FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2022 Official Opposition makes case for an increase to $15.21 for minimum wage Charlottetown, PE - The past few years have been challenging for Islanders, but especially challenging for lower-income workers. Far too many Islanders are...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2022 Statement on the out of touch and callous response by King government to predicament of Islanders facing record inflation levels Reminiscent of Marie Antoinette’s “Let them eat cake”, the suggestion by the King government for...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2022 Official Opposition responds to PEI Partnership for Growth Economic Action Plan Charlottetown, PE – With the release of the PEI Partnership for Growth economic action plan today, the Island’s business community has outlined its...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2022 Official Opposition invites the public to provide feedback on its proposed legislation to provide 10 paid sick days to Island workers Charlottetown, PE - Throughout the pandemic, access to paid sick leave has been a critical...
Creating a healthier economy Trish Altass, MLA Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture On February 8th, the provincial...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2022 Statement by Trish Altass, Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, on inconsistency of COVID restrictions and lack of support for Island workers Yesterday’s COVID briefing brought in much-needed...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 2021 As Islanders face uncertainty this holiday season, will this government act now to support Islanders while also planning for the future? Charlottetown - Islanders are facing a lot of uncertainty and anxiety with the rising...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2021 Green legislation tackling unfair wages and wage gaps passes second reading Charlottetown, PE - Workers and advocates around the world are stressing the need for increased protections for workers and increased transparency by...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2021 Official Opposition introduces two pieces of key legislation that offer first of its kind protections for Islanders against discrimination, harassment, and inequality Charlottetown, PE - Today the Official Opposition Green caucus...
Statement by Trish Altass, Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture, on failure of King government’s economic recovery plan to include focus on COVID impacts to women The COVID-19 pandemic has had disproportionate impacts on women in the...
Statement by Trish Altass on need to improve COVID supports for parents and families The outbreak of COVID-19 in Island schools this past week is incredibly stressful for parents and families. They are dealing with the very real risk of their children getting sick,...
Pay Transparency Act Trish Altass, MLA Tyne Valley- Sherbrooke Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture In 1975, PEI passed the Human...
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.