PEI Economy

The Dykerman family in Brookfield, Prince Edward Island, is passionate about farming, high service standards and quality produce.For more than three decades, the family operation has been growing and processing conventional vegetables for sale to...

Investing in infrastructure Skiers and snowboarders will benefit from more reliable and up to date equipment after the provincial government invested in a new groomer for the Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park at Brookvale. “This is great news for the...

Twelve organizations from all sectors across Prince Edward Island will host 15 interns and build climate change expertise in 2021 as part of the ClimateSense Professional Internship Program. The program provides funding for recent post-secondary...

Creating jobs for Islanders - To grow our economy and strengthen the middle class, Atlantic Canadians must have access to the skills training they need to find and keep good, well-paying jobs in Atlantic Canada. The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister...

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is reporting a successful spring lobster fishing season. “Fishers on Prince Edward Island are extremely hard working individuals who are passionate about their craft. I want to thank and recognize all...

Creating jobs for Islanders - The 2018 tourism marketing campaign will seek to maintain the industry’s incredible pace after four-straight record years for operators across the province. “The tourism industry has delivered major returns for Islanders...

Creating jobs for Islanders The 2019 tourism marketing campaign will call on “Mainlanders” to come find their Island, and all the delicious food, coastal scenery and unique culture that come with it. “Each of the last five years we’ve set records for...

Investing in infrastructure A planned roundabout will mean the end of an intersection residents of Oyster Bed Bridge consider a hazard to the lives and safety of travelers. This month, the Prince Edward Island government issued a tender for...

New changes to the Basic Personal Amount and Business Tax Credit will provide more tax relief to Islanders and Island businesses. In Budget 2018 the Basic amount was raised by an additional $500 bringing the total to $8,660. Now, government is again...

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...

The provincial government’s 2016 Annual Statistical Review is now available. The 43rd edition gathers data from provincial government departments, the private sector and Statistics Canada to provide a socio-economic snapshot of Prince Edward Island...

The Annual Statistical Review released today, provides an analysis of the province’s economic state, shows areas that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights the resilience of PEI’s economy. The 47th edition gathers data from...

The Annual Statistical Review, released today, provides Islanders with a fulsome analysis of the province, shows how strong Prince Edward Island’s economy was in 2019. The 46th Annual Statistical Review of the province includes data from provincial...

The 50th Annual Statistical Review shows that PEI still has the fastest growing economy among provinces, second only to the territory of Nunavut, despite economic expansion slowing for the second consecutive year. “We are marking 50 years of...

Records were broken and Islanders and industry from tip to tip can celebrate yet another successful year for tourism in Prince Edward Island. Statistics released by Tourism PEI today show that the Confederation Bridge, Charlottetown Airport and...

Investing in infrastructure - Islanders needing financial assistance with home renovations can apply for the Prince Edward Island Home Renovation Program until April 6 at 5 p.m. To learn if you qualify, visit princeedwardisland.ca/homerenoprograms or...

The ministers responsible for aquaculture in the Atlantic Provinces have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the ongoing development and management of their industries, based on common principles. This extends the previous MOU signed...

Investing in infrastructure - Faster internet service will help improve opportunities for education, business, and quality of life for more rural Islanders. The provincial government will soon issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a company or...

Investing in Infrastructure - Investing in public infrastructure supports efficient, affordable and sustainable transit services that help Canadians and their families get to work, school and essential services on time and back home safely at the end...

The strong economic performance and debt management practices of Islanders and the provincial government are reflected in recent bond ratings. For the first time since 2000, DBRS has upgraded the province’s bond rating from A(low) to A. As well...

Investing in infrastructure - When plow drivers get the call to “get your V on” in the winter, Jimmy Rhynes says it’s a signal that the storm was bad – but they’ve got it under control. The V plow is only used to clear mountains of snow from...

Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton presented the 2020-21 provincial budget which outlines $2.2 billion in planned investments in Islanders, environment, business and primary sectors. “As challenging as the past few months...

Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton delivered government’s 2020-21 operating budget that outlines $2.5 billion in spending for programs to assist Islanders, businesses, and industry recover from COVID-19, while...

Today, Hon. Jill Burridge, Minister of Finance, presented government’s 2024-25 operating budget to the legislative assembly, outlining $3.2 billion in investments for Prince Edward Island with a continued focus on healthcare, housing and...

Investing in infrastructure Communities, organizations and businesses can now apply for funding for public transit, green infrastructure, culture, recreation, and community development. “Over the past four years, more than $447 million has been...

The health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. Communities across Canada are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure their public infrastructure...

The health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. Communities across Canada are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure their public infrastructure...

The health and safety of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. Communities across Canada are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, and need immediate assistance to ensure their public infrastructure...

Investing in Infrastructure - The Honourable H. Wade MacLauchlan, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, today...

Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton tabled government’s capital budget that will see $156 million of planned spending on critical infrastructure through 2020-21 supporting the livelihood of Islanders and communities across...

Investing in Infrastructure The 2019-2020 Capital Budget will invest $156.6 Million in schools, affordable housing, mental health facilities and transportation infrastructure – the largest-ever capital budget in our province. “Our government has...

Spring has sprung, and so has Tourism season as June is filled with festivals and events for Islanders and visitors alike to enjoy. Tourism Week in Canada, May 26 – June 2, celebrates tourism across the country and here on the Island. As a primary...

After all the votes were tallied for this year's PEI Lobster Love campaign, a classic version of the lobster roll received the most love from lobster fans. From July 5th to 31st, participating restaurants across the Island were vying for the title of...

Investing in Infrastructure - An investment in public lands and a commitment to working with a wide range of users has yielded Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park. Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar, Economic Development and...

A strong and diverse group of 26 Island business and community leaders will help shape Prince Edward Island’s future success. Members of the new Regional Economic Advisory Councils meet for the first time today, August 3, in Stanley Bridge. The goal...

Creating jobs for Islanders - Builders and contractors like Carson Gill are benefiting from an active 2017 for residential construction in Prince Edward Island. Housing starts are up 43.7 percent compared to 2016 and building permits have increased...

Investing in infrastructure - More Islanders with chronic kidney disease will benefit from improved kidney care thanks to a new Provincial Renal Clinic. The provincial government – through its capital budget – is investing $2.1 million to construct...

Government is pleased to announce the Town of Cornwall has joined the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC). “The CADC is a true example of how the province and municipalities work together to support Island businesses and communities...

Investing in Infrastructure Holland College’s Atlantic Police Academy and the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) have entered into an 18-month contract to deliver CSC’s Correctional Training Program at Holland College in Slemon Park. To support the...

A new funding program is available for festivals and events organizers to help offset costs associated with ensuring COVID-19 health and safety protocols are in place. Organizers may be eligible for funding through the Festivals and Events Stability...

Initial tourism numbers show Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry saw growth in key indicators across the province in July, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald. “The tourism industry on Prince Edward Island is a...

Investing in Infrastructure - Investing in clean, reliable and affordable electricity promotes a high quality of life, supports economic prosperity, and helps grow the middle class. Today, the Honourable Wade MacLauchlan, Premier of Prince Edward...

Employers on PEI can apply for wage support to create summer job opportunities for Island students. The Jobs for Youth Program supports non-profit organizations, municipalities, and public and private businesses with funding to create summer jobs for...

Investing in Infrastructure - Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Paula Biggar showcased Prince Edward Island’s innovations when she met with federal, provincial, and territorial energy ministers last weekend. The Energy and Mines...

Like most of the farmers of the 1,500 farms on Prince Edward Island, the MacKinnons of Sandy Rae Farm near Montague don't take snow days off. Before sunrise 365 days a year - no matter the weather - Dannie or Alex MacKinnon is in the barn milking...

Government invites the public to have their say on a proposed Temporary Foreign Worker Act. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is a federal program that allows employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary jobs when qualified Canadians are...

Investing in Infrastructure - Work on the final and largest phase of the Trans-Canada Highway extension project from North River to Clyde River has commenced. The Trans-Canada Highway realignment builds on the ongoing investments by the Government of...

Island fishers and aquaculturists who have experienced damage due to Hurricane Fiona can access immediate financial supports and request clean-up assistance from the Province. Island aquaculturists and fishers may be eligible for financial assistance...

Feedback from the forestry sector will be used to help government with key decisions as it reviews programs, policies, and legislation related to PEI forests. PEI’s first Forest Industry Capacity Report surveyed 61 individuals in the forestry sector...

Investing in infrastructure - As one of the first six Three Oaks High School teachers to move into their renovated classrooms, grade 12 English and history teacher Sarah-Jane Dixon says she’s excited about the new learning environment. The initial...

All tourism operators on the Island are being offered a free basic web listing on Tourism PEI’s website for the 2021 season. Tourism PEI’s website is a primary tool to help visitors plan their vacations to Prince Edward Island. The free web listing...

Together, the Government of PEI and Government of Canada are working with the Tourism Industry Association of Prince Edward Island to provide free training programs and workshops to support Island tourism operators impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic....

Investing in infrastructure - Teachers and staff are preparing to welcome students to the new K-12 French first-language school and community centre in Rollo Bay in early 2018. The former Rollo Bay School is being renovated into a 45,000 square-foot...

Funding has been made available to PEI mussel processors that sell directly to retail operators to help them promote and sell their products to existing markets. The PEI Mussel Retail Promotional Support Initiative assists mussel processors with the...

The government of Prince Edward Island will help the province’s seed potato growers with an assistance program to compensate for the negative effects COVID-19 has had on their industry. The Seed Potato Recovery Program is a $1.19 million fund for...

A new funding program is available to inspire tourism businesses to think of new ideas that showcase Prince Edward Island as a year-round destination. The Multi-Season Tourism Product Development Fund provides support to tourism businesses to create...

An innovative and collaborative funding project is helping to sustain the oyster industry and the environment in PEI. PEI Oyster growers were hit hard due to COVID-19 and they had an excess of oysters available this fall. The Oyster Enhancement Fund...

Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island is announcing funding support to ensure the viability of important community facilities. The COVID-19 Operational Support Program for Community Halls, Rinks and Curling Facilities will provide non-repayable...

New funding is available for Island businesses to advertise locally over the holiday season. The COVID-19 Local Advertising Fund provides a maximum contribution of up to $2,500 to PEI businesses to offset the cost of advertising their consumer goods...

Investing in infrastructure - The provincial government will invest more than $134 million over the coming year in the priority areas of education, health, transportation and communications technology. Prince Edward Island’s 2018-19 Capital Budget...

The Government of Prince Edward Island is announcing a new funding program to support the development of housing across PEI. The Residential Unit Development Incentive (RUDI) for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings provides financial support to...

After hearing from greater Charlottetown area business communities and municipalities, Government is reinstating the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC) to support continued economic growth and innovation. “One of my first meetings was...

Today, the Province released all three volumes of Public Accounts which include the audited financial results for government from the 2020-2021 fiscal year, and shows a deficit of $5.6M. Public Accounts is an annual financial summary and...

The Province today released Volume one of the 2019-2020 Public Accounts that show the audited financial results for government from the 2019-2020 fiscal year, including a surplus of $22 million. Public Accounts is an annual summary and accountability...

The Province today released Volumes II and III of Public Accounts, which provides additional information regarding the financial results for government from the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Public Accounts is an annual summary and accountability report of...

Today, Minister of Finance Darlene Compton announced that the Province will support the harness racing industry by paying for testing for the presence of Streptococcal Equi (Strangles) in standardbred racehorses. An Advisory Committee comprised of...

A vibrant and professional film community creates opportunity for skilled workers from many disciplines, supports local businesses, and builds on existing tourism and cultural assets in the region. That is why the Government of Canada and the...

Investing in infrastructure You could say that Prince Edward Island’s newest long-term-care manors are being built around the residents who will live there. “When you design a building you have to start with the people who will use it and the reason...

New housing is being built in Prince Edward Island even faster than in 2015, Finance Minister Allen Roach says. “The rebound in housing construction that began in mid-2015 has continued into the first half of 2016, and at an even faster pace,”...

Creating jobs for Islanders - A $25,000 grant from the provincial government’s Ignition Fund in 2016 helped Suzanne Keough expand her one-year-old Rawsome Juice Company at just the right time. Applications are now being accepted ( www.innovationpei...

Seven Internet Service Providers (ISPs) received funding for projects that will help them to give their Island customers better, faster Internet service. The funding was provided through the Accelerated Internet Service Provider Pilot, a stream of...

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, June 6, 2016 – There will be more space available in Prince Edward Island to store live lobsters so they are as fresh as possible when they are processed and sent around the world. “The food industry requires...

When Erin McGrath-Gaudet joined the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) in 2007, Prince Edward Island had a budget deficit while other provinces were enjoying surpluses. Now the Island has posted its third-straight surplus budget – and...

Island students can apply for a summer job through a program that gives them valuable work experience and allows employers to benefit from their energy and talent. The Jobs for Youth Program, delivered by the Employment Development Agency, offers...

Effective immediately, Island workers who travel outside of the Atlantic Bubble can apply to work-isolate upon their return to Prince Edward Island if they undergo COVID-19 testing. Non-essential travel outside of the Atlantic provinces is not...

Online submissions for pre-budget consultations open today allowing Islanders to share their input and ideas for the Province’s upcoming 2023-24 operating budget. In order to effectively and efficiently reach communities and stakeholders across the...

Online submissions for pre-budget consultations open today for Islanders to share their input and ideas for the upcoming provincial 2022-23 operating budget. This year again, all pre-budget consultations will take place virtually to adhere with...

Islanders are invited to participate in pre-budget consultations taking place across Prince Edward Island next month. Finance Minister Heath MacDonald is holding consultations on the 2019-2020 Budget both online and at four public meetings. The...

Islanders are reminded about the various ways they can provide their ideas and input for the upcoming provincial 2021-2022 operating budget. As a result of ongoing Gender and Diversity Analysis on pre-budget consultations and discussions with key...

Strengthening Mental Health Services - A province-wide investment in mental health and addictions infrastructure will improve care for the one in ten Islanders who experience mental health and addictions challenges in their lifetime. As part of its...

Kinkora is becoming a better place to live – and a safer place to walk – thanks to governments working together. The community of 300-plus residents is getting some 800 metres of new sewer mains and 750 metres of storm main, which has transformed its...

Investing in infrastructure – An expanded L.M. Montgomery Elementary School will be better equipped to serve a growing student population. Construction has begun on the 16,300 square-foot project, which includes 10 new classrooms and several other...

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...

Investing in infrastructure - As she readies the current linear accelerator for her next patient, radiation therapist Leigh-Ann Locke explains how the world-class equipment arriving at the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre in March could be a life changer...

Investing in Infrastructure - The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are making infrastructure investments that will help create jobs, grow the middle class, and support a high standard of living for Canadians and their families. Today...

Investing in Infrastructure Prince Edward Island will have the best province wide internet service of any province in Canada by 2021. The federal government and the province announced the $74 million project today in Tracadie Cross. “This project...

The following is courtesy of the Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership. Tourism continues to be one of the world’s fastest-growing economic sectors, and it is of strategic importance to Atlantic Canada. It supports 9,600 businesses and provides full...

Creating jobs for Islanders - More meetings and conventions coming to the province – and a slate of successful new events – helped Prince Edward Island post record tourism results through June. The provincial government’s June tourism indicator...

Investing in infrastructure - One of the world’s leading planning and design firms will soon begin the planning process for a new mental health and addictions campus on Prince Edward Island. CannonDesign Ltd. has been awarded a contract following...

Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 15 cents to $13 per hour on April 1, 2021. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to Government after the review is complete. Media contact...

Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will reach $15 per hour by the end of next year. The first increase will be by 80 cents on January 1, 2023 to $14.50 per hour. The second increase will be 50 cents on October 1, 2023 to $15.00 per hour. The...

Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 60 cents to $12.85 per hour on April 1, 2020. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to government after the review is complete. To read the...

Investing in infrastructure - Nearly 200 more Islanders than last year will get financial help with home renovations from the Prince Edward Island government. Increased funding for the provincial government’s Home Renovation Program means everyone...

Following the reinstatement of the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC), a new private sector board is ready to lead the capital region in economic growth and innovation. The ten-person board consists of seven members from the Province...

Investing in Infrastructure - Sandi Lowther knows that transportation challenges often make it difficult to fill key tourism-related jobs on the Island’s north shore. Lowther and several other business owners in the Cavendish area have collaborated...

Government announced the development of a Clean Tech Park that includes a Clean Tech Academy and a Clean Tech Learning and Innovation Centre. The vision for this project is to establish an industry-led cluster and destination that attracts and...

Funding is available for Island businesses and non-profit organizations to help support innovative and smart ways for employees to work efficiently from home. The Telework Adaptation Fund offers up to $2,500 to eligible businesses and organizations...

Investing in infrastructure - Islanders planning to build a new home will have help from the provincial government to lower their energy bills. The New Home Construction Program will offer financial incentives of up to $5,000 to build energy...

The provincial government, together with the Hotel Association of PEI and Food Island Partnership, launched a new gift card incentive program to support tourism accommodation operators and the industry. For each consecutive two-night stay, guests at...

The Annual Statistical Review, released today, shows that despite the challenges Prince Edward Island faced in 2022, such as a pandemic and a hurricane, the province continues to grow in many ways. The 49 th edition gathers data from provincial...

Investing in infrastructure - The provincial government is encouraging Prince Edward Island tourism operators to add Motion Pay to their electronic payment offerings for Chinese clientele. Motion Pay allows users of Alipay and WeChat Pay to use QR...

The PEI Liquor Control Commission will open its new specialty store at Founders Food Hall and Market in Charlottetown on July 24, offering diverse and high-quality products to Islanders and visitors. The new location, called Notables, will carry...

Hog producers in Prince Edward Island (PEI) have been impacted by COVID-19 outbreaks and disease control measures at processing plants, and many producers are being forced to keep hogs on-farm beyond their standard lifecycle. This has resulted in...

The Province is launching a new film fund to help grow the film and television industry on Prince Edward Island. The goal of the PEI Film Production Fund (PEIFPF) is to: grow the skilled labour pool and support the development of local creative...

Investing in infrastructure - The yearly mix of heavy rain and melting snow can mean flooding in some Prince Edward Island jurisdictions, but in Summerside, governments have worked together to address a water challenge before it becomes a crisis...

Investing in infrastructure - Prince Edward Island is the first Canadian jurisdiction to provide residents free access to a new online tool that will help lower their energy bills. The MyEnergyXpert platform can help homes and business reduce their...

These days Karen Milligan is busy preparing the rooms and grounds at The Inn at St Peters for a 2017 tourism season that promises to beat the record set at her operation last year. Operators like Milligan from across the province are reporting...

Islanders are reminded that workers In Prince Edward Island will have access to paid sick leave as of October 1. The province made amendments to the Employment Standards Act giving employees the right to the following paid sick leave: One day of paid...

Tourism indicators in July are even better than initially anticipated with record numbers in overnight stays, pointing to the success of our season thanks to our tourism operators in Prince Edward Island, says Minister Heath MacDonald, Economic...

Today, the Government of PEI released all three volumes of Public Accounts which include the audited financial results for government from the 2022-2023 fiscal year and report a surplus of $14.4 million. Public Accounts is an annual financial summary...

Premier Dennis King today confirmed that more Islanders will soon be able to travel throughout the region as the four Atlantic provinces move forward with a travel bubble starting July 3. “Prince Edward Island has done incredibly well in mitigating...

The record pace in the tourism industry in 2016 showed no signs of slowing down in August, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald. “The preliminary numbers reported by industry have the province on pace for the busiest...

Premier Dennis King today announced an initial $25 million Emergency Contingency Fund to support Island workers, including the self-employed, and small businesses who are affected by COVID-19. “We know the decisions that we are making today as...

Premier Dennis King today announced two key initiatives to engage Islanders and the business community in identifying opportunities to address economic and supply challenges stemming from COVID-19 and support Islanders who need help now. The recently...

Premier King met with Doug Newson, Chief Executive Officer of the Charlottetown Airport Authority, yesterday to discuss the recent decision from WestJet to cancel routes in Atlantic Canada. Mr. Newson expressed his concern about the recent news...

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...

Islanders looking for a job can now more easily find work in the seafood industry through a labour program restructured by the Province in partnership with the PEI Seafood Processors Association. Islanders and students who are interested in working...

The provincial government is renewing the Future Fisher Program to continue providing assistance and advice to new entrants to the Island lobster industry. The program offers mentoring and financial support for new entrants to the Island lobster...

An interest relief program for PEI tourism operators has been modified to help mitigate the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Tourism Interest Relief Program will now be expanded to include reimbursements on interest payable for property...

Investing in infrastructure - The provincial government invites developers to submit proposals for at least 20 new affordable seniors housing units in Summerside. The deadline for submitting proposals is March 15, 2018 and details are available at...

Investing in infrastructure - The provincial government invites proposals from developers to build at least 30 new affordable seniors housing units in Charlottetown. This project is part of $5.2 million in federal funding received through the...

Investing in infrastructure - Improved Island-wide Internet services will provide faster and better access across Prince Edward Island. The provincial government has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for companies to make those enhancements. The...

Creating jobs for Islanders - After a record-setting one million overnight stays in 2017, Tourism PEI wants to attract even more visitors to Prince Edward Island in the May and June shoulder season. To reach that goal, the provincial government...

Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced more financial support for Islanders whose income has been impacted as a direct result of the public health state of emergency, as well as additional protocols to keep Islanders safe. The COVID-19...

Rural Prince Edward Island communities can now access funding to grow their population and economy. The province’s third consecutive balanced budget for 2018-19 provides nearly $2.5 million to promote the growth, prosperity and resiliency of rural...

Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced rental assistance for Islanders and commercial businesses impacted by COVID-19. “Islanders are facing financial pressures and uncertainty like never before. Right now, more than ever, we have to...

The province is launching supports to help Islanders get through the latest modified red level restricted measures related to COVID-19. The Prince Edward Island Emergency Payment for Workers is a $500 payment for workers and self-employed Islanders...

The province is launching new supports to help Islanders get through the pandemic and current public health restrictions put in place to mitigate and contain the spread of COVID-19. The Prince Edward Island Emergency Payment for Workers is a $500...

Creating jobs for Islanders - Singer-songwriter Jenni Roberge will produce three live-performance music videos with the Atlantic String Machine with the $5,000 Arts Grant she received from the Prince Edward Island government. Roberge is among 12...

Today, Finance Minister Darlene Compton delivered the fall fiscal and economic update to inform Islanders of the financial state of the province and the economic outlook for 2022. The province showed signs of significant recovery through the second...

The province is extending the COVID-19 Emergency Payment for Workers Program and the Emergency Income Relief Program for the Self-Employed to help Islanders get through the continued public health measures. Both programs were scheduled to end January...

Creating jobs for Islanders - Prince Edward Island in 2017 will likely surpass the one-million mark for overnight stays for the first time. There were 938,277 overnight stays in roofed accommodations and campgrounds recorded in the provincial...

The Province of Prince Edward Island ended the 2017-2018 fiscal year with a surplus of $75.2 million – the direct result of the hard work of Islanders, a strong economy, and the responsible spending of tax dollars. “Since 2015 we have been working...

Investing in Infrastructure - A new bridge will be built in North Lake Harbour to improve clearance for boat traffic and provide better access to facilities in the area. The provincial government is investing $2.5 million to replace the existing...

The province is reopening the COVID-19 Emergency Payment for Workers program to help Islanders get through the recent public health restrictions. The COVID-19 Emergency Payment for Workers program provides financial support to residents of Prince...

The province is releasing the fiscal and economic update that outlines the financial state of the province and the economic outlook for 2023. The Economic and Fiscal Update is an annual reflection provided after second quarter outlining what the...

Today, government released the fiscal and economic update that outlines the financial state of the province and the economic outlook for 2024. The economic and fiscal update is an annual reflection provided after second quarter outlining what the...

Today, Finance Minister Darlene Compton delivered the provincial economic and fiscal update and announced tax relief for Island property owners. At the end of 2019, Prince Edward Island’s economy was strong, outperforming the national average and...

Prince Edward Island’s estimated budget surplus of $600,000 will nearly double, according to the latest projections. Finance Minister Allen Roach presented the fall fiscal update and second-quarter forecast ( www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information...

As announced last fall, Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase twice in 2023. The first increase will be by 80 cents on January 1, 2023 to $14.50 per hour. The second increase will be 50 cents on October 1, 2023 to $15.00 per hour. The...

As announced last fall, Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 70 cents to $13.70 per hour on April 1, 2022. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to government after the review...

As announced last fall, Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will increase by 60 cents to $12.85 per hour on April 1, 2020. The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually and provides their recommendation to government after the review...

Investing in infrastructure - Investing in our roads and bridges will make the province’s transportation network safer and more efficient, while creating jobs for Islanders. The first round of provincial government tenders for the 2018 construction...

Investing in infrastructure - More than $6.65 million in new bridge and road improvements will help ensure Islanders and Island products get safely where they need to go. The province’s second round of construction tenders was announced today (March...

Through the department of Fisheries and Communities, the provincial government continues to work with and support people in rural communities across PEI throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March, more than $2 million has been invested to deliver...

The Second Quarter Forecast for 2018-19 indicates a surplus of $4,354,800, an improvement from the budgeted surplus of $1,474,700. “Prince Edward Island’s economy has seen solid economic growth over the last number of years and the trend continues...

Creating Jobs for Islanders Back in 1992, an aerospace industry in Prince Edward Island was just a dream. A quarter-century later, the aerospace industry is one of the Island’s largest exporters employing over 1,000 people, and Slemon Park is the hub...

Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2022 fall Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. Rich Knox of Performers’ Health, a previous recipient of the Ignition Fund, says...

Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2021 Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. Chelsey Lake of Lake Designs, a previous recipient of the Ignition Fund, says the fund...

Thanks to the Ignition Fund an Island-owned company, Irrigation Management Pro, will be able to serve clients across North America. "This grant gives us the ability to engage with growers so we can better support their needs, expand our capacity to...

Thanks to the Ignition Fund, Dave Iwankow, will be able to develop and market his product, CleanBands. “This award will help us to speed up the technical development and international marketing of our innovative technology,” said Iwankow. “We look...

Hon. Cory Deagle, minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture issued the following statement recognizing Tourism Week in Canada, April 24-30, 2023: “Tourism Week in Canada is an opportunity to recognize the tourism industry’s economic, social...

Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement on National Construction Day in Canada: “November 30th marks the 3rd annual National Construction Day in Canada. It’s a day for us to recognize the vital role the men...

Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement recognizing National Tourism Week, May 23 - 30, 2021: “National Tourism Week certainly feels different this year, but I want to assure both Islanders and our dearly missed...

Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island issued the following statement after Secretary Vilsack confirmed that PEI tablestock potatoes could resume shipping to Puerto Rico: “The reopening of this very important market for Prince Edward...

Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King today issued the following statement recognizing Small Business Week, which runs from October 18-24, 2020: “Prince Edward Island and its communities have always been defined by small business, and Island...

The potato industry contributes over $1.3 billion annually to the economy of Prince Edward Island, and is responsible for more than 5,000 full-time equivalent jobs, according to a new study prepared by the Department of Agriculture and Land. Research...

Creating jobs for Islanders - Haley Ellis admits she didn’t know much about asphalt when she started this past June as a summer student at the provincial government’s Slemon Park road shop. The 2017 Westisle Composite High School graduate did know...

Grants and incentives are rolling out to support Island residents interested in providing licensed child care in their own home. Licensed family home centres can receive financial support to reduce parent fees, fund wages and professional development...

Recent changes to the provincial subdivision and development regulations allow for greater density in rural subdivisions across PEI. The changes under the Planning Act will raise the threshold for the requirement of dedicated open space in a...

Being in business requires adapting to market conditions, and making strategic and innovative investments. That’s why the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are supporting the PEI Bag Company with investments for innovative equipment to...

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...

Creating jobs for Islanders - Overnight stays on Prince Edward Island have surpassed the one-million mark for the first time. Total overnight stays is a measurement of room nights sold at roofed accommodations combined with campground site nights...

Margaret McEachern knows she can offer Island visitors more than just great shopping at her business Knit Pickers in Mayfield. McEachern and other tourism operators will learn how to develop “hands on” experiential tourism packages at workshops this...

Creating jobs for Islanders Numbers released today by Tourism PEI for September show that 2018 will likely be the fifth straight record season for tourism visitation to the province. At Treetop Haven in Albany, owner Sheila Arsenault has had very...

Investing in infrastructure - Enhancing road safety, supporting trade, fostering innovation, and addressing climate change were key priorities discussed at meetings of Canada’s ministers of transportation and highway safety today (January 29) in...

Investing in Infrastructure - Trenching of the new electrical power cables across the Northumberland Strait is complete. The Isaac Newton cable-laying vessel has completed the trench work on the Interconnection Upgrade Project that began with pre...

Investing in infrastructure - Islanders with chronic kidney disease will benefit from improvements to Western Hospital’s hemodialysis unit. The provincial government is investing $500,000 through its capital budget to create a better-equipped, more...

Investing in infrastructure - Slemon Park has been a flight school and a Canadian Forces air base over the years, and now it is the heart of Prince Edward Island’s half-billion dollar a year aerospace and manufacturing industries. A growing client...

Investing in infrastructure - Overlooking Georgetown’s bustling harbour a few blocks from town hall is its new wastewater lagoon – a modest feature that will play a big part in the town’s future. “We are really excited about this,” said Dorothy...

Investing In infrastructure - For the community of Tignish, an investment in better wastewater processing is a big step toward environmental sustainability - and a success story of governments working together. With the help of the Canada Water and...

Investing in Infrastructure - Water quality is both a complicated job and a sacred public trust for the members of the Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association (ACWWA). The ACWWA meeting this week in Charlottetown brings together 300 water...

Investing in infrastructure - The last time Souris upgraded its water and sewer lines, the population of Prince Edward Island was 104,629, Swiss Family Robinson was playing in theatres, and Bobby Lewis’s “Tossin’ and Turnin’” was the No. 1 song. It...

Investing in Infrastructure - Roads, bridges, and water and wastewater systems are the public works infrastructure that helps communities grow. National Public Works Week (May 21 to 27) recognizes the contribution this infrastructure makes in...

Investing in infrastructure - Over the next several months, Wayne Carew and 15 of his fellow Islanders will be thinking about the future – five years to be exact – and they need other Islanders to do the same. Carew co-chairs the bid committee that...

Les Standen says there’s a reason North Rustico’s effluent – or treated wastewater – is famous across Canada. “That’s high quality effluent; you would think it was drinking water,” says Standen, who has chaired the town's water and sewer committee...