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Statement by Premier King on Transgender Day of Remembrance
2023-11-20
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance: “November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance and is a solemn occasion dedicated to honouring and remembering the lives of transgendered individuals who have lost their lives because...
Statement by Premier King on National Child Day
2023-11-20
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement today to mark National Child Day: “Today we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of National Child Day in Canada – a day to honour our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of children which are guided by two historic...
Federal investment helps launch new Fiona recovery program for PEI agriculture operators
2023-11-20
Funding is now available for agriculture operations across PEI who have been affected by extraordinary costs of restoring and rebuilding infrastructure due to Hurricane Fiona. The Prince Edward Island Agriculture Fiona Recovery Fund (PEIAgFRF) is open to agricultural operations who experienced...
The Willows keeping residents close to home
2023-11-17
The Willows, a new community care residence in O’Leary, has seen a lot of progress since construction began in the fall of 2022. With a tentative opening date of early 2024, Community Seniors Cooperative Ltd (CSCL) chair Sally Lockhart says the project’s recent progress can be attributed, in part,...
Province receives final report on the comprehensive review of the Employment Standards Act
2023-11-16
Island workers and employers can expect clearer, and more inclusive language to provincial employment legislation. The, Employment Standards Act, Comprehensive Review Panel completed their review of the, Employment Standards Act, (ESA) and the, Youth Employment Act, , and have made 110...
Acadian and Francophone Affairs annual report available
2023-11-15
Today, the provincial government released the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Annual Report for 2022-2023 focused on progress made related to the, French Language Services Ac, t. The report, prepared by the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat, highlights the work done by the provincial...
Get moving and apply for Active Transportation funds by December 1
2023-11-15
The Active Transportation Fund is offering $5 million to grow PEI’s active transportation network. Indigenous and municipal governments and community groups are encouraged to apply to the Active Transportation Fund by December 1, 2023. “The fund is making a positive difference in the lives of...
Province receives Fiona After-Action Review
2023-11-10
After months of consultation and engagement with partners, stakeholders and Islanders, the Government of PEI has received the Fiona After-Action Review. An After-Action Review is a regular mechanism used in emergency management to examine how all levels of government and non-government agencies...
Island Digital Voices Season 2 celebrates PEI stories
2023-11-10
Following a successful first season, Island Digital Voices is returning for season 2. The launch of the new season takes place Nov. 14 at Upstreet Craft Brewing Taproom, 41 Allen St. in Charlottetown, from 6-7:30 p.m. “Storytelling is engrained in this province’s culture and I’m very excited to...
Feedback requested on changes to the Planning Act
2023-11-07
The Province is inviting Island residents to share their opinion on potential changes to the, Planning Act, . The, Planning Act, governs provincial and municipal planning including how land is used, what structures are permitted within zones, and development in coastal areas. The changes would...