CANADA, August 5 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement encouraging all Islanders to cheer on Team PEI at the 2022 Canada Games in Niagara: “This is an exciting day! To see our Prince Edward Island …
CANADA, August 1 - 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 …
CANADA, July 22 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement after the MV Holiday Island had a fire onboard off Wood Islands: “Today was a scary day for those passengers and staff on board the MV Holiday Island, their …
CANADA, July 17 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on PEI Pride Festival 2022: “The PEI Pride Festival, organized by Pride PEI, begins today and gives all of us the chance to celebrate the Island’s …
CANADA, July 15 - Premier Dennis King announced changes to the provincial cabinet today. The following MLAs were given new ministerial responsibilities this morning during a ceremony at Government House: Hon. Darlene Compton, member of the Legislative …
CANADA, July 12 - Canada’s Premiers came together in Victoria for their first in person meeting in over two years, to emphasize the urgent need for a new, sustainable health care funding partnership for Canadians. As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, …
CANADA, July 12 - Today, Canada’s Premiers focused their discussion on affordability issues now confronting Canadians and on fostering a strong post-pandemic economic recovery in the face of global disruptions. Specific priorities included: Strengthening …
CANADA, June 17 - Today, the exhibit Unearthing the Past: Archaeological Discoveries on Prince Edward Island was officially launched at the Acadian Museum in Miscouche. The exhibit features artifacts unearthed at four Acadian and Mi’kmaq sites across …
CANADA, June 10 - Islanders continue to share their experiences and knowledge by staying involved in provincial government agencies, boards and commissions. Last month, 21 people were appointed or reappointed to 11 government boards. “We are grateful for …
CANADA, June 10 - The official launch of the exhibit, Unearthing the Past: Archaeological Discoveries on Prince Edward Island, is 10 a.m. Friday, June 17 at the Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island in Miscouche. The exhibition illustrates the profession …
CANADA, June 9 - The Government of Prince Edward Island’s annual status report, Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada: 94 Calls to Action was released today. “We continue to make progress towards implementing the TRC Calls to Action in …
CANADA, June 3 - On June 3, 2021, the second anniversary of the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), a National Action Plan was released to drive transformative change to end systemic racism …
CANADA, May 26 - The following statements were issued by Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island and Stephanie Arnold, Chair of Anti-Racism Table on recent local, national and international events involving racism that have occurred in the recent …
CANADA, May 5 - May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). It is a day to bring awareness and to recognize and honour the lost lives of Indigenous women and girls. “Today we reflect on and honour the …
CANADA, May 4 - All Islanders are invited to participate in Family Violence Prevention Week May 9-15 to raise awareness and learn more about how to help prevent family violence. This year’s theme is the Impact of Family Violence on Children and Youth. …
CANADA, April 11 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, announced today that nominations are now being accepted for the Council of the Federation (COF) Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care. This one-time award will be …
CANADA, April 8 - The Indigenous Relations Secretariat of the Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased to support the Native Council of PEI through funding for a Men and Boys Coordinator within its organization to help address gender-based violence …
CANADA, April 8 - Islanders continue to engage with their communities, and share experiences and knowledge through provincial government agencies, boards and commissions. Last month, eight people were appointed or reappointed to three government boards. …
CANADA, April 7 - Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, issued the following statement in reaction to the 2022-2023 Federal budget released today: “I would like to congratulate Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland …
CANADA, March 21 - Atlantic Premiers met to discuss regional approaches to health care, economic recovery, cost of living, immigration and energy security. As Chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, Premier Tim Houston of Nova Scotia welcomed Premier …
