Islanders living in public long-term care will soon be paying less for their accommodation rates. The province is pleased to announce that the scheduled self-pay accommodation rate increase put into effect by the previous government has been cancelled. Also, the province is...
More help is available to Islanders who need it through Island food banks as part of response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Dorian. Island food banks will provide immediate food relief to Islanders, particularly the most vulnerable, who lost power and may be relying on...
A new residence building at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) will create dedicated year-round housing for post-secondary students. UPEI has the fastest growing university student population in Atlantic Canada and it will soon have a fourth on-campus residence through...
Islanders are quick to take action following the storm, moving swiftly into clean up phase. There is lots of debris and other materials to get rid of but roads, shoulders and sidewalks still need to be kept clear for public safety and to help recovery efforts. Islanders are asked...
Islanders will be able to access emergency funding from government in the coming days to help recover costs associated with damages following Hurricane Dorian. The province’s first-ever Provincial Disaster Assistance Program will be rolled out early next week to help Islanders...
Hearing from Islanders is the next step to establishing an independent Child and Youth Advocate Office that will assure the promotion and protection of the rights and views of Island children and youth. In July, a draft of the Child and Youth Advocate Act was prepared with intent...
Best Start is a voluntary in-home visiting program for families who face challenges and can benefit from additional support during a child's first three years. Public health nurses screen all newborns and their families across Prince Edward Island for the program within two weeks...
Islanders now have access to quick, online information about their qualification for help with early learning and child care costs. A bilingual Child Care Subsidy Calculator has been created, to help families determine their eligibility for the child care subsidy program and get...
The Elementary Math Assessment (EMA) measures math knowledge and skills learned up to the end of Grade 6. You can review detailed guidelines and policies in the Elementary Math Assessment Administration Guide. What areas of math are covered in the elementary math assessment? The...
Islanders can save money instantly and help the environment when they buy energy-efficient products ranging from light bulbs to refrigerators. From September 27 to November 3 Islanders are eligible for instant rebates in-store on select energy efficient products through...