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Province provides COVID-19 economic update, confirms property tax relief
2020-04-03
Today, Finance Minister Darlene Compton delivered the provincial economic and fiscal update and announced tax relief for Island property owners.
At the end of 2019, Prince Edward Island’s economy was strong, outperforming the national average and leading the way in estimated GDP growth,...
Province announces COVID-19 Special Situations Fund
2020-04-02
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced additional investments to ensure no Islander is left behind as a result of COVID-19.
“Islanders have come together, finding new ways of helping each other, staying connected and building community spirit during this difficult and uncertain...
Province planning for easing of public health measures
2020-04-21
Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison say a phased-in approach to easing back on public health measures in Prince Edward Island could begin as early as May 1.
The approach, called “Re-opening PEI, together”, will focus on public health and safety and requires...
Government provides further financial updates
2020-04-24
Today, Finance Minister Darlene Compton provided an update to the province’s financial and economic position.
Since government announced initial financial supports for Islanders in response to COVID-19, more than 30,000 applications for individual support and 2,000 applications from businesses...
Supporting the mental health of Islanders
2020-04-22
By working together, the Province of Prince Edward Island, Health PEI and community are supporting the mental health and addictions needs of Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Not only is it important that we find real solutions to continue to address the mental health and addictions...
Province announces supports for post-secondary students
2020-04-14
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced enhanced employment and economic opportunities for Island students impacted by COVID-19.
In total, the Province will support the creation of 1,000 new job placements for Island high school and post-secondary students through increases to...
Province announces additional income relief, stricter screening measures for travelers
2020-04-01
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced more financial support for Islanders whose income has been impacted as a direct result of the public health state of emergency, as well as additional protocols to keep Islanders safe.
The COVID-19 Income Support Program will help Islanders...
Province supporting, working with primary industries
2020-04-23
The Province of Prince Edward Island continues to work closely with primary industries to get ready for the spring season and address impacts of COVID-19.
“Prince Edward Island was built by our Island’s hard-working farming and fishing families and communities. It is important for not only our...
Province outlines plans to “Renew PEI, Together”
2020-04-28
Today, Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison outlined the province’s safe, measured plan to ease public health restrictions related to COVID-19 for Islanders.
Renew PEI, Together outlines the guiding principles and phased approach to the...
Provincial update on spring fishing season, supports for children and youth
2020-04-07
Today, Minister of Fisheries and Communities Jamie Fox provided an update on provincial efforts to support the Island’s commercial fishing industry and the province’s decision to extend the deadline for jobs for youth.
The commercial fishing industry is federally regulated and the Province of...