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Future social housing options continue to expand for families and seniors in need of support, within eleven different Island communities. Through the Affordable Housing Development Program, the... -
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the... -
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) and to highlight this, the theme is Celebrations. March is recognized as the month of Francophonie around the world.... -
The Province will be adding another 26 social housing units for people in the rural communities of Kensington, Alberton and Mount Stewart. The new mixed social housing complexes will include a 10-... -
Each year, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure undertakes the important task of maintaining our Island roads during PEI’s increasingly unpredictable winter months. As weather...
Recent News
Survey indicates Islanders comfortable with virtual care, but want more support
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News Release
Friday, March 3, 2023
A survey of Islanders’ experiences with virtual health care show a large number of respondents are comfortable with the technology but would like more support in accessing it. The anonymous, voluntary survey was conducted in the summer of 2022 by Health PEI’s Virtual Care Project Coordination Centre (VCPCC) and included the feedback from a series...
Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in a new building for the University of Prince Edward Island Faculty of Medicine
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News Release
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for...
Maintenance and Capital Repairs to existing Public Housing top priority in coming months
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News Release
Thursday, March 2, 2023
The Province is collecting feedback from Island seniors in social housing units on maintenance priorities for government owned buildings.
The budget for capital maintenance repairs has increased from $1.2 million in 2022/2023 to $3.6 million in 2023/2024, with an investment of almost $20 million over the next five-years. Some of large-scale...
Province launches Seniors’ Food Pilot Program
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Thursday, March 2, 2023
The provincial government is partnering with The Wheelhouse, The Kings Playhouse and Meals on Wheels PEI to operate a Seniors’ Food Pilot Program in the Georgetown and Cardigan areas for 12-weeks beginning March 14.
PEI seniors, aged 65 and older, can register as of today, March 2, to receive up to five meals per week. Seniors who are eligible...
Province partners with PEI Fishermen’s Association to develop e-log solution
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Thursday, March 2, 2023
Fishers in Prince Edward Island will soon be using a new homegrown e-log system to help protect ocean resources.
To meet the reporting requirements set out by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) for Island fishers by 2024, the Department of Fisheries and Communities (DFC) is providing a one-time grant of $250,000 over three years to the...
Provincial electric vehicle incentive expanding
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News Release
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Changes to the electric vehicle purchase incentive will make it easier for Islanders to buy the electric vehicle (EV) of their choice.
Vehicles purchased at off-Island dealerships are now eligible for PEI’s Universal Electric Vehicle Incentive. The incentive has also expanded to include even more new and used vehicles as well as converted EVs...
More employment opportunities available in rural PEI
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News Release
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Businesses and not-for-profit organizations can increase economic development in rural areas of Prince Edward Island
with support from a program offered by the Employment Development Agency.
The Rural Enhancement Employment Program, previously known as the Rural Jobs Initiative, will continue to provide employers with wage subsidies to train...
Permits no longer required for domestic brush burning
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News Release
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Burn permits are not required anymore for domestic brush burning, but burning will only be allowed when there is the lowest possible fire risk.
Outdoor burning is one way that Island residents dispose of small quantities of natural brush, cut grasses, leaves, branches and other woody debris. Disposing of natural brush and vegetation around homes...
Province banning TikTok on Government connected devices
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News Release
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
As of March 1, 2023, the Government of PEI will be banning the use of TikTok on Government connected mobile devices.
The changes are being made as a proactive measure to protect the privacy and security of government information, as TikTok’s mobile data collection methods include the ability to access more information than is necessary for the...
Province begins process of creating a province-wide Land Use Plan
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Government of PEI is initiating a report that will be used as the first step in the creation of a province-wide Land Use Plan.
The Department of Agriculture and Land is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a State of the Island Report, which is a foundational planning document that provides a snap shot of existing conditions across the...