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New Responsible Gambling Strategy for Islanders
2023-09-15
A new strategy to help guide responsible gambling programs and services on Prince Edward Island is now available.
The Responsible Gambling Strategy 2023-2028 will act on a government commitment to its citizens in providing a necessary update to responsible gambling programs on Prince Edward...
New numbers show PEI economy in good shape, driven by population and employment growth
2023-07-26
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 49th edition gathers data from provincial government departments, the private sector, and...
Province launching new Internship Program
2023-07-21
The Government of PEI is now accepting applications for those interested in joining the public service through internship opportunities.
The Internship Program is designed to support a centralized, cohort approach to onboarding and development while also introducing new, diverse, and talented...
Government introduces changes to income tax
2023-05-26
Today during the Legislative Assembly, Government introduced amendments to the Income Tax Act that will result in more than $14 million remaining in the pockets of Islanders beginning this year.
The bill implements income tax changes announced in the 2023-24 operating budget.
Starting in 2023...
Budget presents plan to support and improve the lives of Islanders
2023-05-25
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Jill Burridge presented government’s 2023-24 operating budget to the Legislative Assembly, outlining a record $3 billion in investments for Prince Edward Island.
“The province is changing. It’s time to be creative and rethink how we do things. Our...
Province banning TikTok on Government connected devices
2023-03-01
As of March 1, 2023, the Government of PEI will be banning the use of TikTok on Government connected mobile devices.
The changes are being made as a proactive measure to protect the privacy and security of government information, as TikTok’s mobile data collection methods include the ability to...
2022 Labour Force Survey shows record growth in PEI’s employment sector
2023-02-07
The 2022 Labour Force Survey for Prince Edward Island highlights a record year for employment and wage figures and showcases the strength of PEI’s growing economy.
The Labour Force Survey Annual Report is compiled and published by PEI’s Statistics Bureau in partnership with data collected by...
Province freezes property tax for second consecutive year to help Islanders with rising cost of living
2023-02-01
The Government of Prince Edward Island is delivering a property tax initiative that will provide a one-time subsidy to offset the 2023 property tax increase and further support Islanders with the cost of living.
Similar to the 2022 property tax initiative, the 2023 Property Tax Subsidy will be...
Inflationary support payment for Islanders arriving this week
2023-01-04
Islanders are reminded that beginning this week, inflationary support payments stemming from the $58 million investment announced by the Province in October 2022 will be distributed to qualified individuals.
The January 2023 Inflationary Support Payment is a provincially funded initiative that...
Province presents 2022-2023 Fiscal Update
2022-12-22
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 Provincial Government expects its financial results...