Major enhancements to the provincial government’s social assistance program will help Islanders overcome barriers and become more self reliant. The significant improvements (details at www.princeedwardisland.ca/SA-renewal) include: allowing Islanders to have more savings – and...
Islanders on social assistance will benefit from the province’s continued economic growth through increased monthly allowance supports, as of January 1, 2020. The increased allowance rates will benefit people in all regions of Prince Edward Island and improve the lives of...
Creating jobs for Islanders - The Government of Prince Edward Island is building on its partnerships with community organizations across the province to jointly help strengthen Island communities and assist Islanders in entering the workforce. Through these initiatives, Islanders...
Premier Dennis King today announced additional changes to the provincial government’s senior management team that continue to support realigned departments and agencies, and reflect a commitment to better serve all Islanders. “As a new government, we are striving to build a...
Five more Island startups are using the latest technologies to deliver innovative products and services thanks to PEI’s Ignition Fund. Twice a year, Innovation PEI welcomes entrepreneurs and established businesses to apply for up to $25,000 to develop or get their innovation to...
The second session of the Sixty-sixth General Assembly of Prince Edward Island opened today with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. The speech outlines a path forward for Prince Edward Island...
Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That is why the Government of Canada partnered with the Government of Prince Edward Island to provide additional support to thousands of low-income households across the province. The Honourable Ahmed Hussen...
Supporting Island families Islanders are invited to help implement the Poverty Reduction Action Plan by providing advice to government and support to community networks on initiatives that will help those who need it most. The Poverty Reduction Council will monitor the delivery...
Thousands of new and returning students across the province will benefit from greater access to programs, staff resources and renewed curriculum this year. Staffing for schools across the province has increased by 159 FTE frontline positions – including 59.5 FTE teachers, 92 FTE...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced that an application will be submitted to temporarily relocate the Community Outreach Centre to Park Street in Charlottetown, and if approved, will close the current location on Euston Street within 60 days of approval from the...