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News before 1996 is not available online.
Further opportunities, in the form of a virtual town hall and a public Facebook Live event, have been announced that will provide more opportunities for Islanders to submit their ideas and feedback on the upcoming budget. All pre-budget consultations will be virtual this year and...
A number of tax changes announced within the 2020-2021 Operating Budget will leave more money in the hands of Islanders and businesses now when they need it most. The changes include the increase of the Low-Income Reduction Threshold from $18,000 to $19,000, the increase in the...
Changes to regulations under the Liquor Control Act will allow alcohol delivery service to continue permanently in Prince Edward Island to help support Island businesses. Agency liquor stores, micro-breweries, wineries, distilleries, ferment-on-premise establishments, and...
Online submissions for pre-budget consultations open today for Islanders to share their input and ideas for the upcoming provincial 2021-22 operating budget. This year, all pre-budget consultations will take place virtually to meet current public health measures. Islanders can...
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton tabled government’s capital budget outlining $195.9 million in planned spending on vital infrastructure in 2021-2022 that will continue to support Islanders and move the province towards net-zero. “This has been a...
Today, Finance Minister Darlene Compton provided the fall economic and fiscal update, which outlines for Islanders the province’s current economic position as it enters the new normal phase of living with COVID-19. Prince Edward Island experienced growth in the first quarter of...
The PEI Liquor Control Commission will open its new specialty store at Founders Food Hall and Market in Charlottetown on July 24, offering diverse and high-quality products to Islanders and visitors. The new location, called Notables, will carry Island products, as well as an...
The Annual Statistical Review, released today, provides Islanders with a fulsome analysis of the province, shows how strong Prince Edward Island’s economy was in 2019. The 46th Annual Statistical Review of the province includes data from provincial departments, Statistics Canada...
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton presented the 2020-21 provincial budget which outlines $2.2 billion in planned investments in Islanders, environment, business and primary sectors. “As challenging as the past few months have been, we have an...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced additional investments to support essential workers, small businesses, and the fishing and aquaculture industries as the province moves into its renewal phase of the pandemic. This includes a wage top-up for certain essential...