Statement by Michele Beaton, Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness, on King government’s lack of commitment to improving restorative care I am happy to hear that the residents at the Sherwood Care Home are getting a much needed upgrade to their living...
Statement by Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, on need to expand scope of practice for pharmacists to help alleviate pressure on our overburdened healthcare system We all get sick sooner or later. Currently on PEI, almost 20,000 Islanders have no...
A government of empty promises, no vision and disappointing leadership Peter Bevan-Baker, MLA New Haven - Rocky Point Leader of the Official Opposition and the Prince Edward Island Green Party Governing is hard. Good governing needs two separate skill sets – being...
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 from Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, on lack of leadership by King government in Back to School Plan 2021-2022 The plan released today by the King government presents more questions than answers. It is incomplete. It follows this...
King government’s empty promises on mental health is hurting Islanders and costing lives Michele Beaton, MLA Mermaid-Stratford Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness For years Islanders have been begging for increased mental health support on PEI. Premier...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2021 Provincial Dental Care Program a win for Seniors and low-income Islanders Program created in response to Green caucus budget request Charlottetown, PE - The provincial government has launched a dental care program for low-income...
Statement by Michele Beaton, Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness, on suggestion by Minister of Health to abandon sound hiring practices for healthcare jobs I was completely taken aback to hear the Minister on Friday contemplate abandoning the practice...
Statement by Dr. Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, on government’s silence and inactivity around promised dental program for seniors and low income Islanders As a long time dentist, I am acutely aware of the importance of good dental care on...
Statement by Michele Beaton, Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness, on urgent need to add Hemlibra to provincial drug formulary Hemophilia A is a serious inherited bleeding disorder. It is characterized by frequent, painful, and debilitating internal...
June 16, 2021 Statement from Michele Beaton, Official Opposition critic for Health and Wellness, on King government abandoning Islanders in need of access to primary care It is becoming increasingly clear that Premier King has abandoned Islanders hoping for and...
June 14, 2021 Statement by Michele Beaton, MLA and Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness on announcement that ER wait times at QEH are scheduled to increase significantly I am extremely concerned about Dr. Jain’s announcement last week that wait times at...
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.