RELEASE – Islanders are invited to provide feedback on proposed legislation by the Official Opposition to provide 10 paid sick days to Island workers

by Official Opposition | Feb 11, 2022 | Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, Trish Altass

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2022 Official Opposition invites the public to provide feedback on its proposed legislation to provide 10 paid sick days to Island workers Charlottetown, PE – Throughout the pandemic, access to paid sick leave has been a...

Paid Sick Leave (An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act)

by Official Opposition | Feb 11, 2022 | Bills – 66th Assembly – 2nd Session, Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, Trish Altass

Creating a healthier economy Trish Altass, MLA Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture View proposed legislation: Paid Sick Leave – Consultation Draft On February 8th, the provincial government released “Moving...

Government’s response to soaring inflation must reflect the burden it is placing on Island families and include direct relief and new policy measures

by Official Opposition | Feb 7, 2022 | Finance, Hannah Bell

Government’s response to soaring inflation must reflect the burden it is placing on Island families and include direct relief and new policy measures Hannah Bell, MLA Charlottetown-Belvedere Official Opposition Critic for Finance *Originally published in The Guardian...

With great freedoms come great responsibilities

by Official Opposition | Feb 1, 2022 | COVID19, Governance, Miscellaneous, Official Statements, Peter Bevan-Baker

With great freedoms come great responsibilities Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, MLA New Haven-Rocky Point Leader of the Official Opposition At times of great strife, politicians can either rise to the occasion and inspire, or use the occasion to try and gain partisan...

Statement calling on Minister Jameson to clearly communicate and consult with parents, teachers, and all Islanders on a safe back to school plan

by Official Opposition | Jan 28, 2022 | COVID19, Education and Lifelong Learning, Lynne Lund, Official Statements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2022 Statement by Lynne Lund calling on Minister Jameson to clearly communicate and consult with parents, teachers, and all Islanders on a safe back to school plan Since yesterday’s announcement on the details of the return to...