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News before 1996 is not available online.
Canada’s Premiers met today by videoconference to discuss the urgent need to resolve the structural funding shortfall facing our health care systems, and create a new, sustainable health care funding partnership for all Canadians.“Now is the time for a new long-term funding...
Atlantic Premiers met today to discuss regional impacts of the Omicron variant and priorities for economic recovery. As new Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, Premier Tim Houston of Nova Scotia was joined by Premier Blaine Higgs of New Brunswick, Premier Dennis King of...
The Government of Prince Edward Island has transferred three parcels of Crown land to the Abegweit First Nation. The Government of Prince Edward Island is committed to meaningful reconciliation with the PEI Mi’kmaq and is always exploring opportunities to address shared goals...
As 2021 came to a close, Islanders continued to contribute to their communities by participating in provincial government boards through Engage PEI. In November and December, 15 people were appointed or reappointed to seven agencies, boards and commissions. “Islanders continue to...
Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA Gordie Lank: “Gordie was a fixture in Island agriculture and Island politics for decades. After receiving his early education at the West Royalty School and Prince of Wales...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement after speaking with Santa Claus this morning: “Early this morning Dr. Morrison and I spoke with Santa Claus and reviewed the current COVID-19 restrictions for Prince Edward Island. Santa has informed...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement after Minister Bibeau announced federal supports for Prince Edward Island’s agriculture industry: “I want to thank Minister Bibeau and our PEI Members of Parliament for their announcement this...
Atlantic Premiers today urged all Atlantic Canadians to exercise caution during the holiday season to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus across the region. Premier Blaine Higgs of New Brunswick chaired a teleconference of the Council of Atlantic Premiers. He was joined by...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on Acadian Remembrance Day: “Today marks a solemn day for the Acadian and Francophone community as we commemorate those who lost their lives and those who were displaced during the Deportation of...
Food banks in areas that were affected by the devastating flooding in British Columbia (BC) will receive a truckload of PEI potatoes today. To assist areas in BC that experienced significant loss from extreme weather events, the Province of Prince Edward Island is donating more...