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Islanders who received an e-mail titled “Tonight's Winner is Drawn in 10 Hours” should not click on the link it provides and are asked to delete the message. The provincial government’s e-mail newsletter system was accessed without authorization on Sunday, September 17. As a...
Public access to all government internet services has been restored after a broken fiber caused problems with the provincial government's network earlier today. Work was completed to successfully re-route data communications. Government apologizes for any inconvenience this...
Moody’s has joined with bond rating agency DBRS to reaffirm Prince Edward Island’s bond rating as stable, reflecting strong debt management practices. In its report released this week, Moody’s states that the province’s balanced 2017-18 operating budget and good fiscal...
DBRS has reaffirmed Prince Edward Island’s bond rating as stable, signaling that the province remains a good choice for potential investors and its economy is on the right track. The bond rating agency’s report states that Prince Edward Island’s economic outlook is positive and...
The provincial government’s 2016 Annual Statistical Review is now available. The 43rd edition gathers data from provincial government departments, the private sector and Statistics Canada to provide a socio-economic snapshot of Prince Edward Island. More than 100 data tables...
The provincial government is adapting its communication tools to reflect an increasingly mobile and wireless world. Government is requesting proposals from providers for a new smartphone and cell phone contract for government employees, which will also include health, crown...
Supporting Island Families - Low-income Islanders have another way to save money on their energy costs. The provincial government has re-launched Home Energy Low-income Program (HELP) which provides free home weatherization including the installation of caulking, weather...
The provincial government will deliver a budget surplus while meeting its commitment to families, health care, education, and enhanced employment opportunities. Finance Minister Allen Roach presented the 2017-18 operating budget to the Legislative Assembly today. The budget is...
The Prince Edward Island government is forecasting a $17.9 million deficit for the 2016-17 fiscal year, an $8.3 million increase over the budgeted deficit of $9.6 million. The increase in the deficit is a result of a $30 million reduction in HST payments from the federal...
Pre-budget consultations are beginning across Prince Edward Island. Finance Minister Allen Roach is holding consultations on the 2017-18 budget online and during four public meetings beginning later this month. The consultations provide individuals, organizations and businesses...