Hal Perry is the MLA for Tignish-Palmer Road and has a broad range of experience in education, early learning and culture. He has also been serving in the Legislature for almost 15 years. Lord, we pray that this experience as well as his service in the areas of Natural Resources, Environmental Sustainability, and on various legislative committees will be of great value to him as he serves the people in his local riding as well as Islanders as a whole. We pray, Lord, that Hal will continue to be diligent, fair, concerned and open in his dealings with people from all walks of life. We pray, Lord, that he would keep the needs of Islanders foremost in his mind as he serves in various capacities . We pray, Father, that Hal and his family will grow closer to You daily and that You will guide every decision that he makes. We pray also, Lord, that he and his family will have safe and peaceful lives as they serve this province and You. In Jesus’ precious name we pray. Amen.
Hal Perry was first elected as MLA for District #27, Tignish-Palmer Road, on October 3, 2011, and won re-election in 2015, 2019, and 2023. Mr. Perry was Minister of Education, Early Learning and Culture from May 2015 to January 2016. During this time he was the vice-chair of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC). He serves as the third party critic on rural health, fisheries, and communities. He has served as president of the PEI 4-H, Leader of the Tignish 4-H Club, and president and track and field coach with Special Olympics PEI. He has also served as a volunteer with the Tignish Irish Moss Festival for the past 25 years. He has been past-chair of the Tignish Silver Fox Winter Carnival, past-president of the Tignish Home and School Association, past-president of the M.E. Callaghan Junior High Home and School Association, and past-director with the PEI Home and School Federation. Hal and his wife, Brenda, currently reside in Tignish with their two sons.