Liberal Opposition Calls on Government to Reduce Provincial Sales Tax to Address Cost of Living Crisis
The Official Opposition is calling on Premier Dennis King’s government to reduce the provincial portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)...
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Here are your MLAs' latest statements and news releases about issues important to you and your community.
Oct 301 min read
Statement from Opposition Liberal MLA Gord McNeilly on the Release of Independent Assurance Report – Health PEI Executive Leadership Team Compensation
Our health system should focus on patients and people, yet what we’re witnessing in yesterday’s release of the Independent Assurance...
Jul 161 min read
Liberal Leader Pushes for Urgent Committee Hearings on Classroom Cell Phone Ban Policy
An apparent decision to ban cell phones during class time in schools is welcome - but may not go far enough, says Liberal Leader Hal...
Jul 151 min read
Liberal Opposition Leader Hal Perry Calls for Clarity on Classroom Cell Phone Ban Ahead of School Year
As we move toward the next school year, Liberal Opposition Leader Hal Perry is pushing for more information on a classroom cell phone...
Jul 122 min read
Official Opposition Calls For Cell Phone Bans in Classrooms
With September fast approaching, it is time for the government to ban the use of cell phones during classroom time, says Liberal...
Jul 111 min read
Statement from the Liberal Party Health Critic, Gord McNeilly
The recent government announcement to recruit new allied health professionals to PEI with a return-in-service agreement is a small...
Jul 91 min read
Statement on the Need for Increased Support in Classrooms
As we strive to create positive learning environments for all children, it has become increasingly clear that our student’s and...
Jul 81 min read
Government Fails Families in After-School Care Crisis
The Conservative government has shown a complete disregard for the urgent needs of families by failing to address the growing shortage of...
Jun 282 min read
King Conservatives Finally Have a Health Care Plan: Call in the Consultants!
After five years of health care mismanagement and dwindling services for Islanders, it appears the King Conservatives finally have an...
Jun 120 min read
Jun 41 min read
Statement on Government’s Decision to Increase Public Long-term Care Rates
As the PEI Liberal health critic, I am deeply dismayed and frustrated by this government’s decision to increase public long-term care...
Mar 251 min read
Statement from Hal Perry on Paid Sick Leave Proclamation
"Today's proclamation of paid sick leave in PEI is a long-awaited acknowledgment of the fundamental need for workplace support in times...
Feb 231 min read
Statement on Prince Edward Island's Housing Strategy
Today's release of the Prince Edward Island government's so-called "housing strategy" is nothing short of a pathetic attempt to save face...
Feb 221 min read
Statement on the Release of the Population Framework for Prince Edward Island
The long-awaited population framework released by the government of Prince Edward Island today is nothing short of a hollow and...
Feb 81 min read
Leader Statement on District 19 By-Election Results
As the interim Leader of the Liberal Party of Prince Edward Island, I extend my congratulations to the winner of last night's...
Jan 261 min read
Opposition Statement on Oil Spill of MV Ancier into Charlottetown Harbour
The Official Opposition expresses deep concern over the enduring impact of the recent oil spill in Charlottetown Harbour on shellfish...
Jan 242 min read
OPINION
As the controversy over the new medical school grows, I want to make the Liberal position on this matter very clear: We are in favor of...
Jan 231 min read
Leader of the Official Opposition Reaction to Community Outreach Centre’s Relocation
The King government’s request for a one-year variance to move the Community Outreach Centre was approved yesterday by City Council. Time...
Jan 191 min read
Statement in Support of East Prince Medical Staff Association
We, the Liberal Opposition, stand in support of the 18 dedicated physicians of Prince County Hospital who have served their community...
Jan 162 min read
Perry Slams Government's Alarming Neglect in Addressing Skilled Labour Shortage Amidst Housing Crisis
The government's failure to align skilled immigration with the needs of the Island workforce reflects a woeful disregard for the pressing...
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