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Free tax filing clinics available for Islanders
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Free tax filing clinics are available to Island residents with modest or no income to report and a simple tax situation who need assistance in completing their tax and benefit return.
Super Clinics will be offered again this year, featuring additional service providers, like the Seniors Navigators, to offer information on programs and support....
Health PEI seeks public input for 2025-2028 Strategic Plan
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Health PEI is excited to announce the development of its 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, outlining key priorities and initiatives to strengthen the province’s healthcare system over the next three years.
The plan is designed to ensure that Health PEI can effectively meet the evolving health needs of Islanders while continuing to deliver high-quality...
Statement from Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane issued the following statement on the resolution of tobacco litigation:
“I am pleased to announce a resolution in an effort to recover money for our health system from tobacco companies that have sold cigarettes in Canada.
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and a major risk...
Additional support available for PEI agriculture industry in response to tariff threats
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The Government of Canada and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture are redirecting funds into existing programs that support farmers and agri-businesses in finding new markets and foster innovation.
Through existing Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) programming, the federal and provincial...
Expanded sleep apnea program to benefit low-income Islanders
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The provincial government is providing funding to LungNSPEI to upgrade equipment and expand its Sleep Apnea Refurbishment Program to help low-income Islanders with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Through the Health Innovation Fund, $50,000 will support this initiative aimed at providing life-...
Access PEI expands service to Cornwall
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Monday, March 10, 2025
A new Access PEI site opened in Cornwall today, providing residents with essential government services and high-quality support closer to home.
This is the tenth Access PEI site in the province, with the other most recent one opening at Royalty Crossing in Charlottetown in 2023. Access PEI provides Islanders with important government services...
Recipients awarded with King Charles III Coronation Medal
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Monday, March 10, 2025
In a ceremony today at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, 64 deserving people were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their significant contributions to Prince Edward Island.
Recipients were required to have made a meaningful contribution to Canada, a specific province, territory, region, or...
Islanders invited to give feedback on policing standards
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Friday, March 7, 2025
The Province is taking the preliminary steps of implementing a clear and comprehensive framework for governing police services on PEI, and members of the public are encouraged to participate.
The PEI Policing Standards will assist to modernize policing services, ensure that all agencies are consistent in their practices, and ultimately improve...
More funding available to support women and girls
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Friday, March 7, 2025
Non-profit organizations across the Island can apply for funding to implement projects that focus on benefiting women and girls across the province.
The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat (IWS) Grant provides funding to support initiatives that promote the legal, health, social and economic equality of women and girls.
“With International...
Statement by Premier Lantz on International Women’s Day
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Friday, March 7, 2025
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on International Women’s Day:
“Tomorrow, March 8, we mark International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate women’s achievements, challenge biases, and push for greater gender equality.
This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” highlights the need for bold steps to...