Islanders are asked to review new guidelines that will be implemented this fall in Island schools to help create safer, more inclusive learning and social environments. The Department of Education and Lifelong Learning wants Islanders to review the draft Guidelines for Respecting...
In the Legislative Assembly today, Minister Steven Myers announced that Islanders who purchase an eligible electric vehicle (EV) can receive the Universal Electric Vehicle Incentive retroactive to April 1, 2021. Any bill of sale on an eligible electric vehicle, plug in hybrid, or...
The provincial government will make tax changes so that Islanders and businesses can keep more money in their pockets as the province continues to recover from the effects of COVID-19. The changes are effective January 2022 and include: Increasing the basic personal income tax...
Islanders can borrow MP3 players from public libraries for a loved one living with memory loss to help activate their memories through music. The new Music and Memory program provides access to MP3 players that can be loaded with personalized playlists. The goal is to help people...
The Microphone Project provides a resource to help teachers, parents and community group leaders start a conversation with students on topics including consent, healthy relationships, communication and support. This resource supports Grade 9 Health Curriculum and outcomes...
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, has announced new measures for those travelling to or from Prince Edward Island. "Given changes in epidemiology and increased infectious pressure in Atlantic Canada in the past few days, it is necessary to increase restrictions...
A new incentive will provide a cash reward to people who help bring experienced registered nurses into Prince Edward Island’s healthcare system. The PEI Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Referral Program encourages Islanders to promote the benefits of living and working in PEI to...
Beginning December 1, the Government of Prince Edward Island will offer qualified low-income Islanders a free heat pump. This will assist in eliminating the need for fossil burning heat sources in residential homes. “We are working to make it easier and more affordable for...
Health PEI advises that the schedule for the COVID-19 drop-in testing sites and cough and fever clinics will change for the remainder of November including holiday hours for November 11 th. Drop-in testing sites 64 Park Street, Charlottetown Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm Saturday -...
Sexual Assault Awareness Week, September 20-24, is a time to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate people and communities on how to better respond to and prevent sexual violence. The PEI government is creating a strategy for a coordinated approach to prevent and...