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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...
Failure to ignite
By Hannah Bell, MLA Charlottetown-Belvedere Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth The Ignition Fund, launched in 2014 and delivered via Innovation PEI, is a competitive annual program providing up to $25k to start or expand a business in PEI. The fund is...
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...
Tourism needs long-term vision and immediate action
By Ole Hammarlund, MLA Charlottetown-Brighton Official Opposition Critic for Tourism and Culture This has been a very difficult year for PEI’s tourism and cultural industries. It looks like 2021 may not be much better, as both businesses and visitors typically make...
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....
Statement by Hannah Bell on government misinformation and inadequate shelter services on PEI
Statement by Hannah Bell, Official Opposition Critic for Social Development and Housing, on government misinformation and inadequate shelter services on PEI We have learned that Deacon House, an emergency shelter for men struggling with substance abuse, was closed on...
Children are living in poverty all around us
Children are living in poverty all around us By Karla Bernard, MLA Charlottetown-Victoria Park Official Opposition Critic for Education and Lifelong Learning What does living in poverty look like? It can look like a lot of things. It can look quite normal on the...
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...
Sealing culverts is not a safe solution
Trish Altass, MLA Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness This year, it’s hard to know what kind of news story we are going to wake up to. There has been so much heartache and loss during 2020 that sometimes it can feel overwhelming. Some days it feels like...
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...
Government places priority on pavement over people in capital budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Government places priority on pavement over people in capital budget Charlottetown, PE - Today the King government released its capital budget outlining its priorities over the next five years. It is clear to the Official Opposition that the...
Motion No. 89 – Calling on Government to make Mental Health and Addiction Services a priority
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 MLA Trish Altass introduced a motion that called on government to make Mental Health and Addiction Services a priority. The motion passed unanimously. Read full text of Motion No. 89 - Calling on Government to make Mental Health and...
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