Recent News
Food program provides thousands of meals for children this summer
More than 1,000 Island children from across the province received healthy meals through the summer food program this year. Throughout the summer months, precooked, frozen meals that can be reheated were delivered directly to Island family homes with school-aged children. As of...
New disc golf course open at Brudenell River Provincial Park
Residents and visitors can enjoy a new family-friendly 18-hole disc golf course at Brudenell River Provincial Park with the opening of Divine Pines at Brudenell. Designed by Benjamin Smith, the course is located on the former Divine Nine golf course and combines open fairways...
Statement by Premier Lantz on the suspension of Canada-U.S. trade discussions and implementation of new U.S. tariffs
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement following the suspension of trade discussions between Canada and the United States and the implementation of new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods: “The breakdown of the Canada-U.S. trade negotiations...
PEI offering free hunting licences to Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and active members of the Canadian Forces
Beginning this hunting season, Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and active members of the Canadian Forces can receive a free hunting licence. “Hunting is enjoyed by residents and visitors to the Island, with more than 2,500 licences sold annually, and time spent outdoors is good...
Province seeks feedback on regulations to protect temporary foreign workers
The province is inviting the public to share their feedback on proposed regulations to further strengthen protections for temporary foreign workers in Prince Edward Island. The regulations under the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act will establish an employer registry and...
Province launches PEI Creates to elevate Island talent with ongoing arts grant funding
The Government of Prince Edward Island is making it easier for the world to recognize creative professionals with the launch of PEI Creates, a new brand identity to represent the Island’s creative industry, as provincial investments continue to be made towards supporting its...
Province expands support for fertility care
The Government of Prince Edward Island is modernizing its support for fertility treatment by giving Islanders more choice and flexibility in accessing fertility care. Through the Fertility Treatment Funding Program, eligible applicants will now receive a lifetime maximum benefit...
Provincial staff ready to support emergency reception operations
More than 30 provincial civil servants have received enhanced training to help operate reception centres during extreme weather and other emergencies, strengthening support for Islanders when they need it. The training included reception centre operations, emergency management...
Premier Rob Lantz announces changes to Senior Management Team
Premier Rob Lantz announced changes today to the senior management team within the Government of Prince Edward Island. The following changes will take effect as of August 21, 2026: Norbert Carpenter to serve as Deputy Minister of Education and Early Years; Bobbi Jo Flynn to serve...
Students to continue receiving free school supplies
Island students from kindergarten to Grade 9 in the public education system will again receive free essential school supplies for the 2026-27 school year to help families with back-to-school costs. The province is providing $1 million to education authorities to purchase and...