Creating jobs for Islanders Corporate restructuring pushed Roy Abraham toward entrepreneurship, but he credits the Self Employ PEI program – and a conversation with his priest – for helping get his business off the ground. The Indian-born and educated program manager and database...
Agriculture is essential to the rural way of life on Prince Edward Island. Governments remain committed to the continued expansion and success of the PEI agricultural sector by ensuring producers have the tools they need to manage significant risks that threaten the viability of...
Islanders get involved with their provincial government every month through Engage PEI, and new opportunities are always becoming available. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to volunteer on more than 70 government agencies, boards, and commissions. This January alone, 27...
The food and culinary sector in PEI is central to its economy, from well-established traditional industries to increasing demand for new Island-made food and beverage offerings, including a vibrant craft beer market. The Government of Canada is stepping up efforts to make...
Being in business requires adapting to market conditions, and making strategic and innovative investments. That’s why the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are supporting the PEI Bag Company with investments for innovative equipment to help increase quality, quantity...
Islanders continue to volunteer their time and expertise with the provincial government through Engage PEI. This month, 27 Islanders were appointed to 10 government agencies, boards and commissions. Engage PEI helps Islanders apply to join one of more than 70 such boards covering...
Indigenous communities across Atlantic Canada are building on the potential of their resources and making innovative contributions to grow a strong economy. In Prince Edward Island, the Mi’kmaq First Nation communities will soon have a modern, central hub for developing and...
Three new additions to the Advisory Council on the Status of Women will bring strong voices and fresh perspective to gender and equality issues on Prince Edward Island. Cathy Rose of Fortune, Susan Sun of Charlottetown, and Chris MacPhail of Canoe Cove were recently appointed to...
Were you or a loved one admitted to an Island hospital in the last month? Health PEI wants to hear from you as part of its new online patient satisfaction survey in acute care. The online survey is available in English and French, and patients discharged in September will receive...