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Islanders appointed to boards in October
More Islanders continued to get involved with their government through Engage PEI this month. A total of 11 volunteers were appointed to three provincial government boards on October 25. “We are seeing an increasingly diverse group of Islanders giving of their time and talents to...
New educational and financial supports for Islanders
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced supports for early learning centres, learning opportunities for Island students and financial relief for post-secondary provincial loans, as well as an update on aid programs for businesses and employees. “This has been a week...
Province recognizes National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
The Prince Edward Island government will begin this year to observe September 30 as the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Provincial government offices, schools in the Public Schools Branch and la Commission scolaire de langue française will be closed for the day. Some...
Premier King announces changes to Senior Management Team
Premier Dennis King announced today changes to the senior management team of government. Paul Ledwell, Clerk of Executive Council, Secretary to Cabinet and Deputy Minister to the Premier recently indicated that he will be leaving his current role as of May 7, 2021 to take another...
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) is recognized annually on May 5. It is a day to bring awareness and to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls. “May 5 is also known as Red Dress Day, and it is...

Provincial update on spring fishing season, supports for children and youth
Today, Minister of Fisheries and Communities Jamie Fox provided an update on provincial efforts to support the Island’s commercial fishing industry and the province’s decision to extend the deadline for jobs for youth. The commercial fishing industry is federally regulated and...
Islanders join government boards through Engage PEI
More than two-dozen Islanders got involved with their provincial government in February through Engage PEI. The 27 Islanders were appointed or reappointed to 10 government agencies, boards, or commissions. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to volunteer on more than 70 such boards...
Speech from the Throne 2021
Delivered by The Honourable Antoinette Perry Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island At the opening of the Second Session of the Sixty-sixth General Assembly of the Prince Edward Island Legislature.