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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...
Budget 2020-21 charts path forward for Islanders during COVID-19
2020-06-17
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Darlene Compton presented the 2020-21 provincial budget which outlines $2.2 billion in planned investments in Islanders, environment, business and primary sectors.
“As challenging as the past few months have been, we have an opportunity to reset...
Province announces support for essential workers, small business and fisheries
2020-05-07
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced additional investments to support essential workers, small businesses, and the fishing and aquaculture industries as the province moves into its renewal phase of the pandemic.
This includes a wage top-up for certain essential workers, support...