Human Rights
King Must Grandfather Island Immigrants Under New Policy: Michelle Neill
For Immediate Release May 10,2024 Oyster Bed:) In February, the King government introduced changes to its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) immigration policy, reducing nominees for Permanent Residency (PR) by 25%, and giving priority to health care and construction workers. While a priority status to health care and construction industries is certainly understandable, shutting out up…
Read MoreIsland New Democrats Will Fight For A Minimum Of 10 Paid Sick Days And More
Michelle Neill made the following statement about the King Conservatives and Cameron Liberals voting against 10 paid sick days: “Although I’m not surprised that the King Government voted against 10 paid sick days, it’s extremely disappointing that the new leader of the Liberals would let her caucus vote against the measure,” says Neill. “This is…
Read MoreRacism Exists Around (and in) Me
Friday June 5 was exhilarating; being part of the Black Lives Matter protest, joining with thousands of Islanders to listen to the experience of racism and commit to acting to eliminate racism in our community. Islanders can be grateful to the Black Cultural Society who organized the biggest protest ever held on PEI. The message…
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