Creating jobs for Islanders - A new internship program will help prepare Island post-secondary graduates to be the future leaders of Prince Edward Island. The six-month internship is for graduates in the fields of engineering, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD)...
Modern and efficient roadways are crucial to encouraging and supporting economic activity, facilitating trade, and creating well-paid, middle class jobs. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are investing in infrastructure that will make it easier and safer to move...
Investing in infrastructure A planned roundabout will mean the end of an intersection residents of Oyster Bed Bridge consider a hazard to the lives and safety of travelers. This month, the Prince Edward Island government issued a tender for construction of a new roundabout at the...
It is possible to lease provincially owned land from Government. The tenant must adhere to the terms and conditions of the lease agreement and carry adequate insurance, with Government named as an additional insured. If you are leasing land from Government, you should expect to...
The Government of Prince Edward Island may purchase privately owned land for the construction or realignment of roads/highways, to build public institutions such as schools, hospitals and provincial housing, or to protect wildlife or environmentally sensitive areas. Any house or...
Investing in infrastructure - More than $6.65 million in new bridge and road improvements will help ensure Islanders and Island products get safely where they need to go. The province’s second round of construction tenders was announced today (March 8) and closes March 28...
Spring weight restrictions for Island roads will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Weight restrictions help to reduce damage to – and preserve the province’s investment in – Prince Edward Island’s highway network. The department appreciates the cooperation of the...
Investing in infrastructure - The yearly mix of heavy rain and melting snow can mean flooding in some Prince Edward Island jurisdictions, but in Summerside, governments have worked together to address a water challenge before it becomes a crisis. Last year the City of Summerside...
Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Paula Biggar has asked for a review of the provincial Legislative Assembly’s sexual harassment and workplace violence policies to ensure a safe work environment for all. In a letter to the chair of the Standing Committee on Rules...
Investing in infrastructure - Investing in our roads and bridges will make the province’s transportation network safer and more efficient, while creating jobs for Islanders. The first round of provincial government tenders for the 2018 construction season were released today...