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The modernization of PEI’s liquor laws and regulations is taking another step forward with recent changes to the province’s Liquor Control Act. Changes made in the 2021 fall session of the Legislative Assembly come into effect December 18, 2021 and include: the ability for...
Online submissions for pre-budget consultations open today for Islanders to share their input and ideas for the upcoming provincial 2022-23 operating budget. This year again, all pre-budget consultations will take place virtually to adhere with public health and safety...
Islanders can provide their input to update the current Responsible Gambling Strategy through online submissions beginning today. Through the PEI Lotteries Commission, Government awarded the MRSB group in updating, developing, and delivering the Province’s Responsible Gambling...
Today, Finance Minister Darlene Compton delivered the fall fiscal and economic update to inform Islanders of the financial state of the province and the economic outlook for 2022. The province showed signs of significant recovery through the second quarter of 2021, thanks to...
Today, the Province released all three volumes of Public Accounts which include the audited financial results for government from the 2020-2021 fiscal year, and shows a deficit of $5.6M. Public Accounts is an annual financial summary and accountability report of the Government of...
Today Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton tabled government’s capital budget outlining $212 million in planned spending on vital infrastructure in 2022-2023 that will continue to build on commitments to support Islanders, now and in the future. “Over the past...
The Annual Statistical Review released today, provides an analysis of the province’s economic state, shows areas that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights the resilience of PEI’s economy. The 47th edition gathers data from provincial government departments, the...
An interest relief program for PEI tourism operators has been modified to help mitigate the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Tourism Interest Relief Program will now be expanded to include reimbursements on interest payable for property tax bills until December 31...
The Province will lower the interest rate on overdue property taxes, which had been announced in the 2021-2022 Operating Budget, to help reduce the financial burden for Island property owners. The rate will be adjusted from 1.5% per month to match the median Atlantic Canadian...
Today, Minister of Finance Darlene Compton announced that the Province will support the harness racing industry by paying for testing for the presence of Streptococcal Equi (Strangles) in standardbred racehorses. An Advisory Committee comprised of representatives from the...