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Statement by Premier Rob Lantz on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
2025-03-21
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement:
“Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed annually on March 21 to recognize the injustices and prejudices fueled by racial discrimination.
This important day commemorates...
Recipients awarded with King Charles III Coronation Medal
2025-03-10
In a ceremony today at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown, 64 deserving people were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their significant contributions to Prince Edward Island.
Recipients were required to have made a meaningful contribution to...
Rendez-vous de la Francophonie 2025
2025-03-03
The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) is marking its 27th year this month with the theme, Cultivate your roots!
March is recognized as Francophonie Month around the world to celebrate the French language and culture. The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie is the perfect time to showcase the culture...
Recipients for latest round of Anti-Racism Grants and Microgrants
2025-02-07
Fifteen community organizations will receive a total of $375,000 in provincial funding for projects that promote cultural diversity, inclusion and efforts that help address racism.
The recipients were announced today at a networking event that brought together past and present grant recipients....
Provincial Government to remove U.S. products from LCC and limit procurement with U.S. based companies
2025-02-02
In response to yesterday’s announcement of the U.S. Administration imposing tariffs on Canadian products starting on Tuesday, the PEI Government will take immediate steps to remove U.S. based products from liquor stores and will be limiting procurement with U.S. based companies.
By Tuesday, all...
Province recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2024-09-30
Today, September 30, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day for all Islanders and Canadians to reflect on the painful impacts of residential schools and the continuing effects on Indigenous peoples and communities.
In 2021, an amendment to the Employment Standards Act officially...
Official Canadian Portrait of King Charles III
2024-08-20
Canadian Heritage recently released the official Canadian portraits of His Majesty King Charles III, Her Majesty Queen Camilla and Their Majesties The King and The Queen.
The PEI Protocol Office received printed copies of His Majesty’s official Canadian portrait.The 14 x 17-inch portrait will be...
Statement by Minister Gilles Arsenault on National Acadian Day
2024-08-15
Hon. Gilles Arsenault, Minister Responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs issued the following statement on National Acadian Day:
“Today, I am proud to celebrate National Acadian Day with all Islanders. On August 15 we recognize Acadie across the Atlantic provinces and celebrate the...
Anti-Racism Microgrant funding available
2024-01-25
Individuals, groups and organizations are invited to apply for the 2024 round of Anti-Racism Microgrant funding to support community-led anti-racism projects.
Funding will be used to develop and deliver Anti-Racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous communities in...
Hillsborough Park project agreement signed with PEI First Nations
2023-08-17
The Government of Prince Edward Island has signed a historic agreement with the Chiefs of Abegweit First Nation and Lennox Island First Nation for a housing project in Hillsborough Park, Charlottetown.
The agreement will provide land and opportunities to address the housing needs of First Nations...