Access PEI has been offering additional hours to aid with wait times and backlogs. Saturday, December 12 will be the final Saturday open for Access PEI Charlottetown. Additional days of operation, like Saturdays, will be evaluated with possible changes in 2021 to further meet the...
You must be 16 years of age or older to apply for your Instruction Driver’s Permit (Class 7 licence), sometimes called a Beginner’s Permit. You must present all the necessary documents, pay the required fee, and pass both a vision test and a written test based on the driving...
Island families will now have access to more supports to help address the challenges of separation, divorce and parenting from multiple homes. The Co-parenting Action Team (CAT) is an interdepartmental program that will offer personalized supports to help parents address the co...
Are you an International Medical Graduate interested in a career in medicine in Prince Edward Island? If so, this information that may help: For International medical specialists Visit the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for information on how to obtain...
The influenza vaccine for this year’s flu shots has arrived in Prince Edward Island and Islanders are encouraged to get their flu shot to protect themselves and their loved ones. “In our efforts to minimize the impact of the flu in Prince Edward Island, we are proud to provide...
A number of tax changes announced within the 2020-2021 Operating Budget will leave more money in the hands of Islanders and businesses now when they need it most. The changes include the increase of the Low-Income Reduction Threshold from $18,000 to $19,000, the increase in the...
The Access PEI office in Charlottetown will open on Saturday mornings to serve more Islanders and alleviate wait times. Beginning Saturday, September 12 until October 31, the Charlottetown office on Riverside Drive will be open from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. to provide some specific...
Islanders in rural PEI will benefit from a new council that will help ensure government decisions support various aspects of rural Prince Edward Island, such as people, communities, wellness and the environment. The 12 member Rural Communities Council will review government...
As we approach the holiday season, Islanders are reminded that many mental health and addiction services are available year-round to those who need support. “These are trying times filled with lots of difficult emotions,” said Dr. Jacqueline (Jackie) Roche, clinical psychologist...
911 The 911 Administration Office is responsible for the province’s Emergency 9-1-1 (call answer/transfer) System under the Emergency 911 Act. What happens when I call 9-1-1? The 9-1-1 call-taker will answer the phone and say “ 911, What is your emergency?” Then the call-taker...