Recent News
Islanders encouraged to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this fall
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, strongly recommends individuals in PEI to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses this fall. Respiratory viruses such as influenza typically increase in the fall and winter months and COVID-19...
Statement by Minister Natalie Jameson on World Teacher’s Day
Hon. Natalie Jameson, Minister of Education and Early Years issued the following statement on World Teacher’s Day: “Today we celebrate World Teacher’s Day and recognize the dedication and hard work of educators around the globe. As I visit schools across the Island, I see...
Island residents covered under PEI drug programs can now receive up to a 90-day supply of more medications
Island residents covered under public drug programs on PEI may be eligible to receive up to a 90-day supply of most oral medications, through a collaboration between the Government of PEI and the PEI Pharmacists association. This is expected to save Island residents considerable...
More supports for home based child care centres
The provincial government is once again expanding grants for Family Home Child Care Centres (FHCs) in PEI to benefit operators and Island families. Licensed FHCs can receive financial support to reduce parent fees, fund wages and professional development opportunities, and...
PrescribeIT®, integration with Health PEI EMR Program ushers in a new era of health care in Prince Edward island
Canada Health Infoway (Infoway), the Department of Health and Wellness and Health P.E.I. are proud to announce the successful integration of PrescribeIT®, Canada's leading e-prescribing service, in Prince Edward Island’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) program. This achievement...
Two minimum wage increases expected in 2024
Island workers will earn $16 per hour by fall 2024. The Province accepted the annual minimum wage recommendations of the Employment Standards Board. Minimum wage will increase twice next year from $15 to $15.40 per hour on April 1, 2024, and once again from $15.40 to $16 per hour...
HST rebate on new rental builds
The provincial government announces an HST rebate program for new rental builds to help create more housing for Islanders. The program will provide a full rebate of the provincial portion of the HST (10 per cent) on qualified rental housing projects up to a maximum of $35,000 per...
Statement by Premier Dennis King on Mi’kmaq History Month
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement for Mi’kmaq History Month: "October is Mi’kmaq History Month, an opportunity for all Islanders to learn more about the history, culture and lived experiences of Mi’kmaq peoples on PEI. It is also an...
Province celebrates Treaty Day
October 1 is recognized as Treaty Day, to celebrate the ongoing relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Island residents and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation. “Treaty Day is a momentous occasion for Islanders, a day to remember and reaffirm the promises made...
Recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today, September 30, 2023 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Also known as Orange Shirt Day, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an important day for Islanders and all Canadians to reflect on the painful impacts of residential schools and the...