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. […]
Lowering Property Taxes and Disconnecting from CPI
On May 19, 2023 I asked questions about rolling back property taxes to 2020 levels for all properties, and removing the link with CPI, which may actually be contributing to inflation. In particular the rent freeze coupled with rising property taxes has had a negative impact on affordable housing, as landlords are losing money and […]
Driving Law & Justice Arising From Chris Wedlock Tragedy
Chris Wedlock was killed in a tragic car accident in October, 2022. His widow, Tanya Wedlock, has been pursuing improvements to legislation. On May 16, 2023 Tanya Wedlock, her mother Linda Jackson, and Chris Wedlock’s mother, Linda Wedlock attended the legislative sitting where I asked the following questions. Mr. Trivers: Madam Speaker, on October 21st, […]
Don’t Have A Family Doctor?
Don’t have a family doctor? Did you know that doctors who see you with “virtual care” through the “Maple” service can refer you to Primary Care Clinics where you can be seen in person? Just follow the steps below. This is known as Virtual Health Care for Islanders Without a Primary Care Provider. UPDATE March […]
Thank You First Responders and Volunteer Firefighters
On November 22, 2022 I was able rise in the Legislative Assembly to second Motion 126 “Thanking our first responders”. A huge thank you to first responders and volunteer firefighters in our communities. Please find video and transcript below. Transcript: Hansard-22 November 2022 – Thanking Our First Responders (go to page 61 of 65 […]
Moratorium on New Buffer Zone Development
On December 1, 2022 I asked the Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action about shoreline protection, and he committed to a moratorium on new buffer zone development until a comprehensive policy is in place. Read the full transcript in the PDF file: Hansard-1 December 2022 page 21 of 29. Also see text of […]
Water, Sewer and Land Use Planning
On December 1, 2022 I asked about central sewer and water for the many developments in District 18 Rustico-Emerald, as well as support for infrastructure in general, and better transparency in land use planning. Read the full transcript in the PDF file: Hansard-1 December 2022 page 20 of 29. Also see text of the debate […]
Helping Islanders Who Are Struggling Financially
On November 29, 2022 I asked the Minister of Finance questions on helping Islanders who are struggling financially. First I asked how we can improve means testing to allow Islanders to qualify for help based on their current means – not last year’s income. I also asked about centralizing the means testing role to make […]
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