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...
A new initiative will help to expand perennial crops such as apples, high bush blueberries, and grapes in Prince Edward Island. The Perennial Crop Development Program is being implemented under the new federal-provincial Canadian Agricultural Partnership. “Government is strongly...
Innovation is not a buzzword. It is a way of life and a driving force in today’s economy. It is about making things better, whether that’s new technologies, ideas, or products and services. It’s about creating well-paying jobs across Canada and having the potential to improve the...
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...
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...
The provincial government has announced the first three projects to be approved under the new $2.5 million Community Revitalization Program. The projects are as follows: a new locally designed and built solar array that will help make the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre in...
Creating jobs for Islanders - With the Ignition Fund grant it received from the provincial government last year, Island start-up company Exit Speed Inc. was able to get patents for its products, a web site, and a marketing plan. The company – which helps baseball and softball...
Canadian farmers and food processors work hard to ensure that consumers in Canada and around the world have access to high-quality, and safe agricultural and food products. Agriculture is a backbone of the Prince Edward Island economy, representing the largest industry in 2016...
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 - For Charlottetown custom clothier Coltin Handrahan, the path to entrepreneurship led straight through the Junior Achievement program at school. He started his company Golden Custom Clothing while he was still a student, making custom-designed shirts...