33rd Premier of Prince Edward Island • Leader @peipcparty • Teller of Stories • Sports Enthusiast • Father of Three
Charlottetown, PEI Canada
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On my first day in office, I wrote this note to myself. Every day since, I open the desk and read it to remind myself of the great privilege and responsibility Islanders placed with us on April 23, 2019. Thank you, PEI.
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I am disgusted with the fact that protestors showed up at the private residence of our Chief Public Health Officer this afternoon. (1/3)
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Its been a terrifying & tough day for our neighbours in Nova Scotia. Many families have lost a loved one, communities are shaken & an entire province is mourning. My heart goes out to everyone affected.
I’ve been in touch with @StephenMcNeil & gave condolences on behalf of PEI
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I know I’m sounding like a broken record these days but we really are in unprecedented times and I want to thank every Islander who is taking Dr. Heather Morrison’s directions seriously #PEICOVID19 #ThankYou
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Thank you to the 76 health care professionals who have volunteered to come out of retirement to help PEI in the fight against #COVID19 - you, like your colleagues who are working around-the-clock to keep Islanders healthy, are rockstars #ThankYou #PEICovid19
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I’m told that @markcritch is portraying me tonight on an episode of @22_Minutes
Ironically, on day 9 of my quarantine back in March, I developed a whole @markcritch routine. #COVIDHair
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I recently invited all of the former Premiers of Prince Edward Island into the office for lunch. We had representation from 1981 to 2019 around the table which made for a meaningful discussion about the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for our province. #peipoli
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Welcome back @LouiseMartinCBC, @JayScotland & team! Thank you to all of the Islanders, including our Federal MPs, who spoke up to let @CBCNews know how much we need local news right now. We may be Canada’s smallest province, but no one messes with Compass. Tune in on Thursday @ 6
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Wow! A shoutout from @DollyParton was not what I was expecting this weekend, but special nonetheless 🤩
The real thanks goes to @SenDianeGriffin & @PEILiteracy for their wonderful work on this special project. Learn more about @dollyslibrary on PEI, here: peiliteracy.ca/free-books-fo…
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Dr. Heather Morrison’s children made me this wonderful piece of art with encouraging words of hope during this uncertain time. I want to thank them for sharing their mom with all of us, we are so grateful she is helping to lead us through #COVID19. We’re all in this together.
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Dr. Morrison’s steadfast leadership has guided our province through this pandemic for 22 months and we are known for being one of the safest jurisdictions in the world because of it. (2/3)
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I was lucky to have my mother with me last Thursday as I was sworn in as the 33rd Premier of Prince Edward Island.
Today, I am wishing all mothers across Prince Edward Island a very #HappyMothersDay!
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When you look out your front door on day 6 of self-isolation and see toasted coconut coffee and breakfast bagels from Timothys - you know you live in #PEI! Thank you Campbell Webster and staff. You are the best #premiersbreakfast
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We’re here in #Ottawa today with Minister @BloyceThompson for a full day of meetings about the Potato Trade Issue. Our friends from the @PEIPotatoes Board are here too - handing out the best potatoes in the world on Parliament Hill 🥔
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Our Island produces the best food in the world. So, why wouldn’t we feed our children the 5-star food we produce?
Its common sense.
This Fall, Island families can pay-what-they-can (up to $5) and get a nutritious, healthy lunch for their children made from locally sourced food
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This morning I spoke with PM @JustinTrudeau to formally congratulate him and his government on their re-election. We spoke about issues that are important to Islanders such as climate change, national pharmacare, EI, & how we can all collaborate to achieve the best we can for PEI
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We are sharing information about #COVID19 every day. I challenge these #PEIFamous to make their own video reminding Islanders to stay home, wash their hands, and listen to Dr. Morrison’s wonderful guidance. Tag your friends and keep these videos going! #FlattenTheCurve
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I am again thanking Islanders for being so patient with our government as we make these decisions. I have seen our province come together in the past week in an incredible way. We are always there to lend a hand but this has been amplified in the midst of this world-wide crisis
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Today has been one for the history books. The start of the #AtlanticBubble is an important step in our recovery from the impact of COVID-19. Safe travels to Islanders exploring our region and to everyone else - welcome to our Island!
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Wishing our Island lobster fishers, their crews and their families safe sailing and full traps as they head out onto the waters this morning.
Happy Setting Day, PEI! 🦞
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Thank you to the Black Cultural Society of PEI for organizing a peaceful event this evening in Charlottetown. Now is a time for listening and growth. Our Island succeeds when we all stand together #BLM
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Dr. Morrison hit the nail on the head during her daily update today. I cannot thank her enough for her incredible leadership! #PEICovid19
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To put it simply, we are up a goal but it is only the end of the first period - there is a lot of game left to play #PEICovid19
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We have declared the #EasterBunny an egg-sential worker. He assured me that he will be diligent in following Dr. Morrison’s direction to practice proper physical distancing, something we all know the he is an expert in, and he promised to wash his paws after he leaves every house
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Congratulations to Turk Gallant, Mike Kelly and Kevin Elliott on winning the IIHF World Hockey Championships in Riga, Latvia. Proud of these Islanders for representing Team Canada on the world stage. #PEIProud #WorldChamps
🏆 WORLD CHAMPS! 🇨🇦
🇨🇦 defeats 🇫🇮 3-2 in overtime to WIN the 2021 IIHF Men’s World Championship!
We are extremely #PEIproud 🙌
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Wow, what a show! Thanks to the @CFSnowbirds for flying over Summerside and Charlottetown this morning as part of #OperationInspiration
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Congratulations to PEI’s @jordanjs224 and @kevie30 on being named to @HockeyCanada’s World Junior team! #PEIProud #WorldJuniors | @HC_WJC
📸: @HockeyPEI
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To honour the lives and memories of the 215 First Nation children found in a mass grave at a former residential school in Kamloops, BC we will be lowering the flags at government administrative buildings and schools to half mast until sunset on June 8
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On Monday evening, one of my children tested positive for COVID-19.
Since then, I have been working from home and following the advice of the Chief Public Health Office. So far, I am not experiencing any symptoms and have tested negative.
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Be bold, be courageous, be different, be kind. Co-operate with your legislative colleagues and be open to good ideas.
If we do that, we will be living up to the oaths that we have sworn today. #peipoli
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Listen to Turk! Coach Heather wants you to stay at home and stay at least 2 meters apart when you are out to get the essentials #peicovid19
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Wishing everyone a Happy Islander Day!
From tip-to-tip our province is filled with wonderful people who make #PEI the best place to live, work, and raise a family
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9 months after declaring a Public Health State of Emergency in the fight against #COVID19, the first shipment of Pfizer BioNTech vaccine has arrived on our shores
Thanks to our many partners across the Island and this great nation who have made this happen
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I am disappointed and stunned to learn Vegas fired Turk and Mike Kelly. They did miraculous work with an NHL expansion team and deserved more patience and respect. Both will land on their feet in a new NHL city soon.
NEWS
The Golden Knights have made the following coaching changes:
Gerard Gallant & Mike Kelly have been relieved of their coaching duties
Peter DeBoer has been named head coach
vgk.io/t67Hm
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Every Islander knows what they have to do – and they have to do it now #StayTheHeckHome #PEICovid19
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One year ago today a father and son were tragically lost. Josh and Oliver are missed every day. Let part of their legacy be that they have inspired us to carry on for them, with them.
Be the things you loved most about the people who are gone.
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This afternoon, I spoke with PM @JustinTrudeau to congratulate him on re-election. I look forward to continuing our collaborative work with the federal government on shared priorities
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I’m adjusting to #WFH like many Islanders who are following Dr.Morrison’s advice. Life is challenging for all of us right now & while my office scenery may have changed, we are still working hard for you. Thanks to everyone who is doing their part to help #flattenthecurve in #pei
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Tonight I attended my daughter Camdyn’s Grade 9 grad at East Wiltshire school where I was honoured to be the guest speaker. I am so unbelievably proud of her & I can’t believe she is off to high school next year. They really do grow up in the blink of an eye. Congrats Camdyn!
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Dr. Morrison and I stopped by the @confedbridge this morning to say thank you to the border staff who are welcoming our friends, family and visitors back to Prince Edward Island.
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Thanks to entrepreneur Jack Shaw for delivering some Island-grown pumpkins to my office ahead of the Thanksgiving weekend. It’s very humbling to see Jack and the next generation of farmers take such pride in their work.
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#PEI, we will get through this next wave by being patient, being kind, and working together
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What an incredibly kind gesture from one team of essential workers to another. Our Island is in great hands!
It takes a lot of people to run health care facilities, Doctors, Nurses, Admin staff, Food Service, Maintenance, Laundry, Housekeeping and many many more departments. We want you to all know we are behind you all the way!!!! #COVID19 #YouGotThisPEI Cst. Parsons
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After a lot of hard work and collaboration with our Atlantic colleagues, an #AtlanticBubble will begin on July 3rd
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Wishing Islanders from tip-to-tip and coast-to-coast a very Happy #IslanderDay
We can’t wait for the time to come when we can welcome everyone home again
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Santa is cleared for landing! 🎅🏼
Be sure to leave out some delicious @PEIPotatoes for Santa’s reindeer to keep them fueled for the night 🥔
Wishing a #MerryChristmas to all Islanders, near and far 🎄
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As we reflect on 2021, I want to thank Islanders for the kindness, patience, cooperation, and togetherness you’ve all shown during the past year.
Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and #happynewyear in 2022!
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Congratulations to @stevenmyersPC & @sherylmacaulay on the arrival of two healthy babies this morning. Happy to hear that everyone is doing well.
Welcome to the world Arthur & Mila!
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I had a great chat today with my friend Wade, who celebrated a special birthday this week. Wade has always been a passionate Islander with a determination to make this province better.
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When it's your turn, get vaccinated 💉
Thanks to Dr. Mona Reck and all the staff at the Charlottetown vaccination clinic for administering my COVID-19 vaccine this afternoon #VaccinatePEI
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Congratulations to Jordan Spence of Cornwall drafted #95 overall by the LA Kings in the NHL Entry Draft. And for the NHL teams who didn’t draft Summerside’s Jeremy McKenna - you are missing out on a bona fide NHL sniper!
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Wishing you and your loved ones a #HappyThanksgiving 🦃🍂
This weekend I’m thankful that in the face of all the ups and downs over the last seven months, Islanders have stayed united. It's what we do best - in times of need, we band together and help each other through
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Tonight, I participated in a productive call with Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau and my fellow Premiers from across the country.
Our federation is united and strong in our response to #COVID19
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Thanks to Boomer for reminding Islanders to do their part and help #FlattenTheCuve here on PEI #PEICovid19
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Congratulations to 9-time Olympic medalist @markarendz on adding another bronze medal to his achievements today in Beijing! 🥉
PEI is cheering loud and proud for you, Mark!
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I am saddened to hear about the Nova Scotia based @CFOperations helicopter that went down in Europe yesterday. Sending condolences to families, loved ones, and so many of their colleagues on behalf of PEI. My thoughts are with our neighbours in Nova Scotia
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I’ll say it a million times over - it’s Islanders working together that has gotten us this far and it will be Islanders working together that will push us through to the end
We have been, and will continue to be, in this together
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Congrats to @UPEIWBasketball team on winning the @AUS_SUA title today in Halifax. Best team in the conference all year & finished in style. Talented competitors, hardworking students, wonderful teammates & role models for all aspiring athletes. Well done Panthers! #AtlanticChamps
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On behalf of all Islanders, I want to send my thoughts and prayers to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We are all sending our best to her and the @RoyalFamily at this time.
God save the Queen.
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Having your signs vandalized seems to be a part of the political process these days, but I draw the line when Mother Nature gives me a Mark Twain moustache! #gonetoofar #snow #WhereIsSpring #ItsAboutPeople
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What a fantastic showing of love and acceptance at yesterday’s Pride Parade in Charlottetown. I hope everyone had a wonderful week! #Pride25
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He filled out his pre-travel form and checked it twice and he knows many Islanders have been very nice. Santa, you’re all clear to come to town! 🎅🏻
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As we move into the weekend, let’s remember how important it is to keep practicing social distancing. It is critical if we are going to flatten the COVID-19 curve in #PEI. I know Islanders will continue to listen to Dr. Morrison’s sage advice so we can get through this together.
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Today is the #InternationalDayOfFamilies
I could write a million words about families and even more about what mine means to me but I’ll just say this - family comes first, always
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So proud of Islanders for hitting this important milestone ✌
Let's keep up the great work, #PEI! 💪
#VaccinatePEI
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A historic win for the @UPEIWBasketball team! Congratulations and well done, Panthers #GoPanthersGo
The thrill of victory at the @USPORTSca Final 8 🥉
Congratulations @UPEIPanthers! / Félicitations @UPEIPanthers !
#ChaseTheGlory | #ViserHaut
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It is an honour and privilege to run to represent our communities, our people and our province. Thank you for welcoming me into your homes, for sharing your stories and voicing your concerns.
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Congratulations to @SonnyGallant the new Interim Leader @PEILiberalParty Sonny is a kind and fair MLA who has always demonstrated a desire to cooperate for the betterment of all Islanders and their communities. I look forward to working with him in the upcoming months. #peipoli
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Today is a milestone birthday for one of the greatest ever! My mom Cattie turns 85!!
She is always so kind, so generous, so loving, and so positive. She sees the best in people and is always there to help.
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Today is #NationalPhysiciansDay Thank you to every doctor who has & will continue to put the needs of their patients first. We are very lucky to have so many talented physicians, including Dr Morrison, leading PEI’s COVID-19 response while continuing to care for Islanders 🩺
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This is a reminder for every single Islander to follow the Public Health protocols currently in place.
The finish line is in sight, PEI - let's keep running towards it.
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On behalf of the Province of PEI, I would like to express our deepest condolences to those who have lost family, friends and loved ones in the plane crash that claimed the lives of many Canadians in Iran.
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North Lake’s @One_Tuna has stepped up to provide storage for the newly approved Pfizer #COVID19 vaccine
Throughout COVID we’ve been saying that Islanders will get through this by working together & this local business has shown true Island spirit with this offer
Thanks, Jason!
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Island Producers helping Islanders is back this Sat. The locations for tomorrow are Westile and Bluefield High Schools and the Brudenell Resort & Golf Course. Our partners - @ADL_PEI @PEIPotatoBoard - are giving out their world-famous products free of charge, while supplies last
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