Recent News
Health PEI seeks public input for 2025-2028 Strategic Plan
Health PEI is excited to announce the development of its 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, outlining key priorities and initiatives to strengthen the province’s healthcare system over the next three years. The plan is designed to ensure that Health PEI can effectively meet the evolving...
Statement from Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane
Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on the resolution of tobacco litigation: “I am pleased to announce a resolution in an effort to recover money for our health system from tobacco companies that have sold cigarettes in Canada. Cigarette...
Additional support available for PEI agriculture industry in response to tariff threats
The Government of Canada and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture are redirecting funds into existing programs that support farmers and agri-businesses in finding new markets and foster innovation. Through existing Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership...
Expanded sleep apnea program to benefit low-income Islanders
The provincial government is providing funding to LungNSPEI to upgrade equipment and expand its Sleep Apnea Refurbishment Program to help low-income Islanders with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Through the Health Innovation Fund,...
Access PEI expands service to Cornwall
A new Access PEI site opened in Cornwall today, providing residents with essential government services and high-quality support closer to home. This is the tenth Access PEI site in the province, with the other most recent one opening at Royalty Crossing in Charlottetown in 2023...
Recipients awarded with King Charles III Coronation Medal
In a ceremony today at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, 64 deserving people were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their significant contributions to Prince Edward Island. Recipients were required to have made a meaningful...
Islanders invited to give feedback on policing standards
The Province is taking the preliminary steps of implementing a clear and comprehensive framework for governing police services on PEI, and members of the public are encouraged to participate. The PEI Policing Standards will assist to modernize policing services, ensure that all...
More funding available to support women and girls
Non-profit organizations across the Island can apply for funding to implement projects that focus on benefiting women and girls across the province. The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat (IWS) Grant provides funding to support initiatives that promote the legal, health, social...
Statement by Premier Lantz on International Women’s Day
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on International Women’s Day: “Tomorrow, March 8, we mark International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate women’s achievements, challenge biases, and push for greater gender equality. This year’s theme...
Attention drivers: Spring weight restrictions on Island roads
Spring weight restrictions will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. These weight restrictions help minimize damage and reduce repair costs to Island roads as the roadbeds soften during the spring thaw. We appreciate our trucking industry partners for adhering to...