Deputy Premier of Prince Edward Island

The deputy premier of Prince Edward Island is an office that was created on January 13, 2010, with the appointment of its first occupier George Webster, by Premier Robert Ghiz.[1] Webster continued in this post under Premier Wade MacLauchlan, from February 23, 2015, to May 20, 2015.

Deputy premier of
Prince Edward Island
Incumbent
Bloyce Thompson
since April 14, 2023
Executive Council of Prince Edward Island
StyleThe Honourable
Member of
AppointerLieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
FormationJanuary 13, 2010 (2010-01-13)

On May 9, 2019, Darlene Compton was named deputy premier, under Premier Dennis King. She later resigned on April 3, 2023. Compton was elected Speaker of the Prince Edward Island legislature on May 23, 2023.

Bloyce Thompson was appointed the third deputy premier on April 14, 2023.

No. Name Term of office Political party Premier
1 George T. Webster January 13, 2010 May 20, 2015 Liberal Robert Ghiz,
Wade MacLauchlan
2 Darlene Compton May 9, 2019 April 3, 2023 Progressive Conservative Dennis King
3 Bloyce Thompson April 14, 2023 Incumbent Progressive Conservative Dennis King

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