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Thriving in Balance
By Lynne Lund, MLA District 21 Summerside-Wilmot We’ve profoundly shifted gears these last few weeks. Things that would have been thought impossible, or entirely too complex, are being done with increasing regularity. In unprecedented times, we do unprecedented...
Statement on Tragedy in Nova Scotia
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...
Statement by the Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition, on the importance of accountability and transparency through public oversight during this pandemic
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...
Rural Islanders need fair and equitable access to supports
By Trish Altass, MLA District 23 Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness In today’s day and age it can be easier than ever for some to stay connected while staying apart. The internet and programs such as Zoom, Skype, and Google...
During times of need and crisis, no one should be left behind
Can a Basic Income Guarantee help close gaps in social support structures? By Trish Altass, , MLA District 23 Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, support programs for those facing economic...
Statement on unnecessary restrictions placed on “ferment-on-premise” businesses
Statement from Ms. Michele Beaton, MLA for District 5, Mermaid-Stratford, and Official Opposition Critic for Finance on unnecessary restrictions placed on “ferment-on-premise” businesses Restrictions in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 are important and...
Homeschooling in a Pandemic
By Lynne Lund, MLA District 21 Summerside-Wilmot Hi everyone. I hope your families are doing well. Some of you may already know this, but I have two little boys, and for a few years, I homeschooled them. As such, I’ve had a number of families ask me about this now...
Statement from Ms. Hannah Bell, MLA for District 11, Charlottetown-Belvedere, and Official Opposition Critic for Social Development and Housing on provincial Temporary Rental Assistance Benefit
I appreciate government is dealing with immense challenges during this time of great uncertainty. Governing can be difficult in the best of times. It is made even more so when it has to be done in the face of a global public health emergency. During this time of...
Official Opposition calls for moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent
Charlottetown, PE – These are times of deep anxiety, particularly for Islanders who find themselves suddenly without financial means for reasons beyond their control. With many Islanders unable to meet their rent obligations, the Official Opposition is calling on the...
Help! I’m a homeschool teacher!
Dear Parents, We are certainly in uncharted territory with the outbreak of COVID-19. New terms like social distancing and self isolation make our family, professional, and social lives come together in ways in which they may never have before. Recently, under the...
When the foreseeable future goes blurry
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....
Statement from the Honourable Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Official Opposition and MLA for District 17, New Haven-Rocky Point on release of Auditor General’s Report
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...
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