The French Language Services Act (FLSA) came into effect 10 years ago in Prince Edward Island on December 14, 2013. The Act is based on the principle of aligning the service priorities of the Acadian and Francophone community with the service capacity of government. When the Act...
Provincial and Federal representatives joined at an official ceremony to unveil and celebrate the opening of the new Women’s Unit at the Provincial Correctional Centre (PCC). First announced in 2019, the 22,722 ft² addition to the PCC will be the province’s first dedicated...
Five Island residents will bring their fresh perspectives and expertise to advancing post-secondary education on Prince Edward Island. Through Engage PEI, the following individuals will be joining the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Board of Governors for a three-year...
Health PEI welcomes two Mi’kmaq Health Systems Navigators to help Mi’kmaq people access health services on PEI. Shelby Arsenault is the Mi’kmaq Navigator West, working out of the Lennox Island Health Centre. Crissy Riley is the Mi’kmaq Navigator East, working out of the Abegweit...
Last spring, David Murphy received an email from the government of PEI that stood apart from the other messages in his inbox. “When I saw the email about grants for culture programs for seniors, I knew it was the perfect fit.” Murphy is a member of the Benevolent Irish Society...
The PEI Midwives Recruitment Incentive Program provides incentives to Registered Midwives to fill high-demand vacancies within Health PEI. Eligibility Who is eligible for this program? Eligible midwives who meet the following criteria: Are entitled to work in Canada; Are...
Eleven community organizations across the province received government grants to develop projects and services that benefit women in Prince Edward Island. A total of $300,000 in grants have been awarded to fund innovative projects that enhance awareness, education, and action...
Archival material can be searched online through our databases: the PARO Collections Database and Memory PEI. What is the PARO Collections Database? The PARO Collections Database can be searched for item-level access to vital statistics records, census material, and some of our most popular archival content, including maps, architectural plans, photographs, and other material. Where available, a digital scan of the original can also be accessed through the online database. Some of the major collections currently available online include: Vital Statistics Records Baptisms (including the former...
Canada Health Infoway (Infoway), the Department of Health and Wellness and Health P.E.I. are proud to announce the successful integration of PrescribeIT®, Canada's leading e-prescribing service, in Prince Edward Island’s Electronic Medical Record (EMR) program. This achievement...
Thousands of new and returning students across the province will benefit from greater access to programs, staff resources and renewed curriculum this year. Staffing for schools across the province has increased by 159 FTE frontline positions – including 59.5 FTE teachers, 92 FTE...