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Statement from Premier MacLauchlan
2016-11-08
Over the past 10 days, Prince Edward Islanders have had an unprecedented opportunity to express their views on our electoral system. I thank and acknowledge Islanders who engaged in the process. I recognize the work of Elections PEI to undertake a full education campaign, Islanders who spoke up and...
Statement from Premier MacLauchlan regarding Plebiscite
2016-11-08
Between October 29 and November 7, Prince Edward Islanders were invited through a plebiscite to express their views on electoral reform. The plebiscite was conducted with historic innovations in the methods and time-frame to cast a ballot. Islanders could vote online, by telephone or in-person over...
Islanders appointed to boards in October
2016-10-31
More Islanders continued to get involved with their government through Engage PEI this month. A total of 11 volunteers were appointed to three provincial government boards on October 25. “We are seeing an increasingly diverse group of Islanders giving of their time and talents to enhance public...
Legislative changes improve transparency on loan write-offs
2016-10-24
Amendments to the, Financial Administration Act, were proclaimed October 22 as part of government’s ongoing commitment to enhance transparency and accountability. “Our government is committed to openness and transparency, and believes Islanders should have access to information on how provincial...
Senior leadership on environment, energy and the economy announced
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/senior-leadership-environment-energy-and-economy-announced
2016-10-21
New public service leadership will guide Prince Edward Island’s efforts on the environment, energy and the economy. Changes within the ranks of the senior management in the provincial government were announced today to build leadership capacity in the key areas of economic development, tourism,...
Statement by Premier Wade MacLauchlan on Auditor General's report
2016-10-18
The following is a statement from Premier Wade MacLauchlan:, "Following the release of the Auditor General’s special assignment report, our Government committed to acting swiftly to respond to the report and its recommendations. Our Government had previously taken steps on transparency and...
Statement on the passing of Barbara Hagerman
2016-10-06
The following is a statement from Premier Wade MacLauchlan:, “On behalf of the province of Prince Edward Island, I would like to express my condolences to the family and friends of former Lieutenant Governor Barbara Hagerman. As Prince Edward Island’s second female lieutenant governor she...
Statement by Premier Wade MacLauchlan on the Auditor General’s report
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/statement-premier-wade-maclauchlan-auditor-generals-report
2016-10-05
I want to begin by thanking the Auditor General for her report. In early March 2015 when I asked the Auditor General to take on this special assignment, I indicated that this is not the way that our Government does business. The Auditor General has conducted a comprehensive review and has...
Statement on Carbon pricing and mitigation
2016-10-04
Prince Edward Island’s efforts and reputation as a leader in climate change mitigation and adaptation will shape a flexible, P.E.I. approach to carbon pricing. Prince Edward Island is acknowledged as a committed contributor to international mitigation and adaptation actions around climate change...
Island population hits record high, nears 2017 target
2016-10-03
The most recent population figures show Prince Edward Island had the largest population increase in Atlantic Canada – exceeding the national increase – and is on track to meet government’s target of 150,000 by the end of next year. There were an estimated 148,649 Islanders as of July 1, 2016,...