FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2021 Official Opposition responds to timid, tepid vision for PEI offered by King government in Throne Speech Charlottetown, PE - After asking for a reset, the King government outlined its priorities and vision for Prince Edward...
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Island Youth are showing the leadership we need to create a brighter, fairer PEI
By Peter Bevan-Baker, MLA New Haven - Rocky Point Leader of the Official Opposition Something extraordinary happened last week in our little province. A group of ordinary Islanders showed us all how we can be both responsible and compassionate towards each other....
Government’s Net Zero plan: A+ for goals, C- for action
By Ole Hammarlund, MLA Charlottetown-Brighton Official Opposition Net Zero Critic It is really gratifying to see the Government of PEI has finally accepted the concepts and goals the Official Opposition has tirelessly fought for since starting our first session in the...
Dreaming Forward
By Peter Bevan-Baker, MLA Leader of the Official Opposition Change is inevitable Change is everywhere you look and most of the time it happens slowly and goes unnoticed. I’m deep into my fifties, and while I might feel like I am largely the same person I was in my...
Official Opposition Statement on the passing of Nancy Guptill
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...
Statement by Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, on the critical importance of journalistic independence
Statement by Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, on the critical importance of journalistic independence On the outside, a recent tweet by Minister Trivers regarding a news story in The Guardian doesn't look like a big deal. It was just a...
Statement on Tragedy in Nova Scotia
This past weekend has shaken the Atlantic region with the impact felt throughout the country. Many Islanders are closely connected with individuals who have either lost their lives, or someone they love in the senseless acts of violence in Nova Scotia. There are no...
Official Opposition realigns caucus to address climate commitments
Charlottetown, PE – PEI has an opportunity to be a leader in the new green economy in North America. It will require bold vision and a willingness to do the work needed to transition to a green economy. In response to this, the Official Opposition is realigning...
Children and Bus Driver Shortages
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...
Official Opposition release recommendations for draft Child and Youth Advocate Act
Charlottetown, PE – The Official Opposition caucus has released eight recommendations to improve and strengthen government’s Child and Youth Advocate legislation. “We have long supported the introduction of an independent child and youth advocate and I commend...
Opposition Leader calls on Premier to clarify government position on French language education
Charlottetown, PE – PEI has intervenor status in the Supreme Court Case (SCC), “Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique v. British Columbia” which will determine what school services provinces must provide for its French-speaking community. The case...
Job Opportunity – Research and Communications Assistant
The Opposition Office (Green) provides non-partisan support for elected members of the Green Party of PEI in completing their duties as members of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island. Employment Conditions Start Date: Immediately Salary: $25.00 per hour...
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.
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