Following the reinstatement of the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC), a new private sector board is ready to lead the capital region in economic growth and innovation. The ten-person board consists of seven members from the Province, two members from the City of...
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...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced rental assistance for Islanders and commercial businesses impacted by COVID-19. “Islanders are facing financial pressures and uncertainty like never before. Right now, more than ever, we have to find ways to support one...
To ensure that no Islander is left behind due to the impact of COVID-19, the Province of Prince Edward Island today announced additional financial benefits to support small businesses, the self-employed and employees. “Our economy runs through the hard work and perseverance of...
Premier Dennis King today announced an initial $25 million Emergency Contingency Fund to support Island workers, including the self-employed, and small businesses who are affected by COVID-19. “We know the decisions that we are making today as Cabinet and as a government are...
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...
Working together, the Province of Prince Edward Island is making immediate investments to support Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the province provided updates on key initiatives to support community including enhanced rural internet initiatives and funding for non...
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...
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...
Premier King today announced initial investments to support the Island’s most vulnerable. “This is an unprecedented time in our province which calls for an immediate response. We recognize that Islanders are being impacted greatly by COVID-19 and the measures in place to mitigate...