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Government of PEI partners with Canadian Red Cross to provide additional support to Islanders
2019-10-03
The Government of Prince Edward Island has partnered with the Canadian Red Cross to continue delivery of the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance program (PDFAP) for Islanders. The program will provide residents, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations with an opportunity to apply for...
Government delivers emergency funding to Islanders
2019-09-14
Islanders will be able to access emergency funding from government in the coming days to help recover costs associated with damages following Hurricane Dorian. The province’s first-ever Provincial Disaster Assistance Program will be rolled out early next week to help Islanders with costs to repair...
Storm response
2019-09-13
Government appreciates the patience of Islanders as PEI Emergency Measures Organization, along with our emergency response partners, focus on life safety in the first week of storm response. “We thank the emergency responders who have been fighting fires and saving lives, and government is focusing...
More help available for people at Island food banks during storm recovery
2019-09-11
More help is available to Islanders who need it through Island food banks as part of response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Dorian. Island food banks will provide immediate food relief to Islanders, particularly the most vulnerable, who lost power and may be relying on the support of...
Update from PEI EMO on effects of Hurricane Dorian
2019-09-09
Islanders are beginning to see the recovery efforts from government, community partners and Maritime Electric. Restoration efforts following Hurricane Dorian are well underway and will be ongoing for several days and weeks. There have been no known fatalities due to Hurricane Dorian. The safety and...
Islanders advised to prepare for impacts of Hurricane Dorian
2019-09-05
Hurricanes and tropical storms are violent weather systems which can change direction on short notice. Even a significantly weakened system can carry high winds, heavy rain and flooding and can cause widespread destruction. The current track for Hurricane Dorian shows the storm passing through...
Government of Canada invests $2 million for Prince Edward Island to tackle drug-impaired driving
2019-08-06
The Government of Canada is taking action to keep our roads safe from drug-impaired drivers. Too many Canadians still do not understand the risks of driving after consuming cannabis. Many individuals continue to drive while impaired, and many more have been a passenger in a vehicle with a driver...
Look twice for motorcycles
2019-05-01
As warmer days arrive, more Islanders are enjoying PEI roads on their motorcycles. A reminder that law enforcement officers will be conducting special traffic checks throughout May to ensure motorcycle riders and drivers are driving safe. Scott Lundrigan, PEI Crimestoppers coordinator and a...
New lobbyists registry available April 1
2019-03-21
Islanders will benefit from a more transparent and accountable government with the introduction of an online registry for lobbyists. Prince Edward Island's new, Lobbyists Registration Act, and online registry take effect on April 1, 2019. “Lobbying is a legitimate and legal activity and is a...
Appointment of provincial Prothonotary
2019-03-08
The province is pleased to announce the appointment of Krista MacKay, Q.C., as the Prothonotary of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. “I would like to congratulate Krista MacKay on her appointment. She is a highly qualified professional with experience in both the...