Atlantic Premiers met virtually to discuss priorities for Atlantic Canadians, including health care and housing, and to reflect on regional successes this year while plotting a course for continued progress in 2024. As Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, Premier Dennis...
Island workers and employers can expect clearer, and more inclusive language to provincial employment legislation. The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel completed their review of the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Youth Employment Act, and have made 110...
It’s been nothing but upward momentum for Inclusions East Inc. since opening its Independence Place in late 2022. Thanks to the provincial government’s Community Housing Fund, $681,000 has gone towards the construction of the facility. Independence Place has nine units as well as...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement today on the passing of the Hon. James Lee, P.C. who served as the 26 th Premier of Prince Edward Island from 1981 to 1986: “Throughout his political career, Jim (James) Lee had a front-row seat to...
Calling all young readers. Nothing says summer like a good book, so PEI Public Libraries are pleased to present the 2023 TD Summer Reading Club beginning June 24. The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests...
Free tax-help clinics will be available to Island residents with modest-to-no income and a simple tax situation who need assistance to complete their tax and benefit return. Filing an annual income tax return is the key to accessing qualifying benefits like the Canada child...
Today, government released the fiscal and economic update that outlines the financial state of the province and the economic outlook for 2024. The economic and fiscal update is an annual reflection provided after second quarter outlining what the provincial government expects its...
The Residential Tenancy Act that was passed in the Fall 2022 sitting of the Legislative Assembly received proclamation and is now enacted. Key changes that will come into effect include: Maintaining the annual allowable rent increase at 0% until December 31, 2023. A cap of three...
Atlantic Premiers are working to improve health care, address labour shortages and strengthen the region’s economy through collaboration and focusing on what can be accomplished by working together to meet the needs of Atlantic Canada. As Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers...
The PEI government appointed the Land Matters Advisory Committee to engage the public in reviewing and updating land-related policies and legislation to reflect the current and future needs of the province. In PEI, two primary pieces of legislation govern land use and ownership...