Celebrating Treaty Day is another step forward to advancing reconciliation with First Nations. Recognizing this special day affirms government’s commitment to working closely with and for the wellbeing of the PEI Mi’kmaq. Treaty Day is a celebration of the historical...
The Province has transferred two parcels of Crown land to the Lennox Island First Nation. The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing over 27 acres of land, including the West Prince Visitor Information Centre, to the Lennox Island Development Corporation (LIDC) to begin...
As 2021 came to a close, Islanders continued to contribute to their communities by participating in provincial government boards through Engage PEI. In November and December, 15 people were appointed or reappointed to seven agencies, boards and commissions. “Islanders continue to...
The Province of Prince Edward Island will enforce stronger measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of Islanders. Earlier today, Cabinet empowered the Chief Public Health Officer to issue orders under the Public Health Act as needed, including...
Today, the exhibit Unearthing the Past: Archaeological Discoveries on Prince Edward Island was officially launched at the Acadian Museum in Miscouche. The exhibit features artifacts unearthed at four Acadian and Mi’kmaq sites across Prince Edward Island: Pointe-Aux-Vieux (Low...
Engage PEI continues to connect Islanders with opportunities to impact communities across the province. Fourteen Islanders have been appointed to four government boards this month. “Islanders have a natural disposition to helping one another and stepping up to do what it takes to...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement after Minister Bibeau announced federal supports for Prince Edward Island’s agriculture industry: “I want to thank Minister Bibeau and our PEI Members of Parliament for their announcement this...
Through Engage PEI, Islanders continue to be involved with government agencies, boards and commissions. Eleven agencies, boards and commissions welcomed twenty Islanders this month. “Islanders are always ready to lend a helping hand to one another, and that is at the heart of...
Premier Dennis King delivered the 2021 State of the Province address to Rotary clubs of Prince Edward Island on Monday, February 22, 2021. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Premier's address was presented virtually. Watch the archived live stream through YouTube. Full...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following on the retirement of Senator Diane Griffin: “On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island and all Islanders, I want to thank Senator Griffin for her six years of leadership in Canada’s Senate. There was...