The Green Party of Prince Edward Island is the party for Islanders who believe that politics can and should be done differently. We believe in positive, collaborative politics: Islanders of all backgrounds and points of view coming together to solve the great challenges of our time, drawn together by their love of this place and a desire to see Prince Edward Island prosper in the 21st Century and beyond.

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  Green Party of PEI Main Account · [email protected]
January 6, 2023 at 12:32 PM

Your January Green Newsletter

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  Adina Nault, Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
July 21, 2022 at 5:35 PM

Reminder You are invited to march with us

Dear Friend -- This is a friendly reminder you are invited to march with the Green Party of Prince Edward Island in this year's pride parade.? Parade marshaling will take place at the Government Parking Lot located off Terry Fox Drive in Charlottetown starting at 11:00 AM. Please arrive no…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
April 6, 2022 at 11:10 PM

ICYMI: Dream-a-thon recording available now

Dear Friend, Did you see the Green Party of PEI Dream-a-thon on Sunday evening? It was a really fantastic show with a variety of performances by local artists that are sure to please everyone; an evening weaving music (folk, singer-songwriter, country, rock, alternative and more) and storytelli…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
March 27, 2022 at 12:12 PM

Updates from the Legislature | At issue: Carbon Tax

Dear Friend, As we approach the end of March, we wanted to provide you with updates on the activities of the Green Official Opposition Caucus these past few weeks. Please note that this update is not exhaustive, but simply gathers together some of the highlights from the most recent eight sitti…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
March 21, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Join us and your favourite local artists at Dream-a-thon 2022!

Dear Friend, It's back for 2022! Please join us on Sunday, April 3rdat 6pm for a spectacular online extravaganza - a "Dream-a-thon" - where you'll be treated to an evening of diverse performances by many talented Islanders. We're talking music, storytelling, comedy... there will be something for …
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
March 6, 2022 at 11:41 PM

The PEI Green Caucus Working for You - March 6, 2022 Updates

Dear Friend, Thank you to everyone who joined us on February 16th to talk about all things Housing at our Housing Forum! As you'll see in this update, housing continues to be a top priority of the Green Caucus during this legislative sitting. What better way to introduce this update o…
  Trish Altass · [email protected]
February 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Paid Sick Days: Asking for your feedback and support

Dear Friend, Click here to watch my Member's Statement in the Legislature on the importance of paid sick days. On February 8th, the provincial government released “Moving On: Transition Plan to Living with COVID-19 ”. This plan provides government’s roadmap for easing public health restriction…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
February 13, 2022 at 7:51 PM

Housing Forum this Wednesday

Housing is in a state of crisis on PEI - and has been for several years. Rapid population growth, changing demographics, and a lack of government foresight and action means that, for many, keeping a roof over their head is neither affordable nor something that can be taken for granted.? How do …
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
February 5, 2022 at 10:17 PM

February Green News | Housing Forum

Dear Friend, More than 80 people from all over PEI participated in each of our first two Rural Roundtables on Jan 12 & Feb 3. The discussions were awesome and we took pages and pages of notes that will inform Green policies and our next platform.  We plan on holding more of these, so stay …
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
January 27, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Let's talk about how we use and protect PEI land

Dear Friend. Our January 12th Rural Roundtable was attended by people from all over PEI. Please join us for our second Rural Roundtable forum on February 3rd at 6:30pm - this time on the topic of "All things Land".? Our first Rural Roundtable had nearly 80 participants from all …
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
January 8, 2022 at 7:27 PM

January Green News - The Snowstayed Edition

Dear Friend, Deputy leader and Summerside-Wilmot MLA Lynne Lund recently shared this post on Facebook about a meeting with a young constituent: "I often reflect on how much I love this work. Today was pretty special. I got to meet with a passionate constituent of mine. Ashlyn is 11 years o…
  Jordan Bober, Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Just hours left

Hi?Friend, Happy New Year's Eve! I know have probably have better things to do than read emails on a day like today, so I will keep this short. Like many non-profits, our year-end fundraising campaign is the most significant of the entire year, especially during the pandemic. How we d…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Power the change

Dear Friend, If you've been following the work of the Green Party of PEI, you know that Greens have been fighting for Islanders and blazing a trail of progressive change on such fronts as: ✅ Climate leadership and accountability ✅ Eliminating poverty ✅ Tackling the housing crisis (i…
  Susan Hartley · [email protected]
December 20, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Why I support the Green Party of PEI

Dear Friend, As we approach Christmas and the New Year, I want to wish you happy holidays on behalf of the Green Party of PEI. Although our holiday plans may be impacted by recent public health measures, I hope that you and yours will still find comfort in this special time of year. Earlie…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
December 4, 2021 at 6:30 PM

What's cool? Your December Green Party of PEI News

Dear Friend, Districts 12 and 13, unite! At a meeting held on December 2nd, GPPEI members voted to establish a new Regional Association for Districts 12 Charlottetown-Victoria Park and 13 Charlottetown-Brighton! District Associations and Regional Associations are the local grassroots organiza…
  Peter Bevan-Baker · [email protected]
December 2, 2021 at 12:10 AM

With your help, we can transform our Island

Dear Friend, The end of 2021 marks an important way station for the Green Party of Prince Edward Island. To begin with, our Green Official Opposition Caucus has now served out more than half of its first term in office, allowing us to look back on what we have already accomplished over the…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
November 26, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Great things happen when Greens are in the House

Dear Friend, The Fall Sitting of the Legislature wrapped up last Wednesday, and many are calling it the best sitting yet for the Green Official Opposition. In all Greens passed three impactful pieces of legislation and five motions, and contributed massively to the direction and well-being of t…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
October 30, 2021 at 1:25 PM

Greens in the Leg - October Legislative Update

Dear Friend, The Legislature reconvened for its Fall Sitting on October 19th, and what a powerful couple of weeks it has been for our Green Caucus! Our aim with this update is to share some of the highlights of the past two weeks in the Legislature with you. Our leading update dates …
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
October 18, 2021 at 9:58 PM

The D16 By-election is on - let's do this!

Dear Friend, Have you heard the news? Earlier this afternoon, the Premier officially declared the District 16 Cornwall-Meadowbank by-election to have begun! Voting day will be on November 15th. Greens couldn't be more ready for this. We have a fantastic candidate, Todd MacLean . We have a …
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
October 6, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Todd MacLean will carry the Green banner in the District 16 by-election

Dear Friend, We have some great news that we'd like to share (just in case you haven't seen it on social media or on the news yesterday): Todd MacLean is officially the Green Party of PEI's candidate for the upcoming by-election in District 16 Cornwall-Meadowbank! Green Party of PEI m…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
October 2, 2021 at 9:09 PM

Your October Green News | Help launch our campaign for District 16 on Monday

Dear Friend, Rain or shine! Greens were out spreading the word in Cornwall recently, emerging a bit soggy but with smiles bigger than ever :-) Happy October! Don't you just love this time of year - the crisp air, trees preparing for winter in a blaze of glory, the Earth's abundance in f…
  Hannah Bell · [email protected]
September 24, 2021 at 1:03 PM

Tell Premier King to Act on Climate Change and Enact the Net Zero Carbon Act

Dear Friend, Today, September 24th, is the day of the annual Global Climate Strike.  Even if you are unable to attend a public gathering, you can still take action today by calling on Premier Dennis King to proclaim the Net Zero Carbon Act into law before the end of this year.  The N…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
September 4, 2021 at 8:53 PM

Your September Green News - Rainy weekend edition

Dear Friend, On August 29th, Greens held a lovely gathering at the aptly-named Village Green microbrewery in Cornwall. It was so great to be able to connect in person again!Holy rainy Labour Day weekend! We hope you're keeping dry out there! Since our last newsletter, Canada has been thrus…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
August 29, 2021 at 2:59 PM

Supporting PEI's federal Green candidates

Dear Friend, As you know, there is a federal election afoot right now! While the Green Party of PEI is not involved in federal elections, we believe that ALL elections are important opportunities to practice active citizenship, participate in the democratic process, and make progress on the mos…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
August 17, 2021 at 8:59 PM

Call for Nominations and Team Members - District 16 Cornwall-Meadowbank By-election

Dear Friend, With the Federal Election having been called for September 20th, the countdown is now on towards a by-election in District 16 Cornwall-Meadowbank, since former MLA Heath MacDonald has had to resign his seat in order to run as a candidate federally. Last night, the Provincial C…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
August 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Your August Green News - #ItsHappening Edition

Dear Friend, It has been wonderful for Greens to get together in person again this summer, at events like the Belfast Cookout (top) and Summerside Green Drinks (bottom)!I hope you're having a fabulous summer! Greens certainly have been taking advantage of the opportunities this time brings. Gre…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 7:29 PM

Upcoming events | We're hiring | 1st Green Grassroots Policies

Dear Friend, There are several upcoming events coming up around PEI, so we thought we'd let you know about them as well as a few other Green Party of PEI updates! Tomorrow, Thursday July 15th, Tyne Valley-Sherbrooke MLA Trish Altass,?who is the new Official Opposition Critic for Economic G…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
July 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Your July Green News | Upcoming Events | We're hiring | Cornwall By-election?

Dear Friend, Green Party of PEI leader Peter Bevan-Baker and his wife Ann joined many others at a rally on June 14th in support of the rights of LGBTQ2S+ youth to feel safe, respected and loved no matter where they are, following disturbing reports of anti-LGBTQ2S+ incidents at East Wiltshire S…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
June 6, 2021 at 1:36 PM

Your June Green Party of PEI News

Dear Friend, Nailed it! On May 17th, Green MLAs Michele "Sonic Boom" Beaton, "High Speed" Hannah Bell and Ole Hammar-the-Slammer-lund took part in the Habitat for Humanity ReStore's #HammerDown2021 competition for MLAs, to help promote the ReStore's new location on Minna Jane Dr (where the old …
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
May 27, 2021 at 8:58 PM

May Green Caucus Updates + Upcoming events 🎸

Dear Friend, With the Winter/Spring sitting of the PEI Legislature having come to a close a couple of weeks ago, the Green Caucus having just shuffled their critic portfolios this week, and a couple of fun events coming up soon, we thought this would be a good time to send you an update! I…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
May 2, 2021 at 1:13 PM

Your May Green Party of PEI News

Dear Friend, Green MLA and Environment Critic Lynne Lund scored some good laughs with her analogy comparing the fight against climate change with a game of hockey on Earth Day. Click on the image above to watch it!A lot's been happening in the Legislature lately - our Green caucus has had some…
  Lynne Lund, Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 7:50 PM

It's time for an Environmental Bill of Rights

Dear Friend, Happy Earth Day! In case you hadn’t heard, the Environmental Bill of Rights I’ve been working on has been tabled in the legislature. I’m excited about the prospects of what passing such a bill could mean for environmental protections on PEI.  Why does an Environmental Bill of…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
April 3, 2021 at 7:27 PM

Happy Easter! Your April Green News and Legislative Update

Dear Friend, Ever a trendsetter, Green Party leader Peter Bevan-Baker may just have sparked a Sanders-esque mitten fashion craze as he was supporting the Cows Ice Cream #MooLetsTalk Mental Health campaign last month!Happy Easter and Passover, friends! We hope that you are well and able to enjoy…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
March 14, 2021 at 6:11 PM

Green working for you in the Legislature

Dear Friend, With the Legislature now taking a one-week pause following Friday's tabling of the 2021/22 Budget, we wanted to bring you an update highlighting some of the work our Green MLAs have been doing for all of us. The government tabled its 2021 Operating Budget on Friday. Whi…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
February 7, 2021 at 4:02 PM

February Green News

Dear Friend, District 21 MLA Lynne Lund reading with her children on Family Literacy Day, January 27th. What is your family reading?I hope 2021 has been good to you so far! I know that I am constantly counting my blessings to live here on Prince Edward Island. All of us at the Green Party …
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
January 23, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Help shape the next Green Bills: "Outside the Rails" series

Dear Friend, As our Green MLAs prepare for the Spring Sitting (which begins on February 23rd this year with the new legislative calendar), they would like to step "outside the rails" of the Legislature to directly engage with you about the work they are doing - and get your input and feedback o…
  Jordan Bober, Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
December 27, 2020 at 5:48 PM

Political will

Dear Friend, I hope that this letter finds you in good cheer, and that in spite of the obvious challenges, you have found ways to connect with those you love and keep up old traditions this holiday season. I am writing to follow up on Peter Bevan-Baker’s email at the beginning of the month…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
December 25, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Seasons Greetings

Dear Friend, Season's Greetings from all of us at the Green Party of Prince Edward Island! Thank you so much for being on this journey with us through 2020. Our Green Caucus has "tossed together" a video greeting for you, full of wishes for the good things they all hope will "catch on" her…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
December 13, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Monday: "Ask Me" Forum with Lynne Lund, Steve Howard, Karla Bernard and Ole Hammarlund

Dear Friend, Do you have questions about the work our Green MLAs are doing on all our behalf in the Legislature? If so, our "Ask me" forums are the perfect place for you - they are hour-long, online Zoom forums where Green MLAs reverse roles and, instead of asking the government questions in th…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
December 7, 2020 at 12:12 PM

Registration link correction - Ask Me Forum

My apologies - it turns out that a couple of the links to register for the Ask Me Forum with Green MLAs Peter Bevan-Baker, Hannah Bell, Trish Altass and Michele Beaton this Wednesday were broken in yesterday's email! Here is the correct link to register for the online forum on December 9th at 7…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
December 6, 2020 at 10:35 PM

All wrapped up - Your Green Legislative Roundup

Dear Friend, On Friday, the government cut the Fall Sitting of the Legislature short after 14 sitting days, immediately after having passed its Capital Budget (see more below).  While this puts a pause on some things including a few Green bills, our Green caucus still accomplished a lot to…
  Peter Bevan-Baker · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 9:23 PM

Hope and Gratitude

Dear Friend, Even as we approach the end of such a difficult year for the entire world, there is so much to be thankful for. More so this year than ever before, there is no place I would rather be than right here on Prince Edward Island.  Thank you for following the advice of our Chief Pub…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
October 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM

October Green Highlights

Dear Friend, This has been a very busy and active month in the Green Party of PEI, and we would like to share some highlights with you today! The by-election in District 10 is in full swing, and our candidate, Chris van Ouwerkerk, has fantastic momentum! Chris has been to hundreds of…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
September 26, 2020 at 11:31 AM

Join us Sunday for Dream-a-thon!

Dear?Friend, Don't miss the Green Party of PEI's "Dream-a-thon" tomorrow from 4-7pm, to enjoy a variety of singing, storytelling and comedic performances from some of PEI's finest talent! Register FREE below to take part via Zoom videolink, or you can also watch the Dream-a-thon via Facebo…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
September 11, 2020 at 11:14 PM

Join us for Dream-a-thon: September 27th

Dear Friend, Everyone knows that the Green Party counts much of the Island's top talent among its supporters! Please join us on Sunday, September 27th for a spectacular online extravaganza - a "Dream-a-thon" - where you'll be treated to an evening of diverse performances by many talented Islander…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
August 12, 2020 at 10:00 PM

The Future of PEI Food & Agriculture | Interim VP applications closing soon

Dear Friend, We are very happy to re-launch our Dreaming Forward series of forums next Wednesday, August 19th with a forum on the future of PEI's Food & Agriculture systems with Green Agriculture Critic and District 5 MLA, Michele Beaton! The pandemic has shone a light on the vulnerabiliti…
  Peter Bevan-Baker, Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
July 25, 2020 at 12:00 PM

What difference do Greens make?

Dear Friend, As I pass the 5 year mark of being elected to the legislature, while I don’t feel like a veteran of the House, I do have a unique perspective from the corner of the room in which the newcomers to our provincial parliament sit.  So much has changed during that time and a few mo…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
July 5, 2020 at 9:57 PM

July Green News

Dear Friend, Just the girls in the Leg - Gotta love this behind-the-scenes pic from the Office of the Official Opposition, depicting a historically very usually scene on PEI - five women MLAs debriefing after kicking butt in the Legislature!We hope you had a good first week of July so far! …
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
June 21, 2020 at 6:36 PM

How diverse is your knowledge? | Latest from the Leg

Dear Friend, We hope you are having a great weekend, which marks a very interesting confluence of days. Saturday evening marked the Summer Solstice - the closest relationship our hemisphere has with the Sun all year. Today also happens to be Father's Day, celebrating one of the cornerstone relati…
  Green Party of PEI · [email protected]
June 7, 2020 at 3:32 PM

June Green News

Dear Friend, Congratulations to District 5 MLA Michele Beaton on the passage of her first bill, giving more teeth to the Auditor General by granting them the authority to audit the use of taxpayer funds by third party organizations. What a time the last little while has been on PEI; following mon…