The 3rd session of the 63rd General Assembly will open on Thursday, November 12 at 3 p.m. with the Speech from the Throne delivered by the Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island.
The speech will be moved by Tyne Valley - Linkletter MLA Paula Biggar and seconded by Tracadie - Hillsborough Park MLA Buck Watts.
“The Speech from the Throne will outline our government’s policy priorities and proposed legislation for the next year,” said Premier Robert Ghiz. “I encourage Islanders to participate in this important part of democracy by visiting the public gallery, following debates and providing input or feedback through your MLA.”
All proceedings of the House are open to the public. Visitors to the public gallery can follow the Ordinary Daily Routine including statements by members and ministers, oral question period and debate of motions and bills during regular sitting hours Tuesday to Friday. Full proceedings of the House are broadcast live on the Internet at www.assembly.pe.ca and on EastLink Television during daytime sitting hours.
The House sits Tuesday to Thursday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The first day of regular House business, beginning with question period, is Friday, November 13 at 10 a.m.