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Free tax filing clinics available for Islanders
Free tax filing clinics are available to Island residents with modest or no income to report, and a simple tax situation who need assistance in completing their tax and benefit return. Super Clinics will be offered again this year, featuring additional service providers, like the...
Minimum wage increase reminder
Minimum wage in Prince Edward Island will increase from $16.50 to $17 per hour on April 1. This increase was previously announced in 2025 and follows the Employment Standards Board annual recommendation to government. Media contact: Brooke Miller Department of Workforce and...
Premier Lantz outlines the priorities for his new government
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, has issued a mandate letter to Cabinet, outlining the shared priorities and expectations that will guide the work of his new government. The letter sets clear direction for ministers and reinforces a disciplined, collaborative...
Prince Edward Island recognizes Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month
Island students will explore where their food comes from and how it is produced through classroom activities as part of Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM). Celebrated annually, CALM brings real-world learning about agriculture and food production to classrooms across the...
PEI communities celebrate les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie
Acadians, Francophones, French-speaking Island residents are celebrating the French language and francophone culture during les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF). Every year, PEI communities join those around the world to recognize March as the month of the Francophonie...
Statement by Minister Barb Ramsay on Social Work Month
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors and Minister responsible for Status of Women issued the following statement: “March is National Social Work month to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of social workers across our...
Tamara Steele recognized for anti-racism leadership
Tamara Steele has been a champion for change and a strong advocate for anti-racism most of her life. She brought that passion to the various community organizations she’s been involved with in Prince Edward Island for over a decade, including serving as former executive director...
Prepared to save lives: Expanding AED access gives Islanders peace of mind
February is Heart Month, and while many Islanders are out enjoying winter activities, safety remains a top priority. Across PEI, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) play an essential role in helping communities respond quickly during cardiac emergencies. There are currently...
Province updates debt management approach
The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing updated context for its approach to provincial debt and outlining a new advisory committee to be established. The core fiscal anchors supporting the approach include targeting a net-debt-to-GDP ratio of less than 40 per cent and...
Health PEI urges patience from the public as Queen Elizabeth Hospital copes with system overcapacity
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown is asking for patience from the public as it continues to operate in a state of overcapacity. The provincial healthcare system has been operating over its normal capacity in both acute and long-term care since early January. These...