Mission Assist producers in preventing and mitigating unforeseeable farm business management risks and deliver viable and effective risk management options. Vision A viable agricultural future for Prince Edward Island ensured by quality risk protection and access to modernized...
The provincial government invites non-profit and charitable organizations to apply for a one-time grant to assist with Anti-Racism activities that benefit racialized and Indigenous communities in Prince Edward Island. The Anti-Racism Grant is a new $100,000 initiative to help...
The province’s Anti-Racism Table is supporting community-led Anti-Racism work through another round of Anti-Racism Microgrant funding for 2023. “The Government of PEI saw the amazing community work, which resulted from the Anti-Racism Microgrants and it was important for us to...
October 1 is recognized as Treaty Day, to celebrate the ongoing relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Island residents and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation. “Treaty Day is a momentous occasion for Islanders, a day to remember and reaffirm the promises made...
The provincial government released An Anti-Racism Action Plan for Prince Edward Island 2023-2028 to improve the social, economic, educational and health outcomes for racialized and Indigenous people living in in the province. The vision of the action plan is to create an active...
Island workers will earn $16 per hour by fall 2024. The Province accepted the annual minimum wage recommendations of the Employment Standards Board. Minimum wage will increase twice next year from $15 to $15.40 per hour on April 1, 2024, and once again from $15.40 to $16 per hour...
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to learn more about Indigenous history and cultures and celebrate the contributions First Nations, Métis and Inuit People have made across Canada. “Today, we mark the twenty-seventh anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day...
Decorative lights will illuminate the Shaw Building at 95 Rochford Street in Charlottetown in various colours to commemorate or celebrate an event or occasion. What criteria is used when assessing lighting events? The lighting may be activated to: Show solidarity and support with/for another province/country. Mark an event of municipal, provincial, national, or international significance (e.g. Canada Day). Celebrate a local sporting or cultural event (e.g. Canada Games). Recognize, honour, and show support for significant historical events (e.g. National Truth and Reconciliation Day). Increase...
Premier King announces Senior Management Team changes and releases Ministerial Mandate Letters Today, Premier Dennis King announced changes to the senior management team within Government to deliver on priorities as outlined in the Ministerial Mandate letters that are also being...
Five Island residents will bring their fresh perspectives and expertise to advancing post-secondary education on Prince Edward Island. Through Engage PEI, the following individuals will be joining the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Board of Governors for a three-year...