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Premier calls for extension of consultation on proposed federal tax changes
Premier Wade MacLauchlan is asking the federal government to extend its consultation period and defer implementation of their proposed tax changes. The premier sent a letter to federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau in light of the significant concern and uncertainty in the...
Harvest season is time for caution on Island roads
The agriculture community and Island motorists both have roles in maintaining safe driving practices during the busy harvest season. Island motorists are asked to be patient, slow down, stay well back and ensure a clear view and sufficient distance to safely pass farm equipment...
Final Trans-Canada Highway extension project phase begins
Investing in Infrastructure - Work on the final and largest phase of the Trans-Canada Highway extension project from North River to Clyde River has commenced. The Trans-Canada Highway realignment builds on the ongoing investments by the Government of Prince Edward Island in our...
Provincial statement on recent arbitration decision
The province of Prince Edward Island will not appeal a recent arbitration decision (Haras Management et. al) related to due compensation for property expropriated at 271 Cornwall Road for the Trans-Canada Highway extension project. The Department of Transportation, Infrastructure...
Environmental health officers help keep restaurants safe
Creating jobs for Islanders - In a place that's known as Canada’s Food Island, restaurants are a pillar of Prince Edward Island’s economy – and the province’s environmental health officers help ensure they are the safest they can be. Kelly Hughes, the senior environmental health...
Province exceeds its population goal
Creating jobs for Islanders - Prince Edward Island has more than 150,000 residents for the first time in its history, meeting government’s population target for 2017. In a new national report, Statistics Canada estimates the province’s population to be 152,021 as of July 2017, an...
Campers help propel another record July in tourism
Creating jobs for Islanders - At the KOA Campground in Cornwall, manager Donna Sentner is just starting to catch her breath after a busy camping season put her on the leading edge of another record July for Prince Edward Island tourism. She wasn’t alone. According to figures...