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Has government abandoned good governance?
By Peter Bevan-Baker, MLA District 17 New Haven-Rocky Point Leader of the Official Opposition The political climate on PEI has changed dramatically over the last year. So many things are vastly different; the functioning of standing committees, the degree of...
Health minister reacting instead of acting
By Trish Altass, MLA District 23 Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Land *first published The Guardian (February 5, 2020) In a recent attempt to grab a headline, P.E.I. Health Minister James Aylward announced his department was...
Facing an Agricultural Nightmare
By Michele Beaton, MLA District 5 Mermaid-Stratford Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Land Facing an Agricultural Nightmare The impacts of Dorian on the agriculture industry reach far into our food chain. Those impacts require a strong response that goes...
More parking is not the answer
By Ole Hammarlund, MLA District 13 Charlottetown-Brighton As an MLA for Brighton, I know that many residents are concerned that the recently reclaimed green space may be used for parking. Despite being in Charlottetown, this project is the responsibility of the...
Statement on failure of IRAC to produce report on investigation on land transaction between Brendel Farms and Haslemere Farms
Statement from Ms. Michele Beaton, MLA for District 5, Mermaid-Stratford, and Official Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Land on failure of IRAC to produce report on land sale by Brendel Farms to Haslemere Farms (Red Fox Acres) Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me...
Playing games with Islanders’ health
By Trish Altass, Official Opposition Critic for Health and Wellness; MLA District 23 Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke No one has said solving the Islands’ healthcare crisis would be easy. However, it is impossible to make progress based on empty promises. Since being appointed,...
Government must stop playing politics with Islanders’ health
Summerside, PE – Since being appointed to the Health and Wellness portfolio, Minister Aylward has been talking about all the conversations he has been having with community and stakeholders. However, evidence seems to show this has not really been the case....
Children and Bus Driver Shortages
By Michele Beaton, MLA District 5 Mermaid-Stratford For most of us, we take a sick day or go to an appointment with our doctor with little pomp and ceremony. We also enjoy some measure of discretion from our employer when we do find ourselves away from work for health...
Islanders know Prince Edward Island best
Charlottetown, PE – Islanders are proud of Prince Edward Island. They know every inch, nook, and cranny of this beautiful red Island like the back of their hand. Ask any local you meet where to find the tastiest food, best fishing hole, breath-taking vista, the most...
Where’s the vision in government’s school lunch pilot programs?
Recently, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning provided an update to the Standing Committee on Education and Economic Growth on its two universal school lunch pilot programs. What was presented lacked both detail and vision. Even Minister Trivers admitted...
The Challenge of Retaining Healthcare Professionals on PEI
By: Trish Altass, Official Opposition Shadow Critic for Health and Wellness It is very easy to point out the challenges we are currently facing in our healthcare system, with staffing shortages being at the top of that list. Even easier is highlighting all of the ways...
Failure is NOT an Option
Failure is NOT an Option Simply recruiting physicians to a broken system is not the answer Charlottetown, PE – It is no secret Islanders are facing a crisis in the provision of health care services on Prince Edward Island. Under the previous Liberal government,...
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