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More funding available to support women and girls
2025-03-07
Non-profit organizations across the Island can apply for funding to implement projects that focus on benefiting women and girls across the province.
The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat (IWS) Grant provides funding to support initiatives that promote the legal, health, social and economic...
Islanders invited to give feedback on policing standards
2025-03-07
The Province is taking the preliminary steps of implementing a clear and comprehensive framework for governing police services on PEI, and members of the public are encouraged to participate.
The PEI Policing Standards will assist to modernize policing services, ensure that all agencies are...
Statement by Premier Lantz on International Women’s Day
2025-03-07
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on International Women’s Day:
“Tomorrow, March 8, we mark International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate women’s achievements, challenge biases, and push for greater gender equality.
This year’s theme, “Accelerate...
Attention drivers: Spring weight restrictions on Island roads
2025-03-06
Spring weight restrictions will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
These weight restrictions help minimize damage and reduce repair costs to Island roads as the roadbeds soften during the spring thaw. We appreciate our trucking industry partners for adhering to these...
Statement on direct-to-consumer alcohol sales
2025-03-06
Today, Hon. Jill Burridge issued the following statement regarding Prince Edward Island’s commitment to eliminating trade barriers in relation to direct-to-consumer sale of alcohol across Canada:
“Prince Edward Island is a committed member of Team Canada and has been from day one. At the most...
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island sign an agreement to address homelessness
2025-03-06
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island signed an agreement to support people living without homes, including in encampments, as part of the Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative (UHEI).
Funding will support the implementation of a Community Encampment Response Plan (CERP...
Employers can apply for wage subsides to hire summer students
2025-03-05
Island businesses hiring summer students may qualify for provincial government wage subsidies through two SkillsPEI summer employment programs.
The Jobs for Youth Program offers wage subsidies to employers hiring students aged 15-29 that work four to eight weeks during the summer and plan to...
Funding support available to businesses dealing with tariff implications
2025-03-05
The Province of PEI is launching new initiatives to further support Island businesses through marketing and export trade efforts, as well as loan assistance for operational needs.
The Export Enhancement and Diversification Assistance Program, offered through Innovation PEI,
will...
Cabinet Committee on Trade Relations announces province’s Tariff Response Plan to support Island businesses
2025-03-04
Today, Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island and the Cabinet Committee on Trade Relations, announced the Government of Prince Edward Island’s Tariff Response Plan, outlining the province’s strategy to support businesses impacted by newly implemented U.S. tariffs.
“As a province, we did...
Statement by Minister Bell on Special Olympics
2025-03-04
Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, Zack Bell issued the following statement on Special Olympics:
“Competing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games is a monumental achievement that highlights athletic talent and dedication.
I’d like to extend a huge congratulations and wish...