Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario
Mike Schreiner was elected leader of the Green Party of Ontario on November 14, 2009.
Mike is a leading advocate for independent businesses, sustainable communities and local food and farmers. Well known for his leadership in co-founding the award-winning Local Food Plus organization, Mike has a proven track record in business and not-for-profit leadership roles.
A respected, successful entrepreneur, Mike started his career in Toronto operating his own food distribution business for over 10 years that specialized in delivering local and natural foods to homes in Toronto.
Building on that success, he helped to established Local Food Plus, which works to bring farmers and consumers together to promote financially, socially and environmentally sustainable local food systems.
An active member of the Green Party of Ontario (GPO), Mike Schreiner represented the GPO as a candidate in the 2009 Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock by-election. Mike co-chaired the 2007 election platform committee for the party and served as Policy Coordinator from 2008-2009.
For the first time in the party’s history, Mike Schreiner is a full-time leader traveling the province in support of Constituency Associations and community engagement activities. An experienced fundraiser, Mike intends to turn the GPO into a well-funded political party to ensure the Green voice is heard in the Legislature and across Ontario. In April 2010, Mike Schreiner became the nominated candidate in Simcoe-Grey. Mike will work hard to represent the constituents of Simcoe-Grey promoting a prosperous green economy that fosters vibrant local communities and promotes a healthier Ontario.
Active in the community Mike has served as the treasurer of his daughter’s daycare, coached her baseball team, and served on the steering committee for Green Enterprise Toronto, the Toronto Food Policy Council and on the Board of Directors of FarmStart, among other organizations.
Ron Fischer is the CEO of the Simcoe Grey EDA. 
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