O'Leary - Inverness Dr. Herb

A Better Deal for Islanders

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Dr. Herb Your Island New Democratic representative for District 25 - O'Leary - Inverness

Following a 30 year career as a rural general practice physician, Dr. Dickieson is directing his attention to win back a seat in the Island Legislature, where he previously served a term as an MLA for the same district (1996-2000). During his term as MLA and Leader of the Island New Democrats, he promoted many initiatives including a universally accessible Island kindergarten program in our public school system, a call-back program to ensure job security for seasonal employees, a provincial ombudsperson to protect human rights of Islanders, and defence of rural health care.

Aside from his medical practice, Dr. Dickieson has served on several community and provincial organizations including the Royal Canadian Legion, West Prince Chamber of Commerce, EMO, the Island Task Force on Education, and as President of the PEI Medical Society. He has also been a successful advocate for a medical school at the University of Prince Edward Island.

“All Islanders deserve a better deal from their government and from their politicians, so I will say with confidence that every Island New Democrat elected in the next election will fight for that better deal. One that will focus on fixing the broken health care system in particular our rural emergency rooms, making life more affordable, tackling our housing crisis and building a reliable rural fibre internet system,” says Dickieson. “The ideas that New Democrats will bring to the people of this province will help everyday families build a better life here at home.”

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Life is getting harder for everyday Islanders. Our health care system is on the brink – hospitals are understaffed and closing, and vital health services are at risk of being sold off to private companies. The cost of living is growing far more rapidly than families’ paycheques, leaving many worried about paying for gas, food and housing.

Things have gotten worse under Conservative and Liberal governments. Underfunding of our health care system has resulted in ER closures, hallway medicine, and unacceptable emergency and long-term care wait times. It’s not good enough for the government to stand by while Islanders are stressed about affording medical prescriptions and dental care.

People are tired of promising one thing during an election and doing the opposite after. It’s time to stop that.

If we want a future, we have to make different choices. Islanders deserve a better deal, and New Democrats are prepared to deliver it. Together, we can make practical changes that make life more affordable for everyone – no matter where you live.

New Democrats will fight for improved health care services and for us, cuts are not on the table. We’ll make sure that government works for all Islanders, making our province a more attractive place to live, work and raise a family.

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