The Province welcomes more Islanders to government agencies, boards and commissions. This month, seven Islanders were appointed or reappointed to the following boards: Advisory Council on the Status of Women, Council of the Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapy, Social...
Islanders with a physical disability will have more accessible transportation options available to them. Government is providing $95,000 to the PEI Council of People with Disabilities to offer a rebate program to transportation operators to help offset the costs of wheelchair...
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...
Recognizing October 1 as Treaty Day for the third year is an important step in the Province’s commitment to reconciliation with the PEI Mi’kmaq. Premier Dennis King first recognized Treaty Day in Prince Edward Island in 2019 with Chiefs Darlene Bernard and Junior Gould. This...
Islanders and other Canadians can learn more about PEI’s FarmersTalk.ca initiative as part of a new podcast series on mental health and addictions support. Members of the farming community are joined by Premier Dennis King, Agriculture and Land Minister Bloyce Thompson to discuss...
Learning more about the history, traditions and culture of the PEI Mi’kmaq and Indigenous peoples of this Province will expand Islanders’ understanding of Canadian history. “June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Canada. It has always been a time to celebrate First...
Island communities continue to benefit from Islanders’ dedication to government agencies, boards and commissions. In the month of September, 24 new and returning members joined nine boards. “It’s clear that Islanders have a deep sense of community through volunteerism and their...
Islanders and visitors can learn more about four important Island archaeological sites at the Acadian Museum of PEI. In partnership with the PEI Archaeology Office, the Acadian Museum of PEI will host a new multi-sensory exhibit showcasing over 300 years of Acadian cultural...
Island communities continue to see the benefits of residents lending their voice through their participation in government agencies, boards and commissions. This month, 19 people were appointed or reappointed to four boards, including the newly created Anti-Racism Table. “It’s...
This is a summary of meeting notes for the Montague District Advisory Council from 2020-2021.