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Budget better for small business, federation says
2018-05-18
Erin McGrath-Gaudet says Prince Edward Island’s 2018-19 operating budget shows government is listening to small business. “A lot of business owners have spent years struggling,” said McGrath-Gaudet, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) director for PEI and intergovernmental policy...
Fostering independence for Islanders with vision loss
2018-04-27
Visually-impaired Islanders are getting help adapting to the often frightening and bewildering challenge of vision loss. The Canadian National Institute of the Blind (CNIB) recently received $120,000 in one-time funding from the provincial government to help maintain low-vision therapy in Prince...
Matching eager workers with construction job opportunities
2018-04-10
Creating jobs for Islanders, Sam Sanderson says new government funding will extend a program that fills jobs in Prince Edward Island’s fast-growing construction industry. Team Construction is a program that helps young Islanders get skills training and find employment in the construction industry....
Budget benefits Islanders thanks to strong economy and responsible government spending
2018-04-06
The provincial government will again deliver a balanced budget while continuing to invest in frontline services like healthcare, education and families. Finance Minister Heath MacDonald presented the 2018-19 operating budget to the Legislative Assembly today. The budget is projecting a surplus of...
Government partners with community organizations to benefit Islanders
2018-04-03
The provincial government is increasing its supports for community organizations that provide important programs and services to Islanders who need them the most. Finance Minister Heath MacDonald and Family and Human Resources Minister Tina Mundy made the announcement today at Queens County...
Province announces framework for cannabis legalization
2018-03-27
Prince Edward Island’s approach to legalizing and regulating cannabis will focus on helping Islanders make an informed choice while reducing the illegal market. A new document,, Cannabis Legalization: A Policy and Legislative Framework for Prince Edward Island, brings together government decisions...
PEILCC announces two cannabis retail outlet locations
2018-02-28
The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission has announced new details regarding the province’s model for cannabis sales. The province will have four dedicated, government-owned retail locations in 2018, as well as an e-commerce platform with direct-to-home delivery. Retail sites will be...
News subscription online service upgrades
2018-02-08
The Government of Prince Edward Island website is updating its online news subscription service this evening. As a subscriber, you may experience a temporary interruption to this service. We apologize for any inconvenience. In the event of an interruption, visit www.princeedwardisland.ca/news .
Statement from Finance Minister Allen Roach
2018-01-10
The Honourable Allen F. Roach announced today that he is stepping down from his position as Prince Edward Island’s minister of Finance effective immediately. He will continue to serve as a proud member of the Legislative Assembly for District 3, Montague-Kilmuir. “As I have decided not to run in...
Islanders invited to give budget feedback online, in person
2018-01-05
Islanders have several opportunities to help shape the province's upcoming 2018-19 operating budget. Finance Minister Allen Roach will host pre-budget consultations in Alberton on January 10, Summerside on January 11, Charlottetown on January 16, and Montague on January 18 -- call (902) 368-...