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PEI Property Tax notices are in the mail
2025-05-12
The 2025 Prince Edward Island property tax notices have been mailed and should reach property owners within the next few days. The first payment is due May 31.
Property owners are asked to do three things when they receive their notice:
Mark payment dates on their calendar to avoid interest...
Securing our Future: Budget 2025 signals strong support for Island businesses and workers
2025-04-10
Today, Hon. Jill Burridge, Minister of Finance, presented the Government of Prince Edward Island’s 2025-26 operating budget to the legislative assembly, outlining over $3.5 billion in investments to support Island workers, strengthen our economy, and build a more secure future for all Islanders...
Statement on direct-to-consumer alcohol sales
2025-03-06
Today, Hon. Jill Burridge issued the following statement regarding Prince Edward Island’s commitment to eliminating trade barriers in relation to direct-to-consumer sale of alcohol across Canada:
“Prince Edward Island is a committed member of Team Canada and has been from day one. At the most...
Islanders benefit from personal income tax changes
2025-02-26
Changes to personal income tax rates that came into effect January 1, 2025, will help Islanders keep an estimated $20 million of their money this calendar year alone.
“We're listening to Islanders who are asking for relief to help ease the cost of living.This is the sixth consecutive annual...
Island economy well positioned as 2025 begins
2025-01-17
The 2024-2025 Fiscal and Economic Update shows strong employment and labour income, supported by growth in manufacturing, exports and construction, as major contributors to the Island economy. The update also outlines the continuation of a focused investment into social development, healthcare and...
Island property owners reminded of property tax payment options
2024-12-11
To support Island property owners during the on-going postal strike, the Government of Prince Edward Island has several options available for those who may have outstanding property tax balances.
Those who need to check their property tax balance can do so online at Property Tax Balance Inquiry....
Delivery of vital government mail during Canada Post strike
2024-11-15
The Government of Prince Edward Island wants to assure Islanders that alternative pickup and delivery methods will be available during the Canada Post strike for cheques and other important information from government.
Provincial government departments have identified services affected by the...
Province Announces Bold New Capital Budget: “Building for Our Future”
2024-11-07
Today, the Government of Prince Edward Island unveiled its largest capital budget in decades, focused on key investments that will shape the province’s future. With the theme “Building for Our Future,” this year’s capital budget reflects a historic commitment to infrastructure renewal, modernized...
PEI 2023-2024 Public Accounts show continued growth
2024-10-11
Today, the Government of PEI released all three volumes of Public Accounts which include the audited financial results for government from the 2023-2024 fiscal year and report a deficit of $14.8 million.
The 2023-2024 fiscal year deficit is less than the $97.6 million budgeted deficit released in...
Pre-budget consultations open to Islanders
2024-10-02
Island residents are invited to participate in the annual pre-budget consultations for the 2025-2026 provincial operating budget.
Residents can submit their thoughts and ideas in a variety of ways:
Email budgetsubmissions@gov.pe.ca
Participate in an online survey in English or in French ...