Recent News
Statement by Premier King on the passing of former MLA Jim Larkin
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement today on the passing of former MLA Jim Larkin: “Jim Larkin contributed to the development of his community in many ways throughout his life. A graduate of the University of Prince Edward Island, Jim...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on Small Business Week
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on Small Business Week: “This week, we recognize and thank small businesses across our province for the economic and social contributions they make to our Island every day. Many of our communities...
Feedback wanted from Island residents on upcoming legislative changes
The Province is inviting residents to share their opinion on changes to provincial laws in PEI. As the Department of Justice and Public Safety continues to regularly modernize provincial legislation, consultation documents for the following pieces of legislation are now posted...
Live Well PEI accepting applications for Wellness Grant Program
Live Well PEI is now accepting applications for funding for new projects and initiatives that can reduce barriers, increase supports, and enhance resources to make healthy living an easier choice for all Island residents. The Live Well PEI Wellness Grant Program provides the...
Congratulating new School Board Trustees
The Hon. Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Early Years, issued the following statement on the recent school board by-election process: “I am thrilled to announce and extend congratulations to our two, newly acclaimed, School Board Trustees: André Doucette, La Commission...
Harbourside Health Centre patients being transferred to new providers or temporarily provided free access to virtual service
Health PEI is currently experiencing a shortage of physicians and nurse practitioners at the Harbourside Health Centre (HHC) and is working to recruit a full collaborative care team. As a result, patients are being reassigned to new providers in the area to maintain service...
New funding for small forestry businesses and woodlot owners
Funding is now available to assist with clearing Fiona-felled trees on essential forest access roads and on small woodlots that may pose a fire risk to nearby urban areas and infrastructure. The Hurricane Fiona Forestry Recovery Program is open to small forestry businesses and...
PEI expanding safe use of Biosimilars
Prince Edward Island is joining several other provinces and territories by expanding the use of biosimilar drug treatments for Island residents. Through the PEI Biosimilar Initiative, coverage under PEI Pharmacare for certain drugs will be replaced with coverage for biosimilar...
Final two buildings will complete the Mental Health and Addictions Campus
The province is preparing to break ground on two new facilities on the mental health and addictions campus as part of ongoing investment to build a more responsive, encompassing and accessible mental health, addiction and substance use service for Islanders. As part of capital...
Provincial, Territorial Health Ministers and Ministers Responsible for Mental Health, Addiction and Substance Use
Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health met today to address a wide range of topics. Some of these included Primary Care, Mental Health and Addiction, Health Human Resources challenges and Public Health priorities, and next steps regarding Digital Health and Health Data...