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Through the Provincial Major Incident Readiness Team (MIRT), Government has partnered with United Way of PEI to prepare and distribute kits that can assist in preparing Islanders in need for the next... -
Julie Gilman is the new Complaints Officer under Prince Edward Island’s French Language Services Act. Ms. Gilman is no stranger to provincial government services and operations. She has worked for... -
There are two groups of people who buy e-bikes. “Those who are regular cyclists and just want a little boost to go further and be out longer and those who are looking for an alternate... -
Twelve Island community organizations and individuals will receive funding from the provincial government through the Anti-Racism Microgrant initiative. The funding will be used to help address... -
Today the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, Prince Edward Island Premier, Dennis King, federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, and provincial Minister of Education...
Recent News
Province partners with United Way to provide emergency kits
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News Release
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Through the Provincial Major Incident Readiness Team (MIRT), Government has partnered with United Way of PEI to prepare and distribute kits that can assist in preparing Islanders in need for the next emergency.
Through an investment of over $200,000, the Province has worked with United Way of PEI to supply community groups with emergency...
Federal and Provincial Governments providing support for fruit tree industry
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Bloyce Thompson, provincial Minister of Agriculture, announced additional support for Prince Edward Island producers in the fruit tree sector that were extraordinarily impacted by Hurricane Fiona.
The Canada – Prince Edward Island Fiona...
Islanders invited to provide feedback on Pharmacy Plus PEI program
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News Release
Monday, September 25, 2023
Islanders are invited to provide their feedback on the Pharmacy Plus PEI program, launched last year, through an online survey available until the end of October.
Island residents 18 years of age and older can take part in the anonymous survey. The information gathered will help with ongoing evaluation to ensure the program continues to improve...
National Concussion Awareness Week September 24-30
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News Release
Monday, September 25, 2023
Honourable Cory Deagle, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement recognizing National Concussion Awareness Week:
“National Concussion Awareness Week was established in 2021 to increase awareness, prevention and management of concussions across Canada.
As Minister of Sport, I recognize the important role...
The Conference of New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Marks 50 Years of Cross-Border Collaboration
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News Release
Monday, September 25, 2023
The delegations of the Eastern Canadian provinces and the New England States were pleased to meet in Quebec City for the 44th annual New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG-ECP) Conference on September 24th and 25th, 2023.
Having met in person for the first time in five years, Eastern Canadian Premiers and New England Governors...
New Complaints Officer
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News Release
Friday, September 22, 2023
Julie Gilman is the new Complaints Officer under Prince Edward Island’s French Language Services Act. Ms. Gilman is no stranger to provincial government services and operations. She has worked for some twenty years in the provincial government, notably with the Department of Health, the Acadian Museum of PEI, and the Acadian and Francophone...
Fall workshops for seniors on financial information, seniors benefits
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News Release
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Workshops focused on important financial information for seniors are being offered across the Island this fall.
These free workshops will inform seniors about scam and fraud prevention, provincial and federal benefits that PEI seniors may be eligible for, and additional supports available to seniors in the province.
“We want Island seniors to...
PEI Parks wins award of excellence
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Provincial parks’ staff were awarded the 2023 Agency Award of Excellence from the Canadian Parks Council (CPC) last night at the CPC Annual General Meeting in St. Andrews, New Brunswick.
The annual award recognizes an extraordinary achievement by a member agency of CPC. PEI Parks received the award for its outstanding teamwork, diligence and...
Health PEI creates navigator position to support caregivers and families of children with complex needs
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Health PEI is creating a navigator program for children with complex needs and their families living on Prince Edward Island. The need for this program was strongly demonstrated by a survey which showed more than 1 in 6 children under 18 on PEI have complex needs and an overwhelming majority of their families have difficulty accessing health...
Supporting gender equality in PEI
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News Release
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Islanders are encouraged to recognize and support women and the contributions they make to the growth, development and character of Prince Edward Island as part of Gender Equality Week.
September 17 to 23, 2023 is Gender Equality Week in Canada. This year’s theme, United for Gender Equality: Stronger Together, highlights Canada’s commitment to...