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News before 1996 is not available online.
Islanders are making positive impacts to their communities through their continued engagement on agencies, boards and commissions. Twenty-two Islanders have been appointed and reappointed to three government boards in the month of September. “The many perspectives and solutions...
Celebrating Treaty Day is another step forward to advancing reconciliation with First Nations. Recognizing this special day affirms government’s commitment to working closely with and for the wellbeing of the PEI Mi’kmaq. Treaty Day is a celebration of the historical...
Premier Dennis King has issued the following statement on the result of the Manitoba election: “I extend my congratulations to Premier Pallister and his party on their re-election. I had the pleasure of recently meeting Premier Pallister at the Council of the Federation meetings...
Hearing from Islanders is the next step to establishing an independent Child and Youth Advocate Office that will assure the promotion and protection of the rights and views of Island children and youth. In July, a draft of the Child and Youth Advocate Act was prepared with intent...
Investing in efficient public transit infrastructure is essential to creating livable sustainable communities where people spend less time in traffic and more time with their loved ones. Today, Sean Casey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the...
Through Engage PEI, Islanders continue to be involved with government agencies, boards and commissions. Eleven agencies, boards and commissions welcomed twenty Islanders this month. “Islanders are always ready to lend a helping hand to one another, and that is at the heart of...
Atlantic premiers met this morning prior to the annual meeting of the Council of the Federation (COF) in Saskatoon, SK, to discuss shared priorities. Premiers Stephen McNeil, of Nova Scotia, Dwight Ball, of Newfoundland & Labrador, Blaine Higgs, of New Brunswick, and Dennis King...
Investments in climate change research, scientific innovation and post-secondary education are essential for providing increased access to higher learning for Canadians, and to develop meaningful collaboration with communities, industry leaders, researchers and regional...
Premier Dennis King today confirmed that the PEI Liquor Control Commission’s Chief Executive Officer Andrew MacMillan is leaving his position to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. “I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Commission, making this a very difficult decision for...
Improving collaboration between governments, the Mi’kmaq First Nations, and Indigenous and community organizations will better serve the Indigenous peoples of Prince Edward Island. The final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls...