Charlottetown, PE – The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island is set to resume Thursday, February 25, 2021 with a new Speech from the Throne. After nearly two years in power, the King government is resetting its agenda. “Islanders have seen decisive action when...
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Government is playing a high stakes game with Islander lives
Peter Bevan-Baker, MLA New Haven - Rocky Point Leader of the Official Opposition Death and taxes are, so we’re told, the two inevitabilities in all our lives. This last year has focused our attention on the fragility of life, and the economic fallout from the pandemic...
Press Release: Official Opposition responds to King shuffle of cabinet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2021 Official Opposition responds to King shuffle of cabinet Charlottetown, PE - Premier King has signalled his priorities today with a shuffling of his cabinet. A number of portfolios have been suffering due to lack of attention,...
A long and difficult delivery
Peter Bevan-Baker, MLA New Haven-Rocky Point Leader of the Official Opposition Perhaps we shouldn’t read too much into the slogans that political parties adopt for their campaigns. However, presumably, they are crafted to not only capture our attention and be...
Statement on King government not using available dollars for COVID relief
Statement by Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, on King government not using available dollars for COVID relief Premier King’s government was very enthusiastic in taking federal dollars for pavement, but for some reason it is willing to...
We need a new and fresh foundation to build a better story
Peter Bevan-Baker, MLA Rocky Point-New Haven Leader of the Official Opposition My first glimpse of Canada was on the approach to Gander International Airport on August 4th, 1985. The direct flight had left London, England and when we broke through the clouds, I feared...
Statement calling on government to support critical transportation services
COVID has had a devastating effect on communities and economies around the world. It has impacted things as diverse as human relationships, food and supply chains, employment, and all parts of the economy. One of the sectors most impacted is transportation. We are...
Official Opposition announces changes in House leadership
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...
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....
A year unlike any other
A year unlike any other By Peter Bevan-Baker, MLA Leader of the Official Opposition Looking back to my childhood, this is the time of the year when our family developed enduring and unique traditions. Some of those have stayed with me into adulthood as Ann and I...
Statement on the unanimous passing of Motion 97 “In support of the free and safe exercise of treaty rights”
Statement by Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, on the unanimous passing of Motion 97 “In support of the free and safe exercise of treaty rights” On November 24, 2020 I was pleased to see the motion supporting Mi’kmaq who wish to exercise...
Official Opposition Priorities for Fall 2020 Sitting of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
Official Opposition Priorities for Fall 2020 Sitting of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island Charlottetown, PE - The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island is set to resume today, November 12, 2020 at 2 pm. The Official Opposition Green MLAs are...
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