Atlantic Premiers met virtually today to discuss shared priorities and progress on collaborative work in areas of importance to Atlantic Canadians. This includes initiatives to improve affordability, housing, and health care, along with opportunities to address labour shortages...
Non-profit and charitable organizations are invited to apply for the 2024 round of Anti-Racism Grant funding. Funding through this program will be used to develop and deliver Anti-Racism activities that benefit and impact racialized and Indigenous communities in Prince Edward...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on Emancipation Day: “Today is an important day to recognize the strength and perseverance of Black communities. August 1 is recognized as Emancipation Day in Canada. In 1833, the British Empire...
The Government of Prince Edward Island’s annual status report, Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada: 94 Calls to Action was released today. “We continue to make progress towards implementing the TRC Calls to Action in Prince Edward Island. It is important that all...
Islanders are making positive impacts to their communities through their continued engagement on agencies, boards and commissions. Twenty-two Islanders have been appointed and reappointed to three government boards in the month of September. “The many perspectives and solutions...
Engage PEI continues to connect Islanders with opportunities to impact communities across the province. Fourteen Islanders have been appointed to four government boards this month. “Islanders have a natural disposition to helping one another and stepping up to do what it takes to...
On Wednesday, the Council of Atlantic Premiers had a follow-up meeting with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for the Government of Canada, regarding the implementation of the Clean Fuel Regulations which will have a disproportionate...
The province’s Anti-Racism Table is supporting community-led Anti-Racism work through another round of Anti-Racism Microgrant funding for 2023. “The Government of PEI saw the amazing community work, which resulted from the Anti-Racism Microgrants and it was important for us to...
The Government of Prince Edward Island recently entered into a Treaty Education Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, represented by Chief Junior Gould of Abegweit First Nation and Chief Darlene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation. “We are...
Islanders are encouraged to learn more about the culture, history and heritage of the PEI Mi’kmaq and Indigenous peoples on Prince Edward Island. "National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to reflect on the importance, the deep roots, and the incredible contributions of all...