To ensure that no Islander is left behind due to the impact of COVID-19, the Province of Prince Edward Island today announced additional financial benefits to support small businesses, the self-employed and employees. “Our economy runs through the hard work and perseverance of...
Premier King today announced initial investments to support the Island’s most vulnerable. “This is an unprecedented time in our province which calls for an immediate response. We recognize that Islanders are being impacted greatly by COVID-19 and the measures in place to mitigate...
Premier Dennis King today announced an initial $25 million Emergency Contingency Fund to support Island workers, including the self-employed, and small businesses who are affected by COVID-19. “We know the decisions that we are making today as Cabinet and as a government are...
Today, Premier Dennis King spoke by phone with Charlottetown Mayor Phillip Brown to discuss ongoing coordination and readiness with the potential impacts of COVID-19 in the province. Premier King updated the mayor on provincial efforts to respond to both health and non-health...
Premier Dennis King today established three special cabinet committees as part of government’s response efforts to address the impacts of COVID-19 in the province. The special cabinet committees are focused on responding to the community and economic challenges being created by...
Premier Dennis King issued the following statement today related to COVID-19 and his personal travel: “We continue to see the growing impact of COVID-19 day by day and appreciate the significant impact it is having on Island families, my own included. Like many Islanders, my...
Premier King announced today that he is re-establishing the Premier’s Youth Council to ensure that young Islanders continue to play an important role in shaping the future of the province. The Premier’s Youth Council will provide advice to the premier and ministers on government...
Acadians, Francophones, Canadians and French speakers from around the world will be celebrating the French language and francophone culture in March. Every year, communities from all four corners of the world recognize March as the month of the Francophonie and celebrate the...
Premier Dennis King delivered his first State of the Province address to Rotary clubs of Prince Edward Island at the PEI Convention Centre on Monday, February 24th. Watch the archived live stream in YouTube. "The three most important priorities that require our attention: first...
Premier Dennis King issued the following statement on the resignation of Premier Dwight Ball: “I’ve had the privilege of working with Premier Ball over the past number of months. As a member of the Council of Atlantic Premiers and Council of the Federation, his leadership and...