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Province outlines next steps for children and students
2020-03-31
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced plans to support children, students, families and teachers impacted by school and daycare closures due to COVID-19. To ensure the health and safety of students, teachers and administration, all schools across Prince Edward Island remain closed...
Province announces rental support measures
2020-03-30
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced rental assistance for Islanders and commercial businesses impacted by COVID-19. “Islanders are facing financial pressures and uncertainty like never before. Right now, more than ever, we have to find ways to support one another. The Province of...
Premier announces initiatives to support COVID-19 specific needs
2020-03-30
Premier Dennis King today announced two key initiatives to engage Islanders and the business community in identifying opportunities to address economic and supply challenges stemming from COVID-19 and support Islanders who need help now. The recently established Premier’s Economic Recovery Council...
Provincial update on COVID-19 initiatives
2020-03-27
Working together, the Province of Prince Edward Island is making immediate investments to support Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the province provided updates on key initiatives to support community including enhanced rural internet initiatives and funding for non-profit...
March 24, 2020 - Premier King speaks with P.E.I. Nurses’ Union.
2020-03-24
Premier King spoke with Mona O’Shea, President of the P.E.I. Nurses’ Union, to better understand the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Island Nurses. Premier King thanked Island nurses, recognizing the personal sacrifices they are making to help keep Islanders safe and healthy. Frontline and...
March 24, 2020 - Premier King speaks with UPEI
2020-03-24
Premier King spoke with Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President of UPEI, to better understand the effects of COVID-19 on the Island’s university community. Premier King praised UPEI students, recognizing that this has been a difficult time for them. Mr. Abd-El-Aziz provided an update on the move to online...
March 24, 2020 - Premier King speaks with UPSE
2020-03-24
Premier King spoke with Karen Jackson, President of P.E.I. Union of Public Sector Employees, to better understand the effects of COVID-19 on Island workers. Premier King thanked Ms. Jackson and all UPSE employees for their important work during this difficult time. Both agreed to work together to...
March 24, 2020 - Premier King speaks with Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association
2020-03-24
Premier King spoke with Robert Ghiz, President of Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, to discuss the role of the industry during COVID-19. Premier King spoke to the critical role of the wireless industry in keeping Islanders informed of health and safety precautions during the...
March 24, 2020 - Premier King speaks with Holland College
2020-03-24
Premier King spoke with Sandy MacDonald, President of Holland College, to better understand the effects of COVID-19 on the Island’s college community. Premier King thanked students for their patience during these difficult times. Mr. MacDonald provided an update on the work to move programs to...
March 24, 2020 - Minister Compton speaks with local law firms
2020-03-24
Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Darlene Compton today spoke with Michael Drake from McInnes Cooper, Robin Aiken from Cox & Palmer, Ryan MacDonald from Key Murray Law, Bill Dow from Carr, Stevenson & MacKay, and Paul Kiley from Stewart McKelvey, to discuss the impacts of COVID-19...