PinnedMatthew PelletierPEI’s Good, Bad, and Ugly Year for HousingDespite seeing the country’s lowest vacancy rate and fewer new homes, 2023 also saw good new policies. They will make 2024 a better year.7 min read·Jan 31, 2024----
Matthew PelletierPEI’s new demographic dilemmaMore Islanders are starting to pick Alberta over Alberton.6 min read·Apr 1, 2024----
Matthew PelletierGrowing and Building: PEI’s strategy and a halfPEI’s new population and housing plans are a good start but leave some questions unanswered.6 min read·Feb 27, 2024----
Matthew PelletierHow much does Ottawa spend on highways and roads?Spoiler: Not as much as you might think!3 min read·Feb 19, 2024----
Matthew PelletierPEI still struggles to keep newcomersImmigrant retention needs to be part of the new population strategy5 min read·Jan 27, 2024----
Matthew PelletierSpending D-Day with the D-Day DodgersI followed my grandfather’s footsteps through the Italian Campaign. This is what I learned.7 min read·Nov 4, 2023----
Matthew PelletierThe Suburb of the StraitThe Island’s patchy land use rules are a recipe for sprawl6 min read·Sep 14, 2023----
Matthew PelletierThe Reality of Canada’s Rural RevivalTo improve homeownership, a retired politician proposes sending urban dwellers to the country. It is already happening, but not helping.5 min read·Sep 5, 2023----
Matthew PelletierThe Mom-and-Pop Investment TrustThe financialization of housing is being driven by households — not corporations.5 min read·Sep 1, 2023----
Matthew PelletierWhat is the impact of immigration on PEI’s housing?Spoiler: Less than you might expect6 min read·Aug 20, 2023----