The premier of Prince Edward Island is the
first minister
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and
head of government
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for the
Canadian province
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of
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island (PEI; ) is one of the thirteen Provinces and territories of Canada, provinces and territories of Canada. It is the smallest province in terms of land area and population, but the most densely populated. The island has seve ...
.
The current premier of Prince Edward Island is
Dennis King
Dennis King (born Dennis Pratt, 2 November 1897 – 21 May 1971) was an English actor and singer.
Early years
Born on 2 November 1897 in Coventry, Warwickshire, or Birmingham, England, King was the son of John and Elizabeth King Pratt. He ...
, from the
Progressive Conservative Party.
See also
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Prime Minister of Canada
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Premier (Canada)
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List of premiers of Prince Edward Island
References
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