Maple syrup consumers Prince Edward Island has a small but vibrant maple syrup industry. Most producers are small scale, family owned and operated businesses that produce a range of high quality maple products. Many producers welcome people to their maple bush during tapping...
Hon. Darlene Compton, Minister of Finance delivered the budget address to the Legislative Assembly of PEI on June 25, 2019. Good afternoon. Bonjour. Gwe’. Mister Speaker, I am happy to rise today to present the annual operating budget for 2019-20 for the province of Prince Edward...
Changes were announced today to the senior management team of government. Mark Spidel has been named Deputy Minister of Family and Human Services. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Spidel served as Director of Social Programs for Family and Human Services. In this role, he provided...
Investing in infrastructure Communities, organizations and businesses can now apply for funding for public transit, green infrastructure, culture, recreation, and community development. “Over the past four years, more than $447 million has been invested in infrastructure for...
The purpose of the Task Force on land use was to carry out research and public consultation to develop detailed recommendations for land use policies and their implementation in a comprehensive land use planning framework.
The biomass heating units at provincial buildings across Prince Edward Island are now fully owned and operated by an Island company thanks to financing provided by the Provincial Government. Atlantic Bioheat Inc now owns 11 boilers with another under construction at Hernewood...
The Public Schools Branch (PSB) is a crown corporation responsible for the delivery of education services to English students throughout the entire province. The PSB has 56 schools from Souris to Tignish and approximately 19,400 students. The Branch has a budget of $200M+ and...
The first session of the Sixty-sixth General Assembly of Prince Edward Island opened today with the reading of the Speech from the Throne by the Honourable Antoinette Perry, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island. The speech sets forth government’s mandate, outlining a plan...
Industry growth and retirements to require 1200 workers over next four years In the face of record levels of construction activity, recruitment and retention of skilled workers remains our top priority, says Terry Jeffery, incoming President of the Construction Association of...