On November 27, 2025 in Question Period, I pressed government to modernize the Down Payment Assistance Program. I raised concerns about outdated price caps, restrictive income thresholds, and rules that prevent Islanders from using the program to build new homes or ADUs. My goal is to make homeownership more achievable for young, hard‑working Islanders and […]
NEW Public Consultations for RTMA
Feedback on the new version of the Residential Tenancy Modernization Act (RTMA) continues. Incorporating feedback a new version 1.1 has been released. It furthers the goal of this proposal to build a rental framework that is fair for tenants, viable for landlords, and sustainable for Prince Edward Island. Please find details about the RTMA on the […]
RTMA Public Consultations Open
Update – two new in-person public consultations scheduled: Thursday October 30, 2025: 7:00pm to 9:00pm @ Credit Union Place, 511 Notre Dame Street, Summerside Tuesday November 4, 2025: 6:00pm to 8:00pm @ Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 100-97 Queen Street, Charlottetown The Residential Tenancy Modernization Act (RTMA) is the next version of a proposal to […]
2nd Round of Public Consultations
A second round of public consultations will be held on revised version of proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act and its regulations. The revised version will have updates based on feedback received during the first round of consultations, and will be available soon. All welcome! The following dates and times have been cancelled and […]
RTA Amendments – Public Consultations
The following public consultations on the proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act have been scheduled. All welcome! Tuesday September 2, 2025: 7:00pm to 9:00pm @ Credit Union Place, 511 Notre Dame Street, Summerside Wednesday September 3, 2025: 6:00pm to 8:00pm @ Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, 100-97 Queen Street, Charlottetown To give online feedback and […]
RTA Amendments – Public Consultation Launch
The video below is of the press conference held for the release of proposed Residential Tenancy Act amendments for public consultation. The press conference was Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM at 267 Stead Road, New Glasgow(Wheatley River). Thank you to Thamara Paparoni DeVries (property owner) and June Ellis (Executive Director of the Residential […]
Year-Round Housing On Private Roads and Permitting Consistency
On April 3, 2025 I questioned Minister Steven Myers about the lack of logic and enforcement regarding the ban on year-round homes and ADUs on private roads, noting that illegal development is rampant while rule-abiding constituents are penalized. The Minister agreed the regulations don’t make sense – admitting he lives on a private road himself […]
Purchase of Low-income Rentals and Rent Controls
On November 23, 2023 I asked questions about whether government would purchase two six-unit apartment buildings on Churchill Ave in North Rustico that are up for sale. I also noted that the current rents would require sale of the properties at below-market prices to them remain financially feasible as rentals. I followed up with a […]
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 […]
Allow Shared Driveway Between Residences
On November 9, 2022, I asked questions on three topics to help improve the ability for lot owners to provide housing: Allow a single driveway to be shared for access to at least two permanent residences. Provide supports for cottage businesses to convert to year-round homes. Allow garden suites to be lived in by children […]
