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...
Dear Friends, I think, most of the time, we expect tomorrow will be pretty much like today was. This belief in constancy is necessary for our mental well-being and for us to make life plans with a certain degree of predictability. But then COVID-19 visited our world....
At this time, our focus remains with helping Islanders as our province responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the release of the Auditor General’s report. Since 2013 Jane MacAdam has been serving Islanders as our province’s...
Statement from the Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, Official Opposition Shadow Critic for Indigenous Affairs, and MLA for District 17, New Haven-Rocky Point on protests in support of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs Protests in support of...
By Peter Bevan-Baker, MLA District 17 New Haven-Rocky Point Leader of the Official Opposition The political climate on PEI has changed dramatically over the last year. So many things are vastly different; the functioning of standing committees, the degree of...
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.