Flags on campus lowered to half-mast in honour of the late Hon. Mark McLane
The University of Prince Edward Island was saddened to learn of the passing of the Honourable Mark McLane, former Minister of Health and Wellness and Minister of Finance, MLA for Cornwall-Meadowbank; UPEI alumnus (BBA ’93); and UPEI Men’s Hockey Panther (1989–92) on March 17, 2026. He was a tireless advocate of health education; in particular, he supported the expansion of the UPEI Nursing program and the development of a Doctor of Medicine program on PEI.
The flags in front of the Kelley Memorial Building have been lowered to half-mast in his memory. Flags on all provincial government buildings, including libraries, schools, and all health facilities, have also been lowered to half-mast and will remain so until sunset on the day of the funeral, which has yet to be determined.
To allow Islanders to share their sympathies and honour the memory of Minister Mark McLane, Books of Condolences have been established by the Government of Prince Edward Island beginning Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the following locations:
- Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island (Hon. George Coles Building)
175 Richmond Street, Charlottetown; hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am– 4:30 pm - Shaw Building (Provincial Administrative Building)
95 Rochford Street (South Entrance), Charlottetown; hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm - Town of Cornwall – Town Hall
15 Mercedes Drive, Cornwall; hours: Monday– Saturday, 8:30 am– 4:30 pm - Online: https://www.lgpei.ca/form/shareyourcondolencesministermclane
The UPEI community expresses its condolences to Minister McLane’s wife Margie; daughters Maria, Bethany, and Katherine; and family, friends, and colleagues.
