The Premier of Prince Edward Island is the head of the provincial government, leading cabinet and setting government priorities for Canada's smallest province. The Premier is the leader of the party holding the most seats in the Legislative Assembly. Dennis King has served as Premier since 2019. PEI's small population (approximately 170,000) creates particularly direct relationships between the Premier and constituents. The Premier's office influences all provincial policy areas, including matters affecting municipalities. In such a small jurisdiction, municipal leaders often have relatively direct access to provincial decision-makers, including the Premier's office.