency office (173 Woolwich St.). All high school students in Guelph are welcome!