September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a statutory holiday to remember the history of residential schools and to honour the lives lost, the survivors and their families. Due to Hurricane Fiona and ongoing recovery efforts, public events recognizing the...
More help is available to Islanders who need it through Island food banks as part of response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Dorian. Island food banks will provide immediate food relief to Islanders, particularly the most vulnerable, who lost power and may be relying on...
The Premier’s Action Committee on Family Violence Prevention was first appointed by the Premier of Prince Edward Island in December 1995 and has been renewed for five year mandates. The most recent renewal is for the period of April 1, 2019 to March 2024. The mandate of the...
September 30 is a day that reminds everyone of the history of residential schools and their impacts on First Nations and Indigenous peoples. Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity for Islanders to listen, learn and reflect about the history of residential schools in Canada, and...
Annually recognized on October 1, Treaty Day celebrates the relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Islanders, and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation. To celebrate Treaty Day and mark the beginning of Mi’kmaw History Month, the leadership of the Mi’kmaq First...
Do you want to apply to be on a government agency, board or commission? Engage PEI oversees the recruitment of applicants and manages the appointment process for over 90 provincial government agencies, boards and commissions (ABCs). All Islanders are encouraged to apply to Engage...
The Prince Edward Island Environmental Advisory Council advises the minister responsible for the environment on matters related to air, land and water resources: conservation, protection and sustainable development. Who is the minister responsible for the Council? The minister...
This is a sample bylaw to establish the types, rates, and conditions of payments to be made to council members, council committees or another person.
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on Emancipation Day: “On March 23, 2022, the Prince Edward Island Legislature unanimously passed a bill to recognize August 1st as Emancipation Day. In 1833, the British Empire introduced the Slavery...
Attorney General Bloyce Thompson announced today the creation of a Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee to begin the selection process for a new Provincial Court Judge in light of Judge John R. A. Douglas’ upcoming resignation. “Judge Douglas has served the Province of Prince...