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News before 1996 is not available online.
The governments of Canada and PEI recognize that strategic investments in green and local wastewater infrastructure play a key role in supporting dynamic, healthy communities while improving residents’ quality of life and protecting the environment. Today, the Honourable Wayne...
Islanders understand the importance of protecting wildlife and the natural environment. A new investment will create new protected areas, including the fourth largest provincially managed protected area in the Island. Funding through the federal Canadian Nature Fund will enable...
Investing in efficient public transit infrastructure is essential to creating livable sustainable communities where people spend less time in traffic and more time with their loved ones. Today, Sean Casey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the...
A complete overhaul of the Albany Community Centre will better serve local residents and community activities. The Albany Community Centre has received $30,700 from the Department of Fisheries and Community’s Rural Growth Initiative. The total cost of the project is $61,400 which...
Major investments in Prince Edward Island wharves and harbours are needed to support the growing needs of fishers and aquaculturalists. Fisheries and Communities Minister Jamie Fox is calling on the federal government to significantly increase funding for the Small Craft Harbours...
Canada’s steel and aluminum sectors are key contributors to the Canadian economy, providing well-paying jobs across Canada. Helping the steel and aluminum sector modernize and adopt advanced manufacturing techniques and technologies enhances productivity, competitiveness and...
Oyster fishers will continue to benefit with renewed provincial investments under the Shellfish Enhancement Program. The Department of Fisheries and Communities is investing $100,000 through the Prince Edward Island Shellfish Association to enhance and develop publicly fished...
The Government of Canada is taking action to keep our roads safe from drug-impaired drivers. Too many Canadians still do not understand the risks of driving after consuming cannabis. Many individuals continue to drive while impaired, and many more have been a passenger in a...
Island communities are ready to welcome Acadians, francophones and francophiles from around the world for five days of Acadian cheer. Prince Edward Island will be a first-time co-host to the 25th anniversary of the World Acadian Congress with southeast New Brunswick. The Congress...
Prince Edward Island fishers and aquaculturists have an opportunity to develop new technologies and reduce their environmental impacts. The Department of Fisheries and Communities has developed two programs, the Research, Innovation and Growth Program and the PEI Fisheries and...