Today, Minister of Finance Darlene Compton announced that the Province will support the harness racing industry by paying for testing for the presence of Streptococcal Equi (Strangles) in standardbred racehorses. An Advisory Committee comprised of representatives from the...
Celebrating the 2019 International Human Rights Day, the Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased to announce its new Diversity and Inclusion Policy that supports creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace by recognizing and acknowledging the value of diversity and...
The Annual Statistical Review released today, provides an analysis of the province’s economic state, shows areas that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights the resilience of PEI’s economy. The 47th edition gathers data from provincial government departments, the...
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...
Online submissions for pre-budget consultations open today allowing Islanders to share their input and ideas for the Province’s upcoming 2023-24 operating budget. In order to effectively and efficiently reach communities and stakeholders across the Island, pre-budget...
Online submissions for pre-budget consultations open today for Islanders to share their input and ideas for the upcoming provincial 2022-23 operating budget. This year again, all pre-budget consultations will take place virtually to adhere with public health and safety...
Hon. Heath MacDonald, Minister of Finance delivered the budget address to the Legislative Assembly of PEI on Friday, April 6, 2018. Mister Speaker, it gives me great pleasure and pride to rise today to present an economic and fiscal plan for Prince Edward Island in the coming...
The provincial deficit for the 2016-2017 fiscal year now stands at just $1.3 million, with the province on track to achieve a balanced budget in the current fiscal year. Thanks to good financial stewardship, a strong economy, and a focus on key priorities, the deficit of $1.3...
Honourable Jill Burridge Minister of Finance 2nd Floor Shaw South PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 Dear Minister Burridge, I am pleased to have you serve as the Minister of Finance. On April 3, 2023, we were given a mandate by Islanders to continue to work towards building a...
The modernization of PEI’s liquor laws and regulations is taking another step forward with recent changes to the province’s Liquor Control Act. Changes made in the 2021 fall session of the Legislative Assembly come into effect December 18, 2021 and include: the ability for...