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...
Statement from Ms. Michele Beaton, MLA for District 5, Mermaid-Stratford, and Official Opposition Critic for Finance on unnecessary restrictions placed on “ferment-on-premise” businesses Restrictions in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 are important and...
By Michele Beaton, MLA District 5 Mermaid-Stratford Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Land Pop quiz for Bloyce Thompson, Minister of Agriculture and Land, and Brad Trivers, Minister of Environment, Water and Climate Change. What is the difference between...
By Michele Beaton, MLA District 5 Mermaid-Stratford Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Land Facing an Agricultural Nightmare The impacts of Dorian on the agriculture industry reach far into our food chain. Those impacts require a strong response that goes...
Statement from Ms. Michele Beaton, MLA for District 5, Mermaid-Stratford, and Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Land on failure of IRAC to produce report on land sale by Brendel Farms to Haslemere Farms (Red Fox Acres) Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me...
By Michele Beaton, MLA District 5 Mermaid-Stratford For most of us, we take a sick day or go to an appointment with our doctor with little pomp and ceremony. We also enjoy some measure of discretion from our employer when we do find ourselves away from work for health...
It is hard to believe Summer comes and goes as quickly as it does. I hope you had opportunity to spend time with friends and family. Soon we will be preparing for Fall activities like returning to school, harvesting, and winding up the tourist season. For me, it...
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.