Recently the conversation about our education curriculum has re-surfaced because of changes being made in both Nova Scotia – to add mental health / addictions, and Ontario – to add financial skills. Here is a paper written by Islander Erika MacDonald as part of her final year of International Development Studies and Political Science at Saint […]
New Transit to Cavendish and Area!
One of the biggest concerns of employers in District 18 Rustico-Emerald is the ability to get enough employees during the tourist season. One reason is that people are available to work, but don’t have the ability to get to where they are needed in New Glagsow, North Rustico, Cavendish and Stanley Bridge. It is great […]
New Power Substation – Bagnall Road
Maritime Electric has officially announced that a new power substation will be built on the Bagnall Road, and is expected to be complete by the end of 2017 at the latest. Special thanks to the working group that worked so hard to ensure that Maritime Electric was presented with acceptable solutions for the surrounding communities. Also […]
Slow Internet Access? Report it!
In the recent February 1, 2017 Standing Committee meeting on Education and Economic Development, Minister MacDonald was questioned. One of the questions I asked was, “who specifically should people contact if they have bad internet?”, so that the government can work to address the issues. The Minister said people should “Call our office right away.” […]
Health PEI – Compliments and Complaints
Did you know that there is a formal process for providing feedback to Health PEI and a Patient Navigator to help you find your way through the PEI health system? One of the most frustrating set of issues I have to deal with as an MLA are those surrounding health care. First off, the separation of the […]
Trades Training Money Needed
Reviewing the 2017/2018 capital budget, and just confirmed that the “Trades Training Capital” budget for education on PEI will remain static – or “in maintenance mode” as I call it – at $250,000 per year. Really no new expansions planned. Trades are in high demand in the workplace, and there are many students that […]
Reliable High-speed Internet Needed
Here are my questions on lack of high-speed internet – one of the biggest issues in D18 Rustico-Emerald. Questions include: Why are the terms of the Bell Aliant contract not being enforced? Why is Bell-Aliant allowed to charge the same rate for all DSL accounts – regardless of how fast? (e.g. high-speed internet rates for […]
MacLauchlan Has Already Chosen “FPTP + Leaders”
I’m going to make a prediction with regards to PEI’s plebiscite on electoral reform we are voting on right now (read up on it at this link www.yourchoicepei.ca). The MacLauchlan government isn’t necessarily going to honour the results of the plebiscite. MacLauchlan wants FPTP + leaders. With it, he gets his seat automatically and is […]
Can government buy local?
What prevents government from buying local? The Atlantic Procurement Agreement has been pointed to – and so I asked for witnesses to present on it to the Public Accounts standing committee. At the October 5, 2016 presentation some of what we learned is: Detailed specifications for goods and services are encouraged, and if there is […]
Crispy Conversation – Oct 5 2016
Thanks to the almost 30 people who came out last night to discuss electoral reform options, and health care in a “town hall” for District 18 Rustico-Emerald. Very good crispy conversations over mouthfuls of apple crisp. As we discussed the 5 different electoral reform options on the plebiscite ballot, it became clear that the “devil is in […]
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