Minimum wage in Prince Edward Island will increase from $15.40 to $16 per hour on October 1. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to government.
The provincial government wants to hear from Islanders as it undertakes a review of the AccessAbility Supports (AAS) Program to determine whether it is supporting residents living with disabilities to access the supports they need to...
The Government of Prince Edward Island is lowering the age eligibility for the free shingles vaccine from 60 to 50, effective immediately. Appointments for the Shingrix Vaccine can be booked by contacting a PEI community pharmacy...
The federal and provincial governments announced an enhancement to the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) that will provide financial support for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence. The two governments are investing nearly $6 million each to help survivors...
The Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) that was passed in the fall 2023 sitting of the Legislative Assembly has been proclaimed and is now in effect. The CYFSA replaces the Child Protection Act and...
Island seniors eligible for the Seniors Independence Initiative (SII) can now access up to $1,800 annually for practical services that make it easier for them to remain in their own homes and communities. The SII program...
Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on the first day of the 2024/2025 School Year: “As the new school year begins, I extend a warm welcome back to all students,...
The PEI Government is expanding insulin pump coverage so that all medically eligible residents who are living with type 1 diabetes, regardless of age, can get help with the costs for this treatment as of September...
Premier Dennis King announced today that nominations are open for the 2024 Joe Smallwood Recognition Award. The award is in memory of longtime horseman Joe Smallwood and was established to recognize individuals who have made a...
Government invites the public to provide their input on new draft regulations under the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act. The Act includes a requirement for foreign national recruiters to be licenced. The proposed regulations contain added...