Spring Sitting of P.E.I. Legislature Concludes Amidst Debate and Royal Assent for Bills

After 28 days of heated discussions, the spring sitting of the Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) Legislature has ended. Health care remained a contentious issue throughout the session, with a debate on Tuesday focused on the province’s long waitlist for family doctors. Despite Premier Denis King’s promise to reduce the waitlist by 1,000 people, the number has only decreased by 23. Deputy Premier Bloyce Thompson expressed optimism that the situation will improve, while interim Liberal leader Hal Perry voiced concerns about the pace of progress. Overall, collaboration among parties was lacking, and debates became more personal. Eleven government bills received royal assent during the session, including measures related to off-highway vehicles, crowdfunding, and healthcare costs.

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