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Islanders making their voices heard through Engage PEI
2018-10-18
Islanders continue to volunteer their time and expertise with the provincial government through Engage PEI. This month, 27 Islanders were appointed to 10 government agencies, boards and commissions. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to join one of more than 70 such boards covering various subjects...
Every Child Matters – Orange Shirt Day
2018-09-26
This Sunday (September 30) is Orange Shirt Day, a day for us all to remember and learn from the impact of residential schools on the Indigenous community. Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity for Islanders and Canadians to contemplate what survivors of residential schools endured, and to come...
Islanders go ‘back to school’ to government board
2018-09-20
The University of Prince Edward Island’s board of governors welcomed new members this month as the school welcomed its new and returning students. James Bradley, Bertha Campbell (re-appointment) and Brian Thompson joined the board in September. Engage PEI helps Islanders volunteer for more than 70...
Provincial government adds more designated French services
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/provincial-government-adds-more-designated-french-services
2018-09-05
Acadians, Francophones, and French-speaking Islanders now have guaranteed access to even more French language services. Many more services have become available to Islanders since the, French Language Services Act, came into effect in 2013 – from in-person services to web content on the Prince...
Island businesses have reason to be confident
2018-08-31
When Erin McGrath-Gaudet joined the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) in 2007, Prince Edward Island had a budget deficit while other provinces were enjoying surpluses. Now the Island has posted its third-straight surplus budget – and boasts impressive growth in population and GDP (...
Government boards welcome more Islanders
2018-08-03
Through Engage PEI, Islanders continue to get involved on provincial government agencies, boards, and commissions. This summer, we welcome Kim Griffin who will be replacing John Bell at the Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission. The Employment Standards Board also welcomes a new member...
Islanders share skills & knowledge through Engage PEI
2018-06-29
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island –, Islanders continue to dedicate their time and expertise with provincial government agencies, boards, and commissions. Two provincial government boards welcomed four new members in June:, Emergency Medical Services Board, • Darrell Chaisson • Christine...
Government is progressing towards women’s equality
2018-06-27
The provincial government continues to work with the Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women to improve women’s lives in our province. Government received a B- grade on the advisory council's 2018 Equality Report Card, which highlights areas of progress and areas of...
Excitement already building for Acadian Congrès 2019
2018-06-14
More than 100,000 people will descend on Prince Edward Island and southeast New Brunswick in 2019 for the Congrès Mondial Acadien (World Acadian Congress) August 10 to 24, and organizer Claudette Thériault says the event will have an earth-shaking impact the region’s culture and economy. Held every...
First-ever Mawi’omi Day brings students together
2018-06-05
The word mawi’omi in Mi’kmaq means “gathering,” and that’s exactly what students will be doing on Mawi’omi Day June 21 at the Abegweit First Nation. Mawi’omi Day is a pilot project that provides 65 students from Stonepark Intermediate, Mount Stewart Consolidated, and École François-Buote to...