The Annual Statistical Review, which provides a soci-economic analysis, shows that 2018 was another successful year for Prince Edward Island. “The Annual Statistical Review is an important reference document that provides up-to-date, accurate and impartial statistics on the...
The 44th edition of the Annual Statistical Review gathered data from provincial government departments, the private sector and Statistics Canada to provide a socio-economic snapshot of Prince Edward Island in 2017.
The provincial government has delivered a balanced budget that will invest in areas close to the hearts of Islanders. Finance Minister Darlene Compton presented the 2019-20 operating budget to the Legislative Assembly today. The budget is projecting a surplus of $1.8 million and...
Today the province announced more affordable housing initiatives, including new construction projects in Cornwall, Charlottetown and Souris. These latest initiatives continue to reflect the action items and priorities of the Housing Action Plan, ensuring that all Islanders have...
The Third Quarter Forecast for 2018-19 indicates a surplus of $13.8 million, an improvement from the budgeted surplus of $1.5 million. “The province’s economy continues to thrive and it is no surprise that PEI is projected to lead the country when it comes to economic growth in...
Home Together - Affordable Housing for PEI Today the province announced support for the Canadian Mental Health Association, PEI Division (CMHA PEI) to acquire a 30 unit residential apartment building in Charlottetown and maintain the units at an affordable level. Island...
Today the province announced an investment of $414,000 through the Housing Action Plan to stimulate the private development of nine new affordable units for seniors and families in Summerside. “This is another great example of the collaborative projects in the works to meet the...
The provincial government and the Community Legal Information Association of Prince Edward Island (CLIA) are collaborating to increase support for Island renters by creating a tenant support worker position. Seeing an increasing need for more tailored legal information and...
Prince Edward Island is implementing the Climate Leadership Act effective April 1, 2019.
Supporting Island families - Islanders will pay less in taxes this year due to decreases in taxes on gas and diesel. As of midnight, December 31, tax on gas is reduced by 3.42 cents per litre, with a 4.37 cents per litre reduction on diesel tax. “Islanders are working hard and...