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!

Heartbreaking. So close. Thanks to the Jays for a fun ride.

The Ford government is starting out this session the same way they do every session — ramming through legislation without consulting with the people of Ontario. 1/2

We're losing our farmland at an unprecedented rate in Ontario. Yesterday, Bobbi Ann Brady and I were in Halton Hills to talk to their city council about our bill to create a Foodbelt to protect our farmland. A huge thank you to the Halton Hills council for passing a motion to support our bill.

It's time to get your free flu and covid shots Ontario! Many locally owned pharmacies in Guelph are providing the shots, like Walsh's West End Pharmacy. Check the list to find a pharmacy near you, www.ontario.ca/vaccine-loca...

Local businesses create good jobs and are a big part of what makes our communities so vibrant. As a former small business owner myself, I love living in Guelph where our community makes an extra effort to support local businesses. 1/2

Life in Ontario is more expensive than ever and the Ford government is focused on bike lanes, tunnels and speed cameras. We need a government that's focused on the real affordability problems people are facing.

Good news Guelph Jays fans! You can watch the games tonight and tomorrow on the big screen at the Guelph Little Theatre where they've partnered with Culchaworks Arts Collective to put together two fun nights of baseball, snacks, and friends and neighbours. Go Jays Go!!

The Ford government has a chance to take meaningful action to end homelessness by passing @aislinnclancy.bsky.social and @lfairclough.bsky.social's bill today. I encourage my fellow MPPs to read their powerful op-ed before we vote later today.

Go Jays Go. The 32 year drought is over. Never count this team out. World Series here we come!

I want to wish everyone beginning their celebrations tonight a Happy Diwali & Bandi Chhor Divas. Wishing everyone peace and joy on this special celebration.

Congrats to Dr. Rene Van Acker whose installation as the 10th president and vice-chancellor for the University of Guelph was this past weekend. 1/2

Every child in Ontario has the right to safety. support and care. Dress Purple Day reminds us that supporting children and families takes a community. It is important to let young people know that we see them, we hear them and we are here to support them. 1/2

Towns like Fergus and Elora know just how important our farmland is. Yesterday, Bobbi Ann Brady and I had the chance to speak about the Protect Our Food Act to Centre Wellington council members.

I want to wish everyone in Guelph and across Ontario a happy Thanksgiving! I'm feeling grateful to be able to spend time with family this weekend and enjoy local food grown by amazing Ontario farmers. 1/3

Ontario's farmland is a precious resource that is vital to protect. This #OntarioAgricultureWeek I'm feeling thankful for the land that feeds us and the farmers that steward it while growing our food.

Tonight, I attended an interfaith vigil hosted by @ijvcanada.bsky.social Guelph and Guelph Interfaith Justice mourning the lives lost on, before and after October 7. 1/3

It's hard to overstate just how far backwards the Ford government has taken us on climate. The rest of the world is using the shift toward renewables to generate jobs and prosperity, meanwhile the Premier has no plan at all.

Sending my best wishes to the Jewish community for Yom Kippur. Marked by fasting and repentance, the Day of Atonement offers an opportunity to look forward with hope to the year ahead. Yom Kippur reminds those of all faiths of the importance of self-reflection and renewal. G’mar Chatimah Tovah.

Join me on Wed Oct 8 from 7-8pm at Victoria Road Rec Centre to share your priorities for the new session at Queen’s Park. Whether it’s education, healthcare, protecting farmland, forests, and water, building more housing, or anything else, I want to hear from you. I hope to see you there.

As a former farm kid, it's great to meet a young farmer keeping the family tradition alive. I had the chance to chat with Austin from TruPure Farms about the challenges of getting started as a young regenerative farmer in Ontario.

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I had the honour of attending the Woodland Cultural Centre’s official unveiling of the former Mohawk Institute Residential School as an Interpretive Historic Site. 1/5

Go Jays Go! The Yankees made us earn it. And earn it they did. Now let’s get healthy and make a push for the World Series!

Sad to learn of Jim Bradley’s passing. Jim served Ontario for decades and was instrumental in bringing about many of the environmental regulations that have preserved the beauty of our province.

Back at Queen's Park today to raise the Franco-Ontarian flag in celebration of Franco-Ontarian Day and the 50th anniversary of the flag. 1/3

Today I visited the Daily Bread Food Bank in Etobicoke. Their work and all the volunteers they engage help feed thousands and thousands of people at more than 205 food banks and meal programs in Toronto. 1/2

I want to wish everyone celebrating a happy Rosh Hashanah. Sending you best wishes for a very happy new year. Shana Tova!

The Greenbelt, Wasaga Beach, now protected land in Port Hope. We should all be concerned that our environment is being sacrificed for insider profits. Ontario Greens will keep fighting to protect our farmland and green spaces.

I'll be in Toronto this Saturday to join the call for climate justice. Join us. RSVP here to join the Green contingent: app.gvote.ca/rsvp/eve_51f...

I had an amazing time today at the 106th International Plowing Match in Grassie. It was great to connect with farmers from across Ontario and get back on a tractor to see if I've still got it. It’s like riding a bike for us farm kids. 1/2

I need your help! Later today I'll be judging the Ontario Tree Pageant hosted by treetrust.ca and the race is too close to call. They're all good contenders so I'm coming to you. Which of these trees would you put at the top of your list?

The Ford government has underfunded our public colleges for years, and workers and students have borne the consequences. Today, workers are fighting for better jobs, fairer wages and security for the future. 1/2

I'm saddened to hear of this tragedy in Richmond Hill. My heart goes out to the friends, families and community members affected by this tragedy.

Had a great visit with Roy from the FarmFresh community garden. Volunteers and staff have been working all summer growing local produce at an urban garden here in Guelph. 1/2

The Premier is blaming young people for graduating into an economy that is leaving them behind. We need more supports for young people entering the workforce. 1/2

The weather was perfect this weekend for the Parkinson’s Canada Superwalk and the Ovarian Cancer of Canada’s Walk of Hope. It’s heartening to see many friends and loved ones walking to support people living with these illnesses. I will push for provincial funding for better healthcare services.

Congrats to Wellington Brewery on 40 years of brewing cheers and being one of the earliest craft breweries in Canada! Your commitment to the Guelph community over the years has made a big difference. Have a great Forty Fest today!

Back on the grid after my annual father-daughter canoe trip! Even though we are thoroughly soaked, we had an amazing time at Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park. I'm excited to get back to work fighting to protect it and the rest of Ontario's world class nature.

What amazing weather for the Labour Day picnic! Thank you to all the volunteers who came together to make this event happen. I’m always honoured to join you. 1/2

Today, on Drug Poisoning Awareness Day I'm renewing the Ontario Greens call for a real plan to tackle the drug poisoning epidemic. It's time to listen to the experts and reopen the supervised consumption and treatment sites that have saved so many lives.

People power is how we stopped Ford's Greenbelt scheme and it's what's going to stop Bill 5. Thanks to the @whhgreens.bsky.social for organizing this event.