During Question Period on March 6th in the PEI legislature, I asked questions to the Minister of Finance regarding the amount allocated to Tourism PEI in the operating budget, and if some sort of rebate or credit would be given to businesses paying credit card fees on HST they are collecting for government.
Nancy Orr – 45 Year 4-H Leader and Volunteer!
On March 6, 2024 I was pleased to rise and recognize Nancy Orr for her forty-five years of dedication to 4-H on PEI as a leader and volunteer. Thank you, Mister Speaker. For more than a century now 4-H youth programs have been empowering PEI youth with a “learn to do by doing” philosophy. At […]
Prince County Hospital and Health PEI
On February 28, 2024 I rose to speak to “Motion 83 – Calling on government to prioritize the reopening of the PCH ICU”. I stated my commitment to ensuring that PCH remain open with a full slate of services, including a fully functioning ICU. I also discussed related issues like the departure of the former […]
PEI Energy Supply and Maritime Electric Rates
On February 28, 2024 I rose in the Legislative Assembly of PEI to ask the Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Action about our energy supply, and Maritime Electric power rate increases in the wake of Hurricane Fiona. Deputy Speaker: The hon. Member from Rustico-Emerald. B. Trivers: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. PEI needs to be […]
Poem by Brenden Carr
Madam Speaker, today I would like to read a poem by Brenden Carr. Brenden is known for his sense of humour, outgoing personality, and rubber boots – just in his late teens, he is well on his way to becoming a legendary character on the North Shore of PEI. We often talk of Island culture […]
Supporting Small Businesses – Motion 72
I rose to speak to Motion No. 72 – Supporting Island small businesses on November 23, 2023. You can find video and transcript below. Hansard-23 November 2023 (PDF) Starts on page 59 of 64 (page 2304 of Hansard) Speaker: The hon. Member from Rustico-Emerald. B. Trivers: Thank you, Madam Speaker. It’s a pleasure to rise […]
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 […]
Advocating for Telemedicine
On November 22, 2023 I did a Member’s Statement advocating for telemedicine, and the improvement and expansion of services like Maple. I also introduced Motion 79 – Expanding access to diagnostic health services through virtual technology (PDF). Additionally, my colleague from District 1 Souris-Elmira (Robin Croucher) asked questions regarding the Maple service. See details below. […]
Striped Bass Fishery?
The mackerel fishery is still closed, and striped bass are in abundance. Also, mackerel are still being fished commercially in US waters – unfair and possibly detrimental to mackerel stocks. Some fishers have suggested that striped bass are impacting the mackerel population. Suggestions have been made to open a commercial striped bass fishery for both […]
Status of Primary Caregiver Grant
In the Operating Budget for 2023-2024 our government announced $5.2 million for a Primary Caregiver Grant, to help support caregivers to look after people and keep them in their homes. (see CBC – 6 programs in the P.E.I. budget that could have a direct impact on you) This is something I have been advocating for several […]
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