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Government releases volume one of Public Accounts for 2019-2020 fiscal year
2021-01-15
The Province today released Volume one of the 2019-2020 Public Accounts that show the audited financial results for government from the 2019-2020 fiscal year, including a surplus of $22 million. Public Accounts is an annual summary and accountability report of the Government of Prince Edward Island...
Islanders reminded to provide their input for the upcoming provincial budget
2021-01-08
Islanders are reminded about the various ways they can provide their ideas and input for the upcoming provincial 2021-2022 operating budget. As a result of ongoing Gender and Diversity Analysis on pre-budget consultations and discussions with key stakeholders, this year’s consultations include...
Further opportunities for Islanders to give their input on upcoming Operating Budget announced
2020-12-31
Further opportunities, in the form of a virtual town hall and a public Facebook Live event, have been announced that will provide more opportunities for Islanders to submit their ideas and feedback on the upcoming budget. All pre-budget consultations will be virtual this year and will include a...
Tax changes leave more money in the hands of Islanders and businesses
2020-12-31
A number of tax changes announced within the 2020-2021 Operating Budget will leave more money in the hands of Islanders and businesses now when they need it most. The changes include the increase of the Low-Income Reduction Threshold from $18,000 to $19,000, the increase in the Basic Personal...
Liquor delivery service will be available permanently to benefit Island businesses
2020-12-18
Changes to regulations under the, Liquor Control Act, will allow alcohol delivery service to continue permanently in Prince Edward Island to help support Island businesses. Agency liquor stores, micro-breweries, wineries, distilleries, ferment-on-premise establishments, and restaurants with a...
Islanders invited to give their input during pre-budget consultations
2020-12-17
Online submissions for pre-budget consultations open today for Islanders to share their input and ideas for the upcoming provincial 2021-22 operating budget. This year, all pre-budget consultations will take place virtually to meet current public health measures. Islanders can submit their input...
Capital Budget lays the foundation for Prince Edward Island to become net-zero
2020-11-20
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton tabled government’s capital budget outlining $195.9 million in planned spending on vital infrastructure in 2021-2022 that will continue to support Islanders and move the province towards net-zero. “This has been a year of challenges,...
Government provides economic and fiscal outlook for the province
2020-09-30
Today, Finance Minister Darlene Compton provided the fall economic and fiscal update, which outlines for Islanders the province’s current economic position as it enters the new normal phase of living with COVID-19. Prince Edward Island experienced growth in the first quarter of 2020 and was in a...
New specialty liquor store opens Friday
2020-07-22
The PEI Liquor Control Commission will open its new specialty store at Founders Food Hall and Market in Charlottetown on July 24, offering diverse and high-quality products to Islanders and visitors. The new location, called Notables, will carry Island products, as well as an extensive selection...
Annual Statistical Review shows 2019 was record year for PEI
2020-07-21
The Annual Statistical Review, released today, provides Islanders with a fulsome analysis of the province, shows how strong Prince Edward Island’s economy was in 2019. The 46th Annual Statistical Review of the province includes data from provincial departments, Statistics Canada, and the private...