Green caucus announces critic roles ahead of next week’s opening of PEI Legislature

MLAs return to the provincial legislature next Tuesday for the start of the spring session.  The sitting will resume at 1 p-m in the legislative chamber of the Coles Building in Charlottetown.  The newest member of the legislature, Matt MacFarlane of the Green Party, was sworn-in Wednesday as the MLA for District 19 Borden-Kinkora.  With MacFarlane officially sworn-in, the Green caucus has announced new critic roles.  Leader of the Third Party Karla Bernard will serve as critic for  a number of portfolios, including Education and Early Years; Social Development and Seniors; Economic Development, Innovation and Trade; and Indigenous Relations.  Third Party House Leader Peter Bevan-Baker will serve as critic for Housing, Land and Communities; Finance; Environment, Energy and Climate Action; and Transportation and Infrastructure.  Matt MacFarlane is the new Third Party Whip will serve as critic for Health and Wellness; Justice and Public Safety; Agriculture; Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population; and Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture.