The purpose of this review of the PEI PNP Business/Entrepreneur Streams is to identify immigration programs for entrepreneurs that best align with PEI’s provincial objectives related to retention, rural development, business succession planning and population growth.
When Erin McGrath-Gaudet joined the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) in 2007, Prince Edward Island had a budget deficit while other provinces were enjoying surpluses. Now the Island has posted its third-straight surplus budget – and boasts impressive growth in...
Island businesses like Stretch Fitness of Summerside are getting extra help from the provincial government to save money on their energy costs and protect the environment. Now available to the commercial sector, the efficiencyPEI Business Energy Rebates program partners with...
Erin McGrath-Gaudet says Prince Edward Island’s 2018-19 operating budget shows government is listening to small business. “A lot of business owners have spent years struggling,” said McGrath-Gaudet, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) director for PEI and...
Bolstering support for entrepreneurs promotes a stronger, diversified economy that creates more opportunity for job growth and innovation by turning ideas into viable new businesses. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are supporting organizations such as JobSite...
Creating jobs for Islanders - Moth Lane Brewing’s first year in business brought phenomenal success that caused them to run out of beer more than once. Now new government support may help the Prince County employer grow to satisfy the thirst of its eager customers. Owner and...
New changes to the Basic Personal Amount and Business Tax Credit will provide more tax relief to Islanders and Island businesses. In Budget 2018 the Basic amount was raised by an additional $500 bringing the total to $8,660. Now, government is again raising the amount by $500...
Four new members added to the provincial government’s investment board this week through Engage PEI -- who have vast business and community experience -- will give Islanders a greater voice in the board’s decisions. Now seven members, the Island Investment Development Inc (IIDI)...
A year-round, multipurpose facility will promote Prince Edward Island’s fine craft to markets near and far, helping businesses grow and the industry expand. The PEI Centre for Craft will raise public awareness and understanding of fine craft, increase educational opportunities...
Protecting the interests of Island businesses during uncertain economic times and expanding opportunities to promote Prince Edward Island south of the border will be top of mind as Premier Wade MacLauchlan heads to the New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers...