A new mobile optometry service will offer on-site eye exams for long-term and community care residents in western PEI, improving access to eye care. The provincial government awarded $37,580 from the Health Innovation Fund to Jessica Wood Optometrist Inc., a Prince County-based...
Early Years Centres can now access further financial supports for inclusive early years education initiatives and new start-up funding is available to not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) to open new early childhood centres across the Island. The Province, in partnership with the...
Animal Bite Investigations A bite from any animal can be serious and should be examined by a health care professional. Prompt treatment can help to prevent infection or more serious illness. The Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) investigates reports of human exposure to a...
The Building Standards Council is established in accordance with the Building Codes Act. What is the function of the Council? The Building Standards Council shall advise the Minister on matters concerning the Building Codes Act and regulations; provide a liaison between the...
The Maintenance Enforcement Program manages any child and spousal support payments contained in a court order or separation agreement and registered with the PEI program. A person making payments is called the payor; the person receiving payments is the recipient. Under the...
Bats are considered one of the most commonly reported animals to have rabies. It is important to remember that not all bats have rabies, although, like all wildlife, it is important to admire them from a safe distance. Bats and Rabies in Canada How to keep bats out of your home...
Starting April 1, foreign workers on the Island will benefit from the first phase of the Temporary Foreign Workers Protection Act, which enhances their rights and ensures fair treatment in the workplace. The Act was passed in the provincial legislature in spring 2022...
The Province, along with other provincial and territorial governments, is calling on the Government of Canada to provide long-term, stable funding for transportation infrastructure that supports economic growth and trade. At the annual meeting of the Council of Ministers...