The 2016 Ministerial Conference on the Canadian Francophonie (MCCF) was held this week in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Premier MacLauchlan attended the conference on June 22 and 23 as minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs. Representatives from each...
Intergovernmental Affairs works to ensure that the Province's interests are represented in international, national and regional discussions. This involves: Providing advice to the Premier and Ministers on international, federal-provincial, inter-provincial, and regional relations...
Did you buy a new car or eat a lot of lobster last year? You’re not alone. In 2015 Islanders bought more cars and lobster than ever before. Our population and economy continue to grow and we’re shipping more of our world-class products around the globe than we ever have before...
Developing a successful marketing strategy requires careful planning based on quality research. Much of that planning can and should happen before your product or service is ready for sale. Your marketing goal is to present your product or service in a way that will motivate as...
An international bioscience firm is expanding in Prince Edward Island thanks to a $3.5 million renovation. Sekisui Diagnostics has locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and in Charlottetown – where it leases a provincially owned facility in the West Royalty...
In the coming weeks, students and staff of Island schools will hear the peal of the alarm bell and take part in school-wide fire drills. It’s a familiar routine most will remember from bygone school days, but for some younger students it may be a new experience. The drills are...
Expanded coverage of optometry services is reducing the need for referrals to ophthalmologists, visits to family doctors, emergency departments and walk-in clinics. “Uptake has been excellent for this new program which allows optometrists across the province to screen for...
23 projects approved for funding Investing in local infrastructure helps ensure that Canadians have safe water and wastewater systems they can rely on, and efficient and modern public transit systems so they can get to work on time and back home safely at the end of a long day...
Government continues to make significant investments in education infrastructure, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “Education staff across the province have been working very hard to prepare schools and classrooms for Island students because...
This section provides an overview of the key components of Property Assessment and Property Tax in Prince Edward Island. Property Assessment forms the basis for the collection of provincial and municipal property tax in Prince Edward Island. If you disagree with the property...