Statement from Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, and Critic for Indigenous Affairs calling for respect of Mi’kmaq right to moderate livelihood For far too long Aboriginal Peoples have had to fight for recognition of their rights as the...
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...
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...
A recap of the Spring 2020 sitting of the Legislative Assembly of PEI By Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition Lately, I have been thinking about how this current assembly of MLAs has made some significant changes in how we do politics on...
By Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker Leader of the Official Opposition I was disappointed, but not surprised to read a recent Opinion Piece by Third Party Leader Sonny Gallant (May 21, 2020) indicating that “...the Liberal caucus will now withdraw from direct participation...
Statement by Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, on proposed amendments to Emergency Measures Act and Public Health Act This afternoon government released draft amendments to the Emergency Measures Act and the Public Health Act that will...
May 8, 2020 For Immediate Release Government must consult seniors and their families when making decisions that affect their health and well-being Charlottetown, PE - The Official Opposition is very concerned to learn residents of Prince Edward Home and their families...
May 6, 2020 For Immediate Release Official Opposition will host virtual QP until House reconvenes for regular sitting Hampton, PE - COVID-19 has created a lot of uncertainty and anxiety for Islanders. This is a fragile time for our Island and decisions being made by...
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 from the Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition on need for government to recall the Legislature The legislative branch is an essential function of our governance system. While it is a privilege for Members to sit in the House, there...
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...
As the Official Opposition, we have a responsibility to help provide oversight of government policy, initiatives, programs, and services. From this oversight, we hold government accountable for its actions, seek to improve policy, and help provide transparency to the...
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.