“PEI needs to have re-usable, recyclable, regenerating energy, like solar, wind, bio-mass, wave. Government needs to support shift to solar and wind power, and invest in renewable energy. Ideally all energy used would be generated on PEI – reduce reliance on electricity from mainland (New Brunswick, Quebec). Get power utilities (e.g. Maritime Electric, NB Power) […]
Sync post-secondary programs to workforce needs
College and university programs need to be synchronized with the needs of the workforce.
Class size too large
Gulf Shore Consolidated School grade one class has over 30 students. This is too many for such a young age. Related # of students in classes in primary
Privatize government services
By privatizing government services like Access PEI and Liquor Stores, more people could be employed. Also the services may be provided more efficiently.
Guaranteed minimum hours for Canadian Blood Services workers
The 11 part-time workers are striking mainly because they want a guaranteed minimum number of hours every week. Employees must maintain at least 18.75 hours per week to keep their benefits. The workers are asking for three staff to be guaranteed 30 hours per week, two staff 22 hours and one worker 18.75 hours. “The […]
Increase basic personal tax exemption amount
The “Basic personal amount” for Prince Edward Island in the 2014 tax package is $7,708 – Line 5804 – Basic personal amount. http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/5002-pc/5002-pc-14e.html#P37_2377 PEI’s basic personal amount tax credit is the lowest in Canada – see all amounts for 2015 here. This need for an increase has been raised numerous times by different constituents in District 18. Information […]
Basic Income Guarantee Pilot Project
“All Islanders deserve to make a livable income.” References: http://leadersandlegacies.com/2016/05/30/liberals-ready-to-shake-up-canadas-social-policy-with-basic-income-guarantee/ Basic Income Canada Network – FAQs “A basic income guarantee (BIG) ensures everyone an income sufficient to meet basic needs and live with dignity, regardless of work status. First, it’s relatively simple. With the security of a regular, direct basic income, all Canadians are free […]
Increase Food Allowance Social Assistance Rates
Increase food allowance to 100% of real cost. (re)Implement food costing in PEI. Tie social assistance food allowance increases to inflation. References: UPEI and Food Security Network Food Costing Report – Nov 21, 2003 PEI Food Security Network – Working Group on Food Costing The Guardian Article – Food Cost Study “The study looked at […]
TPP and CETA will not allow to buy local
The PEI provincial government needs to lobby the Canadian Federal government to ensure that the right to purchase locally is not superseded by national trade agreements like the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA). References The Globe and Mail – Jan 30, 2016 – For Canadian innovators, will TPP mean protection […]
Take more time to develop Water Act
The timeline for developing the Water Act is too aggressive. More time needs to be taken to ensure that it is comprehensive, complete, and effective.
