I raised concerns regarding emergency preparedness for extreme weather events, focusing on the availability of reception centres in unincorporated areas, Islanders’ reliance on electric heating systems, and the wildfire risk posed by remaining storm debris. The Minister of Justice, Public Safety, and Attorney General acknowledged the questions, referenced prior initiatives such as increased funding for […]
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Recognizing Lennon Recovery House
I rose in the Legislative Assembly to recognize Lennon Recovery House, a vital recovery-oriented sober living home in Rustico. For several years, Lennon House has … [Read More]
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Nov 7th Debate on Bill 111 Service Dog Act
On November 7, 2024, Bill 111 Service Dog Act was brought forward for second reading and debate in committee of the whole in the Legislative Assembly of PEI. Helping … [Read More]
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Traffic Safety in North Rustico and All Island Communities
I raised concerns about road safety in North Rustico, which has become a significant issue due to the town's rapid growth and increased traffic. I emphasized the need for improvements like sidewalks, traffic lights, and other traffic-calming measures along … [Read More]
Public Places Survey: Service Dog Teams on Prince Edward Island
A Public Places survey has been created to gather service dog feedback from owners, managers and users of public places. Please click here to fill out the survey, or use the embedded form below. This is one of two surveys that will help inform the new Service … [Read More]
Handler Survey: Service Dog Teams on Prince Edward Island
A survey has been created to solicit more feedback from service dog handlers. Please click here to fill out the survey, or use the embedded form below. Special thanks to Jennifer Sanderson for her help! For more information, visit the main Bill 111 - … [Read More]
Bill 111 – Service Dog Act
Details about Bill 111 - Service Dog Act can be found here on this website - Service Dog Act. A public consultation of a first draft of Bill 111 was held on Wednesday March 13, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Hunter River Lions Club (4615 Rennies Rd - Rte 13, Hunter … [Read More]
Public Transit – More Often Year-Round
On March 12, 2024 I asked questions about Public Transit to the North Shore of PEI. The North Shore Summer Shuttle has been offered for a number of years, but with extended shoulder seasons has not been early enough, and does not run late enough. In the winter … [Read More]
Tourism Focus – L.M. Montgomery’s 150th Birthday
On March 8th, 2024 - International Women's Day - I was pleased to bring forward a members statement recognizing the central role Lucy Maud Montgomery and her Anne of Green Gables novels have played in PEI tourism, and highlighting her 150th birthday this … [Read More]
Pharmacy Plus and Health Care Innovation
On March 7, 2024 I rose to second Motion 26 - Pharmacy Plus. I spoke about how community pharmacies are key in health delivery, thanked our pharmacists for the great work they do, and how important the Pharmacy Plus program is to helping people who otherwise … [Read More]
Tourism Budget and Credit Card Fees on HST Collection
During Question Period on March 6th in the PEI legislature, I asked questions to the Minister of Finance regarding the amount allocated to Tourism PEI in the operating budget, and if some sort of rebate or credit would be given to businesses paying credit card … [Read More]
Nancy Orr – 45 Year 4-H Leader and Volunteer!
On March 6, 2024 I was pleased to rise and recognize Nancy Orr for her forty-five years of dedication to 4-H on PEI as a leader and volunteer. https://youtu.be/AKLi0K51054 Thank you, Mister Speaker. For more than a century now 4-H youth programs have … [Read More]
Prince County Hospital and Health PEI
On February 28, 2024 I rose to speak to "Motion 83 - Calling on government to prioritize the reopening of the PCH ICU". I stated my commitment to ensuring that PCH remain open with a full slate of services, including a fully functioning ICU. I also discussed … [Read More]
