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 […]
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