I join Islanders in expressing relief and gratitude that all students and staff are safe following today’s events. We are thankful to our policing bodies for their efforts, led by the RCMP, in assessing the potential threat, immediately alerting the school system, and for their...
The provincial government is extending heartfelt congratulations to all newcomers who took the Oath of Citizenship during Canadian Citizenship ceremonies in Prince Edward Island this week, says Premier Wade MacLauchlan. “In becoming part of our Canadian and Island family, these...
The Provincial Government is actively working with all partners, led by the federal government, to pursue additional ferry service between Wood Islands and Caribou. The ferry is a critical transport and economic link between the Island and the mainland and the province has been...
Over the past 10 days, Prince Edward Islanders have had an unprecedented opportunity to express their views on our electoral system. I thank and acknowledge Islanders who engaged in the process. I recognize the work of Elections PEI to undertake a full education campaign...
A by-election to fill a recent vacancy in the District of Summerside-Wilmot will be held October 17. Premier Wade MacLauchlan made the announcement at the Silver Fox Community Complex following a Cabinet meeting this morning. “Holding the by-election in October will ensure...
I want to begin by thanking the Auditor General for her report. In early March 2015 when I asked the Auditor General to take on this special assignment, I indicated that this is not the way that our Government does business. The Auditor General has conducted a comprehensive...
The Provincial Government is pleased to join public and private sector donors in support of the Rotary Club of Summerside’s Inspire Learning Centre. Premier Wade MacLauchlan announced this morning during the official launch of the fundraising campaign that the province will...
Amendments to the Financial Administration Act were proclaimed October 22 as part of government’s ongoing commitment to enhance transparency and accountability. “Our government is committed to openness and transparency, and believes Islanders should have access to information on...
The 2016 Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie (MCCF) was held this week in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Premier MacLauchlan attended the conference on June 22 and 23 as minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs. Representatives from each...
Between October 29 and November 7, Prince Edward Islanders were invited through a plebiscite to express their views on electoral reform. The plebiscite was conducted with historic innovations in the methods and time-frame to cast a ballot. Islanders could vote online, by...