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 […]
New Patient Medical Home in North Rustico – Fit-Up and Rental of Space RFP
UPDATE: The tender was awarded on November 10, 2023 to Atlantic Medical Properties Ltd (affiliated with Murphy’s Pharmacy Group Inc.). Big news this Labour Day weekend 2023 as the RFP (Request For Proposal) for the fit-up and rental of space for a new Patient Medical Home (PMH) has been has been issued by the Department […]
Career Connect Program Review
On June 13, 2023 I asked questions about the Career Connect program that gives full-time post-secondary students who qualify the opportunity to collect EI while studying. I asked for a review of the program to ensure it is not creating a disincentive for students to work part-time while in school, and fill jobs where employees […]
Traffic Safety and Photo Radar
Traffic safety is an issue across all communities in District 18 Rustico-Emerald. I have been advocating for various measures to be implemented for years now, with some success; speed radar displays, widened shoulders, more police presence, etc. Speeding In Our Communities – Traffic Safety However many have mentioned that red light cameras and photo radar […]
Clay Road Improvement Policy
Our clay and dirt roads need continuous improvement to meet the demands of increased traffic from population growth and tourism – and because of warmer winters due to climate change. Here are my questions on the topic of developing a comprehensive policy of when to fund the improvement of roads along the “road continuum”. Mr. […]
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