About 5,000 city-owned trees fell during post-tropical storm Fiona, which hit the province on Sept 23-24. Rafe WrightCHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — P.E.I.’s political parties are making sure that climate change issues are part of their platforms for the upcoming April 3 provincial election, allocating millions of dollars in initiatives.
“I’m especially pleased to see measures around strengthened coastal management, shoreline protection, and emergency response as part of our plan to respond to climate change,” said PC Candidate Brad Trivers in a statement on March 22. • Develop yearly action plans for the sectors that make up P.E.I.’s largest source of carbon emissions, including transportation and agriculture, with increased provincial/federal funding.• Increase public transit.
Up to 10 metres of shoreline was lost at Stanhope beach during post-tropical storm Fiona on Sept. 23-24, 2023. Concerns over shorelines . Much of the infrastructure is place was washed away by the heavy storm surge. Rafe Wright • The Guardian• Develop a land use plan to strategically develop and protect natural areas.• Increase nursery tree production by 30 per cent to 1,300,000 trees per year.
Several large trees fell down near the Ravenwood Drive entrance to the Confederation Trail during post-tropical storm Fiona in September 2022. Further clean-up efforts and response to future severe weather is an issue in the April 3 provincial election. Rafe Wright • The Guardian• Launch a $5-million fund to retrofit warming centres with appropriate equipment and supplies to support communities during weather events.
“If we want a better future, we have to make different choices. These are just some of the ideas that New Democrats are bringing forward in this election and I look forward to telling Islanders more about our better deal,” said NDP leader Michelle Neill.