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Native Council will sing, dance away violence
2017-12-06
Supporting Island families -, Some things are too painful for words – they need to be shouted, danced, or drummed. That’s what the Native Council of Prince Edward Island intends to do with the $38,000 grant it was awarded by the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat to help community-based efforts...
New funding agreement for municipalities announced
2017-12-06
The provincial government has announced an historic new way to fund the Island’s municipalities. Finance Minister Allen Roach today (November 6) outlined the funding changes in the Legislative Assembly. The new agreement will provide municipalities with more predictable funding and stronger growth...
Violence Against Women Prevention Grant recipients announced
2017-11-24
Supporting Island families -, Three Island community groups will receive funding for their efforts to help all women feel safe from the threat of violence. The Native Council of Prince Edward Island, the PEI Coalition for Women in Government, and PEI Family Violence Prevention Services have been...
Provincial budget surplus nearly doubles
2017-11-22
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/finance/economic-and-fiscal-updates ) to the...
Government invests in infrastructure to support Islanders
2017-11-17
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, presented by Finance Minister Allen Roach to the...
Status of Women ministers advance key priorities
2017-11-10
By working together, ministers responsible for the Status of Women have the opportunity to help advance gender equality across Canada. This was the main theme of the 35th annual meeting of the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women held November 8 to 10...
Province’s debt rating reaffirmed as stable
2017-11-01
A third bond rating agency has reaffirmed the province’s debt rating as stable, again demonstrating government’s sound management of taxpayers’ dollars. Standard and Poor's (S&P Global) has joined Moody’s and DBRS in forecasting a stable outlook for the economy. The agency said that over...
Province reduces deficit by $8.25 million, on track to balance
2017-10-31
The provincial deficit for the 2016-2017 fiscal year now stands at just $1.3 million, with the province on track to achieve a balanced budget in the current fiscal year. Thanks to good financial stewardship, a strong economy, and a focus on key priorities, the deficit of $1.3 million compares...
Share your stories during Women’s History Month
2017-10-02
Women who have contributed to the social, political, and historical fabric of Prince Edward Island will be celebrated throughout October. Women’s History Month showcases the achievements of women and girls throughout Canada’s history and those who continue to shape our country. The provincial...
Unauthorized spam sent by government e-mail system
2017-09-18
Islanders who received an e-mail titled “Tonight's Winner is Drawn in 10 Hours” should not click on the link it provides and are asked to delete the message. The provincial government’s e-mail newsletter system was accessed without authorization on Sunday, September 17. As a result, the...