A new coordinator position and medical oversight will support firefighters in receiving the training they need to provide emergency medical response to people in PEI. Government recently funded a full-time coordinator position for the Medical First Responder (MFR) Program. The...
Two new assistance programs for Island oyster fishers will support those directly affected by the prevalence of MSX and Dermo in Island waters. The Oyster Fishers Training Fund will assist impacted fishers by providing funding for retraining opportunities. Through this fund...
PEI’s economy continues to benefit from the dedication, creativity, and contributions of its professional artists. Through Innovation PEI’s broad range of support programs, over 400 professional artists and creative organizations have received over 37.6M in the last five years to...
The provincial government is launching a new initiative to support organizations in addressing food insecurity across Prince Edward Island. The Community Food Fund will provide up to $10,000 in financial assistance to eligible organizations, or individuals partnering with...
National Nurse Practitioner Week is November 9 to 15 and the PEI government is proud to celebrate and recognize the incredible work of nurse practitioners across the province. These skilled professionals are helping more Islanders get the care they need and are often the first...
The Province of Prince Edward Island continues to make progress in strengthening the health care workforce with 121 students receiving funding through the Marion L. Reid Grant. The grant provides financial support to students enrolled in post-secondary studies in an eligible...
Beginning Monday, November 17, Island parents and guardians can register their child for kindergarten at their local school. Any child turning five years old by December 31 of the same year they are to begin kindergarten is eligible to be enrolled at their local English or French...
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “Every year on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Islanders and all Canadians honour the courage and sacrifice of veterans, armed forces members and all...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is seeking public input on proposed legislation that would regulate professional and amateur boxing, kick-boxing and mixed martial arts events across the province. The Combative Sport Commissioner Act would create a clear legal framework for...
Health PEI would like to clarify some points about access to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans for Islanders. To receive an MRI or any other diagnostic imaging service paid for by the public healthcare system, you must have a requisition from a specialist physician. Health...