On November 23, 2023 I asked questions about whether government would purchase two six-unit apartment buildings on Churchill Ave in North Rustico that are up for sale. I also noted that the current rents would require sale of the properties at below-market prices to them remain financially feasible as rentals. I followed up with a […]
Advocating for Telemedicine
On November 22, 2023 I did a Member’s Statement advocating for telemedicine, and the improvement and expansion of services like Maple. I also introduced Motion 79 – Expanding access to diagnostic health services through virtual technology (PDF). Additionally, my colleague from District 1 Souris-Elmira (Robin Croucher) asked questions regarding the Maple service. See details below. […]
Striped Bass Fishery?
The mackerel fishery is still closed, and striped bass are in abundance. Also, mackerel are still being fished commercially in US waters – unfair and possibly detrimental to mackerel stocks. Some fishers have suggested that striped bass are impacting the mackerel population. Suggestions have been made to open a commercial striped bass fishery for both […]
Status of Primary Caregiver Grant
In the Operating Budget for 2023-2024 our government announced $5.2 million for a Primary Caregiver Grant, to help support caregivers to look after people and keep them in their homes. (see CBC – 6 programs in the P.E.I. budget that could have a direct impact on you) This is something I have been advocating for several […]
Breast Cancer Screening – Dense Breasts
On November 15, 2023 I did a Member’s Statement about Breast Cancer Screening, especially the need for additional screening women with dense breasts via ultrasound. You can learn more on the Dense Breasts Canada website. I also asked questions about screening for women with dense breasts, advocating for government to offer ultrasounds on PEI, or […]
Charlottetown Outreach Centre – A Former Minister’s Perspective
As a former Minister of Social Development and Housing, I was responsible for the Charlottetown Outreach Centre, and was Minister when it was opened at the site of the old Charlottetown Curling Club. When “Motion 63 – Calling on government to release a community outreach centre backup plan” was called to the floor for debate, […]
Custody and Guardianship For Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
In the Fall 2023 sitting of the legislature the new Child, Youth and Family Services Act was finally passed to replace the old Child Protection Act. This was legislation I worked on when I was Minister of Social Development & Housing, and wanted to bring forward then. In particular it allows for both temporary and […]
Confederation Trail and ATV’s
Several constituents reached out to me with regards to the recent consultations that the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has been holding regarding usage of the Confederation Trail; all were concerned that ATV’s would be allowed on the trail. So, I asked questions of the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure on the topic on November […]
Updated Mental Health Act
This sitting we passed an updated Mental Health Act, which was reviewed for the first time in almost thirty years. The Mental Health Act defines at what point someone with mental health issues loses the right to make decisions for themselves. Given the harm that individuals with mental health and addictions issues cause to themselves […]
Honouring Marion Reid – Members Statement
On November 8, 2023 I was privileged to present a Member’s Statement honouring the life and legacy of Marion Reid, who passed away on June 22, 2023. Marion Reid – Member’s Statement Please find the transcript, video, and links to tabled documents below. PDF of Hansard where Member’s Statement starts on Page 7 of 58 […]
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