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2018 Budget Address
Budget Address delivered by Hon. Heath MacDonald, Minister of Finance to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island.
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Tax relief for the new year
Supporting Island families - Islanders will pay less in taxes this year due to decreases in taxes on gas and diesel. As of midnight, December 31, tax on gas is reduced by 3.42 cents per litre, with a 4.37 cents per litre reduction on diesel tax. “Islanders are working hard and...
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Budget benefits Islanders thanks to strong economy and responsible government spending
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...
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Province launches new open-data portal
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – The provincial government is making even more raw data freely accessible to the individuals and organizations who use and republish it. A new open-data portal ( https://data.princeedwardisland.ca) includes a total of 52 existing and new...
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Down payment help available for first-time home buyers
The Prince Edward Island government is making it easier for Islanders to purchase their first home. Under the Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP), the provincial government will provide interest-free loans – worth up to 5 percent of the purchase price of an eligible property –...
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New affordable housing in Summerside
Today the province announced an investment of $414,000 through the Housing Action Plan to stimulate the private development of nine new affordable units for seniors and families in Summerside. “This is another great example of the collaborative projects in the works to meet the...
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New tenant support worker will assist Island renters
The provincial government and the Community Legal Information Association of Prince Edward Island (CLIA) are collaborating to increase support for Island renters by creating a tenant support worker position. Seeing an increasing need for more tailored legal information and...
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New investments through the Housing Action Plan
Today the province announced more affordable housing initiatives, including new construction projects in Cornwall, Charlottetown and Souris. These latest initiatives continue to reflect the action items and priorities of the Housing Action Plan, ensuring that all Islanders have...
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New investments in housing
Government is making significant investments in new housing initiatives to ensure all Islanders have access to safe, accessible and affordable housing. “The housing landscape is rapidly changing and we are continuously looking at ways we can find solutions to the challenges,”...