The following is a statement on the report of the privacy commissioner on behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island. We thank the privacy commissioner for her work – the protection of personal information and the delivery of good governance are fundamental responsibilities...
Government wants Islanders' views on how to strengthen access to information while also strengthening the protection of personal privacy. Modernizing the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) Act is another step toward a more open, accountable government...
The Third Session of the Sixty-fifth General Assembly of Prince Edward Island opened today with the Speech from the Throne by the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. The speech outlined the successes of the first two-and-a-half years of...
Delivered by The Honourable Dr. Wassim Salamoun Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island Introduction Good Afternoon. Bonjour. Kwe. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Members of the Legislative Assembly, invited guests, and fellow Islanders—it is my great honour as the...
A by-election to fill a recent vacancy in the district of Charlottetown-Parkdale will be held November 27. Premier Wade MacLauchlan made the announcement following today's (October 31) cabinet meeting. “It is important that residents of Charlottetown-Parkdale be represented in a...
The following was originally distributed by the Government of Quebec. The governments of Quebec and Prince Edward Island are presenting today the 2016-2017 results of their co-operation in the area of Canadian francophonie. Together, the provinces have invested $63,284 for the...
Jordan Brown, MLA for Charlottetown-Brighton, was sworn in as minister of Education, Early Learning and Culture during a ceremony at Fanningbank this afternoon (October 23). Minister Brown takes leadership of the portfolio at a time when significant improvements and investments...
Prince Edward Island's new Lieutenant Governor will be sworn-in outside Charlottetown for the first time in history. Antoinette Perry officially takes office as the province's 42nd Lieutenant Governor on October 20, 2017 at the Tignish Parish Centre. "This will be an historic day...
As Engage PEI nears its second anniversary, 32 more Islanders agreed to volunteer with the provincial government in September. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to fill vacancies on more than 70 government agencies, boards, and commissions. To ensure they are considered when there...
Premier Wade MacLauchlan is asking the federal government to extend its consultation period and defer implementation of their proposed tax changes. The premier sent a letter to federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau in light of the significant concern and uncertainty in the...