The provincial government today took direct action to increase Prince Edward Island’s population by attracting more immigrants to the Island. Government has issued a Request For Proposals for immigration agents who will work to attract immigrants – especially in rural areas of...
As a child in Shiraz, Iran, Ali Siadat remembers watching Anne of Green Gables on television and recalling how beautiful its Prince Edward Island setting was. Fast forward to five years ago, when he and his parents planned to move from Iran to Canada. They were advised that the...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Brodye Chappell’s high school friends thought he would be one of the first to leave Prince Edward Island in search of opportunity elsewhere, but nearly two decades later he’s still here and creating his own opportunities. The custom design and finish...
Stompin’ Tom Connors is a Canadian legend, and one of Prince Edward Island’s favourite adoptive sons. His music has spanned generations and his story telling has shaped the Canadian identity. Now Islanders and visitors can experience the life and legacy of one of Canada’s true...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Country Lane Bed and Breakfast is one of more than 200 new tourism accommodations licensed this year in the province, and owners Michel and Doris Cavallin couldn’t be happier with the trend. Four times the accommodation licenses have been issued so...
Investing in Infrastructure - The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are making infrastructure investments that will help create jobs, grow the middle class, and support a high standard of living for Canadians and their families. Today, Bobby Morrissey, Member of...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Lincoln Maskey believes hosting information technology (IT) professionals from across North America next month is a great opportunity to grow Prince Edward Island’s own industry. Charlottetown will be the site of Northeast PHP 2017 from August 9 to...
Youth Futures Council Member Nicole Mountain says she’s happy that government is following the council’s advice to provide more post-secondary education funding to high school students who volunteer in their communities. The Community Service Bursary has expanded to include grade...
Although businesses usually try to collect their unpaid bills themselves, if they are unable to do so they may turn your account over to a collection agency. All collection agencies who collect debt from people in Prince Edward Island have to be licensed by the Financial and...
Economic Development & Tourism annual report for 2015-2016