The transportation sector is the biggest contributor to PEI’s carbon emissions at around 40% – and about 36% of total energy consumption on the Island. Energy incentives are needed to encourage consumers to move to transportation options that produce less carbon emissions. For example, the Ontario government has an Electric Vehicle Incentive Program. References Office of […]
Increase scope of care for nurses and other health professionals
Empower nurses and other health professionals to increase scope of care
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 […]
