Kerry Campbell

Provincial Affairs Reporter

Kerry Campbell is the provincial affairs reporter for CBC P.E.I., covering politics and the provincial legislature. He can be reached at: kerry.campbell@cbc.ca.

Latest from Kerry Campbell

P.E.I. bill to reduce trade barriers passes 2nd reading despite opposition complaints

A Prince Edward Island government bill meant to reduce trade barriers and improve labour mobility in the province passed second reading in the legislature Tuesday.

Even parts of the P.E.I. government say we're moving to eliminate trade barriers too quickly

As the P.E.I. government moves full steam ahead toward an agreement to reduce trade barriers and improve labour mobility with Nova Scotia, Ontario and any other provinces that want to join, there are entreaties for the province to slow down — including from within the P.E.I. government itself.
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Calculation of Buddhist land holdings could lead to better enforcement of land limits, group hopes

A recently ordered investigation into Buddhist land holdings in P.E.I. could provide the first legal test of measures in the Lands Protection Act meant to prevent concentration of land ownership across multiple linked corporations.

Summerside continues energy independence push with substation repair timeline uncertain

Officials in P.E.I.’s second-largest city have lingering questions about the stability of their power supply, which has to go through Maritime Electric's grid.

P.E.I. government orders new investigation into Buddhist land holdings in the province

P.E.I.’s Minister of Land Steven Myers has ordered the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission to launch a new investigation looking at the land holdings of Buddhist organizations in the province.

Three Rivers council considering legal options around 'outlandish claims' regarding Buddhist land holdings

Some members of Three Rivers Council say they've had enough of what they've characterized as slanderous comments and "outlandish claims" regarding matters over which they say they have no control.

P.E.I. PCs 'trying to hide behind' FOIPP Act, as opposition parties flex their power to compel documents

P.E.I.’s opposition parties are using their combined majority on legislative standing committees to compel government records and information that otherwise might never see the light of day, flexing privileges they’ve had since committee rules changed in 2019.

QEH unable to operate peds clinic at full capacity, Health P.E.I. says

Queen Elizabeth Hospital's pediatric clinic is warning of extended wait times in a letter sent by doctors to patients and families at the clinic.

Islanders waiting longer than ever for an MRI scan, with no new solutions offered

A lack of staffing has reduced the number of MRIs that P.E.I. conducts, leading to even longer wait times for a test and possible diagnosis.

MLAs on committee aim more questions at P.E.I. premier on controversial NHL deal

MLAs are now demanding a long, detailed list of documents and information related to the province's NHL deal from Premier Dennis King and the Department of Tourism.