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Annual Statistical Review showcases PEI’s resilience and growth in 2021
2022-07-13
The Annual Statistical Review released today, provides an analysis of the province’s economic state, shows areas that continued to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights the re-emergence of PEI’s economy. The 48th edition gathers data from provincial government departments, the...
Islanders to receive inflationary support payment this week
2022-07-04
This week, over 90,000 Island residents will receive a relief payment to support those most affected by pressures brought on by inflation. The inflationary support payment is a provincially funded initiative that will be delivered in collaboration with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to provide an...
Government providing property tax relief to Islanders
2022-05-06
The Government of Prince Edward Island is providing a one-time subsidy to offset the increase in 2022 provincial residential tax due to the 2021 Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Property Tax Subsidy will be administered through the Provincial Taxation Office and will provide a one-time subsidy to...
Government releases new diversity and inclusion strategy
2022-01-27
The provincial government released a new diversity and inclusion strategy to ensure it is providing a safe, inclusive and diverse work environment for employees and clients, today and in the future. The 2022-2025 Diversity and Inclusion Strategy will build on the 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Policy...
Volunteer Firefighters tax credit one of many tax changes to benefit Islanders
2021-12-30
A number of tax changes, including a tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ground search and rescue (GSAR) first responders will be introduced in the new year. The changes will be effective January 1, 2022 and include: increasing the firefighter tax credit from $500 to $1,000, providing free...
PEI liquor laws modernize
2021-12-20
The modernization of PEI’s liquor laws and regulations is taking another step forward with recent changes to the province’s Liquor Control Act. Changes made in the 2021 fall session of the Legislative Assembly come into effect December 18, 2021 and include: the ability for patrons to bring their...
Islanders invited to give their input during pre-budget consultations
2021-12-15
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 public health and safety precautions. Islanders can...
Islanders invited to provide feedback on Responsible Gambling Strategy
2021-11-29
Islanders can provide their input to update the current Responsible Gambling Strategy through online submissions beginning today. Through the PEI Lotteries Commission, Government awarded the MRSB group in updating, developing, and delivering the Province’s Responsible Gambling Strategy. MRSB is...
Province delivers fall fiscal update
2021-11-05
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 quarter of 2021, thanks to higher than...
Government releases Public Accounts for 2020-2021 fiscal year
2021-10-29
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 accountability report of the Government of Prince Edward...