Recent News
Applications open for Premier’s Youth Council
Today, Premier Rob Lantz announced that the Premier’s Youth Council is seeking members to help ensure Island youth have a meaningful opportunity to share their perspectives with government on issues that affect them and their future. The Premier’s Youth Council gives Islanders...
Social programs screening line issues resolved
Technical issues with the social programs toll-free 1-877-569-0546 screening line have been resolved. Media contact: Hillary Proctor Department of Social Development and Seniors hproctor@gov.pe.ca
May 31 deadline for removing studded tires
Island drivers have until May 31 to remove studded tires from vehicles this year. Studded tires are only permitted between October 1 and May 31. Studded tires can increase safety on icy roads, but they do come with some downsides on dry pavement. They can be noisier, don’t grip...
New accessible taxi pilot project coming to capital region
A funding agreement has been signed to launch a new accessible taxi pilot project in the capital region, supported by a joint investment from the Government of Prince Edward Island, City of Charlottetown, Town of Stratford and Town of Cornwall. A seven-passenger, wheelchair...
Emergency Preparedness Week reminds Islanders to be ready
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 3 – 9 and gives Island residents the chance to learn more about how to stay safe in emergency situations. This year’s theme, Be Prepared. Know Your Risks., encourages everyone to understand the hazards in their local area so they can take...
Expanded RSV protection keeping more Islanders out of the hospital
Prince Edward Island is seeing a sharp decline in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) hospitalizations among infants and seniors following last fall’s expanded RSV protection program. Since the RSV protection program was first introduced in fall 2024, and expanded in fall 2025, RSV...
Spring weight restrictions on roads lifted
Spring weight restrictions on provincial roads in Prince Edward Island have now been lifted, effective April 28. These restrictions are put in place each spring to protect roads while they soften during the thaw. Now that road conditions have improved, the seasonal limits are no...
Statement by Premier Lantz on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace: “Today, we remember the workers in Prince Edward Island and across Canada who have been injured or lost their lives...
Social programs screening line experiencing technical issues
The social programs toll-free 1-877-569-0546 screening line is currently experiencing technical issues. The Department of Social Development and Seniors is working with the service provider to resolve the issue as soon as possible. During this time, individuals who need access to...
Statement by Minister Hudson on lobster season opening
Minister of Fisheries, Rural Development and Tourism Ernie Hudson issued the following statement: “The spring lobster season is an important time for Prince Edward Island, and I want to thank our fishers, processors and everyone involved in the industry for the work they do...