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Official Opposition releases details of its budget submission to government
June 17, 2020 For Immediate Release Official Opposition releases details of its budget submission to government Charlottetown, PE - As part of its commitment to transparency and responsible governance, the Official Opposition is providing to the public details of...
Official Opposition invites the public to review and provide feedback on its proposed legislation designed to provide greater accountability, transparency, and public input on the issue of sexual misconduct in Island schools
June 16, 2020 For Immediate Release Official Opposition invites the public to review and provide feedback on its proposed legislation designed to provide greater accountability, transparency, and public input on the issue of sexual misconduct in Island schools...
Public feedback sought for proposed Official Opposition legislation on non-consensual distribution of intimate images
June 9, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public feedback sought for proposed Official Opposition legislation on non-consensual distribution of intimate images Charlottetown, PE - Intimacy is an important aspect of healthy relationships. Privacy and the expectation of...
Returning to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
Today Official Opposition MLAs return to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island to participate in an emergency sitting. Over the last number of weeks we have heard from Islanders about concerns they have regarding government response and decisions made on...
A false dichotomy
By Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker Leader of the Official Opposition I was disappointed, but not surprised to read a recent Opinion Piece by Third Party Leader Sonny Gallant (May 21, 2020) indicating that “...the Liberal caucus will now withdraw from direct participation...
Official Opposition introducing legislation to empower Auditor General to audit government funds provided to third-party organizations
For Immediate Release May 25, 2020 Official Opposition introducing legislation to empower Auditor General to audit government funds provided to third-party organizations Charlottetown, PE - Premier Dennis King recently announced he asked the Auditor General of PEI to...
Bee careful, please
By Michele Beaton, MLA District 5 Mermaid-Stratford Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Land It was with dismay and a little trepidation that many Island Beekeepers read the recently released 2020 Protocol regarding the Importation of Honey Bees into Prince...
Statement on proposed amendments to Emergency Measures Act and Public Health Act
Statement by Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, on proposed amendments to Emergency Measures Act and Public Health Act This afternoon government released draft amendments to the Emergency Measures Act and the Public Health Act that will...
Statement on government’s lack of leadership on the economic future of our province
Joint Statement by Lynne Lund, Official Opposition Critic for Green Economic Development, and Hannah Bell, Official Opposition Critic for Economic Growth on government’s lack of leadership on the economic future of our province How we move forward from COVID-19 will...
Changing government procurement strategies will create a resilient local economy
By Michele Beaton, MLA District 5 Mermaid-Stratford Official Opposition Critic for Finance As Renew PEI moves through the various stages, it’s not enough to simply open the doors of businesses again and hope everything turns out just right. Island owned businesses now...
Lack of foresight by government jeopardizing invaluable piece of our natural heritage
May 14, 2020 For Immediate Release Lack of foresight by government jeopardizing invaluable piece of our natural heritage Charlottetown, PE – Government has recently proposed a Highway 1 route extension that runs through 0.72 acres of old growth forest -...
A rare opportunity to make a healthy change
By Steve Howard, MLA District 22 Summerside-South Drive Official Opposition Critic for Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy COVID-19 has made the world seem smaller for many of us. Our daily commute is often to the backyard or a wellness walk around the block. We...
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