Statement by Steve Howard, Official Opposition education critic, on Minister of Education’s negligence in addressing inadequate ventilation at Island Schools in light of evidence of transmissibility of COVID virus The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has been...
Statement by Steve Howard, Official Opposition Critic for Education and Lifelong Learning, on cancellation of meeting of Standing Committee on Education and Economic Growth to discuss back to school plan The back to school plan that was announced just over three weeks...
Joint statement on King government’s inconsistency of guidance to protect Island’s vulnerable populations Late yesterday the King government announced increased measures to protect Islanders living in Long Term Care Homes. This is welcome news and very much needed....
Statement by Steve Howard, Official Opposition Critic for Education and Lifelong Learning, on lack of communication and delay regarding a return to school plan for COVID It may still feel like a lifetime away, but school is just around the corner for Island children...
June 14, 2021 Statement by Stephen Howard, MLA and Official Opposition Critic for Education and Lifelong Learning on need for action by King government to increase bus safety on PEI roads In a recent CBC article, a mother told the story of how her child was involved...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2021 Official Opposition Caucus call on King government and Public School Board to take immediate action to protect 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in our schools Charlottetown, PE - Recently, disturbing details came to light showing the environments...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2021 King Government denies Island Youth a voice in decisions impacting their futures Charlottetown, PE - The Official Opposition legislation to lower the voting age to 16 was defeated by the King government today. “It appears the...
Children are living in poverty all around us By Karla Bernard, MLA Charlottetown-Victoria Park Official Opposition Critic for Education and Lifelong Learning What does living in poverty look like? It can look like a lot of things. It can look quite normal on the...
Statement from Karla Bernard, Official Opposition Critic for Education and Lifelong Learning and the Status of Women, regarding delay in promised increase to ECE wages I am concerned about the delay over the promised increases to Early Childhood Educator (ECE) wages....
August 5, 2020 For Immediate Release Statement from Karla Bernard, Official Opposition Critic for Education and Lifelong Learning, regarding Public Schools Branch Guidelines for Return to School September 2020 First, I want to thank Minister Trivers for producing this...
July 8, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Official Opposition Education Critic releases ‘Return to School Framework’ Charlottetown, PE – In the absence of a meaningful guide for schools, students, and parents preparing for a return to class this coming fall, Official...
June 16, 2020 For Immediate Release Official Opposition invites the public to review and provide feedback on its proposed legislation designed to provide greater accountability, transparency, and public input on the issue of sexual misconduct in Island schools...
The Official Opposition of Prince Edward Island provides a crucial role in the governing of our province. The caucus is made up of Green Party MLAs elected by Islanders.
We strive to offer informed and intelligent debate and proposals that are evidence-based and data-informed. Through respect and integrity, we seek to improve the work and efforts of government on behalf of all Islanders.