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Information booklet available to help Island women manage perimenopause and menopause
2020-02-19
The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat wants Island women to know there is new booklet available with plenty of valuable information to help them learn about and better manage perimenopause and menopause. Perimenopause, Menopause, and You, is available online and will be available at various...
New website promotes cyber well-being for Island youth
2020-02-18
The new Cybersafe Care website is as an information hub and resource for parents, caregivers, and educators to promote awareness of healthy online activity to keep our youth cybersafe and cybersmart. The Cybersafe Care website is a project led by the provincial Interministerial Women’s Secretariat...
Islanders invited to provide input during pre-budget consultations
2020-01-27
Islanders are invited to participate in pre-budget consultations taking place in the coming weeks to share their ideas and priorities that will help create the upcoming budget for the province. Minister of Finance, Darlene Compton will hold consultations on the 2020-21 Budget both online and at...
Tax changes mean more money for Islanders
2019-12-23
A number of tax changes will be coming into effect in the New Year that will give Islanders more disposable income. The basic personal income tax amount will be raised to $10,000 from $9,160, the small business tax rate will drop by another 0.5 per cent to 3 per cent, and the low income threshold...
New policy to strengthen diversity and inclusion in the provincial public service
2019-12-10
Celebrating the 2019 International Human Rights Day, the Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce its new, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, that supports creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace by recognizing and acknowledging the value of diversity and inclusion and of being...
Operational funding awarded to four organizations to support Island women
2019-11-26
Today, the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Darlene Compton announced in the House, four organizations that will receive core, operational funding through the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat, to support the valuable work that they do in our Island communities. The following...
Four organizations awarded funding to assist in the elimination of violence against women
2019-11-22
Today, the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Darlene Compton announced in the House, the four organizations that will receive funding through the Violence Against Women Prevention Grants this year, for projects that will enhance awareness, education and action towards preventing...
Capital Budget investing in greater supports for Islanders
2019-11-15
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton tabled government’s capital budget that will see $156 million of planned spending on critical infrastructure through 2020-21 supporting the livelihood of Islanders and communities across the province. “It is because of the ambition,...
Islanders continue to drive strong economy, provincial surplus
2019-10-31
A strong economy with high employment and good fiscal management have led to a $56.9 million surplus in the 2018-19 fiscal year for the Province of Prince Edward Island. “It is because of the strength of Islanders that we continue to experience a strong and healthy economy. It is important that we...
Women’s History Month honours pioneers and leaders
2019-10-18
October is Women’s History Month, giving Islanders the chance to be aware of and celebrate the many accomplishments of Island women in our proud and rich history. The theme this year is #MakeAnImpact, which recognizes the women of Canada who have broken down barriers and made a lasting impact on...