What industries are weakest in terms of trade deficit? We should target those areas for improvement – i.e. start producing PEI goods or services to decrease the amount spent on imports. This may be especially easy for services. What is the breakdown of the PEI trade deficit by industry, type of spending, product or service? […]
Remove parking fees at QEH
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is PEI’s main referral hospital and is the only hospital in the province of Prince Edward Island that charges fees for parking. These fees cost patients $1.50 per hour to a maximum of $7.00 per day. For many individuals and their families, these fees are cost prohibitive and can prevent family […]
Seam on bridge has shifted causing large bump
The “new” bridge (beside Joey’s Deep Sea Fishing) has a large bump likely caused by frost heaves at the seam where it meets the mainland on the north side. This should be fixed as it is becoming a problem in the summer too. Maintenance should not be scheduled during the summer season because it will […]
At community organizations and churches who needs to take the food safety course?
“How many individuals at a church or community organization need to take the Food Safety Course offered by the PEI Department of Health and Wellness? Does everyone who is handling food need to take the course?” Resolution Please contact Environmental Health at the Chief Public Health Office at 902-368-4970 or email to envhealth@ihis.org to discuss how […]
Transportation for workers to job sites
“Why can’t companies find enough employees to staff their businesses? This was a problem the summer of 2015 in Cavendish – businesses were offering as much as $15/hour – primarily for cleaning cottages – but could not get enough staff. As well companies like HGS in Montague have cited the inability to get workers, and […]
PEI debt is too high with no sign of coming down – where does taxpayer money go?
“Our debt is too high with no sign of coming down” “I want to know where all taxpayer money goes” Notes References What is the gross debt of PEI? $5.499 Billion total liabilities In 2012 $2.117 Billion Gross Debt, $0.038 Billion Debt Guarantees, $0.787 Billion Contingent Liabilities and Contractual Commitments, $2.558 Billion Program […]
Balance budgets and end usury
“Balance budgets / end usury” Notes References CBC – January 13, 2016 – P.E.I. government wants public input on balancing provincial budget “Participants will be asked if they think growing the economy and increasing revenue is the best option, or if programs and services should receive a change in funding. They will also be […]
Busing for Bluefield
“Hello, I have just moved into North Rustico and wondered if you could look into the busing for Bluefield. I live in Hilltop and have two children having to walk to Robins to catch the bus. I know it’s not overly far but when it’s storming and I am work I do not want them […]
Community identity will be lost in amalgamation
Amalgamation of small unincorporated communities into a new or existing town or municipality will cause the individual communities to lose their unique identities. References The Eastern Graphic – Jan 27, 2016 – The challenge is to expand and maintain a sense of place “The Federation of Prince Edward Island Municipalities wants to make it easier […]
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 […]
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