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Statement by Stephen Howard, MLA on need for action by King government to increase bus safety on PEI roads
June 14, 2021 Statement by Stephen Howard, MLA and Official Opposition Critic for Education and Lifelong Learning on need for action by King government to increase bus safety on PEI roads In a recent CBC article, a mother told the story of how her child was involved...
Statement by Michele Beaton, MLA on announcement that ER wait times at QEH are scheduled to increase significantly
June 14, 2021 Statement by Michele Beaton, MLA and Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness on announcement that ER wait times at QEH are scheduled to increase significantly I am extremely concerned about Dr. Jain’s announcement last week that wait times at...
Official Opposition call on King government and Public School Board to take immediate action to protect 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in our schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2021 Official Opposition Caucus call on King government and Public School Board to take immediate action to protect 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in our schools Charlottetown, PE - Recently, disturbing details came to light showing the environments...
Statement by Hannah Bell on announcement about Water Act
Statement from Hannah Bell, Official Opposition critic for Environmental, Energy, and Climate Action on announcement about Water Act Government announced today that it intends to make changes to water withdrawal regulations as it develops a sustainable irrigation...
Statement by Karla Bernard on relocation of Community Outreach Centre to former Charlottetown Curling Club
Statement by Karla Bernard, MLA Charlottetown - Victoria Park on relocation of Community Outreach Centre to the former Charlottetown Curling Club I am very pleased to see the establishment of the Community Outreach Centre at the former Charlottetown Curling Club. This...
Improvements to The Police Act pass second reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2021 Improvements to The Police Act pass second reading Charlottetown, PE - Official Opposition legislation to improve the complaints process passed second reading in the Legislative Assembly today. “Under existing legislation, the public...
Environmental Bill of Rights passes, securing sustainable, green future for Islanders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2021 Environmental Bill of Rights passes, securing sustainable, green future for Islanders Official Opposition bill will enshrine protections for the environment in law Charlottetown, PE - Today, the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR)...
Press Release – Fair Taxation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2021 Fair Taxation Charlottetown - It’s not easy to develop budgets to pay for the necessary programs and services Islanders need and depend upon. An important responsibility of government is how it spends tax dollars. If it spends wisely,...
An Act to Amend the Police Act
Trish Altass, MLA Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke Official Opposition Critic Fisheries and Communities It is important that PEI has a complaints process that makes it easier—not harder—for Islanders to submit complaints concerning police misconduct. Having appropriate,...
Increased transparency and accountability in healthcare decision making with passing of Official Opposition Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2021 Increased transparency and accountability in healthcare decision making with passing of Official Opposition Bill Charlottetown, PE - After a fulsome debate in the Legislature, amendments to the Health Services Act introduced by the...
King Government denies Island Youth a voice in decisions impacting their futures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2021 King Government denies Island Youth a voice in decisions impacting their futures Charlottetown, PE - The Official Opposition legislation to lower the voting age to 16 was defeated by the King government today. “It appears the...
Motion No. 7 – Sustainable Agriculture
On March 23, 2021, Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition and MLA District 17 New Haven-Rocky Point, introduced a motion urging government to adopt an agricultural plan that supports Island farmers in forging a prosperous and sustainable future,...
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