Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King today issued the following statement recognizing Small Business Week, which runs from October 18-24, 2020: “Prince Edward Island and its communities have always been defined by small business, and Island entrepreneurs have always been a...
Premier Dennis King today announced two key initiatives to engage Islanders and the business community in identifying opportunities to address economic and supply challenges stemming from COVID-19 and support Islanders who need help now. The recently established Premier’s...
Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King issued the following statement on the federal government’s extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: “Since the beginning of the world-wide pandemic we have been responsive in our efforts to help Islanders – individuals, families...
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...
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...
Premier Dennis King today expressed deep disappointment in the announcement from WestJet on the suspension of services to Charlottetown and called on the Federal Government to act urgently to support air access to Prince Edward Island. “It was less than a year ago that WestJet...
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...
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...
The Province of Prince Edward Island has put additional supports in place to help Islanders who are facing economic hardships because of COVID-19. The Province has partnered with Sobeys Inc. to provide gift cards to Islanders who have been laid off as a direct result of the...
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...