Islanders continue to have their voices heard on government agencies, boards and commissions through Engage PEI. Over 22 Islanders have been appointed or reappointed to nine boards this month. “It is absolutely tremendous to see that Islanders continue to help their communities...
The PEI Marketing Council supervises the creation and operation of producer boards, commissions and groups that regulate and control the production, sale, processing, marketing, transportation and pricing of natural products. Council recommends the establishment, amendment, or...
Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement: “June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The day was first declared in 1996...
The P.E.I. Agricultural Insurance Corporation (P.E.I.AIC) is a Provincial Crown Corporation and has a board of directors who oversee the Corporation's activities. The Board of Directors of a Crown Corporation has the legal responsibility to act in the best interests of the...
October 1 is recognized as Treaty Day, to celebrate the ongoing relationship between the PEI Mi’kmaq and Island residents and the province’s commitment to advancing reconciliation. “Treaty Day is a momentous occasion for Islanders, a day to remember and reaffirm the promises made...
The Province of Prince Edward Island and the PEI Mi’kmaq continue to move forward on the important work of advancing reconciliation through the celebration of Treaty Day. Treaty Day is a special day that strengthens the shared commitment of government and the Mi’kmaq to advance...
The French Language Services Act Annual Report is submitted by the Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs to the Legislative Assembly each fiscal year.
A dozen young Islanders have been named inaugural members of the Youth Futures Council. “Youth in this province have said they want to help make decisions on policies and services that affect their own lives,” said Workforce and Advanced Learning Minister Richard Brown. “The...
Island workers will earn $16 per hour by fall 2024. The Province accepted the annual minimum wage recommendations of the Employment Standards Board. Minimum wage will increase twice next year from $15 to $15.40 per hour on April 1, 2024, and once again from $15.40 to $16 per hour...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement: “Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. National Indigenous Peoples...