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...
The following is a statement from Premier Wade MacLauchlan in support of Prince Edward Island dairy farmers and producers. Prince Edward Island has benefitted from NAFTA and trade – through the creation of jobs for Islanders and strong Island businesses. We are a trading province...
The Provincial Government is pleased to join public and private sector donors in support of the Rotary Club of Summerside’s Inspire Learning Centre. Premier Wade MacLauchlan announced this morning during the official launch of the fundraising campaign that the province will...
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced supports for early learning centres, learning opportunities for Island students and financial relief for post-secondary provincial loans, as well as an update on aid programs for businesses and employees. “This has been a week...
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...
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...
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...
The Province of Prince Edward Island continues to work closely with primary industries to get ready for the spring season and address impacts of COVID-19. “Prince Edward Island was built by our Island’s hard-working farming and fishing families and communities. It is important...
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...
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...