Recent News
More funding available to strengthen community and inclusion
Applications are now open for Island residents and community groups seeking funding to support projects that promote diversity and inclusion within the province. The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Enhancement Program (GEDI) provides annual grants for...
Nominations open for the 2025 Joe Smallwood Memorial Recognition Award
Premier Rob Lantz announced today that nominations are open for the 2025 Joe Smallwood Recognition Award. The award is in memory of longtime horseman Joe Smallwood and was established to recognize individuals who have made a positive impact on the harness racing industry on...
Fire ban in place in PEI including campfires
PEI’s minister responsible for forestry has issued a fire closure order that bans all fires in the province, including campfires, until further notice. The ban on campfires and bonfires includes fires on private property as well at provincial parks and campgrounds. Fines under...
Restoring Regional Air Access: Enhancing Connectivity and Growth Opportunities between Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island
Today, Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, Hon. Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia, Hon. Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation representing the Government of New Brunswick, and...
Statement by Premier Lantz and Minister Thompson on Old Home Week
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Deputy Premier and Minister of Agriculture, issued the following statement on Old Home Week: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year – a chance to celebrate Prince Edward Island’s deep agricultural roots...
New funding to build community resiliency in events of emergency
The Province of Prince Edward Island is working with municipalities and communities to help enhance emergency preparedness infrastructure across the Island. Through Provincial investment alongside the Government of Canada’s Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund, PEI’s Emergency Measures...
Renewed funding agreement to help make skilled trades and tech jobs more inclusive
The Government of Prince Edward Island has renewed a two-year funding agreement with Women’s Network PEI for a program to help diversify the workforce in the trades and technology fields across the Island. Offered by the Women’s Network, Trade HERizons is an empowering career...
Chiropractors in PEI can now order X-rays
The provincial government has expanded diagnostic privileges for chiropractors as part of its ongoing commitment to improving access to diagnostic imaging and timely care for Islanders. “Chiropractors can now order and view X-ray results as part of their care for certain patients...
Making space for Mighty Minds
At Stratford Occupational Therapy & Counselling Services, kids aren’t just welcomed - they’re running through the door. That’s what occupational therapist (OT) Donna MacLeod, co-lead of the Mighty Minds program, sees every week. “The kids are excited, they’re loud, they’re silly...
Prince Edward Island and Manitoba partner to reduce internal trade barriers
Premier Rob Lantz and Premier Wab Kinew have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve internal trade and support the free movement of workers and businesses between Prince Edward Island and Manitoba. The agreement aligns with Manitoba’s existing legislation...