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...
The historic Municipal Government Act marks a new era for local governments in Prince Edward Island. When it comes into effect this Saturday, December 23, the act will help Prince Edward Island’s cities, towns, and rural municipalities better serve their residents. It establishes...
The 34th annual meeting of Canada’s ministers responsible for the Status of Women addressed priority issues including ending violence against women and girls, reducing the gender wage gap, and enhancing the use of Gender-Based Analysis (GBA) . "It was an honour to meet with my...
Supporting Island families - Matt Dykerman hopes that creating a division of Farm & Food Care in Prince Edward Island will help teach Islanders where their food comes from, including family farms like his. “Sometimes in the busyness, farmers like myself can forget to share our...
Alanna Taylor, Thomas Laughlin, and John Maynard have been selected as 2017 appointments to Queen’s Counsel, a top recognition in the field of law. “Lawyers who receive the Queen’s Counsel designation are selected by their peers for their outstanding career achievements and their...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Builders and contractors like Carson Gill are benefiting from an active 2017 for residential construction in Prince Edward Island. Housing starts are up 43.7 percent compared to 2016 and building permits have increased 23.8 percent. Gill, who owns...
Promoting Wellness, Preserving Health is Prince Edward Island's first ever Action Plan for seniors, near-seniors, and caregivers. The priorities and initiatives in the Action Plan will help Island seniors lead active, engaged, independent, and productive lives in good health...
Strengthening mental health services - For Robin Ettles and Christina Gallant MacLean, being a school psychologist in Prince Edward Island checks all the right professional and personal boxes. A psychological assessment and care can be the key to school success for some students...
Culture is our diverse collection of peoples, each with a unique history and proud cultural heritage. Culture is our built heritage and historical monuments, our natural environment, our community gathering spaces and pastimes, milestones. Culture is our vibrant arts and creative...