Today marks a significant milestone for health care in Prince Edward Island as 20 Island students officially begin their medical school journey here in PEI. This highly anticipated initiative is a major milestone in the province’s efforts to strengthen the health-care system and...
Non-profit organizations across the Island can apply for funding to implement projects that focus on benefiting women and girls across the province. The Interministerial Women’s Secretariat (IWS) Grant provides funding to support initiatives that promote the legal, health, social...
Family Violence Prevention Week is May 12-18, and this year’s theme is Preventing Family Violence in Older Adults. Throughout the week, communities and organizations across the Island will host events to foster conversations about family violence prevention, raise awareness...
Beginning in the fall of 2024, the Marion L. Reid Grant will provide funding for PEI residents who are enrolled in eligible health care programs at universities and colleges across Canada. Though most of the eligible programs of study are only available off-island, UPEI's Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner programs are also eligible for this grant. How does the Marion L. Reid Grant work? If you are an eligible student, you will receive the grant each academic year while attending post-secondary studies in an eligible health care program up to a maximum of four (4) academic years. You can...
The provincial government has expanded presumptive cancer coverage for firefighters to include five additional types of cancer. Under the Workers Compensation Act, presumptive cancer coverage means that it is presumed that a primary cancer for a fire inspector or firefighter is...
Each year, the Council of the Federation Literacy Award recognizes achievements in literacy in every province and territory. The award covers the spectrum of literacy, including family, Aboriginal, health, workplace and community literacy and recognizes the excellence of...
Thirty-two community organizations across the Island are receiving support from the provincial government for projects that promote diversity and inclusion. The Gender, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Community Enhancement Program provided a total of $650,000 in funding...