Recent News
41 new physicians hired in 2024; Two new hires in 2025
PEI strengthens the healthcare system with 41 new physician hires in 2024, including 13 specializing in family medicine, helping to address the demand for primary care and reducing the number on the patient registry. So far in 2025, two new physicians have been hired with early...
On the road to accessible transportation
At Spinal Cord Injury PEI (SCI PEI), the walls tell a story. Photos, news clippings, and personal testimonials show how their work has made a difference in people’s lives—reminders of resilience, advocacy, and the ongoing fight for accessibility and inclusion. Now, thanks to...
Statement by Premier King on Islander Day
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Islander Day: “As Islander Day approaches, I encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on what it means to be an Islander and to celebrate the place we call home. We see what it means to be...
Islanders asked to share feedback to enhance Access PEI sites
The Province is inviting residents to share their experiences and ideas to enhance Access PEI services and buildings. As the population grows, conducting a survey is crucial to ensure Access PEI locations continue to meet residents’ needs. Public input will helps assess whether...
Federal and provincial governments helping build new homes in Cornwall
Today, the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announced over $16 million to build 46 new homes in Cornwall. This investment is part of the federal government's broader commitment through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) which the Government of Canada has committed...
Province implements actions on land
Today, the Minister of Housing, Land and Communities, Steven Myers announced immediate actions in support of local municipal governments, resident engagement and the protection of land in PEI. This includes starting community engagement on a province-wide land-use plan for the...
Applications open for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund in PEI
The Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island signed a new $86.2-million agreement to accelerate housing development, increase density, and help meet the growing demand for affordable housing. The new funding through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF)...
Province launches new multiyear school calendar
Island students will be returning to class as early as Thursday, September 4, 2025 for 181 instructional days planned for the 2025-26 school year. Following the school calendar survey conducted in October 2024, the Province will be introducing for the first time, a multiyear...
Health PEI contacts patients impacted by privacy breach
Health PEI has sent letters to people impacted by a breach of privacy that occurred at Prince County Hospital, involving patient medical records in the provincial electronic hospital record system. Health PEI discovered this fall that an employee of the hospital had viewed...
Recipients for latest round of Anti-Racism Grants and Microgrants
Fifteen community organizations will receive a total of $375,000 in provincial funding for projects that promote cultural diversity, inclusion and efforts that help address racism. The recipients were announced today at a networking event that brought together past and present...