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Statement by Premier King on National Day of Mourning
2020-04-28
Premier Dennis King has issued the following statement recognizing the National Day of Mourning:
“During the National Day of Mourning we take the time to pay our respects and remember all Islanders and Canadians who have lost their lives, have been injured or have become ill as a result of a...
Province outlines plans to “Renew PEI, Together”
2020-04-28
Today, Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison outlined the province’s safe, measured plan to ease public health restrictions related to COVID-19 for Islanders.
Renew PEI, Together outlines the guiding principles and phased approach to the...
Government provides further financial updates
2020-04-24
Today, Finance Minister Darlene Compton provided an update to the province’s financial and economic position.
Since government announced initial financial supports for Islanders in response to COVID-19, more than 30,000 applications for individual support and 2,000 applications from businesses...
Islanders offer condolences to Nova Scotians
2020-04-24
The Island Book of Condolence is now available to anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to Nova Scotians following last weekend’s tragic event.
“Our hearts are heavy with sorrow as we mourn with our sister province the far-reaching impacts of this senseless act of violence. It is in our very...
Province supporting, working with primary industries
2020-04-23
The Province of Prince Edward Island continues to work closely with primary industries to get ready for the spring season and address impacts of COVID-19.
“Prince Edward Island was built by our Island’s hard-working farming and fishing families and communities. It is important for not only our...
Supporting the mental health of Islanders
2020-04-22
By working together, the Province of Prince Edward Island, Health PEI and community are supporting the mental health and addictions needs of Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Not only is it important that we find real solutions to continue to address the mental health and addictions...
Province planning for easing of public health measures
2020-04-21
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison say a phased-in approach to easing back on public health measures in Prince Edward Island could begin as early as May 1.
The approach, called “Re-opening PEI, together”, will focus on public health and safety and requires...
Prince Edward Island declares a state of emergency
2020-04-16
To further enhance and support existing efforts to protect the health, safety and welfare of Islanders, the province has today declared a state of emergency and renewed the state of public health emergency.
Premier Dennis King extended the state of public health emergency initially declared under...
Province announces supports for post-secondary students
2020-04-14
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced enhanced employment and economic opportunities for Island students impacted by COVID-19.
In total, the Province will support the creation of 1,000 new job placements for Island high school and post-secondary students through increases to...
Province deems Easter Bunny an essential worker
2020-04-09
Premier Dennis King today declared the Easter Bunny an essential worker under the Public Health Act after consulting with Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison.
“I have spoken with the Easter Bunny to let him know that he can carry out his duties this weekend, delivering eggs to...