Recent News
Flu cases show an early start to flu season
Flu season has arrived earlier than usual in Prince Edward Island, with confirmed cases and hospitalizations already reported. Islanders are encouraged to book their appointment to receive flu, COVID-19 or RSV vaccination to help protect themselves, their families and their...
Community meals create connection for older adults
Island seniors across the province will have more opportunity to connect with one another and stay engaged in their communities through funding from the Seniors Community Meal Grants. Forty-eight projects have been approved to host community meals for seniors. Supported by more...
First quarter update provides early results, shows resilient economy
The Minister of Finance Jill Burridge has released PEI’s first-quarter Fiscal and Economic Update for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This information provides an early update on provincial finances and the economy as government works to manage the cost of living for Islanders and...
Health PEI notifies the public of a privacy incident
Health PEI is notifying the public of a privacy incident involving a file containing personal health information about some individuals. During a cybersecurity incident affecting a company providing services to Health PEI, an unauthorized person obtained a copy of a Health PEI...
Innovation PEI launches Small Business Week activity series
Prince Edward Island’s small business community is invited to take part in a week-long series of professional development and networking activities during Small Business Week. Small Business Week is an annual national celebration of entrepreneurship, recognizing small businesses...
Province suspends provincial fuel tax to ease cost of living
Islanders will pay less at the pump starting September 26, 2026, as the Government of PEI suspends the tax on gasoline and diesel. Premier Rob Lantz announced today that the provincial fuel tax will be suspended until January 31, 2027, removing 8.47 cents per litre from the price...
New fishing map helps anglers plan trips
Islanders can now use a new online fishing map that helps them plan their fishing trips in time for the extended angling season. The interactive map has been created to provide anglers with up-to-date information on fishing locations and regulations. “The fishing map gives...
Cabinet visit highlights growth and partnership at Abegweit First Nation
Provincial Cabinet met with Abegweit First Nation leadership in Scotchfort today to discuss shared priorities, community growth and opportunities to continue working together. During the visit, Premier Rob Lantz announced $20,000 in provincial funding, through the Indigenous...
Funding for Community food support continues
The provincial government is continuing to support local organizations that help address food insecurity across Prince Edward Island. The Community Food Fund provides grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 to eligible community-based organizations to help stabilize the food supply...
Government to take immediate action to dismantle IRAC and build new regulatory bodies with more transparency, and more accountability for Islanders
Following the release Friday of the Interim Report of the Independent Review of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission, Premier Rob Lantz announced today that government is moving immediately to begin dismantling IRAC’s single, 35-year-old structure and replacing it with...