Fri Aug 25, 2023 – 3:12 pm EDT
CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edwards Island (LifeSiteNews) — The Trudeau government has refused Prince Edward Island (PEI) disaster relief money after a devastating hurricane in 2022, while at the same time giving millions to pro-LGBT groups across the country.
On August 22, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refused to reimburse Maritime Electric, the province of PEI’s electricity supplier, around $36 million in post-storm costs after hurricane Fionna hit the coastal region last fall, claiming the company failed to qualify under the Disaster Financial Assistance Program (DFAA).
“As of today, I don’t think I feel much more confidence in that the [$36]-million bill from Maritime Electric for pole reconstruction and vegetation is going to be dealt with under the disaster program,” said PEI Premier Dennis King.
“We felt that would be covered, and now learning that it isn’t over the last few days is to say disappointing,” he added.
Maritime Electric is requesting to be reimbursed for money spent on materials to repair downed power lines, including labor, in addition to food and accommodations for those who came from outside the province to help.
King explained that Ottawa had promised last November
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