Bloyce Thompson was sworn in as the 35 th Premier of Prince Edward Island today during a ceremony at Government House. Premier Thompson has served in a number of portfolios since first being elected in 2019, including Minister of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is implementing the province’s first ever Policing Standards, which provide a comprehensive framework for governing police services on PEI. The new PEI Policing Standards aim to modernize policing services, ensure that all agencies are...
For Mary MacDonald, smoking began as a social choice in her teenage years. She remembers her first puff in grade eight, perched on a neighbour’s shed, and by grade ten she was smoking regularly. Now, almost 50 years later, Mary’s able to look back with absolute clarity. “It was...
Deputy Premier and Minister of Justice and Public Safety Bloyce Thompson issued the following statement on the 77 th Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights: “Today, we reflect on the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document that...
The Government of Prince Edward Island has directed PEI Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC) to place the existing inventory of American alcohol on shelves Dec. 11 with the net profit to be donated to food banks across the Island. The provincial government anticipates that...
Starting today, Access PEI locations in Charlottetown, Royalty Crossing Mall, Cornwall, Montague, and Summerside will provide real-time wait times, giving people more flexibility in choosing when and where to visit Access PEI. Islanders can view the real-time updates at Service...
Tomorrow is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day designated by Parliament to honour and remember those who have experienced gender-based violence and the lives lost in the Montreal Massacre. On December 6, 1989, 14 young women at L’Ecole...
Temporary shelter is available for Islanders who need a safe place to stay, especially during extreme or bad weather. Islanders in need of shelter urgently can call the Shelter Support Line at 1-833-220-4722, or be connected to the line by dialing 2-1-1. The Community Outreach...
When Doreen Pippy picks up the phone each morning, she’s not just returning calls. She’s offering help. As Health PEI’s Provincial Patient Navigator, Doreen is the bridge between Islanders and the care they need, guiding them through a complex system that many people struggle...
The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Finance PEI, is launching a new stream of financing that will aim to help young farmers enter the agriculture industry by increasing purchasing power and reducing barriers to growth. The Young Farmers Low Interest Loan Program is...