With the addition of a new Neonatologist, more Island babies who are sick or born more prematurely will be able to receive neonatal intensive care services closer to home. Islander Dr. Beth Ellen Brown has joined the PEI health care team as a Neonatologist which has allowed the...
A new funding program will provide financial assistance to Islanders as they navigate through their fertility journey. Effective January 1, 2021, the Fertility Support Program will provide funding to Islanders who are accessing in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine...
Island children and families will regain access to child care in September, including before and after school programs. Beginning September 1, all 152 early learning and child care centres across the Island will begin operating at full capacity to support children and parents...
Prince Edward Island’s new Fertility Support Program will launch in January. The Fertility Support Program will provide funding to Islanders who are accessing in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and associated medications at out-of-province clinics. “We...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced further details about the expansion of child care services as the province begins to ease public health measures. The plan for child care services, in accordance with recommendations and guidelines provided by the Chief Public...
If you are a Grade 10 student, or a Grade 9 student in certain schools, and want to improve your French language skills, you can apply for a six-month cultural/language exchange with a Francophone student from Québec. You will each live with your exchange family and attend high...
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...
Premier Dennis King issued the following statement today related to COVID-19 and his personal travel: “We continue to see the growing impact of COVID-19 day by day and appreciate the significant impact it is having on Island families, my own included. Like many Islanders, my...
Premier Dennis King issued the following statement today on the passing of the Honourable Wilbur B. MacDonald: “I am deeply saddened to learn of Wilbur MacDonald’s passing, and I know the thoughts of his many colleagues and friends are with his family at this time. Wilbur...
Islanders can participate in an online survey to share their perspective on the provincial response to post-tropical storm Dorian for potential future improvements. The PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) initiated the PEI All Hazards Emergency Plan to help Islanders...