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Province to provide incentives for Islanders to buy electric vehicles
2021-03-18
Beginning this spring, the Government of Prince Edward Island will offer the most generous electric vehicle (EV) incentive in Canada by providing $5,000 to Islanders who purchase a new or used EV. Government will also offer a free Level 2 charger to people who purchase an EV and $2,500 to those who...
Climate Challenge Fund supports Island innovation
2021-02-25
Fifteen groups will receive close to a million dollars through PEI’s Climate Challenge Fund to help Islanders adapt to climate change, develop new technologies and opportunities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in innovative ways. Projects funded in the first year of the program range from work...
Water Act protects drinking water and the environment, supports research
2021-02-19
Prince Edward Island will bring the, Water Act, into effect June 16, 2021, ensuring government is able to manage and protect water resources for the common good, including humans and the environment now and into the future. “Islanders want and deserve strong regulations, evidence-based decisions...
Winter perch fishing project on PEI
2021-01-26
A new research project allows anglers in PEI with a permit to take part in winter perch fishing, effective immediately until the end of March 2021. The provincial government secured a Scientific Collection License from Fisheries and Oceans Canada to carry out the winter perch fishery as an...
PEI Status of Women Minister supports national Declaration Against Violence
2021-01-25
Prince Edward Island Minister Natalie Jameson met with Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers responsible for the Status of Women for their 38th annual meeting Jan. 21-22, 2021 and endorsed the Federal Provincial Territorial Ministerial Joint Declaration for a Canada free of Gender- Based...
Applications being accepted for Women’s Secretariat Grants
2021-01-07
Funding from the Province’s Interministerial Secretariat is available to support women and girls in leadership roles, increase their participation in fields like science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), and engage boys and men in gender-based violence prevention. Girls interests and...
Famous Five book sales support PEI Women’s Institute scholarships
2020-12-09
The PEI Women’s Institute is setting up two new scholarships with proceeds of the sale of books that celebrate Prince Edward Island’s Famous Five and the contributions of these exceptional women leaders. “The response to the book ‘In their Own Words: Prince Edward Island’s Famous Five’ has been...
Groups take action to prevent violence against women
2020-11-25
Four Island organizations will receive funding through the Violence Against Women Prevention Grants to enhance awareness, education and action towards preventing violence against women in Prince Edward Island. “Violence and abuse affects everyone. We want to live in a place where people are safe,...
Nominate an environmental change-maker for an award
2020-11-18
Nominations are open for the environmental awards recognizing Islanders who make outstanding contributions to protecting and enhancing Prince Edward Island’s environment. There are three award categories: individual, organization and school. Nominations are open until January 15, 2021 at...
Climate coordinators will help prepare the Island for a changing future
2020-11-06
Every provincial government department now has a designated climate change coordinator to help with the province’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and plan for climate change. “As an Island province, climate change touches every single one of us. Part of government’s vision is to see...