Section 5(2) of the Prince Edward Island Employment Standards Act requires the Prince Edward Island Employment Standards Board to conduct an annual review of the Minimum Wage. Written submissions are invited from interested parties by Thursday, the 30th day of October, 2025. By...
Islanders with innovative ideas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change, and strengthen community resilience can now apply for support through the Prince Edward Island Climate Challenge Fund. The fund provides financial support for projects that help...
A remarkable fossil footprint has been discovered in PEI by a local and it shines a new spotlight on the province for its world-class Permian Period fossils. Found along the shore of Hillsborough Bay, the fossil footprint dates back about 290 million years. The footprint is 25...
Health PEI offers addiction and substance use services for adults, youth, and those wanting to support family members. Need help now? Call the Mental Health and Addictions Phone Line at 1-833-553-6983 . Calls are answered by trained mental health professionals (a registered nurse...
What is Pathology and Cytology? Pathology is when doctors look at body tissues and fluids under a microscope to help understand what’s going on inside your body. These samples can come from a small piece of skin or tissue (called a biopsy), organs, blood, or other body fluids...
If you are age 65 or older, you are eligible for coverage of the cost of approved medications through the Seniors’ Drug Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if you: are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a valid PEI Health Card...
If you are a resident in a private nursing home, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Nursing Home Drug Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if you: are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a...
If you are a resident in a government long-term care nursing home or manor, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Institutional Pharmacy Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for this program if you: are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug...
The Prince Edward Island Generic Drug Program is for Islanders under the age of 65 who do not have insurance. The program limits out-of-pocket costs for eligible generic prescription drugs to a maximum cost of $19.95. Am I eligible for the Generic Drug Program? You are eligible for the program if you: have no private drug insurance coverage; are under 65 years of age; are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a valid PEI Health Card; and have completed an application and have been approved for coverage. How can I apply for the program? You can apply for the Generic...
If you are eligible for financial assistance, under the Social Assistance Act and Regulations, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Financial Assistance Drug Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if you: have a PEI Health...