Peter Bevan-Baker, former leader of the Opposition on Prince Edward Island, will deliver the keynote speech at the 2023 annual general meeting of Journey to Diversity Workplaces on May 11 through Google Meet.
Journey to Diversity Workplaces (J2DW) is a non-profit organization focused on "improving the business and social environment by championing diversity and the workers within those workplaces," according to a news release.
J2DW was formed in 2013 by founder and CEO Peter V. Tretter with the goal of "introducing and maintaining progressive workplace policies. Ideas like higher wages and a four-day workweek are key strategic pillars for J2DW to improve the quality of life and social footprint that businesses have on their employees and communities," says the release.
Bevan-Baker studied music, became a dentist, married “the kindest person" he had ever met, had four children, wrote six plays and a musical, and ran as a Green Party candidate in 10 elections before finally succeeding in May 2015 when he became the MLA for Kellys Cross-Cumberland.
He became the first Green Party member of the legislative assembly of PEI.
On April 23, 2019, Bevan-Baker was re-elected in the newly established district of New Haven-Rocky Point and, with a caucus of eight, he formed the first Green Opposition in Canada. He was re-elected once more on April 3, 2023, though with a reduced caucus.
