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Honourable Rob Lantz

The Honourable Rob Lantz was sworn into office as the 34th Premier of Prince Edward Island on February 9, 2026.

His ministerial portfolios include Intergovernmental Affairs, Indigenous Relations, and Premier and President of Executive Council.


Rob Lantz serves as the 34th Premier of Prince Edward Island, continuing in the role following his reappointment in February 2026.

A lifelong resident of District 13, Charlottetown–Brighton, Premier Lantz attended local schools and is a graduate of both the University of Prince Edward Island and Holland College. He and his wife, Kelly, have raised their two sons, Brodie and Ronan, in Charlottetown–Brighton. 

Before entering provincial politics, Premier Lantz served two terms on Charlottetown City Council representing Charlottetown–Brighton and has contributed to community organizations such as the United Way and the Colonel Gray Education Foundation. 

In the private sector, he has worked as an advisor, partner, and investor in emerging business ventures in the bioscience, sports technology, and renewable energy sectors, and has provided consulting services in the information technology field.

Premier Lantz was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for District 13 on April 3, 2023. He has previously served as Minister of Housing, Land, and Communities, and in October 2024 he was appointed Minister of Education and Early Years. He first assumed office as Premier on February 21, 2025.


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