FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2022 Official Opposition responds to PEI Partnership for Growth Economic Action Plan Charlottetown, PE – With the release of the PEI Partnership for Growth economic action plan today, the Island’s business community has outlined its...
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Government must act now to help Islanders facing crippling costs of living increases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2022 Statement by Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition: Government must act now to help Islanders facing crippling costs of living increases Once again Prince Edward Island is leading all of Canada with a soaring cost of...
Motion 8: Motion to establish PEI as a cycling destination
On April 19, 2022, Peter Bevan-Baker, MLA for New Haven-Rocky Point and Leader of the Official Opposition started debate on Motion 8: Motion to establish Prince Edward Island as a cycling destination. The motion was introduced in honour of Josh Underhay and his son,...
Statement on the need to develop an immediate strategy to address soaring inflation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2022 Statement by Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition on the need to develop an immediate strategy to address soaring inflation This morning Islanders had a rude awakening with an historic leap in price of...
RELEASE – Islanders are invited to provide feedback on proposed legislation by the Official Opposition to provide 10 paid sick days to Island workers
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 critical...
Paid Sick Leave (An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act)
Creating a healthier economy Trish Altass, MLA Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture On February 8th, the provincial...
Statement on inconsistency of COVID restrictions and lack of support for Island workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2022 Statement by Trish Altass, Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, on inconsistency of COVID restrictions and lack of support for Island workers Yesterday’s COVID briefing brought in much-needed...
As Islanders face uncertainty this holiday season, will this government act now to support Islanders while also planning for the future?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 2021 As Islanders face uncertainty this holiday season, will this government act now to support Islanders while also planning for the future? Charlottetown - Islanders are facing a lot of uncertainty and anxiety with the rising...
Green legislation tackling unfair wages and wage gaps passes second reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2021 Green legislation tackling unfair wages and wage gaps passes second reading Charlottetown, PE - Workers and advocates around the world are stressing the need for increased protections for workers and increased transparency by...
Official Opposition introduces two pieces of key legislation that offer first of its kind protections for Islanders against discrimination, harassment, and inequality
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2021 Official Opposition introduces two pieces of key legislation that offer first of its kind protections for Islanders against discrimination, harassment, and inequality Charlottetown, PE - Today the Official Opposition Green caucus...
Statement on failure of King government’s economic recovery plan to include focus on COVID impacts to women
Statement by Trish Altass, Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, on failure of King government’s economic recovery plan to include focus on COVID impacts to women The COVID-19 pandemic has had disproportionate impacts on women in the...
Response to the report of Premier’s Council for Recovery and Growth by Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition
Response to the report of Premier's Council for Recovery and Growth by Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition The Green caucus, for months and months, has pushed the King Conservatives for its economic recovery plan. The report from the Premier’s...
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