Recent News
Premier establishes Cabinet Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Red Tape Reduction
As government continues its work to deliver high quality public services and manage public finances carefully, Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, has established a special Cabinet Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Red Tape Reduction to strengthen oversight of...
New investments aim to attract French-language educators
Students considering the Bachelor of Education, Français langue seconde (French as a second language) at the University of Prince Edward Island now have extra motivation to choose that path. New financial incentives, supported by Canadian Heritage and administered by the...
Congratulations to PEI’s newest Olympic champion, Brett Gallant
Today, the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister responsible for Sport, issued the following statement: “On behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island and Islanders from tip to tip, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to Brett Gallant and Team Brad Jacobs on their Olympic...
Recipients for the 2025-2026 round of Anti-Racism Grants and Microgrants
Twenty-two recipients will receive a total of $372,040 in provincial funding for projects that address racism and promote inclusion. The recipients were announced today, along with the winner of the new Anti-Racism Recognition Award, which honours individuals or organizations...
Legislature to be Prorogued, Speech from the Throne to be Introduced
Hon. Rob Lantz, 34th Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement: “Following a meeting of Executive Council, Cabinet has passed a resolution to prorogue the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island and reconvene on March 24, 2026, commencing with a Speech...
Bren Simmers named provincial Poet Laureate
Prince Edward Island welcomes Bren Simmers as its new Poet Laureate, continuing a long-standing tradition of literary leadership in the province. The Poet Laureate promotes poetry, literacy, and the literary arts across the province. In her new role, Simmers will bring her own...
Premier Rob Lantz announces changes to caucus leadership positions and senior staff
Today, Premier Rob Lantz announced changes to caucus leadership positions and senior staff supporting the Office of the Premier. Caucus leadership positions will be as follows: Government House Leader & Caucus Chair: Kent Dollar, MLA Government Whip: Tyler DesRoches, MLA Brad...
Province opens call for Islanders to participate in the Advisory Panel on National Defence Opportunities
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island announced today that his new government will be establishing an Advisory Panel on National Defence Opportunities to help position the province to benefit from emerging opportunities tied to Canada’s growing defence and security...
Islanders invited to help shape PEI’s land use future
Island residents are invited to take part in the next phase of public engagement on the future of land use in Prince Edward Island. Engagement will run from February 17 to March 20, 2026, and will help the province understand Islanders’ priorities as PEI grows and changes. There...
Training programs strengthen critical and emergency care nursing in PEI
Behind every critical medical moment in Prince Edward Island, there is a nurse ready to act. Many of those nurses have taken extra steps to sharpen their skills through the Critical Care Nursing Program (CCNP) and the Emergency Nursing Program (ENP), two advanced education...