Premier of Prince Edward Island

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Premier of Prince Edward Island
Premier ministre de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard
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Incumbent
Dennis King

since May 9, 2019
Office of the Premier
Style
Status Head of Government
Member of
Reports to
Seat Charlottetown
Appointer Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island
with the confidence of the Prince Edward Island Legislature
Term length At His Majesty's pleasure
contingent on the premier's ability to command confidence in the legislative assembly
Formation1851
First holder George Coles
Deputy Deputy Premier of Prince Edward Island
Salary$68,721 plus $74,634 (indemnity and allowances) [1]
Website Office of the Premier

The premier of Prince Edward Island is the first minister and head of government for the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island.

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The current premier of Prince Edward Island is Dennis King, from the Progressive Conservative Party.

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