Recent News
Statement from Minister of Justice and Public Safety Bloyce Thompson
Deputy Premier and Minister of Justice and Public Safety Bloyce Thompson issued the following statement on the 77 th Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights: “Today, we reflect on the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document that...
Current inventory of American alcohol to be sold in PEI
The Government of Prince Edward Island has directed PEI Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) to place the existing inventory of American alcohol on shelves Dec. 11 with the net profit to be donated to food banks across the Island. The provincial government anticipates that...
Access PEI publishing wait times to improve service for Islanders
Starting today, Access PEI locations in Charlottetown, Royalty Crossing Mall, Cornwall, Montague, and Summerside will provide real-time wait times, giving people more flexibility in choosing when and where to visit Access PEI. Islanders can view the real-time updates at Service...
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Tomorrow is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day designated by Parliament to honour and remember those who have experienced gender-based violence and the lives lost in the Montreal Massacre. On December 6, 1989, 14 young women at L’Ecole...
Temporary shelter available through Shelter Support Line
Temporary shelter is available for Islanders who need a safe place to stay, especially during extreme or bad weather. Islanders in need of shelter urgently can call the Shelter Support Line at 1-833-220-4722, or be connected to the line by dialing 2-1-1. The Community Outreach...
“I’ve been there”: Patient Navigation connects Islanders to care one call at a time
When Doreen Pippy picks up the phone each morning, she’s not just returning calls. She’s offering help. As Health PEI’s Provincial Patient Navigator, Doreen is the bridge between Islanders and the care they need, guiding them through a complex system that many people struggle...
New program offers low interest loans to young farmers
The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Finance PEI, is launching a new stream of financing that will aim to help young farmers enter the agriculture industry by increasing purchasing power and reducing barriers to growth. The Young Farmers Low Interest Loan Program is...
Statement by Honourable Barb Ramsay on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Hon. Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: “Each year on December 3, we recognize the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities to celebrate the...
Minister’s 2024-2025 annual report on the French Language Services Act tabled
Today, the Government of Prince Edward Island tabled the 2024-2025 Minister’s report on the French Language Services Act. The Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat prepares the report on behalf of the Minister to show the provincial government's progress in meeting the...
Government announces new Chief Provincial Court Judge
Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Deputy Premier, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, confirmed today that Krista J. MacKay has been appointed as the new Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island. Judge Jeffrey E. Lantz was named Chief Provincial...