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....
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Statement from Peter Bevan-Baker on lack of leadership by King government in Back to School Plan 2021-2022
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
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...
Provincial Dental Care Program a win for Seniors and low-income Islanders
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 on suggestion by Minister of Health to abandon sound hiring practices for healthcare jobs
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 on government’s silence and inactivity around promised dental program for seniors and low income Islanders
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
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...
Statement from Michele Beaton, Official Opposition critic for Health and Wellness, on King government abandoning Islanders in need of access to primary care
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...
Statement by Michele Beaton, MLA on announcement that ER wait times at QEH are scheduled to increase significantly
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...
Improvements to The Police Act pass second reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2021 Improvements to The Police Act pass second reading Charlottetown, PE - Official Opposition legislation to improve the complaints process passed second reading in the Legislative Assembly today. “Under existing legislation, the public...
Increased transparency and accountability in healthcare decision making with passing of Official Opposition Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2021 Increased transparency and accountability in healthcare decision making with passing of Official Opposition Bill Charlottetown, PE - After a fulsome debate in the Legislature, amendments to the Health Services Act introduced by the...
Giving authority back to the Health Experts
Trish Altass, MLA Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness When healthcare decisions and plans are made by experts, Islanders benefit greatly. When those same decisions are left to the whims or political will of an individual, they can...
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