Today

Posted on Twitter New E.I. Changes? The Devil is in the Details: http://t.co/AMiLU1vF #cdnpoli

Yesterday

Mentioned by CBC.ca Loss of ACOA funding 'a major blow' “This is a major blow to localized rural development handled by an agency that is very, very low in terms of administrative costs,” said Wayne Easter, member of Parliament for Malpeque. The Central Development Corporation in Central Bedeque is one of ...

Posted on Twitter WOW! A Conservative spoke out on C38 and clammed up faster than a Malpeque oyster. Harper's gag on him or what?! #cdnpoli

Posted on Twitter The loss of community dev agencies as a result of Harper cuts will hurt small biz, communities and entrepreneurs on PEI. #cdnpoli #PEI

Three days ago

Posted on Twitter Folks enjoying Cavendish Grove on Victoria Day http://t.co/yCH1BEzF

Mentioned by iPolitics.ca (subscription) Is the NDP changing its position on trade liberalization? Liberal trade critic Wayne Easter described him as “a different kind of character” than the ones who used to sit on the committee – and more of “a diplomat.” But, Easter adds, it's not just matter of personality. “As far as (the NDP's) trade position, ...

This week

Spoke in the House on Status of Women Mr. Speaker, I stand today to recognize the hard work and dedication of Lisa Murphy who is stepping down after 22 years as executive director of ...

Spoke in the House on Canada Pension Plan Madam Speaker, I am most pleased to rise and support Bill C-326, An Act to amend the Canada Pension Plan and the Old Age Security Act ...

Spoke in the House on Questions Passed as Orders for Returns With respect to staffing at Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC): (a) how many persons were employed by VAC in Prince Edward Island for the fiscal years 2007-2008, ...

Spoke in the House on 41st General Election Mr. Speaker, do the dark secrets of the Prime Minister's election tactics never cease? Today it is the Privacy Commissioner's concern with respect to internal data ...

Mentioned by CBC.ca EI changes don't concern PEI tourism industry Malpeque MP Wayne Easter fears the changes could cause serious problems for seasonal industries. He said the government could change everything from the criteria required to get benefits, to the zones where people are expected to look for work.

A week ago

Spoke in the House on Petitions Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present a petition from quite a number of constituents in Prince Edward Island. The petitioners are very concerned about ...

Voted Yes on Vote #224 That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: ( a) recognize the contributions that the baby ...

Voted No on Vote #223 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted No on Vote #222 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted Yes on Vote #221 on Bill C-316 Amend the Employment Insurance Act (incarceration)

Voted Yes on Vote #220 That, in the opinion of the House, the Budget legislation guts the environmental assessment and fisheries laws, leaving ...

Mentioned by CBC.ca Ghiz and Dexter ask feds to tread lightly on EI The bill hit a nerve Tuesday in the House of Commons with Malpeque MP Wayne Easter. He had this question for Gail Shea, PEI's federal cabinet minister. "The cabinet does not understand seasonal workers and their needs. How can this minister stand in ...

Posted on Twitter In my time as an MP I do not think I have heard a more arrogant answer than by the Min. of Health today re the UN Food Rapporteur. #cdnpoli

Mentioned by TheChronicleHerald.ca Dexter to Feds: Careful with EI Liberal MP Wayne Easter said the government is launching an “attack on seasonal industries” that involve workers taking EI for part of the year. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley denied that the new rules would force people to move from their ...

Mentioned by TheChronicleHerald.ca Dexter to Feds: Careful with EI Liberal MP Wayne Easter said the government is launching an “attack on seasonal industries” that involve workers taking EI for part of the year. Human Resources Minister Diane Finley denied that the new rules would force people to move from their ...

Spoke in the House on Copyright Modernization Act Madam Speaker, we can see what is in Bill C-11. People have a number of concerns, especially about the ability to purchase music and make a ...

Spoke in the House on Roadside Cleanup Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Women's Institute of Prince Edward Island on what has come to be known as the annual roadside cleanup. ...

Spoke in the House on Employment Insurance Mr. Speaker, I will try a question for the regional minister for Prince Edward Island. With respect to employment insurance, we have heard the immigration minister ...

Posted on Twitter Here we go again. I have lost count but time allocation imposed by gov't again on "copyright" this time. Harper wouldn't want debate.

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