Building on the momentum from the Council of the Federation meeting in Toronto, Ontario, earlier this week, Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, announced several initiatives to help foster stronger ties with the United States of America going into 2025. A special...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement on Human Rights Day: "Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10, reminds us of the values of equality, dignity, and respect that should be afforded to all people. This year’s theme, Our...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: “November 25 is the launch of the Purple Ribbon Campaign and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance: “November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance and is a solemn occasion dedicated to honouring and remembering the lives of transgendered individuals who have lost...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the passing of former British Columbia Premier and former Canadian Ambassador to Germany, John Horgan: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, former Premier of British...
Applications are open for the 2024-2025 round of the Anti-Racism Grants with a total of $275,000 available – up from $100,000 in the last round of funding. This funding will be used to develop and deliver anti-racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous...
Applications are open for the 2024-2025 round of the Anti-Racism Microgrant with a total of $100,000 available – up from $50,000 in the last round of funding. The funding will support community-led anti-racism projects and will be used to develop and deliver Anti-Racism...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on World Polio Day: “World Polio Day is an opportunity to raise awareness in the fight for a polio-free world. Polio is a debilitating and life-threatening disease that can affect the brain and...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on Small Business Week: “This week, we celebrate and thank the small businesses that are the backbone of our Island’s economy and communities. These businesses play a crucial role in our towns and...
The Honourable Dr. Wassim Salamoun was installed as the 43rd Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island in a ceremony today at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. “I would like to congratulate His Honour, Dr. Wassim Salamoun, for becoming PEI’s 43rd Lieutenant...