The Government of Prince Edward Island has transferred three parcels of Crown land to the Abegweit First Nation. The Government of Prince Edward Island is committed to meaningful reconciliation with the PEI Mi’kmaq and is always exploring opportunities to address shared goals...
The day of the Commemorative Ceremony (September 19, 2022) for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned as the Queen of Prince Edward Island and Canada for 70 years, will be considered a one-time statutory holiday in Prince Edward Island. In response to the federal...
Residents who are still without power and who are unable to celebrate Thanksgiving due to ongoing restoration efforts can pick up a holiday dinner at their local reception centre. In partnership with municipalities and local authorities, reception centres in Tignish Shore, North...
As part of the $20 million dollar fund to provide support to Islanders because of the rising cost of living, the Province of Prince Edward Island and T3 Transit have partnered to reduce the price of a monthly bus pass for Islanders. Effective Monday, March 14, the cost of a...
The province is expanding care for people who don’t have a primary care provider by opening two clinics for patients who cannot see a health care provider through virtual care because they require an in-person appointment. Since 2020, people without a primary care provider have...
Islanders continue to share their experiences and knowledge by staying involved in provincial government agencies, boards and commissions. Last month, 21 people were appointed or reappointed to 11 government boards. “We are grateful for all the contributions Islanders have made...
As 2021 came to a close, Islanders continued to contribute to their communities by participating in provincial government boards through Engage PEI. In November and December, 15 people were appointed or reappointed to seven agencies, boards and commissions. “Islanders continue to...
To mark the 70th anniversary of the accession to the Throne of Queen Elizabeth II, the Province established the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. Queen Elizabeth II passed on September 8, 2022, as Canada’s longest reigning Sovereign and the first to celebrate a platinum...
The Government of Prince Edward Island will be providing additional financial assistance to thousands of Islanders coping with increases in the cost of living, by providing an inflationary support payment to be distributed in January 2023 with the federal HST rebate. The support...
Islanders continue to engage with their communities, and share experiences and knowledge through provincial government agencies, boards and commissions. Last month, eight people were appointed or reappointed to three government boards. “We want to thank Islanders for sharing...