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Update on COVID-19 support programs
2020-05-14
Applications are now open for Island businesses and employers to apply for a temporary wage top-up for essential workers and funding to purchase health and safety protective measures in their workplaces. “I know that the last couple months have been incredibly challenging for both our essential...
Prince Edward Island eases more COVID-19 restrictions
2020-05-08
Today Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison announced a further easing of public health measures in Prince Edward Island as the last remaining case of COVID-19 is now recovered. “Islanders have been resilient in the face of this pandemic, working together while...
Province announces support for essential workers, small business and fisheries
2020-05-07
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced additional investments to support essential workers, small businesses, and the fishing and aquaculture industries as the province moves into its renewal phase of the pandemic. This includes a wage top-up for certain essential workers, support...
Additional provincial co-parenting supports now available
2020-05-12
Island families will now have access to more supports to help address the challenges of separation, divorce and parenting from multiple homes. The Co-parenting Action Team (CAT) is an interdepartmental program that will offer personalized supports to help parents address the co-parenting challenges...
New initiative connects Islanders with agriculture employment opportunities
2020-05-05
Islanders seeking work can now more easily connect with employment opportunities in the agriculture industry through a new labour initiative developed by the Province of Prince Edward Island. The COVID-19 Agriculture Labour Support Initiative (ALSI) allows individuals who are interested in working...
Provincial table to protect rights of children and youth
2020-05-12
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced the creation of the PEI Children and Youth Table to promote and protect the rights of children and youth during COVID-19 while the province awaits the formal appointment of the independent Child and Youth Advocate and enacting of the, Child and...
Domestic backyard burning permits now available online
2020-05-22
As part of the provincial government’s COVID-19 adaptation efforts, Island property owners can now apply for domestic burning permits online rather than driving to the nearest Forests, Fish and Wildlife office. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Forests, Fish and Wildlife offices remain...
Island lobster season opens tomorrow
2020-05-14
Islanders and fishers are ready for the opening of Prince Edward Island’s spring lobster season tomorrow as the province moves through the Renew PEI, Together phase of the pandemic. “Our Island fishing and aquaculture sectors have long played a vital role in contributing to our Island economy and...
Province provides update on public services, finances
2020-05-14
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island provide an update on government operations and financial supports for Islanders as the province plans for phase 2 of Renew PEI, Together. “Our province has been fortunate in containing the potential spread of OCDI-19 due to the quick action and steadfast...
Statement on Opening of Spring Lobster Fishing Season
2020-05-14
Premier Dennis King issued the following statement recognizing the opening of the spring lobster fishing season: “The opening of the spring lobster fishing season is one of the most anticipated days on Prince Edward Island. Unfortunately, the global pandemic has had a profound impact on Islanders...