With graduation approaching and new federal cannabis legislation coming into effect sometime this year, we sat down with veteran Bluefield High School counselor Jennifer Gillan to get some tips on how parents can talk to their kids about drugs and alcohol. Why is it important...
Strengthening mental health services - When Dawn Frizzell says she “really connects with the kids,” you know it’s true. The 20-year social worker is a member of the team of dedicated youth mental health staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). Although she’s clearly busy, she...
Investing in infrastructure - Overlooking Georgetown’s bustling harbour a few blocks from town hall is its new wastewater lagoon – a modest feature that will play a big part in the town’s future. “We are really excited about this,” said Dorothy MacDonald, Georgetown’s chief...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Prince Edward Island’s only maker of brewing equipment is seeing tremendous benefits from its export activities around the world. Companies like DME helped Prince Edward Island set a record in 2017 for international exports for the fifth-straight...
Budget Address delivered by Hon. Heath MacDonald, Minister of Finance to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island.
On October 17, 2018, the Government of Canada legalized recreational cannabis use for adults. The Government of Canada continues to regulate access to cannabis for medical purposes. The main laws and regulations that govern recreational and medically-authorized cannabis use are...
Prepared by the Department of Finance under the direction of the Chair of Treasury Board, Hon. Heath MacDonald