The Government of Prince Edward Island recently entered into a Treaty Education Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, represented by Chief Junior Gould of Abegweit First Nation and Chief Darlene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation. “We are...
The Government of Prince Edward Island will be providing additional financial assistance to thousands of Islanders coping with increases in the cost of living, by providing an inflationary support payment to be distributed in January 2023 with the federal HST rebate. The support...
To mark the 70th anniversary of the accession to the Throne of Queen Elizabeth II, the Province established the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. Queen Elizabeth II passed on September 8, 2022, as Canada’s longest reigning Sovereign and the first to celebrate a platinum...
More Islanders are engaging with their communities and sharing their experiences by participating in provincial government agencies, boards and commissions. There were 19 people appointed to four government boards in September. “Islanders are making a difference by contributing...
The province is expanding care for people who don’t have a primary care provider by opening two clinics for patients who cannot see a health care provider through virtual care because they require an in-person appointment. Since 2020, people without a primary care provider have...
Today, the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Health and Wellness announced over $8 Million dollars in financial incentives to encourage healthcare providers to continue to work in the healthcare system in...
The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Indigenous Relations Secretariat, is proud to announce two $1,000 John. J. Sark Memorial Scholarships for Indigenous students at Holland College. The scholarships are in addition to three $1,000 John. J. Sark Memorial...
Residents who are still without power and who are unable to celebrate Thanksgiving due to ongoing restoration efforts can pick up a holiday dinner at their local reception centre. In partnership with municipalities and local authorities, reception centres in Tignish Shore, North...
The day of the Commemorative Ceremony (September 19, 2022) for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned as the Queen of Prince Edward Island and Canada for 70 years, will be considered a one-time statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island. In response to the federal...
Lieutenant Governor Antoinette Perry presided over the accession proclamation ceremony for His Majesty King Charles III at Government House this morning in Charlottetown. In the presence of Premier Dennis King, members of the Executive Council, an Indigenous leader and senior...