By Lynne Lund, MLA District 21 Summerside-Wilmot Official Opposition Critic for Green Economic Development The Premier’s Economic Recovery Council could well be a very helpful tool. According to a government press release on March 30th, the council was established...
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Addressing gender bias in public programs and supports
By Karla Bernard, MLA District 12 Charlottetown-Victoria Park Official Opposition Critic for Status of Women It is often difficult to start a conversation about why things are harder for women, or how some things affect women more or differently. In my experience,...
Government must consult seniors and their families when making decisions that affect their health and well-being
May 8, 2020 For Immediate Release Government must consult seniors and their families when making decisions that affect their health and well-being Charlottetown, PE - The Official Opposition is very concerned to learn residents of Prince Edward Home and their families...
Why is Lennon House only receiving pilot-level funding?
By Trish Altass, MLA District 23 Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness The opening of Lennon House is wonderful news and a long time coming. Led by Dianne Young, who tragically lost her own son to addiction, Lennon House has been a...
There is no easy path to renewal for small and medium sized businesses
By Lynne Lund, MLA District 21 Summerside-Wilmot Official Opposition Critic for Green Economic Development The challenges for our local businesses have never been more complex. As sectors begin to come back online with easing of COVID-19 restrictions, it’s critical...
Joint statement by MLAs Hannah Bell and Trish Altass on Premier King’s disparaging description of workers impacted by COVID-19
Joint statement by Hannah Bell, Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth, and Trish Altass, Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness on Premier King’s disparaging description of workers impacted by COVID-19 We were dismayed to read Premier King has...
Wicked Problems
By Hannah Bell, MLA District 11 Charlottetown-Belvedere Official Opposition Critic for Social Development and Housing; Economic Growth One of the reasons I decided to pursue a career in politics is to work with others to address the “wicked problems.” These “wicked...
Are announced farm supports helping Island farmers or processors?
By Michele Beaton, MLA District 5 Mermaid-Stratford Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Land It has been said there is no room for politics during a pandemic. I agree. However, there is always a place for public oversight and accountability, even during a...
Is government considering all factors for safely opening our fisheries?
By Trish Altass, MLA District 23 Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke Official Opposition Critic for Fisheries and Communities In a CBC article last week, Premier King rightly criticized the federal government for a lack of action and direction on the opening of PEI fisheries. He...
Statement on need for government to recall the Legislature
Statement from the Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition on need for government to recall the Legislature The legislative branch is an essential function of our governance system. While it is a privilege for Members to sit in the House, there...
Small Business Survival
By Hannah Bell, MLA District 11 Charlottetown-Belvedere Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth The number one risk for small business survival is cash flow. The pandemic has abruptly cut off business as usual, and though customers still want and need products...
Statement by the Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, on the importance of accountability and transparency through public oversight during this pandemic
As the Official Opposition, we have a responsibility to help provide oversight of government policy, initiatives, programs, and services. From this oversight, we hold government accountable for its actions, seek to improve policy, and help provide transparency to the...
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