“I aspire to be a lifelong learner and to make a difference in the lives of Islanders,” said Colleen Parker, Western Chair of the Community Health Engagement Committee (CHEC). The role of the CHEC is to informally gather information and considerations from the public, respecting...
The provincial government is funding a one-year pilot program through the PEI Physiotherapy Association to provide pelvic floor physiotherapy for Islanders that are under insured or have no insurance coverage. Nine physiotherapy clinics across the province with physiotherapists...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...