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, […]
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