Seasonal weight limits on PEI roads will come into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Annual restrictions protect roads while they are more vulnerable to damage from heavy vehicles. While restrictions are in place: Maximum axle loads for heavy trucks will be lowered...
Local businesses hiring summer students can apply for provincial government wage subsidies through SkillsPEI and the Employment Development Agency. The Jobs for Youth Program offers wage subsidies to employers hiring students aged 15-29 for eight to twelve weeks during the summer...
The start date for students for the 2026-27 school year is changing after a review and feedback from education stakeholders. The first day for students will now be Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Last year, for the first time, the Department of Education and Early Years released a...
The Province is inviting residents to share their opinion on changes to provincial laws in PEI. As the Department of Justice and Public Safety continues to regularly modernize provincial legislation, a consultation document for a new Charitable Lotteries Act has been posted...
Free tax filing clinics are available to Island residents with modest or no income to report, and a simple tax situation who need assistance in completing their tax and benefit return. Super Clinics will be offered again this year, featuring additional service providers, like the...
Minimum wage in Prince Edward Island will increase from $16.50 to $17 per hour on April 1. This increase was previously announced in 2025 and follows the Employment Standards Board annual recommendation to government. Media contact: Brooke Miller Department of Workforce and...
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, has issued a mandate letter to Cabinet, outlining the shared priorities and expectations that will guide the work of his new government. The letter sets clear direction for ministers and reinforces a disciplined, collaborative...
Island students will explore where their food comes from and how it is produced through classroom activities as part of Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM). Celebrated annually, CALM brings real-world learning about agriculture and food production to classrooms across the...
Acadians, Francophones, French-speaking Island residents are celebrating the French language and francophone culture during les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF). Every year, PEI communities join those around the world to recognize March as the month of the Francophonie...
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors and Minister responsible for Status of Women issued the following statement: “March is National Social Work month to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of social workers across our...