A new round of grants from the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat will help community-based efforts to prevent violence against women. The Violence Against Women Prevention Grant announced today will provide $50,000 to community organizations for innovative projects to enhance...
Over the next year, more than $7 million will be invested in improvements to social housing and affordable housing for seniors, women and children across Prince Edward Island. The funding is part of the joint Canada – Prince Edward Island Investment in Affordable Housing...
Investing in Infrastructure - The Honourable H. Wade MacLauchlan, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, today announced $14,381,250 in...
Summer residents and rural tourism operators can test their internet speeds in June as part of the provincial government’s efforts to improve Island-wide internet service. The first phase of the speed test in April captured data from just over 4,300 households and businesses...
Prince Edward Island aims to build a resilient, diverse population of 160,000 people by the end of 2022. The province’s new population action plan lays out a path focusing on recruiting, retaining, and repatriating, with an emphasis on growing the Island’s rural population. It is...
Peter Mellish understands better than most the importance of following the rules when riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in Prince Edward Island. The PEI ATV Federation president says spring is the time of year when riders return to the outdoors and support local businesses in...
This booklet provides helpful questions and answers about Advance Care Planning.
If an employer plans to provide housing for seasonal agricultural workers, the dwelling must be inspected prior to the workers arrival. In PEI, inspections are most often completed by an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) with Environmental Health. Inspections may also be completed by an approved third party. The dwelling must meet health and safety requirements prior to Service Canada processing the permit to hire seasonal agricultural workers. If your accommodation is ready, use the online form below to request an inspection. This form is also available to download in PDF format. What do I...
The following is a statement from Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Alan McIsaac: I would like to clarify recent misinformation about the importation of honey bees to Prince Edward Island. While the province does allow the import of honey bees from other jurisdictions, a strict...
Strengthening Mental Health Services - A new strategy is intended to create a suicide-safer Prince Edward Island and reduce the painful, long-term effects of suicides on loved ones and communities. The Department of Health and Wellness and the Canadian Mental Health Association...