In 2008 the province of PEI signed a contract with Bell to “extend broadband services to every community in Prince Edward Island”. And Bell was the awarded all government telecommunications services – no public tender required. 11 years later Bell still hasn’t delivered. By January 2010 it was obvious that Bell wasn’t going to deliver […]
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PEI Telemedicine Pilot
The lack of family doctors, and the wait times to see a doctor are two big issues that have been around for a long time. So, I was very happy to see that a “virtual … [Read More]
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Seniors Housing Rent Supplement Now Available
The PEI government recently announced that rent supplements are available for seniors. To receive the rent supplement you need to apply, get assessed, and qualify … [Read More]
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Poverty Action Plan Needs a Reality Check
Guest post by Dr. Sarah Stewart-Clark Opposition Finance Critic Brad Trivers and I went through the Poverty Action Plan to fact check it for Islanders. This is what we found. Although Wade tells us that our economy is on a tear and there have never been … [Read More]
Biggar à l’esprit étroit
Melanie Gallant received the following response to an email she sent to Minister of Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and the Status of Women. In Melanie's words: J'ai envoyé des lettres d'appui pour le projet de renouvellement de l'École Évangéline aux … [Read More]
When does a Carbon Tax become just a Tax?
Question: When is a Carbon Tax just a Tax? Answer: When coal-fired power plants are almost completely exempt. NB Power's Belledune generating station burns a combination of coal and petroleum coke. Trudeau just gave Belledune an exemption to produce 800 … [Read More]