The complete story of Prince Edward Island’s population, social makeup, and economy can be found in the 42nd edition of the province’s Annual Statistical Review for 2015. “The Annual Statistical Review is one of the most important documents produced by the Government of Prince...
Taking the time to map out a realistic plan for your business before you open will pay off in the long run. Many successful entrepreneurs will agree that solid planning, both short-term and long-term, is the key to business success. The plan you begin to develop now will guide...
The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women operates at arm’s length from government to promote gender equality for all Islanders and support women’s full and active participation in the social, legal, cultural, economic and political life in the province. What does the...
I want to begin by thanking the Auditor General for her report. In early March 2015 when I asked the Auditor General to take on this special assignment, I indicated that this is not the way that our Government does business. The Auditor General has conducted a comprehensive...
The Government of Prince Edward Island will donate a parcel of provincially-owned land to the Town of Georgetown allowing the community needed space to expand services, says Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar. “This week government agreed to give...
Canada’s Ministers Responsible for Local Government met in Quebec City this week. Minister of Communities, Land and Environment Robert Mitchell represented Prince Edward Island at the national meeting. “It was an honour for me to attend the annual meeting of Ministers Responsible...
According to PISA results released today, Island students are reaching high levels of achievement in science, reading and mathematics, showing the largest and only significant improvement among provinces, and attaining the highest equity in student performance in the country...
Prince Edward Island is one step closer to becoming a learning destination for students seeking first-rate private training schools. Major amendments to the Private Training Schools Act will better protect students and assure high-quality training. Supportive legislation will...
A review of Prince Edward Island’s two urban regional development corporations will better position the entities as catalysts for strong, sustainable economic development. Community and business leaders Fred Hyndman and Nicole Morrison, along with Deputy Minister of Finance David...
When PEI Bag Company Sales Manager Jerry MacDonald retired after 43 years, someone at his retirement party said, “when you deal with the sales team here, you think you’re dealing with the owners.” The way they treat their customers has been key to the 80-year-old Island company’s...