Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to the victims of the recent tragedy in Toronto and victims across the country who suffer in silence every day. Mr. Speaker, over the last few days we’ve learned that the man who killed 10 people by driving a van down a busy street in Toronto on […]
Oil Burner Regulations
Changes are planned to the “Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act Regulations” that will require all oil burner work to be done by license oil burner mechanics (important primarily because of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning). This means they have to be a factory-trained technician in a specific type of oil burner, and/or have a […]
MAP – New PEI District Boundaries for 2019 Election
Next election will see new district boundaries, and in some cases even district name changes. I created the Google Map below to allow people to view the existing boundaries created in 2006 at the same time as the new boundaries created for the next election (in 2019?). View the map below or be clicking on […]
WANTED – Youth for Canada-US Ambassadors Program!
I received the following email this week asking for applications for a United States-Canada youth exchange. They are looking for youth participants and adult mentors. There is no cost to apply and all travel expenses are covered by the Youth Ambassadors Program. Hello, We thought you might be interested in hearing about the Youth Ambassadors […]
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 […]
“Plus Leaders” Option Very Dangerous
I have many criticisms of the “Electoral Reform” plebiscite being held this fall by Elections PEI, (see video below). UPDATE – VIDEOS SPLIT UP – Video Split – Special Committee on Democratic Renewal But, what is really worrying me right now is the “First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) plus Leaders” option – which has the potential to have a very […]
Improve waste disposal drop-off centers
Waste and compost above and beyond what can be picked up at residences can be taken to Waste Watch Drop-off Centers (WWDC) such as the New London dump. The following issues were raised: “Only one staff person is on duty, so there is no one to aid with unloading of larger waste items.” “For residential […]
Electoral reform / democratic renewal process is biased
The Premier’s comments regarding electoral reform show that the process is biased against mixed member proportional representation. It seems that he is pushing to keep first-past-the-post but with a preferential balloting method in place. References The Guardian – Feb 6, 2016 – Wade MacLauchlan’s comments leave electoral reform on life support Then the premier fired holiday broadside […]
Electoral reform plebiscite and not referendum
Electoral reform will be decided by a “plebiscite” as per the White Paper on Democratic Renewal (excerpt below). A referendum is a legally binding public vote on a matter of public interest. This means the government that initiated the referendum must take necessary action that changes or implements new legislation and programs in response to the result […]
MLA pay raise too soon
“MLA’s were given a pay raise too soon after the 2015 election.” Notes The PEI Indemnities and Allowances Commission is responsible for determining if and when MLA’s receive salary increases. “The Indemnities & Allowances Commission is established under Section 46 of the Legislative Assembly Act to review and recommend salary and benefits for the members […]