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. 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.

Review of 'broken' freedom-of-information system to finally get underway in P.E.I.

Toby MacDonald has reached a conclusion after a long quest for answers about asbestos at her daughter's former school: P.E.I.'s freedom of information system, 'our last line of defence for transparency and accountability,' can be summed up in a word: 'Broken.'

P.E.I. finally has a service dog law — but it will take time to implement

For years there's been talk about the need for service dog legislation in Prince Edward Island. The law is now technically on the books, but requires regulations before it can come into effect.

NHL contract came up every single day during now-ended fall sitting of P.E.I. legislature

The fall sitting of the P.E.I. legislature came to a close Friday, after four weeks and 16 sitting days. We recap the drama and the details.

P.E.I. spending millions in hope of hosting NHL Awards, documents show

The Prince Edward Island government signed up to be a sponsor of the NHL earlier this year, with the league dangling the possibility of moving its annual awards show to the Island.

Opposition questions who paid for government's NHL tickets — and whether it's a conflict of interest

The possibility of Charlottetown hosting the NHL awards ceremony in 2025 or beyond is an ongoing discussion, Tourism Minister Zack Bell said Wednesday.

No timeline set yet for increase in bottle and can refunds on P.E.I.

Refunds for recyclable beverage containers will be going up on P.E.I. — it’s just a matter of when, according to the province's new environment minister.