“How many individuals at a church or community organization need to take the Food Safety Course offered by the PEI Department of Health and Wellness? Does everyone who is handling food need to take the course?” Resolution Please contact Environmental Health at the Chief Public Health Office at 902-368-4970 or email to envhealth@ihis.org to discuss how […]
Government of PEI inaction to help striking Canadian Blood Services workers
“If the PEI government gives $30.3 million dollars to Canadian Blood Services yearly… why are they standing by and doing nothing while 9 CBS staff are on strike?“
CEO of Canadian Blood Services salary is too high
“Why/how is it that the CEO of Canadian Blood Services makes $750,000 per year that tax payers pay his salary?” References PDF – 2014 SALARY LIST OF CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES EMPLOYEES EARNING OVER $100,000 Chief Executive Officer = Dr. Graham Sher = $737,157 salary (+ $21,219 taxable benefit)
Balance budgets and end usury
“Balance budgets / end usury” Notes References CBC – January 13, 2016 – P.E.I. government wants public input on balancing provincial budget “Participants will be asked if they think growing the economy and increasing revenue is the best option, or if programs and services should receive a change in funding. They will also be […]
Busing for Bluefield
“Hello, I have just moved into North Rustico and wondered if you could look into the busing for Bluefield. I live in Hilltop and have two children having to walk to Robins to catch the bus. I know it’s not overly far but when it’s storming and I am work I do not want them […]
Electoral reform plebiscite and not referendum
Electoral reform will be decided by a “plebiscite” as per the White Paper on Democratic Renewal (excerpt below). A referendum is a legally binding public vote on a matter of public interest. This means the government that initiated the referendum must take necessary action that changes or implements new legislation and programs in response to the result […]
Full time nursing job wanted
Recent nursing graduate is looking for a full time nursing job on PEI, but does not know what full-time positions are available. They are already a full-time nurse out-of-province and need full-time hours to pay off student loans. Notes MLA’s receive all external (and internal – government employees only) job postings via email as they […]
MLA pay raise too soon
“MLA’s were given a pay raise too soon after the 2015 election.” Notes The PEI Indemnities and Allowances Commission is responsible for determining if and when MLA’s receive salary increases. “The Indemnities & Allowances Commission is established under Section 46 of the Legislative Assembly Act to review and recommend salary and benefits for the members […]
Warm clothing not allowed in workplace
While working in cool conditions, employer has denied use of some clothing – e.g. balaclava mask. Would like to be able to wear this clothing to keep warm at work as it does not impact the ability to do the job.
Granville “Big Boot Gun Club” shooting range too loud
‘Granville “Big Boot Gun Club” shooting range. Will amalgamation of the land enable by-laws to ban shooting range, or will IRAC ruling still apply?’ Resolution Although the “amalgamation” question remains, the gun range has agreed to make the following changes: range will close by 7:00pm at the latest only small caliber guns (.22) and hand guns […]