Ernie Hudson said : “Thousands of Islanders live with the expense and health risks of diabetes,”

foreignaffairs-nz Wednesday, May 18, 2022 7:21:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “Anything is on the table right now,”

TorontoStar Wednesday, May 11, 2022 10:16:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "All health benefits ... everything right across the board that you or I would be entitled to under the health-care system,"

CBC Thursday, April 28, 2022 3:13:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson told : "The position has been posted for the family doctor position out of the Tignish health centre and, as well, the coverage, right through the summer, by locums has been arranged at this point in time,"

CBC Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:12:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "The position has been posted for the family doctor position out of the Tignish health centre and, as well, the coverage, right through the summer, by locums has been arranged at this point in time," "There are nurse practitioners that are available at the Tignish health clinic as well as other services provided there"

CBC Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:23:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We're being as proactive as possible with partnering with our educational institutions and other departments,"

CBC Saturday, April 23, 2022 3:03:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson told : "Amidst the challenges of their work, our health-care workers face a further challenge due to the need for qualified health-care workers,"

CBC Thursday, April 7, 2022 12:25:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Resident-care workers are critically important members of the health-care team for seniors and others who live at our province's nursing homes or community-care facilities,"

CBC Thursday, April 7, 2022 12:25:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I think it's a pretty broad statement that this company is putting Islanders' lives at risk," "I agree 100 per cent with the questions that have been brought forward, the concerns that I've heard from all areas, and from all members of this legislature. Yes there needs to be service improvements"

CBC Thursday, March 31, 2022 7:15:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I think it's a pretty broad statement that this company is putting Islanders' lives at risk," "I agree 100 per cent with the questions that have been brought forward, the concerns that I've heard from all areas, and from all members of this legislature. Yes there needs to be service improvements"

CBC Thursday, March 31, 2022 2:27:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "There are an additional 5.1 FTE nursing positions at Western Hospital. So maybe the opposition, if they want us to get moving forward on these initatives, should look at passing the budget,"

CBC Wednesday, March 30, 2022 3:57:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We are moving forward compared to what the previous administration had done. We are looking at initiatives, we look at the recruitment that has taken place," "As minister, I will be the first to admit that we have a lot more work to do and I look forward to doing that work"

CBC Wednesday, March 30, 2022 3:57:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We have a contract in place, it will be renewed but we always have to look at ways to improve it," "That is the goal of everyone, to identify where the gaps are, how we can work and how we can improve the system"

CBC Wednesday, March 23, 2022 3:24:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We do know that we need to make changes to ensure that response times are improved upon,"

CBC Wednesday, March 23, 2022 3:24:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Everything is on the table, we need to look at ways to improve it, we need to look at meetings with our partners and having the discussions with them too and when I say partners I certainly mean paramedics,"

CBC Wednesday, March 23, 2022 3:24:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “We want to get this done, but we want to get it done right,”

cp24 Wednesday, March 23, 2022 12:22:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "A wait time of any amount is not acceptable. And that's what the goal needs to be," "If there are more resources that need to be put forward for additional counsellors, it needs to be done"

CBC Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:08:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "It has to be seamless, it has to be rapid and it has to be free of charge,"

CBC Thursday, March 3, 2022 4:04:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "As I understand pre-pandemic, that there was an average of about 1,000 calls per month," "Once the pandemic hit that increased by two-and-a-half times, and certainly then when we get into mid-December and into the 1st of January (2022), the volume of calls going into 811 increased substantially"

CBC Monday, February 14, 2022 1:23:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson says : “A visit to P.E.I. can often help convince potential recruits that our island is a great place to live and work. As national and international travel continues to be a challenge, this VR technology, brings the island experience to a physician, no matter where they are in the world,”

barrie Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:22:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "This movie's been such a big part of my life for so many years," "When we got into the jumpsuits ... I was kind of emotionally moved, I was teared up. It's great"

JakartaPost Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:44:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "This movie's been such a big part of my life for so many years," "When we got into the jumpsuits … I was kind of emotionally moved, I was teared up. It's great"

rappler Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:16:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "This movie's been such a big part of my life for so many years," "When we got into the jumpsuits ... I was kind of emotionally moved, I was teared up. It's great"

abs-cbnnews Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:50:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “This movie’s been such a big part of my life for so many years,” “When we got into the jumpsuits … I was kind of emotionally moved, I was teared up. It’s great”

wsau Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:10:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I will commit to working with the minister of education and also with the experts, both in education and within [the Chief Public Health Office], to ensure that the very best process is put in place,"

CBC Friday, November 5, 2021 2:02:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I did direct staff, after question period today, I was in contact with them to take whatever necessary steps there may be to remove that $5 fee,"

CBC Friday, October 29, 2021 12:17:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Frontline workers that may have, in cases, had to be redeployed because of testing, immunization, along that line,"

CBC Thursday, October 28, 2021 6:08:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "It shows the challenges we have right across the board with regard to human resources, with regard to physicians, with regard to nurses,"

CBC Wednesday, October 27, 2021 2:03:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Throughout the pandemic, we have seen a lot of success in telehealth technology and virtual care supporting Island patients and received a lot of positive feedback from those who have used the service,"

CBC Friday, May 21, 2021 12:23:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "It's certainly at this point very preliminary,"

CBC Friday, May 14, 2021 2:42:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Yes, it has created some challenges in the health-care system as it has right across government,"

CBC Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:18:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I do encourage Islanders to get out and get vaccinated, and if there's barriers, to reach out to the appropriate officials,"

CBC Friday, May 7, 2021 6:37:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said ( about Michael Gardam ) : "Dr. Gardam brings with him a distinguished track record of health system leadership and insight, both in Canada and internationally,"

CBC Thursday, April 29, 2021 4:26:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Certainly, I do appreciate the member bringing this forward. What I want to do is go back to the department, just find out exactly what training is provided to our front-line health-care workers, to our front-line GPs, nurse practitioners," "It's an excellent suggestion that the honourable member has put forward. But I do want to go back to the department, and get additional information on the training, how much, and to what extent it is taking place"

CBC Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:25:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Right now with my department, they are working with Halifax, with surgeons to see when this can be put back in place again,"

CBC Monday, April 26, 2021 1:39:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "It is important for the minister, in a portfolio in a service that is as important to Islanders as Health and Wellness ... that the minister does have the ability to provide that direction,"

CBC Friday, April 23, 2021 8:43:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I do have to stress that the services that were provided at the psychiatric urgent care clinics both now at Prince County and the Queen Elizabeth are still in place,"

CBC Wednesday, March 31, 2021 2:50:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "so that we can be treated equitable just like the rest of P.E.I.?"

CBC Tuesday, March 30, 2021 12:12:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "It's a fact of life, a sad one that before a bed becomes available in a long-term care facility it means that, for the most part, somebody's loved one passes,"

CBC Friday, March 26, 2021 11:54:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We could say that we're going to have another 200 long-term care beds within the next 18 months, but if we're not able to staff that, what's the point of doing it?"

CBC Friday, March 26, 2021 11:54:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson told : "I want to clarify and emphasize that we are not moving the management of the rollout of the mobile response units to Island EMS or Medavie,"

CBC Thursday, March 25, 2021 2:26:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We have an organization, we have Island EMS, that has the capability to respond rapidly," "The whole service, the response times, it has to be seamless. It has to come from an organization, a partner that has that ability and has that history in doing that"

CBC Thursday, March 11, 2021 8:34:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We have to do better, we're not hitting that benchmark,"

CBC Thursday, March 11, 2021 3:04:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson told : "Certainly Islanders are known as caring people. Has there been any request came? No, there has not been,"

CBC Wednesday, March 10, 2021 2:00:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I do support it, I will move forward on this, I'm not going to stand here and give a date though,"

CBC Saturday, March 6, 2021 1:12:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Are we going to have safe injection site harm reduction in the next week, in the next two weeks? No, that's not going to happen. And at the end of the day, what is this going to look like? I really couldn't say,"

CBC Saturday, March 6, 2021 1:12:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “Addressing the island’s housing needs requires a collective and collaborative approach that puts people first,”

barrie Monday, January 18, 2021 6:08:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson added : “Island seniors have helped shape the province we know and love and it is our responsibility to offer safe, accessible and affordable homes that support our seniors to age in place,”

barrie Monday, January 18, 2021 6:08:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson wrote : "We are committed to finding real solutions that tackle and eliminate poverty but we recognize that it will take a collaborative effort among all levels of government,"

CBC Thursday, December 17, 2020 2:43:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson wrote : "an excellent location for a universal basic income pilot project,"

CBC Thursday, December 17, 2020 2:43:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "For many Islanders, purchasing masks may not fall within their budget. Every Islander deserves access to protection against COVID-19,"

CBC Thursday, December 3, 2020 6:19:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I certainly do appreciate the concern that the Opposition has stated with regards to the 100 builds that were announced in last year's capital budget," "I'll be honest, a year ago I would have anticipated that we would have been further along with these"

CBC Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:32:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "If we weren't in the middle of a pandemic or had experienced the pandemic, yes we would have been in a position this fall for 20 transitional beds or units at Smith Lodge,"

CBC Wednesday, November 25, 2020 3:47:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "What assurances can you provide Islanders who are worried that the shelter may be limited in the weeks and months to come?"

CBC Wednesday, November 25, 2020 3:47:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "As Islanders, our shorelines play a vital role in our communities,"

CBC Thursday, July 23, 2020 11:35:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said ( about Association ) : "This funding will go to support the P.E.I. Association of Food Banks and Salvation Army,"

CBC Monday, July 6, 2020 5:31:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "This funding will have a significant impact,"

CBC Monday, July 6, 2020 5:31:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Prince Edward Island's network of community partners plays a vital role in supporting Islanders. That has been especially heightened during COVID-19," "The province of Prince Edward Island appreciates the incredible work of these organizations right across our province"

CBC Monday, July 6, 2020 5:31:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said ( about Association ) : "This funding will go to support the P.E.I. Association of Food Banks and Salvation Army,"

CBC Monday, July 6, 2020 3:38:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Prince Edward Island's network of community partners plays a vital role in supporting Islanders. That has been especially heightened during COVID-19," "The province of Prince Edward Island appreciates the incredible work of these organizations right across our province"

CBC Monday, July 6, 2020 3:38:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said ( about Association ) : "This funding will go to support the P.E.I. Association of Food Banks and Salvation Army,"

CBC Sunday, July 5, 2020 9:18:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Prince Edward Island's network of community partners plays a vital role in supporting Islanders. That has been especially heightened during COVID-19," "The province of Prince Edward Island appreciates the incredible work of these organizations right across our province"

CBC Sunday, July 5, 2020 9:18:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson : “The Duncans are in for some surprises and some dangers. Our children, who are truly amazing, get even more stupid”

wsvn Saturday, July 4, 2020 3:52:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson : “They’re not good people, bad people. We’re people doing what we have to do”

wsvn Saturday, July 4, 2020 3:52:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson : “It was very spiritual in a sense, for me, to come back with everybody, and the new cast is truly amazing. I’m so excited. I don’t think I’ve done a movie where I’ve been more excited about”

wsvn Saturday, July 4, 2020 3:52:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson told : "He had been in the Air Force and had been in demolitions,"

upi Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "My character, for whatever reason -- and it's never been explained to me -- disappears," "He doesn't come back until -- like the first movie -- halfway through the movie"

upi Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I also have to say how much I appreciate the fans who really embraced the Winston characters," "I've never felt, when it came to fans, that he was any less part of the team"

upi Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "The first version of it was only three guys,"

upi Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "To be with Bill, Dan, Sigourney and Annie Potts, that was really very, very special," "It felt like a family that hadn't been together for a very, very long time"

upi Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We're still in the process of giving out important and necessary funding to Canadians, but how do we pay for it when the revenues have gone down as a nation?"

CBC Monday, May 25, 2020 3:28:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "What the positives were, where the drawbacks may have been, and take that forward in the recommendations that we ultimately bring forward to the legislature,"

CBC Monday, May 25, 2020 3:28:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “Our special cabinet committee on family violence prevention is working to ensure that our shared resources are made available for those in need,”

barrie Thursday, April 9, 2020 6:11:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “While in person sessions are no longer available, Triple P is offered online, and the province of Prince Edward Island has purchased 150 additional licenses for the program to provide more parents with the program free-of-charge right now,”

barrie Thursday, April 9, 2020 6:11:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “The most important thing for those facing violence and the risk of it is to remember this, you are not alone, we are here for you, and if you are in a bad situation, call 911. Don’t think twice if you‘re in trouble, call them, and they will help,”

barrie Thursday, April 9, 2020 6:11:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "If any Islander currently in our housing programs has seen their income change, we want you to call us, reach out to our housing office,"

CBC Friday, April 3, 2020 3:20:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "If any Islander currently in our housing programs has seen their income change, we want you to call us, reach out to our housing office,"

CBC Friday, April 3, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "At such a stressful time this is one thing we can do to help Islanders,"

CBC Monday, March 30, 2020 11:41:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “It is important that we look after one another in times like this while keeping ourselves safe,” “This directory will be an effective tool to connect those wishing to help with those members of our community who are in need. We will draw on our strong community ties and rely on one another to ensure the well-being and inclusion of Islanders, particular those that are most vulnerable”

foreignaffairs-nz Saturday, March 28, 2020 1:11:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson says : “Over the last number of weeks, Islanders have really come together to help one another,”

globalnews Saturday, March 28, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Our network of community partners is best able to deliver services to communities in need,"

CBC Tuesday, March 17, 2020 11:33:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "While they can transition back out into apartment units across the province,"

CBC Thursday, February 13, 2020 8:57:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Safe and suitable housing helps to strengthen the economy, build communities and support overall personal well-being,"

CBC Thursday, February 13, 2020 8:57:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “Are we moving in the right direction? Absolutely,”

theglobeandmail Saturday, January 25, 2020 12:55:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "That's a 235 increase over the previous year," "We want to be able to provide seniors with assistance that is going to allow them to stay in their residents, stay in their homes as long as possible"

CBC Friday, January 17, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "There certainly are economic spinoffs for our business operators, for ones that do provide the snow blowing service, the grass cutting service, what have you,"

CBC Friday, January 17, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Meals on Wheels, that is an eligible expense,"

CBC Friday, January 17, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "You have to be 65 years of age or older. You do have to be living independently you know by yourself or with your partner or spouse and you have to have combined assets that are not greater than $100,000,"

CBC Friday, January 17, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "From month to month, time to time, individual situation to individual situation, that there is that discretion that is required,"

CBC Tuesday, December 24, 2019 3:27:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "When you had it broken down, but it was four different categories, there would be the feeling that, by a client, that [they] can only spend so much on a certain item whether it was clothing, whether it was food,"

CBC Tuesday, December 24, 2019 3:27:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "The concerns that have been brought forward are being looked into and will be addressed accordingly in [an] expedient manner,"

CBC Thursday, November 28, 2019 5:08:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "In my opinion as minister, member, yes we have,"

CBC Tuesday, November 26, 2019 2:48:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We want to provide that openness, that transparency of the adoption records as much as possible,"

CBC Wednesday, November 20, 2019 3:49:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Together we can create a modern program that meets the needs of families and, more importantly, the children in our care,"

CBC Monday, October 14, 2019 10:49:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Together we can create a modern program that meets the needs of families and, more importantly, the children in our care,"

CBC Saturday, October 12, 2019 2:40:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I think any step that we can take is going to make a difference,"

CBC Wednesday, October 2, 2019 1:38:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "That will mean that they have their rent reduced to 25 per cent of their household income," "It's rental support that is paid to the tenant"

CBC Monday, August 26, 2019 10:15:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “As a government, we recognize the important role housing has on the physical and mental health and overall well-being of Islanders,” “We will continue to make investments in the people of this province so that everyone has the ability to succeed”

foreignaffairs-nz Monday, August 26, 2019 4:08:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Right now we have an excess of 800 rental supplements. You look a year ago, the total number of rent supplements was in the range of, as I understand it — 200 to 250,"

CBC Monday, August 12, 2019 6:39:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "From the other side and I certainly see it makes the affordability aspect of it — it's a real challenge,"

CBC Monday, August 12, 2019 6:39:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We have to be careful when we come up with solutions. Two problems, two challenges we have — that we do it right and not do it in a knee-jerk reaction,"

CBC Monday, August 12, 2019 6:39:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We as a government have a role, we have a responsibility that we have to have programs in place,"

CBC Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:31:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "After the period of the end of this fiscal year — March 31, 2020 — moving forward after that there is an additional $900,000 that this program will be budgeted for, and that this program will continue with,"

CBC Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:31:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Will we look at this? Can we look at this on a go-forward basis? I would say yes, absolutely. Can I give a guarantee or would I give a guarantee today? I'm not in a position to do that,"

CBC Wednesday, July 10, 2019 5:32:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "It does concern me, as the minister responsible. Islanders deserve the very best service that any department can provide,"

CBC Thursday, June 27, 2019 1:21:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Under any program, if you're anticipating that there may be an increase in the uptake of that program, you probably wouldn't anticipate that the uptake was going to be in the percentage that we've seen with the home renovation program," "So it has brought a challenge with it"

CBC Thursday, June 27, 2019 1:21:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We do have to make sure that those applications, the backlog, are processed as expediently as possible,"

CBC Thursday, June 27, 2019 1:21:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Presently we would have programs that may be targeting one specific area. Whether it's with regard to disability, whether it's with regard to income support, things along that line," "This would be more of right across the board, to ensure that Islanders who do qualify, that they receive all of the essentials, and the monetary funds, if you like, to provide for those essentials"

CBC Saturday, June 15, 2019 2:25:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson told : "We all wanted to come back -- me, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, especially to show the fans we're supporting the movie,"

cnn Friday, July 15, 2016 11:19:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “Thousands of Islanders live with the expense and health risks of diabetes,”

foreignaffairs-nz Wednesday, May 18, 2022 7:21:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “Anything is on the table right now,”

TorontoStar Wednesday, May 11, 2022 10:16:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "All health benefits ... everything right across the board that you or I would be entitled to under the health-care system,"

CBC Thursday, April 28, 2022 3:13:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson told : "The position has been posted for the family doctor position out of the Tignish health centre and, as well, the coverage, right through the summer, by locums has been arranged at this point in time,"

CBC Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:12:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "The position has been posted for the family doctor position out of the Tignish health centre and, as well, the coverage, right through the summer, by locums has been arranged at this point in time," "There are nurse practitioners that are available at the Tignish health clinic as well as other services provided there"

CBC Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:23:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We're being as proactive as possible with partnering with our educational institutions and other departments,"

CBC Saturday, April 23, 2022 3:03:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson told : "Amidst the challenges of their work, our health-care workers face a further challenge due to the need for qualified health-care workers,"

CBC Thursday, April 7, 2022 12:25:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Resident-care workers are critically important members of the health-care team for seniors and others who live at our province's nursing homes or community-care facilities,"

CBC Thursday, April 7, 2022 12:25:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I think it's a pretty broad statement that this company is putting Islanders' lives at risk," "I agree 100 per cent with the questions that have been brought forward, the concerns that I've heard from all areas, and from all members of this legislature. Yes there needs to be service improvements"

CBC Thursday, March 31, 2022 7:15:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I think it's a pretty broad statement that this company is putting Islanders' lives at risk," "I agree 100 per cent with the questions that have been brought forward, the concerns that I've heard from all areas, and from all members of this legislature. Yes there needs to be service improvements"

CBC Thursday, March 31, 2022 2:27:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "There are an additional 5.1 FTE nursing positions at Western Hospital. So maybe the opposition, if they want us to get moving forward on these initatives, should look at passing the budget,"

CBC Wednesday, March 30, 2022 3:57:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We are moving forward compared to what the previous administration had done. We are looking at initiatives, we look at the recruitment that has taken place," "As minister, I will be the first to admit that we have a lot more work to do and I look forward to doing that work"

CBC Wednesday, March 30, 2022 3:57:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We have a contract in place, it will be renewed but we always have to look at ways to improve it," "That is the goal of everyone, to identify where the gaps are, how we can work and how we can improve the system"

CBC Wednesday, March 23, 2022 3:24:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We do know that we need to make changes to ensure that response times are improved upon,"

CBC Wednesday, March 23, 2022 3:24:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Everything is on the table, we need to look at ways to improve it, we need to look at meetings with our partners and having the discussions with them too and when I say partners I certainly mean paramedics,"

CBC Wednesday, March 23, 2022 3:24:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “We want to get this done, but we want to get it done right,”

cp24 Wednesday, March 23, 2022 12:22:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "A wait time of any amount is not acceptable. And that's what the goal needs to be," "If there are more resources that need to be put forward for additional counsellors, it needs to be done"

CBC Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:08:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "It has to be seamless, it has to be rapid and it has to be free of charge,"

CBC Thursday, March 3, 2022 4:04:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "As I understand pre-pandemic, that there was an average of about 1,000 calls per month," "Once the pandemic hit that increased by two-and-a-half times, and certainly then when we get into mid-December and into the 1st of January (2022), the volume of calls going into 811 increased substantially"

CBC Monday, February 14, 2022 1:23:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson says : “A visit to P.E.I. can often help convince potential recruits that our island is a great place to live and work. As national and international travel continues to be a challenge, this VR technology, brings the island experience to a physician, no matter where they are in the world,”

barrie Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:22:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "This movie's been such a big part of my life for so many years," "When we got into the jumpsuits ... I was kind of emotionally moved, I was teared up. It's great"

JakartaPost Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:44:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "This movie's been such a big part of my life for so many years," "When we got into the jumpsuits … I was kind of emotionally moved, I was teared up. It's great"

rappler Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:16:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "This movie's been such a big part of my life for so many years," "When we got into the jumpsuits ... I was kind of emotionally moved, I was teared up. It's great"

abs-cbnnews Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:50:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “This movie’s been such a big part of my life for so many years,” “When we got into the jumpsuits … I was kind of emotionally moved, I was teared up. It’s great”

wsau Tuesday, November 16, 2021 10:10:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I will commit to working with the minister of education and also with the experts, both in education and within [the Chief Public Health Office], to ensure that the very best process is put in place,"

CBC Friday, November 5, 2021 2:02:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I did direct staff, after question period today, I was in contact with them to take whatever necessary steps there may be to remove that $5 fee,"

CBC Friday, October 29, 2021 12:17:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Frontline workers that may have, in cases, had to be redeployed because of testing, immunization, along that line,"

CBC Thursday, October 28, 2021 6:08:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "It shows the challenges we have right across the board with regard to human resources, with regard to physicians, with regard to nurses,"

CBC Wednesday, October 27, 2021 2:03:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Throughout the pandemic, we have seen a lot of success in telehealth technology and virtual care supporting Island patients and received a lot of positive feedback from those who have used the service,"

CBC Friday, May 21, 2021 12:23:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "It's certainly at this point very preliminary,"

CBC Friday, May 14, 2021 2:42:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Yes, it has created some challenges in the health-care system as it has right across government,"

CBC Wednesday, May 12, 2021 2:18:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I do encourage Islanders to get out and get vaccinated, and if there's barriers, to reach out to the appropriate officials,"

CBC Friday, May 7, 2021 6:37:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said ( about Michael Gardam ) : "Dr. Gardam brings with him a distinguished track record of health system leadership and insight, both in Canada and internationally,"

CBC Thursday, April 29, 2021 4:26:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Certainly, I do appreciate the member bringing this forward. What I want to do is go back to the department, just find out exactly what training is provided to our front-line health-care workers, to our front-line GPs, nurse practitioners," "It's an excellent suggestion that the honourable member has put forward. But I do want to go back to the department, and get additional information on the training, how much, and to what extent it is taking place"

CBC Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:25:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Right now with my department, they are working with Halifax, with surgeons to see when this can be put back in place again,"

CBC Monday, April 26, 2021 1:39:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "It is important for the minister, in a portfolio in a service that is as important to Islanders as Health and Wellness ... that the minister does have the ability to provide that direction,"

CBC Friday, April 23, 2021 8:43:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I do have to stress that the services that were provided at the psychiatric urgent care clinics both now at Prince County and the Queen Elizabeth are still in place,"

CBC Wednesday, March 31, 2021 2:50:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "so that we can be treated equitable just like the rest of P.E.I.?"

CBC Tuesday, March 30, 2021 12:12:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "It's a fact of life, a sad one that before a bed becomes available in a long-term care facility it means that, for the most part, somebody's loved one passes,"

CBC Friday, March 26, 2021 11:54:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We could say that we're going to have another 200 long-term care beds within the next 18 months, but if we're not able to staff that, what's the point of doing it?"

CBC Friday, March 26, 2021 11:54:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson told : "I want to clarify and emphasize that we are not moving the management of the rollout of the mobile response units to Island EMS or Medavie,"

CBC Thursday, March 25, 2021 2:26:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We have an organization, we have Island EMS, that has the capability to respond rapidly," "The whole service, the response times, it has to be seamless. It has to come from an organization, a partner that has that ability and has that history in doing that"

CBC Thursday, March 11, 2021 8:34:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We have to do better, we're not hitting that benchmark,"

CBC Thursday, March 11, 2021 3:04:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson told : "Certainly Islanders are known as caring people. Has there been any request came? No, there has not been,"

CBC Wednesday, March 10, 2021 2:00:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I do support it, I will move forward on this, I'm not going to stand here and give a date though,"

CBC Saturday, March 6, 2021 1:12:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Are we going to have safe injection site harm reduction in the next week, in the next two weeks? No, that's not going to happen. And at the end of the day, what is this going to look like? I really couldn't say,"

CBC Saturday, March 6, 2021 1:12:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “Addressing the island’s housing needs requires a collective and collaborative approach that puts people first,”

barrie Monday, January 18, 2021 6:08:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson added : “Island seniors have helped shape the province we know and love and it is our responsibility to offer safe, accessible and affordable homes that support our seniors to age in place,”

barrie Monday, January 18, 2021 6:08:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson wrote : "We are committed to finding real solutions that tackle and eliminate poverty but we recognize that it will take a collaborative effort among all levels of government,"

CBC Thursday, December 17, 2020 2:43:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson wrote : "an excellent location for a universal basic income pilot project,"

CBC Thursday, December 17, 2020 2:43:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "For many Islanders, purchasing masks may not fall within their budget. Every Islander deserves access to protection against COVID-19,"

CBC Thursday, December 3, 2020 6:19:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I certainly do appreciate the concern that the Opposition has stated with regards to the 100 builds that were announced in last year's capital budget," "I'll be honest, a year ago I would have anticipated that we would have been further along with these"

CBC Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:32:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "If we weren't in the middle of a pandemic or had experienced the pandemic, yes we would have been in a position this fall for 20 transitional beds or units at Smith Lodge,"

CBC Wednesday, November 25, 2020 3:47:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "What assurances can you provide Islanders who are worried that the shelter may be limited in the weeks and months to come?"

CBC Wednesday, November 25, 2020 3:47:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "As Islanders, our shorelines play a vital role in our communities,"

CBC Thursday, July 23, 2020 11:35:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said ( about Association ) : "This funding will go to support the P.E.I. Association of Food Banks and Salvation Army,"

CBC Monday, July 6, 2020 5:31:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "This funding will have a significant impact,"

CBC Monday, July 6, 2020 5:31:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Prince Edward Island's network of community partners plays a vital role in supporting Islanders. That has been especially heightened during COVID-19," "The province of Prince Edward Island appreciates the incredible work of these organizations right across our province"

CBC Monday, July 6, 2020 5:31:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said ( about Association ) : "This funding will go to support the P.E.I. Association of Food Banks and Salvation Army,"

CBC Monday, July 6, 2020 3:38:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Prince Edward Island's network of community partners plays a vital role in supporting Islanders. That has been especially heightened during COVID-19," "The province of Prince Edward Island appreciates the incredible work of these organizations right across our province"

CBC Monday, July 6, 2020 3:38:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said ( about Association ) : "This funding will go to support the P.E.I. Association of Food Banks and Salvation Army,"

CBC Sunday, July 5, 2020 9:18:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Prince Edward Island's network of community partners plays a vital role in supporting Islanders. That has been especially heightened during COVID-19," "The province of Prince Edward Island appreciates the incredible work of these organizations right across our province"

CBC Sunday, July 5, 2020 9:18:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson : “The Duncans are in for some surprises and some dangers. Our children, who are truly amazing, get even more stupid”

wsvn Saturday, July 4, 2020 3:52:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson : “They’re not good people, bad people. We’re people doing what we have to do”

wsvn Saturday, July 4, 2020 3:52:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson : “It was very spiritual in a sense, for me, to come back with everybody, and the new cast is truly amazing. I’m so excited. I don’t think I’ve done a movie where I’ve been more excited about”

wsvn Saturday, July 4, 2020 3:52:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson told : "He had been in the Air Force and had been in demolitions,"

upi Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "My character, for whatever reason -- and it's never been explained to me -- disappears," "He doesn't come back until -- like the first movie -- halfway through the movie"

upi Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I also have to say how much I appreciate the fans who really embraced the Winston characters," "I've never felt, when it came to fans, that he was any less part of the team"

upi Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "The first version of it was only three guys,"

upi Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "To be with Bill, Dan, Sigourney and Annie Potts, that was really very, very special," "It felt like a family that hadn't been together for a very, very long time"

upi Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:14:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We're still in the process of giving out important and necessary funding to Canadians, but how do we pay for it when the revenues have gone down as a nation?"

CBC Monday, May 25, 2020 3:28:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "What the positives were, where the drawbacks may have been, and take that forward in the recommendations that we ultimately bring forward to the legislature,"

CBC Monday, May 25, 2020 3:28:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “Our special cabinet committee on family violence prevention is working to ensure that our shared resources are made available for those in need,”

barrie Thursday, April 9, 2020 6:11:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “While in person sessions are no longer available, Triple P is offered online, and the province of Prince Edward Island has purchased 150 additional licenses for the program to provide more parents with the program free-of-charge right now,”

barrie Thursday, April 9, 2020 6:11:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “The most important thing for those facing violence and the risk of it is to remember this, you are not alone, we are here for you, and if you are in a bad situation, call 911. Don’t think twice if you‘re in trouble, call them, and they will help,”

barrie Thursday, April 9, 2020 6:11:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "If any Islander currently in our housing programs has seen their income change, we want you to call us, reach out to our housing office,"

CBC Friday, April 3, 2020 3:20:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "If any Islander currently in our housing programs has seen their income change, we want you to call us, reach out to our housing office,"

CBC Friday, April 3, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "At such a stressful time this is one thing we can do to help Islanders,"

CBC Monday, March 30, 2020 11:41:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “It is important that we look after one another in times like this while keeping ourselves safe,” “This directory will be an effective tool to connect those wishing to help with those members of our community who are in need. We will draw on our strong community ties and rely on one another to ensure the well-being and inclusion of Islanders, particular those that are most vulnerable”

foreignaffairs-nz Saturday, March 28, 2020 1:11:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson says : “Over the last number of weeks, Islanders have really come together to help one another,”

globalnews Saturday, March 28, 2020 12:50:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Our network of community partners is best able to deliver services to communities in need,"

CBC Tuesday, March 17, 2020 11:33:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "While they can transition back out into apartment units across the province,"

CBC Thursday, February 13, 2020 8:57:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Safe and suitable housing helps to strengthen the economy, build communities and support overall personal well-being,"

CBC Thursday, February 13, 2020 8:57:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “Are we moving in the right direction? Absolutely,”

theglobeandmail Saturday, January 25, 2020 12:55:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "That's a 235 increase over the previous year," "We want to be able to provide seniors with assistance that is going to allow them to stay in their residents, stay in their homes as long as possible"

CBC Friday, January 17, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "There certainly are economic spinoffs for our business operators, for ones that do provide the snow blowing service, the grass cutting service, what have you,"

CBC Friday, January 17, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Meals on Wheels, that is an eligible expense,"

CBC Friday, January 17, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "You have to be 65 years of age or older. You do have to be living independently you know by yourself or with your partner or spouse and you have to have combined assets that are not greater than $100,000,"

CBC Friday, January 17, 2020 11:14:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "From month to month, time to time, individual situation to individual situation, that there is that discretion that is required,"

CBC Tuesday, December 24, 2019 3:27:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "When you had it broken down, but it was four different categories, there would be the feeling that, by a client, that [they] can only spend so much on a certain item whether it was clothing, whether it was food,"

CBC Tuesday, December 24, 2019 3:27:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "The concerns that have been brought forward are being looked into and will be addressed accordingly in [an] expedient manner,"

CBC Thursday, November 28, 2019 5:08:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "In my opinion as minister, member, yes we have,"

CBC Tuesday, November 26, 2019 2:48:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We want to provide that openness, that transparency of the adoption records as much as possible,"

CBC Wednesday, November 20, 2019 3:49:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Together we can create a modern program that meets the needs of families and, more importantly, the children in our care,"

CBC Monday, October 14, 2019 10:49:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Together we can create a modern program that meets the needs of families and, more importantly, the children in our care,"

CBC Saturday, October 12, 2019 2:40:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "I think any step that we can take is going to make a difference,"

CBC Wednesday, October 2, 2019 1:38:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "That will mean that they have their rent reduced to 25 per cent of their household income," "It's rental support that is paid to the tenant"

CBC Monday, August 26, 2019 10:15:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : “As a government, we recognize the important role housing has on the physical and mental health and overall well-being of Islanders,” “We will continue to make investments in the people of this province so that everyone has the ability to succeed”

foreignaffairs-nz Monday, August 26, 2019 4:08:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Right now we have an excess of 800 rental supplements. You look a year ago, the total number of rent supplements was in the range of, as I understand it — 200 to 250,"

CBC Monday, August 12, 2019 6:39:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "From the other side and I certainly see it makes the affordability aspect of it — it's a real challenge,"

CBC Monday, August 12, 2019 6:39:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We have to be careful when we come up with solutions. Two problems, two challenges we have — that we do it right and not do it in a knee-jerk reaction,"

CBC Monday, August 12, 2019 6:39:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We as a government have a role, we have a responsibility that we have to have programs in place,"

CBC Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:31:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "After the period of the end of this fiscal year — March 31, 2020 — moving forward after that there is an additional $900,000 that this program will be budgeted for, and that this program will continue with,"

CBC Thursday, July 11, 2019 12:31:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Will we look at this? Can we look at this on a go-forward basis? I would say yes, absolutely. Can I give a guarantee or would I give a guarantee today? I'm not in a position to do that,"

CBC Wednesday, July 10, 2019 5:32:00 PM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "It does concern me, as the minister responsible. Islanders deserve the very best service that any department can provide,"

CBC Thursday, June 27, 2019 1:21:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Under any program, if you're anticipating that there may be an increase in the uptake of that program, you probably wouldn't anticipate that the uptake was going to be in the percentage that we've seen with the home renovation program," "So it has brought a challenge with it"

CBC Thursday, June 27, 2019 1:21:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "We do have to make sure that those applications, the backlog, are processed as expediently as possible,"

CBC Thursday, June 27, 2019 1:21:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson said : "Presently we would have programs that may be targeting one specific area. Whether it's with regard to disability, whether it's with regard to income support, things along that line," "This would be more of right across the board, to ensure that Islanders who do qualify, that they receive all of the essentials, and the monetary funds, if you like, to provide for those essentials"

CBC Saturday, June 15, 2019 2:25:00 AM EAT

Ernie Hudson told : "We all wanted to come back -- me, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, especially to show the fans we're supporting the movie,"

cnn Friday, July 15, 2016 11:19:00 PM EAT