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2025-05-20
If you are living with diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes, the Provincial Diabetes Program can provide you with education, support and management advice.
What can the Provincial Diabetes Program do for me?
The Diabetes Program can offer you information and support on:...
2024-07-18
We are currently working through a queue of over 10,000 applications for the Net Zero Free Programs. As of May 20th, 2025, we are currently working to confirm the eligibility of all applications submitted during the 2nd week of August 2024. Once your application is verified, we...
2023-07-18
There are numerous health job opportunities available on Prince Edward Island. Our recruitment team is here to help, and we would love to talk to you.
Whether you are in school training for a job in health care, ready to begin your career or medical practice, or you are looking for new...
2025-04-10
The operating budget is the estimates of revenue and expenditure that detail spending plans by the Government of Prince Edward Island to operate each department for the next fiscal year.
The 2025-2026 provincial budget and related information is available in the following documents:...
2025-03-25
Delivered by The Honourable Dr. Wassim Salamoun Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island
Download the 2025 Speech from the Throne as a PDF
Introduction
Good Afternoon. Bonjour. Kwe.
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Members of the Legislative Assembly, invited guests, and fellow...
2024-12-11
Stay connected with the Government of Prince Edward Island as well as program and service areas by following these social media accounts.
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2024-09-09
PEI Provincial immigration pathways are dependent upon federal immigration allocations, application volumes, and provincial labour market needs. The PEI Office of Immigration is currently selecting and prioritizing skilled workers in higher demand sectors such as health care, trades, childcare,...
2025-01-03
You need a PEI Health Card to use services at hospitals and other public health care facilities in Prince Edward Island without being charged. Pharmacists also use your health card to record your medications in the PEI Drug Information System.
Apply for a PEI Health Card ...
2024-12-11
What is the role of the Seniors Navigators?
The role of the Seniors Navigators is to enhance access to information, and the navigational experiences of near seniors, seniors, their family members and their caregivers.
The work of the Seniors Navigators will allow seniors to access...
2025-01-01
Effective Aug 18, 2022, all applicants invited to apply under the Work Permit Stream must have their net worth verified by one of our Designated Net Worth Verifiers. For further instruction, please see Step 4 in the Business Impact Category Guide.
If you are interested in immigrating...
2025-01-21
This page answers common questions about how to access virtual care in PEI through Maple, a secure online health care platform.
The PEI Unaffiliated Virtual Care Program provides this service free of charge to Islanders on the Provincial Patient Registry who do not have a family doctor or...
2025-01-03
Need Help Now?
Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line
1-833-553-6983
Calls are answered by trained mental health professionals (a registered nurse or a social worker) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Mental health care is offered in community health facilities across the province....
2024-12-06
Virtual care is a way to visit with your health care provider (e.g., doctor, nurse, social worker) using your phone, computer, or tablet.
You may see a health care provider virtually if:
your health care provider offers virtual visits and believes the visit can be done virtually, OR...
2024-05-27
PEI Provincial immigration pathways are dependent upon federal immigration allocations, application volumes, and provincial labour market needs. The PEI Office of Immigration is currently selecting and prioritizing skilled workers in higher demand sectors such as health care, trades,...
2024-05-27
PEI Provincial immigration pathways are dependent upon federal immigration allocations, application volumes, and provincial labour market needs. The PEI Office of Immigration is currently selecting and prioritizing skilled workers in higher demand sectors such as health care, trades,...
2024-05-27
PEI Provincial immigration pathways are dependent upon federal immigration allocations, application volumes, and provincial labour market needs. The PEI Office of Immigration is currently selecting and prioritizing skilled workers in higher demand sectors such as health care, trades,...
2023-08-30
A plumbing permit is required before you start any plumbing job that involve installation, extension, alteration or repair to a plumbing system and prior to connecting a building to a sewer system. A separate permit is required for each job. You do not need a permit to unplug a stoppage, or to...
2024-11-08
This is the online application for an electrical services permit in PEI. A separate permit is necessary for each work site requiring electrical service. You must be an electrical contractor licensed to work in PEI in order to get an electrical permit.
What information do I need to apply online...
2023-11-21
Good Afternoon, Bonjour, Kwe.
Madam Speaker, it is my honour to rise in the House today to share the Government of Prince Edward Island’s capital budget for 2024-2025.
This budget is about reinvesting in Prince Edward Island.
It’s about appreciating our province for all that we have and...
2024-11-07
Good Afternoon. Bonjour. Kwe.
Madam Speaker, It is with great pride and a profound sense of responsibility that I rise today to present this year’s capital budget—a plan that reflects not only the needs of today but the aspirations of tomorrow. Guided by the theme “Building for Our Future,” this...
2024-02-12
Patient Medical Homes have formed at 17 Island primary care locations, beginning the shift in primary health care from solo family practices to collaborative health care and better access to care for Islanders.
Patient Medical Homes deliver team-based care through a model that has...
2019-06-06
Workers’ rights are protected under employment legislation in PEI. The Employment Standards Act, Youth Employment Act and other labour laws clarify the rights and obligations of employees and employers and set minimum standards to ensure individuals are treated fairly in the workplace.
What is...
2024-08-20
Welcome to Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island (PEI) is situated on the east coast of Canada and is one of the four Atlantic Provinces. The PEI Office of Immigration is responsible for provincial immigration pathways to the province of PEI. Our mission is to support immigrants who choose...
2024-05-27
PEI Provincial immigration pathways are dependent upon federal immigration allocations, application volumes, and provincial labour market needs. The PEI Office of Immigration is currently selecting and prioritizing skilled workers in higher demand sectors such as health care, trades,...
2020-04-09
The Home Care Program supports you and your caregivers so that you can remain in your home safely, with independence and quality of life, for as long as possible.
What can Home Care do for me?
Home Care can provide services in your home, if you:
need support to continue living...
2024-02-26
PEI Provincial immigration pathways are dependent upon federal immigration allocations, application volumes, and provincial labour market needs. The PEI Office of Immigration is currently selecting and prioritizing skilled workers in higher demand sectors such as health care, trades,...
2024-05-27
PEI Provincial immigration pathways are dependent upon federal immigration allocations, application volumes, and provincial labour market needs. The PEI Office of Immigration is currently selecting and prioritizing skilled workers in higher demand sectors such as health care, trades,...
2024-05-27
PEI Provincial immigration pathways are dependent upon federal immigration allocations, application volumes, and provincial labour market needs. The PEI Office of Immigration is currently selecting and prioritizing skilled workers in higher demand sectors such as health care, trades,...
2016-12-09
The purpose of the Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program is to lower the cost of living for qualifying seniors by offering to defer payment of property taxes on their principal residence.
Who is eligible?
You may qualify for the program if you:
are 65 years of age or older;
have...
Allied Work Experience Recognition Application
2016-01-14
This form is used to apply for recognition of work experience related to teaching through the Allied Work Experience program.
Economic Development, Innovation and Trade Mandate Letter
2023-08-08
Honourable Gilles Arsenault
Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Trade
Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs
94 Euston St
Charlottetown, PE C1A 1R7
Dear Minister Arsenault,
I am pleased to have you serve as the Minister of Economic Development,...
Electrical Work in PEI
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/housing-land-and-communities/electrical-work-in-pei
2024-08-23
Who can do electrical work in PEI?
Only electrical contractors licensed to do work in PEI can apply for an electrical permit. Electrical permits are required for all electrical work on PEI.
What is the fee for an electrical permit?
The fee amount for an electrical permit depends on the degree of...
Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture Mandate Letter
2023-08-08
Honourable Cory Deagle
Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture
3rd Floor Shaw North
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Dear Minister Deagle,
I am pleased to have you serve as the Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture.
On April 3, 2023, we were...
Expression of Interest Draws
2025-05-15
Office of Immigration Invitations to Apply
PEI Provincial immigration pathways are dependent upon federal immigration allocations, application volumes, and provincial labour market needs. The PEI Office of Immigration is currently selecting and prioritizing skilled workers in higher demand...
Be Ready to Work in PEI
2023-09-22
In order to be eligible to work in Canada, you must be either a permanent resident or a valid work permit holder. A work permit is required for people wanting to work in Canada who are neither Canadian citizens nor permanent residents of Canada.
Canada is a bilingual country with the two...
Canada-PEI Agreement Reporting - Working Together to Improve Health Care for Canadians and Aging with Dignity
2025-03-13
Prince Edward Island (PEI) and the federal government are committed to continuing to work together to improve health care access and services through the Canada-PEI Working Together and the Aging with Dignity bilateral agreements. PEI has developed action plans to deliver improvements to its health...
Overtime
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/workforce-advanced-learning-and-population/overtime
2024-06-06
In most positions, the standard work week is 48 hours after which the employee is eligible for time and one-half their regular rate of pay. Certain industries have exemptions to the standard work week. Please refer to the Standard Work Week Exemption Order.
An employee can choose to accumulate...
Charlottetown Family of Schools District Advisory Council
2022-08-04
2021-2022 Charlottetown Family of Schools DAC Membership
June 2nd, 2022 - Microsoft Teams Meeting
Guests: Natalie Jameson, Minister of the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning; John Cummings, Executive Director of Educational Services – Department of Education and...
Agriculture Mandate Letter
2023-08-08
Honourable Bloyce Thompson
Minister of Agriculture
5th Floor Jones
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Dear Minister Thompson,
I am pleased to have you serve as the Minister of Agriculture.
On April 3, 2023, we were given a mandate by Islanders to continue to work...