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Statement by Premier Lantz on the passing of Pat Murphy
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA, Pat Murphy: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Pat Murphy, former MLA for Alberton-Roseville and former mayor of Alberton. Pat dedicated many years to...
Statement from Premier Lantz following the First Ministers' meeting
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the Confederation Bridge and Wood Islands Ferry tolls after meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Minister Dominic Leblanc at the First Ministers Meeting: “After...
Teslas no longer eligible for PEI EV rebate
As of March 25, 2025, Teslas will no longer be eligible for a rebate under the province’s electric vehicle incentive. “We need to focus our net zero funding on what matters most to Islanders,” said Environment, Energy and Climate Action Minister Gilles Arsenault. “I encourage...
Statement by Premier Rob Lantz on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement: “Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed annually on March 21 to recognize the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination. This important day...
New pilot program teaches Island students about agriculture
In collaboration with the Department of Education and Agriculture in the Classroom PEI, the Department of Agriculture is funding a new pilot program in select Grade 6 Public School Board (PSB) classrooms this year to further integrate agriculture into PEI’s education system. The...
Statement by Minister Gilles Arsenault on International Francophonie Day
Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on International Francophonie Day: “International Francophonie Day has been recognized globally on March 20 since 1970. It is a day to celebrate the French language...
Province receives final report from Forestry Commission
The final report of the Forestry Commission suggests the future health and resilience of Island forests will depend on striking a better balance. The report, Towards a New Forest Policy, contains 14 recommendations put forward by the thirteen members of the commission who...
Check out health & wellness at PEI libraries
Libraries today offer so much more than books – they are vibrant community hubs offering new and meaningful ways to connect – and PEI libraries are doing just that. With support from the Live Well PEI Wellness Grant, the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (CLLC) Foundation...
Forest fire season underway
The provincial Forests, Fish and Wildlife division is reminding Islanders that PEI’s wildfire season runs from March 15 to November 15 each year. Anyone planning on burning brush outdoors must check for burning restrictions by calling 1-800-237-5053 or visiting the province’s...
Free tax filing clinics available for Islanders
Free tax filing clinics are available to Island residents with modest or no income to report and a simple tax situation who need assistance in completing their tax and benefit return. Super Clinics will be offered again this year, featuring additional service providers, like the...