Premier Wade MacLauchlan today announced changes to Cabinet to provide leadership on government’s priorities to build growth and prosperity in all communities and regions of Prince Edward Island. The following members were sworn-in this afternoon during a ceremony at Government...
A new handbook will help the provincial government recognize and respond to employees affected by family violence. The handbook, Guidelines for Addressing Family Violence and the Workplace, will help managers and supervisors recognize the signs of family violence and provide...
Family Violence Prevention Week is a reminder that violence and abuse are never acceptable in any relationship. Communities across Prince Edward Island are marking the week - February 12 to 18 - by holding walks of silence, information presentations, and family activities to help...
Canada’s public healthcare system is a source of pride. The Government of Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island are committed to ensuring it is there to meet the needs of Canadian and Island families. Today, the federal government and the Government of Prince Edward...
Continuing a long tradition of collaboration between their two provinces, the governments of Quebec and Prince Edward Island today signed a new cooperation agreement and a statement on the Canadian Francophonie attesting to their commitment to the Canadian Francophonie and the...
More than a dozen Prince Edward Islanders were appointed or reappointed through Engage PEI this month to represent their fellow residents – and more are being sought. Health PEI is currently recruiting to fill vacancies on its board of directors. Applications will be accepted...
A review of Prince Edward Island’s two urban regional development corporations will better position the entities as catalysts for strong, sustainable economic development. Community and business leaders Fred Hyndman and Nicole Morrison, along with Deputy Minister of Finance David...
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...
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...
More Islanders continued to get involved with their government through Engage PEI this month. A total of 11 volunteers were appointed to three provincial government boards on October 25. “We are seeing an increasingly diverse group of Islanders giving of their time and talents to...