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Trikafta coverage extended to children 6 years and older
Prince Edward Island has extended coverage for the Cystic Fibrosis medication Trikafta for eligible children six years of age and older. “Patients with cystic fibrosis and their families have advocated for provincial coverage of Trikafta. In November 2021, Prince Edward Island...
PEI EMO activates to Level 2
Residents of the Island are advised that as of 8:00 a.m, PEI E mergency Measures Organization (EMO) has partially activated to Level 2. Level 2 partial activation means that EMO staff and broader identified government departments, agency partners, municipal council and community...
Fire prevention measures to keep Island homes safe
Residents can take easy fire prevention steps that can help save personal property, homes, and lives. With recent fires after weeks of dry weather, and in advance of Hurricane Fiona preparation, residents and visitors are encouraged to take some fire prevention measures to keep...
Temporary Emergency Shelter available during Hurricane Fiona
In the event that Hurricane Fiona continues to track towards Prince Edward Island, temporary emergency shelter for people using temporary encampments will be provided at Jack Blanchard Hall, 7 Pond Street, Charlottetown from Thursday, September 22 to Sunday, September 25. The...
Statement by Hon. Matthew MacKay in reaction to IRAC rental increase decision
Hon. Matthew MacKay, Minister of Social Development and Housing issued the following statement after IRAC released their decision on rental increases for 2023: “Now is not the time to introduce record high rental increases in this province. Full stop. After learning about the...
Out-of-Province Medical Travel Support Program to include $100 Gas Card
P.E.I.’s Out-of-Province Medical Travel Support Program now includes a gas card for eligible Islanders travelling off-Island to receive specialized health care services. As of September 12, 2022, Islanders who receive travel support will get an ESSO gas card worth $100 as a...
Province preparing for Hurricane Fiona impacts
Residents of Prince Edward Island should review their emergency plans in advance of Hurricane Fiona’s arrival to Atlantic Canada. Current hurricane models are indicating that the province can expect some impacts from Hurricane Fiona as early as Friday. “September is the most...
International Recruitment Events
Welcome to Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island (PEI) is situated on the east coast of Canada and is one of the four Atlantic Provinces. The PEI Office of Immigration is responsible for provincial immigration pathways to the province of PEI. Our mission is to support...
Start-up businesses can apply to Ignition Fund
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2022 fall Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. Rich Knox of Performers’ Health, a previous recipient of the Ignition Fund, says the fund helped put his plan...