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Government will cover the cost of testing Island racehorses for Strangles
2021-03-23
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 representatives from the Atlantic Veterinary...
Tax changes provide relief and assistance for Islanders affected by the pandemic
2021-03-16
The provincial government will make tax changes so that Islanders and businesses can keep more money in their pockets as the province continues to recover from the effects of COVID-19.
The changes are effective January 2022 and include:
Increasing the basic personal income tax exemption to $11...
Budget 2021-22 shows province’s path to recovery
2021-03-12
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 optimistically turning an eye to the future.
“With the...