Engage PEI continues to connect Islanders with opportunities to impact communities across the province. Fourteen Islanders have been appointed to four government boards this month. “Islanders have a natural disposition to helping one another and stepping up to do what it takes to...
The Prince Edward Island submission and amendment to the federal ministry, Environment and Climate Change Canada, on carbon pricing.
Exploring opportunities to promote Prince Edward Island and supporting Island businesses overseas will be top of mind as Premier Wade MacLauchlan and the PEI delegation join federal ministers and Atlantic premiers on the Atlantic Growth Strategy mission to China. China is an...
Premier Wade MacLauchlan today released the following statement on the increase to minimum wage: Today, government confirmed the recommendation of the Employment Standards Board to increase minimum wage by 70 cents to $12.25 per hour on April 1, 2019. As a government we believe...
Prince Edward Island is a leader in environmental stewardship – we believe Islanders are creative, hard-working and committed to climate leadership. Our plan has always been to meet our climate change targets while protecting the pocket books of Islanders. Today, the federal...
The Government of Prince Edward Island would like to congratulate Chief Brian Francis on his appointment to the Senate. Chief Francis has been a great leader for the Abegweit First Nation for over a decade. His commitment to reconciliation for the well-being and prosperity of the...
Premier Wade MacLauchlan issued the following statement today regarding the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The dairy industry is an integral part of our Island communities and economy. The 165 farmers, their families and employees, the processors, and all who work in the...
The following is a statement from Premier Wade MacLauchlan in support of Prince Edward Island dairy farmers and producers. Prince Edward Island has benefitted from NAFTA and trade – through the creation of jobs for Islanders and strong Island businesses. We are a trading province...
Protecting the interests of Island businesses during uncertain economic times and expanding opportunities to promote Prince Edward Island south of the border will be top of mind as Premier Wade MacLauchlan heads to the New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers...
Premier Wade MacLauchlan today wrote to the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna and Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeill reiterating the concerns of Prince Edward Islanders regarding Northern Pulp’s plans for a new effluent treatment facility in...