FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2021 Official Opposition reacts to smoke and mirrors budget Government delivers a budget filled with boutique promises that amounts to crisis management by a thousand bandages Charlottetown, PE - With a soaring narrative filled with...
Joint Statement by Michele Beaton, Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Land and Trish Altass, Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness on The Standing Committee on Health and Social Development’s decision to subpoena IRAC report on Brendel Farm...
Charlottetown, PE - The Office of the Official Opposition has made internal changes related to House leadership duties. Effective January 1, 2021, the Official Opposition House Leader will be Michele Beaton. Michele is MLA for District 5 Mermaid-Stratford. Also...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Government places priority on pavement over people in capital budget Charlottetown, PE - Today the King government released its capital budget outlining its priorities over the next five years. It is clear to the Official Opposition that the...
On November 12, 2020 Michele Beaton moved, seconded by Hannah Bell, a motion encouraging Islanders and Government to support local business as much as possible. Full text of Motion No. 90 - Encouraging Islanders and Government to support local Watch video of Ms....
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What more will it take for the King government to keep its promise and finally close the loopholes in the Lands Protection Act? Charlottetown, PE - It seems Minister Bloyce Thompson finally received the IRAC report on the long awaited...
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...
June 17, 2020 For Immediate Release Official Opposition releases details of its budget submission to government Charlottetown, PE - As part of its commitment to transparency and responsible governance, the Official Opposition is providing to the public details of...
For Immediate Release May 25, 2020 Official Opposition introducing legislation to empower Auditor General to audit government funds provided to third-party organizations Charlottetown, PE - Premier Dennis King recently announced he asked the Auditor General of PEI to...
By Michele Beaton, MLA District 5 Mermaid-Stratford Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Land It was with dismay and a little trepidation that many Island Beekeepers read the recently released 2020 Protocol regarding the Importation of Honey Bees into Prince...
By Michele Beaton, MLA District 5 Mermaid-Stratford Official Opposition Critic for Finance As Renew PEI moves through the various stages, it’s not enough to simply open the doors of businesses again and hope everything turns out just right. Island owned businesses now...
By Michele Beaton, MLA District 5 Mermaid-Stratford Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Land It has been said there is no room for politics during a pandemic. I agree. However, there is always a place for public oversight and accountability, even during a...
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.