Changes to personal income tax rates that took effect January 1, 2026, will help Islanders keep an estimated $20 million more of their money this calendar year. Some of the tax changes that came into effect include increases to the following: basic personal amount up from $14,250...
Pre-Budget Consultations for the 2026-2027 Operating Budget Pre-budget consultations are now open; this is your opportunity to get involved. The operating budget guides how government manages resources, including people, programs, and services, to ensure communities have the supports and tools they need while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Engaging Islanders in conversations about their priorities will help shape the 2026-2027 operating budget and help move us closer to a brighter, bolder, and better future for all Islanders. PEI’s Economy Today The Island economy has proved resilient...
The purpose of the Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission is to regulate and oversee the harness racing industry throughout the maritime provinces. Who serves on the Commission? Two PEI commissioners serve on the Atlantic Provinces Harness Racing Commission and are...
Today, Hon. Jill Burridge, Minister of Finance, presented the Government of Prince Edward Island’s 2025-26 operating budget to the legislative assembly, outlining over $3.5 billion in investments to support Island workers, strengthen our economy, and build a more secure future...
Today, Hon. Jill Burridge issued the following statement regarding Prince Edward Island’s commitment to eliminating trade barriers in relation to direct-to-consumer sale of alcohol across Canada: “Prince Edward Island is a committed member of Team Canada and has been from day one...
Changes to personal income tax rates that came into effect January 1, 2025, will help Islanders keep an estimated $20 million of their money this calendar year alone. “We're listening to Islanders who are asking for relief to help ease the cost of living.This is the sixth...
Today, the Government of PEI released all three volumes of Public Accounts which include the audited financial results for government from the 2023-2024 fiscal year and report a deficit of $14.8 million. The 2023-2024 fiscal year deficit is less than the $97.6 million budgeted...
Island residents are invited to participate in the annual pre-budget consultations for the 2025-2026 provincial operating budget. Residents can submit their thoughts and ideas in a variety of ways: Email budgetsubmissions@gov.pe.ca Participate in an online survey in English or in...
The provincial government is making it easier than ever for people to find information about tender award results. PEI’s procurement website now offers the results of public tenders all in one area. This will save people time and effort when they’re looking for this information...
Today, Premier Dennis King and Finance Minister Jill Burridge presented government’s capital budget to the Legislative Assembly, outlining a spend of $1.3 billion in infrastructure investments for Prince Edward Island. “This capital budget is about investing in key areas such as...