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Province takes ‘action’ to grow film industry
2018-06-27
Prince Edward Island’s independent filmmakers now have more support to help them produce quality content and grow the industry.
The provincial government has launched two new film initiatives – the Film Media Fund and Film 4Ward program. They are funded by $350,000 from the Department of Economic...
Government improves lending agency transparency
2018-06-01
Islanders now have improved access to open and transparent information about money lent to companies by the provincial government.
A policy change affecting government’s two lending agencies – Finance PEI (FPEI) and Island Investment Development Inc (IIDI) – requires all loans of more than $...
Province will continue to stand up for Island companies following new trade tariffs
2018-06-01
The provincial government supports the federal government’s response to new steel and aluminum tariffs announced by the United States and will continue to defend the interests of Island companies.
The province will engage with industry members and associations over the coming days to discuss...
French Language Services Act - 2016-2017 Annual Report
2018-05-24
The French Language Services Act Annual Report is submitted by the Minister responsible for Acadian and Francophone Affairs to the Legislative Assembly each fiscal year. The report contains information on the activities of the Acadian and Francophone Affairs Secretariat and government institutions...
Their yogurt may be sheepish, but these farmers aren’t
2018-04-27
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Gabriel Mercier knows better than most that necessity is the mother of invention.
As a new Prince Edward Island farmer, Mercier and his wife Deirdre Doiron have had to work hard to grow her father’s 26-acre farm Ferme Isle St. Jean in North Rustico. Their solution?...
Governments support new infrastructure and equipment upgrades for FilmPEI
2018-04-18
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 Province of PEI are investing in training and growth in...
ADL adding new jobs as Summerside operations expand
2018-04-10
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An $18 million addition at ADL's (Amalgamated Dairies Limited) Water Street cheese plant in Summerside will create jobs and better position the company to diversify its products and expand into new markets.
The provincial government will support the expansion project...
Applying Junior Achievement's lessons to a booming café
2018-02-21
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Chris Francis is enthusiastic about coffee, coffee culture, and the impact that ethical sourcing can have on the developing-world farmers who grow coffee beans.
“I was always a lover of good coffee,” says Francis, who co-owns Receiver Coffee in Charlottetown with...
Junior Achievement created his ‘Golden’ opportunity
2018-02-16
Creating jobs for Islanders -
For Charlottetown custom clothier Coltin Handrahan, the path to entrepreneurship led straight through the Junior Achievement program at school.
He started his company Golden Custom Clothing while he was still a student, making custom-designed shirts for school events...
Summerside Regional Development Corporation (SRDC)
2018-01-23
The Summerside Regional Development Corporation was incorporated in 1971 as the Summerside Waterfront Development Corporation (SRDC) to develop the Summerside area as an attractive place to live, work and establish enterprise.
With an expanded role as a regional developer, the SRDC current...