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...
Peter Bevan-Baker Leader of the Official Opposition A lot happened in 2019 and for me, personally, it will remain as an unforgettable year for lots of complex and varied reasons. One of the things that happened is Ann and I moved to a new house just around the corner...
Statement from Ms. Trish Altass, MLA for District 23, Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke and Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness, and Honourable Peter Bevan Baker, MLA for District 17 New Haven-Rocky Point and Leader of the Official Opposition, on implementing the...
The summer of 2019 was an unusual one for Legislators on PEI as much of it was largely filled with a sitting that opened on June 13th and went until mid-July. I have found over the years that while the House is in session, I have precious little capacity for anything...
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.
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.
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175 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island, Canada