Tory government would take steps to ensure accountability

Jamie Baillie says a Tory government would promote government accountability by introducing a No Boondoggle Guarantee. It would automatically enact an internal audit when a government project goes more than 10% over budget. The party would also establish an Independent Office of the Commissioner of Ethics and Conflict of Interest, among other measures.

Atlantic Mayors Congress on in Summerside, PEI

Delegates at the annual Atlantic Mayors Congress are being encouraged to think more regionally.  About 30 municipalities are represented in Summerside and talking about tourism, urban planning and energy production and storage, among other things.  PEI Premier Wade MacLauchlan encouraged leaders to do what they can to prepare for Canada’s coming demographic crunch.