A Closer Look
Culture At A Crossroads
Episode 11
Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner has long advocated for helping the most vulnerable in our population, but do you know where this passion comes from?
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The farm boy from rural Kansas was an altar boy, and grew up in the Catholic church. In fact, he is constantly coming back to the teachings of Jesus when considering what policies he supports in Ontario Legislature. Don't miss how his faith informs his work, and find out if this is more than just moral standards.
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Plus, he makes a compelling case for Universal Basic Income, one public education system, and a clean economy.
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Schreiner ran for office several times before becoming the first-ever Green MPP in Ontario. He was elected as leader of the Green Party of Ontario back in 2009 and became MPP with a resounding 45% of the vote in his riding in the 2018 provincial election.
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Welcome to the eleventh (thirteenth unofficial) episode of the podcast. Listen and access the show notes here or search for Culture At A Crossroads on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.
This is a profile on Mike Schreiner. Here are the business people apart of the CEOs for Basic Income.
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May 13, 2014 - Green Party's case for merging Public and Catholic school boards in Ontario
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May 14, 2018 - Schreiner's Green Party platform for the 2018 Ontario election
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June 7, 2018 - Schreiner becomes first-ever Ontario Green MPP in Guelph
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Aug. 1, 2018 - Ontario's basic income pilot is halted
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Mar 27, 2019 - Broncos lose in playoffs, first season ends with Barney
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Oct. 28, 2019 - assessing the mere 3 seats that the Green Party got in the 2019 Federal election​
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Mar 25, 2020 - Schreiner advocates for basic income amid COVID-19