By Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition On Friday, the King government announced the appointment of a new board for the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC). This announcement has been long overdue; more than a year ago Premier King...
Overview The Official Opposition, with input from Islanders, has presented submissions to Renew PEI. The current pandemic and our necessary response have highlighted areas where families, seniors, women, youth, and children have either fallen through the cracks or...
August 25, 2020 Official Opposition Statement on the passing of Nancy Guptill It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of a groundbreaking leader in our province. Nancy Guptill served her community as a municipal councillor in Summerside, as an MLA, as a...
Today Official Opposition MLAs return to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island to participate in an emergency sitting. Over the last number of weeks we have heard from Islanders about concerns they have regarding government response and decisions made on...
By Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker Leader of the Official Opposition I was disappointed, but not surprised to read a recent Opinion Piece by Third Party Leader Sonny Gallant (May 21, 2020) indicating that “...the Liberal caucus will now withdraw from direct participation...
Statement by Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, on proposed amendments to Emergency Measures Act and Public Health Act This afternoon government released draft amendments to the Emergency Measures Act and the Public Health Act that will...
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...
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...
Statement from the Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, Official Opposition Shadow Critic for Indigenous Affairs, and MLA for District 17, New Haven-Rocky Point on protests in support of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs Protests in support of...
By Peter Bevan-Baker, MLA District 17 New Haven-Rocky Point Leader of the Official Opposition The political climate on PEI has changed dramatically over the last year. So many things are vastly different; the functioning of standing committees, the degree of...
The Opposition Green Caucus 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.
Office of the Third Party
4th Floor, Coles Building
175 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island, Canada