Recent News
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...
Kings County Memorial Hospital parking lot pavement work underway
Pavement work is now underway in the Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) parking lot and is expected to be completed within approximately one week, weather permitting. During this time, sections of the patient parking area will be temporarily closed, resulting in a reduced...
Tourism PEI introduces new bench installations inspired by Carley Fortune's bestselling novel
Tourism PEI is inviting visitors to step inside the pages of one of the world’s most popular summer reads. Tourism PEI, in collaboration with bestselling Canadian author Carley Fortune, unveiled a series of handcrafted benches at locations featured in This Summer Will Be...
Province supports more Island startups
Five PEI companies are helping drive industry innovation with artificial intelligence. Innovation PEI has provided close to $2.9 million in funding to 115 startups in the last 12 years to help them develop and transform their ideas into real market solutions. Each successful...
Q and A with Scott Anderson, Irrigation Extension Specialist with the PEI Department of Agriculture
What is the role of the Irrigation Extension Specialist? I work with irrigators across Prince Edward Island to support effective, responsible water use while helping maintain healthy crop production during dry conditions. I can provide guidance on the irrigation permitting...
Funding available to strengthen community and inclusion
Marking five years of investment in Island communities, the Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) and Community Enhancement Program is now accepting applications from residents and community groups whose projects foster diversity, equity and inclusion across Prince...
Senior Islander of the Year Award nominations now open
Islanders can now nominate an outstanding older adult for the 2026 Senior Islander of the Year Award. The award celebrates the many contributions of PEI residents who are 65 years and over and promotes positive aging. Examples of contributions may include community activities and...